Forever Young, Hayley Mills
Forever Young, Hayley Mills
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Forever Young
A Memoir

Bestseller

Author: Hayley Mills

Narrator: Hayley Mills

Unabridged: 16 hr 16 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 09/07/2021


Synopsis

Iconic actress Hayley Mills shares personal memories from her storied childhood, growing up in a famous acting family and becoming a Disney child star, trying to grow up in a world that wanted her to stay forever young.
 
The daughter of acclaimed British actor Sir John Mills was still a preteen when she began her acting career and was quickly thrust into the spotlight. Under the wing of Walt Disney himself, Hayley Mills was transformed into one of the biggest child starlets of the 1960s through her iconic roles in Pollyanna, The Parent Trap, and many more. She became one of only twelve actors in history to be bestowed with the Academy Juvenile Award, presented at the Oscars by its first recipient, Shirley Temple, and went on to win a number of awards including a Golden Globe, multiple BAFTAs, and a Disney Legacy Award.

Now, in her charming and forthright memoir, she provides a unique window into when Hollywood was still 'Tinseltown' and the great Walt Disney was at his zenith, ruling over what was (at least in his own head) still a family business. This behind-the-scenes look at the drama of having a sky-rocketing career as a young teen in an esteemed acting family will offer both her childhood impressions of the wild and glamorous world she was swept into, and the wisdom and broader knowledge that time has given her. Hayley will delve intimately into her relationship with Walt Disney, as well as the emotional challenges of being bound to a wholesome, youthful public image as she grew into her later teen years, and how that impacted her and her choices--including marrying a producer over 30 years her senior when she was 20! With her regrets, her joys, her difficulties, and her triumphs, this is a compelling read for any fan of classic Disney films and an inside look at a piece of real Hollywood history.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Alexa on July 26, 2021

A solid celebrity/Hollywood memoir, if limited in scope. And it IS limited in scope--read if you're a fan of Hayley Mills' childhood/classic career and would like a view into that period of her life. From that perspective, I did enjoy it. However, the memoir cuts off at the point Hayley has her firs......more

Goodreads review by Jim on September 15, 2021

The primary understanding that the Reader must have before beginning this book is that it does not contain everything you’ve ever wanted to know about Hayley Mills. There are gaps … sometimes significant gaps. Possibly the most notable example of this is when she leaves her husband to form a new lif......more

Goodreads review by Katie on October 05, 2021

I love celebrity memoirs and The Parent Trap was one of my favorite movies to watch as a kid. So it was basically a no brainer I would pick up Hayley Mills' book detailing her life as a child star. It turned out to be a pretty interesting read and I'm relieved she comes across as humble and down to......more

Goodreads review by Therese on September 20, 2021

Hayley Mills was not an ill-used child star. She was not an unhappy child. She was not sexualized prematurely. She wasn't #metoo'd be anyone. It's a rather nice story to hear nowadays. Protected by Walt Disney, who kinda owned her but ehhh...it was a different time, and living in England (not Hollyw......more