Recollections, wisdom, and advice from the beloved entertainer, American icon, mother of eight children, and New York Times bestselling author.
When the Donny and Marie show ended its award-winning run on ABC in 1979, 19-year-old Marie was ready to leave the stage lights for a secretary’s life—she had prepared to say “goodbye” to fleeting fame by studying shorthand and typing! Clearly, life took a different turn.
Now, decades later and still a beloved superstar, Marie opens the door to her thoughts on many of her milestones and missteps, both the public and the personal. In a life brimming with a mixture of charm and chaos, blessings and hilarious bungles, victory and vulnerability, Marie recounts for her “family of fans” her greatest successes as well as her most crushing disappointments, career pressures and expectations, marriage and divorce, depression, weight issues, tough choices, honors and awards, and the incredible joys and challenges of raising children. Through it all, Marie has bounced back time and again with unstoppable enthusiasm, resilience, and an unbeatably healthy and positive outlook on life.
In Might as Well Laugh About It Now, she imparts her insights on surviving all of life’s roadblocks and detours in a collection of friendly musings and heartening advice about learning to survive— and moving forward—with humor and optimism.
I loved this book - from beginning to end! I "discovered" Marie when she was on "Dancing With The Stars", she instantly won me over with her beauty, talent and wit and I am now a fan for life! This book had me laughing one minute and crying the next...her personality jumps right off the page. Filled with stories that helped "shape" her during both her young and adult life, it's clear this woman has had her fill of ups and downs, yet refuses to let the down times take over - inspirational!
Again, Marie Osmond has done it again! Her list of talents go on and on. This book connects the author with the reader. What a joy to read such inspiring stories about the "ups and downs" of life and how to face the every day journey of life. HIGHLY RECOMMEND THIS BOOK!
Marie Osmond writes about her life in each chapter, but never in a chronological order.She philosophizes on what has helped her through
her life in various areas.Marie mentions she derived a great deal of
strenghth from her mother, who people refered to as "Mother Osmond."
She is able to joke at herself and shortcomings.Just as she can recognize her strong side after working in show business since early childhood,
alongside eight brothers.
A remark by a famous actress, when she was pregnant with her first child, has made her realize her eight children are her number one concern.
The Children's Miracle network is another.
Marie writes a book of "humor".She alludes to problems without mentioning
any specific ones, except her weight issues.Because her mother suffered a debilitating stroke,Marie has lost over 40 lbs.,and now is both health and heart conscious.
When she is upset she turns to her religion and nature.
Marie has suffered many family tragedies in the past nine years.Maybe
they are too fresh and ongoing to deal with at this time.
This was meant to be a book of humor.
A light read and very funny!
