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My Name Is Barbra

Written by: Barbra Streisand
Narrated by: Barbra Streisand
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The long-awaited memoir by the superstar of stage, screen, recordings, and television

PLEASE NOTE The audiobook edition is read by Barbra Streisand. Features additional anecdotes and music that are exclusive to the My Name Is Barbra audiobook.

Barbra Streisand is by any account a living legend, a woman who in a career spanning six decades has excelled in every area of entertainment. She is among the handful of EGOT winners (Emmy, Grammy, Oscar, and Tony) and has one of the greatest and most recognizable voices in the history of popular music. She has been nominated for a Grammy 46 times, and with Yentl she became the first woman to write, produce, direct, and star in a major motion picture.

In My Name Is Barbra, she tells her own story about her life and extraordinary career, from growing up in Brooklyn to her first star-making appearances in New York nightclubs to her breakout performance in Funny Girl on stage and winning the Oscar for that performance on film. Then came a long string of successes in every medium in the years that followed. The book is, like Barbra herself, frank, funny, opinionated, and charming. She recounts her early struggles to become an actress, eventually turning to singing to earn a living; the recording of some of her acclaimed albums; the years of effort involved in making Yentl; her direction of The Prince of Tides; her friendships with figures ranging from Marlon Brando to Madeleine Albright; her political advocacy; and the fulfillment she’s found in her marriage to James Brolin.

No entertainer’s memoir has been more anticipated than Barbra Streisand’s, and this engrossing and delightful book will be eagerly welcomed by her millions of fans.

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What the critics say

"The book is undeniably moving—it does not, even for a moment, read as false. . . . Streisand’s chatty, discursive presence hums on every page. . . . Riveting . . . . All the usual memoir forms rear their heads. There’s the sob story, the gallant bildungsroman, the louche chronicle of various addictive behaviors, the righteous making of an activist, the victory lap. Streisand’s book, in its sheer breadth and largesse, attempts to be all of these things, and thus becomes something incredibly rare. . . . If something interests her, then it is interesting, full stop. In a way, she draws on an old-fashioned idea of celebrity: to be a star is to be golden, and to make everything you touch look the same. . . . Streisand has never thought it necessary to contain herself, and there’s no reason to start now."—Rachel Syme, The New Yorker

"The celebrity memoir I've coveted most is that of the singular Ms. Barbra Streisand. . . . We don't see a diva, we see a genius. . . . In a society that tends to value women's passivity while lauding their accomplishments in hindsight, it's a distinct pleasure to look back with My Name Is Barbra and marvel at how the real she came to be."—Brittany Luse, NPR

“A gloriously massive memoir from a sui generis star. . . . What a talent, what a career, what a life, and what a treat to relive it all with this most down-to-earth of demigods.”Kirkus Reviews (starred review)

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Rich in detail; compelling insights; astounding professional achievements. Barbra has had an incredible impact in every aspect of her life - music, theatre, film, politics, philanthropy. Her narration is wonderful…..it is like she is relaxed and sitting in your living room telling you the story of her life, punctuated by sound clips of her singing many of her hits…..delightful!

Fascinating life story!

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An amazing women telling her story. It inspired me, Made me think, move, love, experience. I couldn’t stop wanting to hear more and struggled to have to pause it. I watched every movie in one breath, noticing all new details she mentioned in her life story. I always knew I loved “Funny Girl” movie, but there is so much more I discovered! Dear Mss Barbra - you have have a new fan.

I wanted to take it all in one breath

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My new best friend sharing lifelong memories good and bad. An amazing human being and example for us all.
Every woman should read this and every man who loved a woman should too! Thank you for sharing your journey Barbra!! brava

I had no idea of the depth and width of you knowledge and experiences. A life well lived!

Experiencing her story thru her own voice you can see her as she speaks directly to you. Ready to start listening again friend.

Thanks for doing this for our listening pleasure!

WOW!!! WOW!! wonderful!!

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Listening to Barbra telling her story was a thoroughly enjoyable experience. Her sense of humour, intelligence, convictions and talent was clearly evidenced in ever chapter ( not to mention her love of food!). Loved it.

The Passionate Barbra

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Loved listening to Barbra tell her story, I have been a fan since in 1975 and it was uplifting to hear her story written and told by her!
Highly recommend- my favourite Audible!

Truly Barbra

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Listing to the hours of recounted memories and dreams fulfilled, and some not, her self admitted flaws, astounding talent, and courage to voice her opinion has been like having a remarkable new best friend walk into my life! She has been unexpectedly honest and thoughtful. She builds a trust that I didn’t expect and sets the highest standards to relentlessly push for. This book is a blueprint for anyone who has aspirations to speak up against the norm and break the barriers that hold us back. I loved it and will miss Barbra’s voice riding along with me as I imagine what I can do in my life, and how I owe it to myself and future generations, to be more courageous and fight for what I know is right.

Chutzpah

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I've been a fan my whole life. We share the same birth date and the same first name. She has always been a mystery and seems to stay out of the spotlight when she's not performing. There's been so many stories written about how much of a diva she is. It was nice to hear her side of some of the folklore as well as to understand what it's like to walk in her shoes during her incredible career. I would definitely recommend this book to any fan of hers.

Authentic and unapologetic

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I liked the book and learned a lot about her life. But her need for control and to read to us anything good that has ever been said about her was a bit much. A lot of the 966 pages were her explaining how she was right and someone else was wrong. Her story her right to share in that way but it took away from the enjoyment that in 59 chapters there were at least 59 people who were wrong for not doing it her way.

Barbra truly loves Barbra

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Where to begin? Honestly, I could gush about every aspect of this book. I’ll simply say that I will be listening to it again. And again.

I didn’t want it to end!

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Barbaa's narration is so good. its like a great conversation you can't wait to get back to.
Quirky, witty, honest. She dishes the dirt and doesn't apologize because her opinions are thoughtful & reasonable.

What a life! The voice of a generation.


Good teeth too LOL!

Honest & unapologetic, Funny & thoughtful

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