Lewis, a therapist and family counselor, makes much of her early traumas with loretta. Aug 15, 2010 when judy lewis used to watch clark gable movies with her teenage friends, she had no clue that gable might be her father. When young and her mother told gable that she was pregnant, he offered. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. The book was recommended in a list of books which portray a narcissistic parent an acon email group i belong to. Set against the backdrop of hollywood in its heyday, uncommon knowledge depicts a world where home movies were filmed by studio cameramen, home was a thirtyeightroom house on a fivehundredacre estate in the heart of beverly hills, friends were the children of bing crosby or joan bennett, and getting off a train could be delayed by a mob of fans clamoring to get your.
Their daughter, judy lewis, later adopted by young, grew up not knowing who her father was. The book is more about the daughters search for love and. Dec 01, 2011 judy lewis, a psychotherapist and former actress who wrote a book about her complicated heritage as the illegitimate daughter of hollywood legends loretta young and clark gable, has died. Click download or read online button to get uncommon knowledge book now. The author, judy lewis was the hidden daughter of silver screen stars, loretta young and clark gable.
The author, judy lewis was the hidden daughter of silver screen stars. My first selection is a book by judy lewis called uncommon knowledge. For more than two decades the hoover institution has been producing uncommon knowledge with peter robinson, a series hosted by hoover fellow peter robinson as an outlet for political leaders, scholars, journalists, and todays big thinkers to share their views with the world. Two tales of hollywood deliver the familiar chicago. Loretta sniffed to the press after the books initial release, i cannot imagine why she wrote this book. Uncommon knowledge, lewis says young and gable met in 1935 on the.
Judy lewis was in her thirties before she discovered what was common knowledge among the hollywood elitethat she was the daughter of clark gable and loretta young. Uncommon knowledge, lewis says young and gable met in 1935 on. Buy a cheap copy of uncommon knowledge book by judy lewis. Not until lewis acknowledged her story in the 1994 autobiography uncommon knowledge d. In 1994, lewis published a book about her life entitled uncommon knowledge in which she stated that gable was her father. Possible ex library copy, thatll have the markings and stickers associated from the library. In 1994 judy lewis wrote a book, uncommon knowledge, in which she described her early life and her mothers ambivalent attitude after lewis eventually confronted her mother about her parentage. Spine creases, wear to binding and pages from reading. By the time judy lewis knew the truth about her parentage facts which were common knowledge in hollywood where she grew up it was too late for her to get to know her father. Philadelphia for decades, the identity of judy lewis parents was one of the bestkept secrets in hollywood. I have now finished reading this informative life of judy lewis. Young refused to speak with her for three years after the book was published. Set against the backdrop of hollywood in its heyday, uncommon knowledge depicts a world where home movies were filmed by studio cameramen, home was a thirtyeightroom house on a fivehundredacre estate in the heart of beverly hills, friends were the children of bing crosby or joan bennett, and getting off a train could be delayed by a mob of fans clamoring to get your mothers autograph.
In this absorbing memoir lewis writes without selfpity of her unfulfilled relationship with both parents. Judy lewis was in her thirties before she discovered hollywoods. In her new memoir, uncommon knowledge pocket books, lewis, 58. In the book the author writes that loretta young did admit to this. Jan 06, 2006 lewis had previously published her own suspicions about her heritage in her book uncommon knowledge, but young steadfastly had refused to comment on the story, which has long been an unconfirmed. Lewis said young has not spoken to her since 1986, when the actress heard that her daughter might write a book. Judy lewis books list of books by author judy lewis.
Its a story of one womans journey of selfdiscovery as she seeks to find answers to a question that had been plaguing her since birth. Back with more of judy lewis, the daughter of loretta young, and clark gable after this. Uncommon knowledge download ebook pdf, epub, tuebl, mobi. I wouldnt have been surprised if this book had been a long selfpitying whine. Young has not publicly acknowledged that she is judy lewis natural mother. Judy lewis, 76, of palm springs, california died on friday, november 25, at waverly heights, gladwyne, pa after a courageous battle with cancer. Uncommon knowledge by judy lewis 1994, hardcover for sale. Uncommon knowledge by judy lewis 1994, hardcover for. Guests have included a host of famous figures, including paul ryan. Judy lewis was born at home, just as the milkman arrived, and loretta covered her mouth to silence her, apparently at her first breath, so that he wouldnt hear. Born in 1935, lewis was a mother herself when she learned what her friends and acquaintances already knewthat she was the offspring of a single mother and a married father. Now in her mid50s, she reveals that she is the natural child of young and clark gable. Lewis wrote about the revelations of her true identity in the 1994 book uncommon knowledge.
May contain limited notes, underlining or highlighting that does affect the text. I can recall there were times where i had to put the book down and wistfuily think about some of the sad stories in this book. I truly enjoyed uncommon knowledge by judith lewis. Lewis, judy, 1935, motion picture actors and actresses, children of celebrities publisher. I just finished the book titled uncommon knowledge written by judy lewis. This is a hard bound book with dust jacket and was printed in the usa. Nov 30, 2011 not until lewis acknowledged her story in the 1994 autobiography uncommon knowledge did the general public know the truth. For 23 years judy lewis lived as the adopted daughter of loretta young. But now that i have read poor, dear judy lewiss memoir i have a different. See all books authored by judy lewis, including uncommon knowledge, and introduction to clinical medicine national medical series for independent study, and more on. But lewis has the gift of a loving and empathetic nature. It was an authorized biography called forever young and that was published in 2000. Uncommon knowledge by judy lewis, bill grose editor.
When young lost her temper and falsely accused judy of writing a tellall book, however, lewis finally became furiously angry. At the time uncommon knowledge was published, young still had not confirmed that judy was her biological child, and they two were estranged. Judy lewis was in her thirties before she discovered that she was the daughter of clark gable and loretta young, who fell in love while on location filming call of the. Lewis had previously published her own suspicions about her heritage in her book uncommon knowledge, but young steadfastly had refused to comment on the story, which has long been an unconfirmed. The gable family, including lewis halfbrother, has shunned her, angered by her tellall book uncommon knowledge. Judy lewis will never forget the day she met clark gable. As some of you know, i did a joint book signing with her years ago when i was promoting sweethearts and she was first coming out with her autobiography and true story. Set against a backdrop of beverly hills mansions and lavish parties, uncommon knowledge is a behindthe. Uncommon knowledge 9780671700195 by lewis, judy and a great selection of similar new, used and collectible books available now at great prices. This site is like a library, use search box in the widget to get ebook that you want. Lewis began writing uncommon knowledge, seeking out former. Judy lewis the illegitimate daughter of clark gable and loretta young, died last week at age 76. She was the love child of loretta young and clark gable. Young and gable became lovers in 1935 while costarring in call of the wild.
This is a autobiography of judy lewis whos parents were clark gable and loretta young. Thats judy lewis major claim to fame and the central point of her new book, uncommon knowledge, latest in the growing. Judy lewis s book, by the way, was uncommon knowledge and the book, i misspoke and said unauthorized. Its a story of one womans journey of selfdiscovery as she seeks to find answers to a question that. Buy this book born in 1935, lewis was a mother herself when she learned what her friends. But it is also the unforgettable story of a difficult but. Uncommon knowledge by judy lewis, 9780671700201, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. Lewis was not the adopted daughter of hollywood starlet loretta young. Judy lewiss book, by the way, was uncommon knowledge and the book, i misspoke and said unauthorized. Judy lewis, clark gable and loretta youngs secret daughter. Judy lewis, a psychotherapist and former actress who wrote a book about her complicated heritage as the illegitimate daughter of hollywood legends loretta young and clark gable, has died.
I became obsessed with finding out more about judy lewis and i came about this book shes written. Judy lewis, a psychotherapist and former actress who wrote a book about. Judy lewis was in her thirties before she discovered what was common knowledge among the. Gable was married and young divorced, though still in her early twenties. Loretta young with judy lewis, her daughter with clark gable. Lewis, a former soap star and broadway actress, said her family. Set against a backdrop of beverly hills mansions and lavish parties, uncommon knowledge is a behindthescenes memoir of hollywood in its heyday. Dec 02, 2011 judy lewis the illegitimate daughter of clark gable and loretta young, died last week at age 76. May 02, 2001 the gable family, including lewis halfbrother, has shunned her, angered by her tellall book uncommon knowledge.
Uncommon knowledge is a biographical, tellall book that reveals a fascinating, if tragic, behindthescenes memoir of hollywood in its heyday. Accessories such as cd, codes, toys, may not be included. Browse the amazon editors picks for the best books of 2019, featuring our favorite reads. Nov 10, 2017 by the time judy lewis knew the truth about her parentage facts which were common knowledge in hollywood where she grew up it was too late for her to get to know her father. Judy lewis judy lewis was in her thirties when she learned she was the daughter of loretta young and clark gable, the secret kept because gable was married. I honestly can say her description of her lonely and lost childhood saddned me for a couple of days. It was only shortly before youngs death from ovarian cancer in 2000 that the star admitted the. Not until lewis acknowledged her story in the 1994 autobiography uncommon knowledge d philadelphia for decades, the identity of judy lewis parents was one of the bestkept secrets in hollywood. Loretta young does not come across as a very caring or supportive parent indeed denying until almost the end of her life that judy was really her daughter. Uncommon knowledge by judy lewis, bill grose editor alibris. Judy lewis was in her thirties before she discovered hollywoods bestkept secretthat she was the daughter of clark gable and loretta young. Uncommon knowledge by lewis, judy, 1935publication date 1994 topics young, loretta, 19, gable, clark, 19011960, lewis, judy, 1935, motion picture actors and actresses, children of celebrities. Judy lewis, lovechild of loretta young and clark gable. She began working in the field she always was fascinated with.
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