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Sunshine Girl

An Unexpected Life

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Sunshine Girl

By: Julianna Margulies
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Known for her outstanding performances on the groundbreaking television series The Good Wife and ER, Julianna Margulies deftly chronicles her life and her work in this deeply powerful memoir.
 
NAMED ONE OF THE BEST BOOKS OF THE YEAR BY GOOD HOUSEKEEPING • “At once a tender coming-of-age story and a deeply personal look at a young woman making sense of the world against a chaotic and peripatetic childhood.”—Katie Couric

As an apple-cheeked bubbly child, Julianna was bestowed with the family nickname “Sunshine Girl.” Shuttled back and forth between her divorced parents, often on different continents, she quickly learned how to be of value to her eccentric mother and her absent father. Raised in fairly unconventional ways in various homes in Paris, England, New York, and New Hampshire, Julianna found that her role among the surrounding turmoil and uncertainty was to comfort those around her, seeking organization among the disorder, making her way in the world as a young adult and eventually an award-winning actress.
 
Throughout, there were complicated relationships, difficult choices, and overwhelming rejections. But there were also the moments where fate, faith, and talent aligned, leading to the unforgettable roles of a lifetime, both professionally and personally—moments when chaos had finally turned to calm.
 
Filled with intimate stories and revelatory moments, Sunshine Girl is at once unflinchingly honest and perceptive. It is a riveting self-portrait of a woman whose resilience in the face of turmoil will leave readers intrigued and inspired. Entertainment & Celebrities Entertainment & Performing Arts Film & TV Women Celebrity Entertainment Emotionally Gripping Marriage
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This book is so amazing. I just love that it is read by the author.

Loved it

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I really enjoyed this book beautifully read by Julianna. One criticism would be that, as a huge ER fan, I was disappointed that didn’t feature until 6hrs in and not a lot was said about it. I’d have liked to hear about what it’s like to work on a set, working with other creatives, what she thought of storylines, how it impacted people all over the world. Same goes for The Good Wife.
An enjoyable listen all the same.

A good listen but ER only features briefly

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Well done, Juliana! Beautifully written. I thoroughly enjoyed your book. You remain one of my all time favorite actors to watch. And I have watched ALL of it... At least twice!

Sunny Always, Carol

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I gravitated to this book because I was a Good Wife fan, but I finished it because it was a good story. Juliana's life is an interesting one with lots of lessons learned. Her voice is like velvet, so soothing even when the narrative is hard. I loved it.

Didn't want it to end

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Loved listening to Julianna’s story - she weaves beautiful pictures with her words and I found her insights about her childhood and early career fascinating. Was sad to finish this book.

Couldn’t stop listening…

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