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Editorial Review:
She dazzled millions as Gigi. Eliza Doolittle. Holly Golightly. But to her most adoring fan, Audrey Hepburn was best known for her role as "Mummy."
In this heartfelt tribute to his mother, Sean Hepburn Ferrer offers a rare and intimate glimpse into the life of one of Hollywood's brightest stars. Audrey Hepburn, An Elegant Spirit is a stunning compilation of nearly 300 photographs, many straight from the family album and never before published; archival documents, personal correspondence, and mementos; even paintings and illustrations from the actress herself.
Sean tells Audrey Hepburn's remarkable story, from her childhood in war-torn Holland to the height of her fame to her autumn years far from the camera and the crush of the paparazzi. Sean introduces us to someone whose grace, charm, and beauty were matched only by her insecurity about her appearance and talent, and who used her hard-won recognition as a means to help children less fortunate than her own. With this unique biography, Sean celebrates his mother's history and humanity--and continues her charitable work by donating proceeds from this book to the Audrey Hepburn Children's Fund.
Audrey Hepburn, An Elegant Spirit: A Son Remembers Reviews:
A beautiful, heart-warming book about an extraordinary person 
2009-10-12 - I am a HUGE Audrey Hepburn fan, and I didn't think anything could make me love her any more...Until I read this book. I cried after reading the first page. Her son has written a beautiful, magnificent tribute to his mother. It gives you a more personal view of Audrey and her kindness and spirit shine through on each page. The family photos are lovely. The wonderful relationship she had with her son just reiterates for me the amazing person she was. I warn you though, this book may very well make you cry! The book includes her speech to the United Nations, which was phenomenal. The grace and dignity with which she lived her life will always be an inspiration to me. There will never be anyone else like her. How wonderful of her son to share a little more of his mother with us! She was taken far too soon.
Poignant peek into Audrey Hepburn's life through her son's eyes
2009-09-24 - This is a beautiful tribute to Audrey Hepburn from her son. This book also corrects some of the incorrect statements made in other biographies about her.
"Audrey Hepburn, An Elegant Spirit: A Son Remembers" is a combination of pictures, playbills, documents, and heartwarming narrative about his mother. You will begin to understand the intimate emotions that consumed her life and work.
Her son gives us a wonderful glimpse at the total picture of "Who was Audrey Hepburn?" without the lengthy narrative familar to most biographies. In addition, the proceeds from the sale of this book go to UNICEF as a tribute to his mother's favorite charity.
great memory of great actress
2009-06-14 - I recently purchased this book about Audrey Hepburn that was written by her son. I found it enormously enjoyable, and appreciated Audrey so much more after learning more about her.
Gorgeous tribute to a stunning lady.
2008-04-06 - The photos here are lovingly chosen by her son, and the entire book is an absolute joy.
Sweet and Charming
2007-07-25 - This book was pleasant and thoughtful, as is its subject. Though admittedly the writing was far less enchanting than I would have expected; I like to think it was kept simple to further emphasize the simplicity and sincerity of Audrey herself. This book did not add any revelation for the reader about her life; but instead, allowed for a glance at Audrey Hepburn's everyday existence. I was constantly amazed at how strong and genuine her character when faced with life's sometimes complicated decisions. This book shows Audrey as a person who effortlessly put others before herself, and seemed to never question her sense of what is right.
Even the idea of such simplicity has become a fairytale in our lives, and it is so refreshing to read about someone who was capable of remaining so solidly pure, that I cannot help but read a little more. One need only look to her work with UNICEF to know how first-rate she truly was.
