Betty White's Pearls of Wisdom: Life Lessons from a Beloved American Treasure

by Patty Sullivan

Hardcover, 2022

Status

Available

Publication

Forefront Books (2022), 224 pages

Description

"A beautiful tribute to Betty White, one of the most beloved and treasured American icons. Betty White's award-winning career spanned seven decades. From the early days of television on the game-show circuit to her unforgettable roles on The Mary Tyler Moore Show, The Golden Girls, and Hot in Cleveland, she was the first lady of television. With her irreverent wit and comedic timing, she was a force of nature forever cherished by fans young and old. In Betty White's Pearls of Wisdom readers will find a more intimate look into Betty's life as told through the eyes of Patty Sullivan, her lifelong friend and adopted family member. "My remembrances are perhaps an echo of things already said, but I hope my stories hold up a mirror, another reflection of her essence and how she affected my life so profoundly." Patty met Betty in the late 1960s, and the Sullivans--Patty, her husband, Tom, and their two children--enjoyed a rich relationship and amazing closeness through Betty's final days. Through her stories we see Betty's fun-loving banter over a game of Scrabble, her wisdom imparted on a moonlit Christmas sleigh ride, and her passionate advocacy for all members of the animal kingdom. Betty's uncompromising values were the authentic core of the life she lived and savored--tasting every minute along the way. Betty White's Pearls of Wisdom gives you a glimpse into the personal relationship with "her Sullivans," and the pearls of wisdom she imparted that forever transformed their lives"--… (more)

Rating

(4 ratings; 4.1)

User reviews

LibraryThing member LadyoftheLodge
The author(s) of this book shared significant moments they spent with Betty White. She was obviously an important part of their lives and their families. The book is made up of short essays that describe specific memories the author and her husband have of time spent with their special friend Betty
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White. The essays provide insights into her personality and life. Each essay ends with pertinent quotes. At times, the book seemed to be more about the authors than about Betty. They spend a lot of time getting into specific details about places and events in which they participated. I was hoping for more of a biographical sketch with pieces of wisdom presented by Betty, with less focus on the authors and their celebrity lifestyles and fame.

I received this book from the publisher and from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. The opinions expressed here are entirely my own.
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Language

Original language

English

Physical description

224 p.; 9 inches

ISBN

1637631642 / 9781637631645
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