- Hardcover: 322 pages
- Publisher: Doubleday (August 1983)
- Language: English
- ISBN-10: 0385184212
- ISBN-13: 978-0385184212
- Product Dimensions: 20.3 x 14.2 x 2.8 cm
- Shipping Weight: 476 g
- Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (1 customer review)
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#1,359,467 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
- #20 in Books > Biographies & Memoirs > People, A-Z > ( G ) > Garland, Judy
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Sad but yes, true,
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This review is from: Heartbreaker: Two Months With Judy Garland (Hardcover)
I finally bought a copy of this book - and it is disturbing to read. Judy Garland's body and brain were shorting out from the excess of pills (speed) and alcohol she was consuming in 1968 - but she was still trying to live life to the fullest: experiencing new things, seeing new places, meeting new people. The pills scrambled her thoughts and made her act irrational at times - but she still went on! Meyer gives us a first hand account of this period of Judy's life: it is sad, happy, shocking, and quite interesting. I remember seeing Judy on TV during this period of time: Mike Douglas Show, then Merv Griffin, Johnny Carson. She seemed to be getting worse and worse. I remember thinking: What is going on with Judy? She seems confused. Now I know what was going on - thanks to this book. In closing - let me say this - even at her worst (Merv's appearance was quite something, as I remember) - I loved Judy - what a brilliant talent! - I wish she was still with us.
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You'll Learn a Lot about Judy's Last Days,
By Dan Carnello - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: Heartbreaker: Two Months With Judy Garland (Hardcover)
You will discover much about the latter-day Judy Garlandfrom John Meyer's book, actually a diary, about the legendary performer. The only false note is the frequent sexual aspect of it. It is improbable that the sexually ambiguous Meyer, (...),"screwed" the star. Everything else seems vivid and true and puts you there with Meyer and Garland, as a "fly on the wall." It is a well-written diary that will surely offend the diva-worshippers who wouldn't want to know about Judy's appalling habits, i.e. kleptomania, selfishness, gulping pills and booze, and "two-hour make-up jobs." On the plus side, it offers us a close-up glimpse at a very, very sharp-witted and funny woman. Looking back at this 4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
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FAN MEETS -BEDS-and (ALMOST) WEDS a STAR,
By larry - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: Heartbreaker: Two Months With Judy Garland (Hardcover)
I have read every book written about the amazing Judy Garland. I happen to love this book. (For Garland fans who idolize Judy and feel she could do no wrong, this is not the book for you.) This book is the story of a 30-something struggling songwriter, living with his parents who makes a living playing show tunes in local New York piano bar. He also composes music, writes lyrics and has a pet project, a script for his play called "The Draft Dodger." New York is filled with thousands of hopefuls just like him. What makes his story extraordinary is how he graduated from stuggling hopeful to (minor)celebrity in less than two months simply because of a chance meeting with Judy Garland. In the fall of 1968, Judy Garland was at her lowest point: she had no money, she was heavily in debt to the IRS for back taxes, she couldn't get a booking because her music arrangments were being held until she paid money she owed, her dependence on prescription drugs was worsening, her former husbands, lovers, and even her children had abandoned her because of her erratic behavior created by the drugs, and her health was declining. One of the fans/hangers-on who surrounded Judy during this period was going to plan a new show with new songs so Judy could work again, and decided John Meyer might have some suitable material. On the night he met Judy, Meyer was so enthralled with her that they snuck out of the fan's home (while the fan was in the shower) had dinner together and spent the night together at Meyer's parents home. ... This is a fascinating story, written in a diary style format, which indeed gives the impression of reading someone's private diary. I have spoken with Garland fans who knew Judy, Meyer and Deans during this period of time and was told that Meyer's story is quite accurate. Most telling through all of this is that Judy, although at her lowest point, was telling funny stories, laughing and enjoying herself despite such adverse conditions. This is a book you won't easily forget! As a footnote, Meyer later dated singer Margaret Whiting (who knew Judy) and she made positive comments regarding their relationship.
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Fireworks as Worlds Collide,
By David Mitchell - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: Heartbreaker: Two Months With Judy Garland (Hardcover)
When a legend in her decline hitches up with a cocktail pianist with ambitions to be a songwriter there are sure to be fireworks. John Meyer met Judy Garland one night and they became lovers. She sings his song ("I'd Like to Hate Myself in the Morning") and he moves her into his parents' apartment. This is a cautionary tale of "Hollywood home invasion" that is a bittersweet companion peice to "Me and Jezabel" (Bette Davis) and "Film Stars Don't Die in Liverpool" (Gloria Grahame) which cast superstars as domestic pests. Sadly the last chapters descend into bathos and self pity when the songwriter comes down with the flu and the legend moves on to her next husband. Not for those Garland fans who won't hear a word against their idol.
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