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Betty White

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What's not to love about Betty White? I won't detail all the moments of her life and career given here, there are too many, but thoroughly enjoyed this book put together by Ray Richmond. To be honest, I thought I knew about all there was to know about Betty White but quickly found out how wrong I was. Fans of White and television history will love this book. You'll probably learn a few things, too, as I did. Enjoy!

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A really quick, fun biography of Betty White. The book chronicles the highlights of the 10 decades in Betty’s life, lots of pictures and interviews with famous co-stars. Having watched Password as a child, and Mary Tyler Moore in my teens, I was thrilled to read the inside stories and re-live some of Sue Ann’s great lines. The book certainly illustrates Betty White is not only a brilliant actress, but a brilliant human being as well. Many thanks to netgalley and the publisher for the opportunity to read an advance copy.

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This is a delightful tribute to one of the longest acting, versatile, celebrities out there, Betty White. It’s a nice inclusion of her career highlights, which keep occurring. She has been in show biz for over 75 years and very few can match her. I grew up with her shows from the 1970s but really paid attention to her in the Golden Girls. The chemistry between the 4 was magical and I still watch the reruns. White as naive Rose with her insufferable stories, but then spot on one liners keeps generations returning. Betty White is one classy dame, no matter what decade she belongs to.

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I absolutely adore Betty White. This is a great history of her life. I love the photos that were used.
A quick and entertaining read on America’s Treasure, Betty White.

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If you are a fan of Betty White and who isn't, you will enjoy this book. The pre publication copy that i read could have used a little closer editing; a few statements are repeated more than once. I found this to be a very enjoyable and thorough book on Betty and her career. The book also contains a lot of really nice pictures. The author, Ray Richmond gets a thumbs up for his latest endeavor.

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A perfectly fitting tribute to an absolute national treasure! This is an incredibly detailed decade-by-decade look at Betty White's life and career from birth until the present, where we're just a few months shy of her hundredth birthday.

The tone of this is of a gushing fan, and it's absolutely perfect. Information is drawn from television archives, Betty's own writings and interviews, and accounts from several cast-mates and show personnel over the years. The story is impeccably detailed and covers not only Betty's professional history, but also the relationships and passions that make her such a remarkable woman. Beyond a mere recounting, there's substantial discussion of her impact as well--how she's shaped and influenced the Hollywood, comedy, and acting we know today.

There are ample photos and many of them are just stunning! She was such a dish--I can't believe she was routinely told she wasn't photogenic! This book will be a real treat for any fan of Betty's (so, like, everyone).

Many thanks to the publisher and NetGalley for the opportunity to read and review!

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If you are a fan (as I am) of Betty White, who is approaching her century birthday in January, this is the book for you. Not a memoir or biography--after all, Betty herself has written three of those--this book showcases the highlights (as selected by the author) of a 70+-year career in show business, accompanied by an abundance of beautiful photographs.

Betty started her TV career in 1949 and never looked back. She originated and developed the beloved characters of Sue Ann Nivens on the Mary Tyler Moore show and Rose Nylund on Golden Girls, had her own show(s), and played guest roles on a plethora of others over the years. An abiding animal lover and activist, she interacted with many animals at the LA Zoo and even with Koko the gorilla, and these are some of my favorite vignettes in the book. Other favorites include behind-the scenes descriptions of specific TV episodes in which she appeared, her romance and marriage with Allen Ludden, interviews with her coworkers and celebrity friends, and testimonials to her unsurpassed work ethic and kindness.

This book is a celebration of someone who is deservedly hailed a true "national treasure."

My thanks to the publisher and NetGalley for the opportunity to read and review this book.

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Thank you Netgalley for this ARC for an exchange of an honest review.

I really enjoyed this one. Very interesting to read about Betty White.

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A delightful look back over Betty Whites career. It only confirms what a true lady that she is and work colleagues only have praise. Her work ethic, preparedness, kindness and devotion to her friends and family.
It's like talking about a long standing friend.

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This is such beautiful book about our true national treasure, Betty White. This gives a lot of insight into her early life and career, as well as throughout her later years. Carefully crafted and well written, the author takes time to help the reader to really know Betty. Betty worked hard to get where she is today, and after you read that, you will be much more appreciative of her. She was (and still is) a pioneer before her time, with everything including the work she did on her shows where she took a stand for racial inequality to animal rights. She’s beautiful, hardworking, and graceful. The photographs within the book are absolutely stunning.

I would love to thank Ray Richmond, Quarto Publishing Group, and Netgalley for this ARC for me to read and review in exchange for my honest feedback.

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I've always loved Betty White. She really feels like part of my family. My first exposure to her that I can remember is when I was a child, watching her on her tv show "Life With Elizabeth". I've enjoyed her in so many other shows since. I'm even enjoying Golden Girls again in reruns.

This is a remarkable book - a wonderful walk down memory lane that explores not only Betty's life but the history of television.

I loved seeing all the wonderful photos and being reminded of all this remarkable woman has done - - and continues to do!!

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would like to thank netgalley and the publisher for letting me read this book

an insightful book into the life of betty white an icon for women of all ages...lovely photos and what a life she has led...

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Who doesn’t love Betty White? I adore her. People of all generations and ages do! She is pure delight and I was thrilled to learn more about her!

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