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One of four children raised by a controlling, ambitious mother, Jodie Foster achieved early fame and went on to stardom with roles in "Taxi Driver, The Silence of the Lambs" and "Contact". Now, her brother Buddy reveals the true insider's account--from the John Hinckley stalking to the men and woman in her love life to the incredible talent that earned her two Academy Awards and her own production company, this biography takes readers from the superstar's stormy childhood to her emergence as one of Hollywood's youngest power brokers. 16 pages of photos. . ... Read more

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Entertaining & revealing
Like with most public figures, reading about the growth path of this talented star was enjoyable.Written by her brother, a public figure himself, was well done and informative.The perspective is unique and comes across as "telling it like it was".

sibling rivalties
Like most people, i initially thought, "oh great, i want to read about jodie, but this guy's going to spend most of the book talking about himself."the irony is, as the book went on, i realized, his life seemed a lot more interesting than hers, and if anything, i wanted to know more about his life. Jodie's life seems more cut and dry, boring, and conservative.
The first half of the book is interesting as it details how much resentment buddy holds for his mother, and colours in what we dont know about jodie's upbringing.The 2nd half of the book was slower going as it was clear buddy didnt have much interaction with his sister since the late 70's, and most of the information is filler gleaned from interviews.
I spent a lot of the book thinking, man, this guy does seem to love his family, and he did seem to go out of his way to be fair and honest, but boy oh boy, for a who wants his family to be closer together, you gotta figure this book just might blow it further apart than ever.

a brother loves his sister
Well, Buddy Foster may or may not have written this book for the $$, but after reading it, despite the fact that he probably made his sister really mad at him for disclosing all the family foibles, secrets, etc., it so so apparent that this is a brother who geniunely loves his sister. I like seeing that. As a baby sister myself, I know how terrific it feels for your siblings to adore you. It's a sweet deal. I hope that by now (what is it? five years later; today is 2/14/03), Jodie fully realizes that and has forgiven Buddy. He seems like a pretty nice fellow despite his admitted faults.

pretty good
i thought the book was pretty good. i agree with what someone said earlier. we want to hear about jodie not about buddy and all of his complaints, but i thought he did a pretty good job. jodie seems like such an interesting person. its funny b/c everytime i see her, even in her recent movies, she will make some facial expression and it will remind me of freaky friday. i love that movie. anyway, this is the only "jodie" book that i have read but i'm reading another one so i'll have something to compare it to. i wish that she would write and autobiography. that would be cool.

Far better than what the first two reviews say
I read this book, and I read "The Royals" by Kitty Kelly.There is all the difference in the world between the two books.The first is an unpleasant book written by an unpleasant woman, which uses second and third hand gossip who has nothing but contempt for its subject matter."Foster Child," on the other hand, has a great deal of respect for the woman at its core, which does not stop it from dwelling on her weaknesses, as any good biography should.

Those familiar with what is known about Jodie Foster will find few real surprises.It is generally known, for instance, that she is frightenly intelligent; and that she has, with one or two exceptions, never acted in or directed a movie she didn't really want to do, but once committed devotes herself wholeheartedly.It also been surmised that in terms of a love life, she looks at the person and not the gender; a common trait with highly educated, irreligious people.That she is understandably guarded with her privacy, that she does not sufferfools gladly, or that she has something of a cold streak personally, do not come as a surprise either.All of these are elaborated on in this book.

What is particularly germaine in the book is Buddy's revelations of the Foster family, a high strung, tumultuous family if there ever was one. Speaking first hand, we have his account of the wars between the ambitious mother of the Foster brood, Brandy, and their USAF officer father Lucius.They divorced while Brandy was pregnant with Jodie, but they had several break-and-smash reunions afterward.

Buddy's respect for his sister particularly shines in the analysis he gives her movies, notably her directorial efforts "Little Man Tate" and "Home for the Holidays." He comes outunderstanding the latter film better than most of the critics did.

While reading this, I could feel the disapproving eyes of Ms. Foster over my shoulder, and I'm sure Buddy is to this day subject to his sister's shunning.I'm sure, as well, that the onetime Mayberry actor wrote the book for some needed money. (Buddy fesses up well to his own professional and personal failings.)But the resultant book is by no means a tabloid effort, and due to it Ihave come toa better appreciation of this unique lady and talent his sister is. ... Read more

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An intimate examination of Jodie Foster's private and public lives addresses her entry into the Hollywood eye during her toddler years, early successes with Disney, prickly family life, attendance at Yale, and Academy Award-winning performances. ... Read more

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As good as can be expected.
Allright, perhaps that is not such a ringing endorsment.But "JodieFoster a Life on screen" is a fine book.It is a must read for any ofMs. Fosters fans.Indeed for anyone interested in American film. Debateably Ms. Foster is the most powerful woman in film.She is alsofeircely private.This makes for no easy task when one has to write a bioabout someone who refuses to discuss anything about there romantic life,and has had everything else about her published in magasines.This bookmanages to find interesting things that I did not know about. I am adevoted fan and have read every magasine article I can find.This bookprovides thoughtful insights and is an interesting read.Saddly Ms.Fosters life story could not be told without including that whole"Hinkley" thing.The book does not dwell on it or give thatperson any more attention then he deserves.The nicest part is the way theauthor, Philippa Kennedy, does her very best not to trash Jodies father,Lucius, he divorced his wife Brandy before Jodie was born. He is given achapter and allowed to present his side.Buddy Foster is also given achapter. Saddly he has written a "tell All" biography which I,and I would hope, all other true fans, refuse to read.Phillipa Kennedydoes a fine job writing the life story of a famouse person who discusseslittle about herself.

"Lost Johnny" ... Read more

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Jodie Foster is admired as an actress and a director. This biography builds a picture of her, through friends, family and the people who have influenced her from an early age. Foster has said that she never thought of herself as an actress until she made "The Accused" - for which she won her first Oscar - but she had already developed a respected reputation before. Foster is known to be likeable and well-balanced - at the same time she wields huge power in Hollywood. How has she attained this state, and how has she managed to maintain her privacy? This book also covers her much-discussed sexuality and her relationships with her family - particularly her mother, and her brother who sued her for "loss of earnings". It discusses the obsessive behaviour she incited in John Hinckley and its affect on her life, and also what her hopes and ambitions for the future are. ... Read more

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Discusses the personal life and professional career of the actress, producer and director who has won an Academy Award for her roles in "Accused" and "The Silence of the Lambs." ... Read more

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Ho-hum nothing new here
This book is the Cliff Notes version of Jodie Foster's life.It is pretty to look at but doesn't offer anything new for Jodie Foster fans.Most of the info has been rehashed before in a variety of other sources (books, magazines, interviews, et al). If you lead a pristine life, know nothing about Jodie Foster, and enjoy brevity and a light lunch, then this is the book for you.If you like dirt, then dig through her brother Buddy's tell all book FOSTER CHILD.Everything else is a secret.

A Solid Account
This book is obviously well-researched and is elegantly written. Jodie Foster is a smart and fascinating lady who's been through quite a bit in her lifetime. The author clearly did her research and presents the subject sympathetically, yet honestly. The paperback version is probably the one with the most value. ... Read more

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great book about her life
this is a really good look at the life of Jodie Foster. Just wish I knew more about what she is doing in her later years. This leaves you hanging since it is written in 1998 ... Read more

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Beginning with her commercial for suntan lotion when shewas three, Jodie Foster was a working actrress before she was inkindergarten. A controversial role in Taxi Driver won her anOscar nomination, but also inspired a dangerous stalker. Her couragehas helped her become one of the few child stars who grew up to becomean adult star. ... Read more

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Der Erwerb des Buches enthält gleichzeitig die kostenlose Mitgliedschaft im Buchklub des Verlags zum Ausprobieren - dort können Sie von über einer Million Bücher ohne weitere Kosten auswählen. Das Buch besteht aus Wikipedia-Artikeln: Marilyn Monroe, Michael Jackson, Jodie Foster, Angelina Jolie, Roland Emmerich, Leonardo DiCaprio, John Cage, Gwyneth Paltrow, Mia Farrow, Larry Niven, Forrest J Ackerman, Bret Easton Ellis, Juliette Lewis, Bridget Fonda, Laura Dern, Willis E. Lamb, Liza Minnelli, Anna May Wong, Charles Bukowski, James Horner, Dr. Dre, Beck, Jerry Goldsmith, Brittany Murphy, Kristen Stewart, Ice Cube, Iva Ikuko Toguri D'Aquino, Dustin Hoffman, Raymond Feist, Tony Thomas, Liste der Söhne und Töchter der Stadt Los Angeles, Steve McQueen, Helen Hunt, John Randall Hennigan, Mike Love, Michael Bay, Antonio Villaraigosa, Johnny Horton, David Carradine, Eric Dolphy, Marion Jones, Meredith Michaels-Beerbaum, Dick Lane, Fay Bainter, Elroy Hirsch, Edith Penrose, Wolfgang Petersen, Nikki Reed, Saaphyri Windsor, Steve Lukather, Frank Gehry, James Newton Howard, Jake Gyllenhaal, Ollie Matson, Bobby Hutcherson, Thora Birch, Hadda Brooks, Ry Cooder, Lynn Carlin, Val Kilmer, Marilyn Hassett, Cosma Shiva Hagen, James Ellroy, Christina Applegate, Katey Sagal, George Takei, Misty May-Treanor, Jeff Bridges, Richard Chamberlain, Jamie Lee Curtis, David Crosby, Etta James, Richard Farnsworth, Arthur Lubin, Melina Perez, David Faustino, Harry Turtledove, Patrice Rushen, Isamu Noguchi, Juanita Moore, Hollywood Forever Cemetery, Leigh Brackett, Daron Malakian, Emily Osment, Tom Russell, Carmit Bachar, David Paich, Jeffrey Burns, Arthur Janov, Eddie Constantine, Eva Mendes, Miranda Cosgrove, Zooey Deschanel, Sophia Bush, Henry Kuttner, Larry Allen, Don Bachardy, Clea DuVall, Joe Flanigan, Kerry King, Ray Harryhausen, Leo McCarey, James Saito, Ron Mix, Chris Hillman, James Cromwell, Paul McCarthy, Steve Douglas, Jackie Cooper, Ashley Judd, L...http://booksllc.net/?l=de&id=16882 ... Read more

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Inspired by Jodie Foster's film of the same name--scheduled for release by Paramount in early November, and starring Holly Hunter, Robert Downey, Jr., Anne Bancroft, and Geraldine Chaplin--Home for the Holidays contains more than 60 kitchen-tested recipes, from appetizers to desserts, including vegetarian dishes. of color photos. ... Read more

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Here's your chance to out do Aunt Zelda!
From Adele's Big Bird to Joanne's Apricot-Glazed Ham, Home For The Holidays is bursting with the Larson's family favorites destined to find their way to your holiday table.

Inspired by Jodie Foster's film of thesame name--Home for the Holidays contains more than 60 kitchen-testedrecipes, from appetizers to desserts, including vegetarian dishes. of colorphotos.

Home for the Holidays is dedicated "to our mothers, whotaught us everything about saying 'thank you' on command, overeating, andthe culinary miracle of salt." This dedication alone should be a tipoff to the kind of wit, joy and heart warming recipes of our growing upthat the book contains.

Pick up a copy and try your hand at bakingHarvest Pumpkin Pie -- maybe, just maybe, you won't have to sit at the kidstable this year! ... Read more

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This issue features Jodie Foster on the cover and in a feature inside, plus a small feature on Sonia Braga, a fashion layout of Paulina Porizkova, Cindy McCain, and much more! ... Read more

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Since she first stepped in front of a camera at age three, Jodie Foster has played out her life under the relentless scrutiny of the public eye. Jodie traces the events that have shaped Foster's life and presents a richly deta iled portrait of this complex and often elusive celebrity. 20 photos.Amazon.com Review
Veteran Hollywood reporter Louis Chunovic presents a richlydetailed portrait of Jodie Foster, an enigmatic woman and elusivecelebrity who first stepped in front of the camera at age three,embarking on a career that has culminated in a bevy of films and twoacademy awards. ... Read more

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A true momument to Jodie Foster.
Many biographies are written for money, the authors job, or many other factors...rarely is it for pure interest in the famous figure at hand. This book is one of those rare and special books that make you WANT to see the work the star has been in, that doesn't lessen your enjoyment of the movies because of what you know about the actor (perhaps that is Ms. Foster's flawless privacy). This book is about one of the true actresses of our time, who is as true to the camera as she is to the interviewer (when answering questions she is willing to discuss). It has not only increased my knowledge of Jodie Foster herself, but reminded me of what she has been through, and how valiantly shecame through them. I loved this book, and I think that most movie buffs or plain fans will as well.

Not your typicle "unauthorised biography
When one thinks of an "unathorised biography" one thinks of"Kitty Kelly" tell-all books.The basic point of writing oneseems to be, as I can see it, to discredit or otherwise say nasty thingsabout the person being written about.The public then buys this in hopesof reading some hidden nastiness about the person."Jodie" isnot like this. It is, as the author states in the begining, honorable work. No unconfirmed sexual encounters are mentioned.A staple in"unathorised Biographys"particularly of actresses.No this isnot a book for anyone wishing to peek into Ms. Foster's private affairs. It is a dillagent, thoughtful and detailed (detailed nearly to a fault)look at Ms. Fosters life and collected works.Since there is no directinterviews with the lady herself (she refused interviews with LuoisChunovic, no doubt due to he release of the authorised version) and so,rather then print hearsay and rumer Mr. Chunovic goes painstakeinglythrough Jodie's many, many filmas and TV appearances and writes virtuallyevery minute aspect of every film.This book is a goldmine of Jodie triviaand has every possible thing one could ever want to know about thisfascinating woman, except of course, what she keeps to herself.He rarelyinterjects opinion's and keeps to the facts. It is hard to say if Ilikethis one better then "a life on screen" but I certainly liked itat least as much.A fine example of an honorable unauthorisedbiography.

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High Quality Content by WIKIPEDIA articles! Nell is a 1994 drama film starring Jodie Foster as a young woman who has to face other people for the first time after being raised by her mother in an isolated cabin. The film was directed by Michael Apted, and was based on Mark Handley's play Idioglossia. The original music score is composed by Mark Isham. Foster was nominated for an Academy Award and a Golden Globe Award for her role, and won a Screen Actors Guild Award. The two co-stars, Liam Neeson and Natasha Richardson, married the year the film was released. ... Read more

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The Rabbit Ears Treasury of Fairy Tales and Other Stories entertains and enlightens with these classics from all over the world--read by your favorite stars and featuring original music by some of today's greatest artists.

Thumbelina
Read by Kelly McGillis
Original Music by Mark Isham
In Hans Christian Andersen's classic tale, a tiny baby girl is snatched from her adopted family by an ugly toad but escapes to find happiness with the king of the flower angels.

The Talking Eggs
Read by Sissy Spacek
Original Music by BeauSoleil
Good versus evil takes on a Cajun flavor with the story of Ruby Rouge, her mysterious friend Conjure Woman and two baskets of talking eggs with very different yolks.

The Fisherman and His Wife
Read by Jodie Foster
Original Music by Van Dyke Parks
A simple fisherman catches a magical fish who promises to grant his wishes . . . but when the man's wife starts making outlandish demands the flounder fulfills a wish of his own.

The Emperor and the Nightingale
Read by Glenn Close
Original Music by Mark Isham
In ancient China, the Emperor and his court are enchanted by the singing of a beautiful nightingale . . . but when the Emperor receives an artificial bird encrusted in jewels will he forget what the real treasure is? ... Read more

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Half good, half not
We've been listening to this CD set for the last year or so on car trips.The stories run a little long for average school commutes and errands around town.My 3-year-old and 6-year-old really enjoy "The Talking Eggs" and "Thumbelina" (the 3-year-old less so than the 6-year-old).But ALL of us think that "The Fisherman and His Wife" and "The Emperor and the Nightingale" are not worth the time or effort to listen to.My children get bored with them.My husband and I think that these latter two stories are way too long, don't flow well as stories, and have plots and characters that just aren't that sympathetic.But Sissy Spacek's narration of "The Talking Eggs" and the story itself are really engaging and fun to listen to.

Rabbit Ears' version of everyone's favorite fairy tales!
When I was small, I remember I always used to listen to Rabbit Ears CDs all the time.This audio cd is certainly no exception, as it contains fairy tales that I have grew up with for a long time.Each story is tender and subtle that makes the cd very relaxing to listen to.Probably my favorite stories from this audio cd would have to be "The Emperor and the Nightingale" and "The Talking Eggs."If you enjoy this audio cd, I would recommend listening to the other audio cds from the Rabbit Ears Treasury.

Rabbit Ears Treasury of Fairy Tales
When our children were little, every Friday evening on NPR radio, Rabbit Ears would share these treasures. The stories are excellent with movie stars reading the story and famous musicians doing the music. It is exciting to have these now on cd's! I love the Talking Eggs!

Just what I was looking for
My 3.5 year old son is ready to give up nap, but I wasn't ready to give up my afternoon quiet time. This was the perfect solution. I put one of these CDs in and he lays down and listens. There is nice music throughout and the storytellers all have very pleasant voices. There are 2 CDs in this set, each with over an hour of storytelling. He likes them so much that he frequently gets up after the first CD is over and asks for the other one, so I get 2 hours of quiet and he gets the rest he still needs to get through his day. I will definitely be getting the other CDs in this series. ... Read more