Yuck!

What disappointed you about A Little Thing Called Life?

The sappy poetry and the sugary way Linda Thompson describes her life and "loves".

What could Linda Thompson have done to make this a more enjoyable book for you?

I expected to learn about her life and experiences in a more realistic way with less self aggrandizement.

How could the performance have been better?

It could have been less sappy.

If you could play editor, what scene or scenes would you have cut from A Little Thing Called Life?

The interludes of her silly poetry.

Any additional comments?

Wish I had not purchased this book.

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Its hard to not fall in love with the lovely Linda

Would you listen to A Little Thing Called Life again? Why?

I absolutely would listen to this book again for three reasons. First, because Linda is an actress and her voice, inflection, and tone is amazing. I hope she decides to read again for an audiobook production of a famous novel.... I can totally imagine her reading a famous novel... or at the minimum... reading to her grandchild. :-)

Second, I would read this again because I think Linda blends her journey at the time with what we know today about things like prescription drug abuse, transgender identity, and relationship understanding that only comes with age and (albeit very unique) life experience.

Last, I would listen to it again because I think Linda treated the people in this book with honesty and dignity. I have had the great pleasure in my life of knowing a few of the characters she mentioned personally myself, and I think she was guarded with her information as well as her heart, and I respect her all the more for sharing her story without being harmful.

What did you like best about this story?

I enjoyed hearing about Elvis. He is a hero of mine and we all have been waiting for a long time to hear Linda's thoughts on her life with him.

What about Linda Thompson’s performance did you like?

Linda is an actress, that is clear! She is a wonderful reader and her accents and vocal range made the audiobook.

Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you?

Listening to her version of what happened when Elvis died. I am not a mother, but I also found her experience as a mother very moving.

Any additional comments?

This is a great read. I know it cannot possibly be every morbid detail.... and there are some of us Elvis Fans Forever who do not need that. That being said, she does give us insight into the loving, fabulous man that Elvis was and brings a humanity to him that reminds me yet again why he is still so revered 39 years after he passed away. Thank you Linda for your honesty and compassion. This was a beautiful listen I will treasure.

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I'm not the audience for this book but so what...

I'm positive I wasnt the demographic for this book. I'm near the age of Linda's oldest son and I know who Elvis is obviously. Thought he was good looking, can name about 3-5 of his songs, know where he lived and is buried, but beyond that, I have nothing for you. It was laying around at a farmhouse I airbnb'd, and I wanted to sip coffee and relax on the porch, so I grabbed it. I couldnt stop reading, that I downloaded it via audible and bought wireless headphones so that I could be mobile in my movement and still listen! I loved it. She made me think about, pardon the cliche, "that loving feeling". She described so well how she felt about each man, that it made me think of those feelings when I was in love! Then to discover she wrote a few of my favorite songs and is an accomplished song writer and actress made me respect her so much. I only knew her name because of the Real Housewives show, and because of the premise of the show, I had a very wrong assumption of her. Excellent book, fluid thoughts!

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Interesting story but one-sided

What an interesting life story; however, about half-way through I realized the author/narrator ALWAYS takes the high road in her opinion. She states she was always so nice, always doing the right thing, etc. After a bit into the story it just seemed like she was trying to defend her life in some way. She has had 2 failed marriages yet none her fault. Her spouses were not faithful yet when she met her second husband he was married. So much of the story seems like typical "Hollywood" not really the life we all live in. I've never written a book review but on this one, I couldn't resist. My favorite part of the book, which in the beginning I didn't think I would like at all, was her song lyrics and how they tied into her life experiences.

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Incredible life story

Any additional comments?

Linda Thompson has had the most insane life. I love celebrity memoirs and this is one of the best. She went from being a beauty queen sewing her own dresses to Elvis's partner for 5 years at the end of his life. She married the Olympian Bruce Jenner when he was hot and still a man, had Brody and Brandon, married David Foster, composed the music to the BodyGuard and has had so many celebrity interactions and rollercoasters of emotions in between.The book wrote itself, but she does an exceptional job being fair to herself and the subjects she is writing about --- if you're into this sort of book, you will enjoy.

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surprise ..thought it was going to be a fantastic

she put Elvis's dad in the awkward position of having to turn off her credit card as she continued to use it after her and Elvis had split up..... keep in mind moving out driving the new Cadillac Elvis bought her moving into the house Elvis had bought her but somehow she was always the victim in all of her relationships.....
a book that could have been wonderful stories about some of the most famous people in the world but seem to turn out to be so poor me.... everyone has struggles and she did go through some but did we really need another book like this

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No one is THAT perfect!

It is a very interesting story and I did enjoy listening, however, I got a little tired of the goody-two-shoes tone for every single situation. I had to read the other reviews to see if anyone else agreed with me or I was being too harsh. I am not alone. I am not saying she is not being completely honest, but I think she would be much more relate-able if she said, "Yeah, I messed up - I'm not perfect" David was married and she was "seeing" him - admit it - don't give excuses. You stayed w/ Elvis knowing he was seeing other women? That is not empowering - so own it! Bruce had a pregnant wife... you chose to stay with him. None of these things are very "goody-goody", but somehow she always puts herself on a pedistal - It did get a bit annoying.

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A must read for a variety of reasons

This book was interesting on a number of levels -- pop culture icons, human behavior, love relationships, independence as a women involved with strong male partners, blended family, lyricist, single mother and business experiences. I don't think you could have added anymore fullness to the life Linda related in sharing her story. I thoroughly enjoyed it and found her great outlook in spite of a number of painful experiences to be quite inspiring.

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Bad Taste in Men

Linda has made extremely bad choices in men. However she appears to have raised her children well and sees good in everyone. I hope she find a long term partner to see her through her golden years.

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Great Book!

Ive known about Linda's relationship with ELVIS for forty years ,but just learned about her marriage to Bruce Jenner .I finished this book in two days.Thanks for sharing your story Linda! (my secret crush).

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