Stories from Candyland

by Candy Spelling

Book Overview

Carole Gene Marer spent her girlhood dreaming of meeting Rock Hudson, but when she finally had the chance--on her second date with her future husband, television mogul Aaron Spelling--she was so shy... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0312570708
• ISBN13: 9780312570705
• Release Date: March 2009
• Publisher: St. Martin's Press
• Length: 248 Pages
• Weight: 1.20 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.1" x 6.3" x 9.5"

Customer Reviews

Great fun -- as good as real candy

The book is very sweet, and is turns out so is Candy Spelling. It's full of great stories about a Baby Boomer whose life took unusual directions and who was put in not-so-traditional roles. I'm not sure I ever heard anyone else refer to herself as a "trophy wife." It's that kind of honesty and self-analysis that makes this so much fun and insightful.

I love Candy!

I really enjoyed this book! Candy Spelling has so many stories to share. My favorite was the Rock Hudson story. Very funny!

Very refreshing

Her story is really interesting as I didn't realize that she came from a normal upbringing and then stepped into such a high-powered world as the wife of one of Hollywood's iconic figures. It's fun to read how she was in awe of it all - particularly loved the story about meeting Rock Hudson. She is candid and self-deprecating and doesn't mind laughing at herself which is refreshing indeed. Hope she will be writing another book soon as she must have more stories to share by now.

excellent

I was very please with my purchase. The book was used, but in excellent condition! and the delivery was so fast! price was right! would recommend this seller!

Thanks for the memories and the fun read

Great and fun read! Nice to know that even people in the spotlight have insecurities and problems like the rest of us. Candy is honest about hers and shares the trials and tribulations of her childhood and early years with a great sense of humor and candidness. She appreciates all that has come her way and seems to want her readers to share and enjoy the great times she has been lucky enough to have had. As you read her adventures, not only do you laugh (sometimes out loud), but you find yourself relating to her memories of childhood and early "Motherhood". It's really a fun ride!!!