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Dutch Girl

Author : Robert Matzen
Publisher : Paladin Communications
ISBN 13 : 1732273545
Total Pages : 429 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (322 download)

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Download or read book Dutch Girl written by Robert Matzen and published by Paladin Communications. This book was released on 2019-04-15 with total page 429 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Twenty-five years after her passing, Audrey Hepburn remains the most beloved of all Hollywood stars, known as much for her role as UNICEF ambassador as for films like Roman Holiday and Breakfast at Tiffany's. Several biographies have chronicled her stardom, but none has covered her intense experiences through five years of Nazi occupation in the Netherlands. According to her son, Luca Dotti, "The war made my mother who she was." Audrey Hepburn's war included participation in the Dutch Resistance, working as a doctor's assistant during the "Bridge Too Far" battle of Arnhem, the brutal execution of her uncle, and the ordeal of the Hunger Winter of 1944. She also had to contend with the fact that her father was a Nazi agent and her mother was pro-Nazi for the first two years of the occupation. But the war years also brought triumphs as Audrey became Arnhem's most famous young ballerina. Audrey's own reminiscences, new interviews with people who knew her in the war, wartime diaries, and research in classified Dutch archives shed light on the riveting, untold story of Audrey Hepburn under fire in World War II. Also included is a section of color and black-and-white photos. Many of these images are from Audrey's personal collection and are published here for the first time.

Audrey and Bill

Author : Edward Z. Epstein
Publisher : Running Press Adult
ISBN 13 : 0762455977
Total Pages : 274 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (624 download)

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Download or read book Audrey and Bill written by Edward Z. Epstein and published by Running Press Adult. This book was released on 2015-04-14 with total page 274 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Here for the first time is the complete, captivating story of an on-set romance that turned into a lifelong love story between silver screen legends Audrey Hepburn and William Holden. In 1954, Hepburn and Holden were America’s sweethearts. Both won Oscars that year and together they filmed Sabrina, a now-iconic film that continues to inspire the worlds of film and fashion. Audrey & Bill tells the stories of both stars, from before they met to their electrifying first encounter when they began making Sabrina. The love affair that sparked on-set was relatively short-lived, but was a turning point in the lives of both stars. Audrey & Bill follows both Hepburn and Holden as their lives crisscrossed through to the end, providing an inside look at the Hollywood of the 1950s, ’60s, and beyond. Through in-depth research and interviews with former friends, co-stars, and studio workers, Audrey & Bill author Edward Z. Epstein sheds new light on the stars and the fascinating times in which they lived.

Warrior

Author : Robert Matzen
Publisher : Paladin Communications
ISBN 13 : 1735273848
Total Pages : 385 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (352 download)

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Download or read book Warrior written by Robert Matzen and published by Paladin Communications. This book was released on 2021-09-28 with total page 385 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "UNICEF thought that with my mother they would get a pretty princess to show up at galas. What they really got was a badass soldier." – Luca Dotti, Audrey Hepburn's son. Warrior: Audrey Hepburn completes the story arc of Robert Matzen's Dutch Girl: Audrey Hepburn and World War II. Hepburn's experiences in wartime, including the murder of family members, her survival through combat and starvation conditions, and work on behalf of the Dutch Resistance, gave her the determination to become a humanitarian for UNICEF and the fearlessness to charge into war-torn countries in the Third World on behalf of children and their mothers in desperate need. She set the standard for celebrity humanitarians and--according to her son Luca Dotti--ultimately gave her life for the causes she espoused.

Audrey Hepburn

Author : Robyn Karney
Publisher : Skyhorse
ISBN 13 : 1628728531
Total Pages : 192 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (287 download)

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Download or read book Audrey Hepburn written by Robyn Karney and published by Skyhorse. This book was released on 2017-01-03 with total page 192 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: “A sumptuous book which will delight idolaters of high fashion and movie stardom.” —Times Literary Supplement Audrey Hepburn is a sumptuous celebration of Hepburn as a beloved fashion icon and actress. Karney tells the story of Hepburn’s life, from her childhood in Nazi-occupied Holland, through her early aspirations to become a ballet dancer, the instant and universal acclaim of her onscreen debut and her years as one of Hollywood’s most sought-after stars, to her later life working among the poorest children of the Third World. Karney’s book gives fans a rare view into the life of a beloved star. Hepburn’s acting career began after a series of minor revue and film roles in London. Hepburn was spotted by the writer Colette, who immediately cast her in the central role of a Broadway adaptation of her story, Gigi. Soon afterwards, Hepburn was offered a role alongside Gregory Peck in Roman Holiday, for which she collected an Oscar for Best Actress. The book highlights all her success that followed: she won the Tony Award for Best Actress for Ondine, captivated audiences as Natasha in War and Peace, and was highly praised for her brilliance in a serious role in The Nun’s Story. Hepburn’s style was perfection, and her clothes—many of them designed by Givenchy, who dressed her for Funny Face in 1957—placed her on the world’s Best-Dressed Women list for several consecutive years. Her personality and sensuous yet untouchable beauty made her irresistible to the public. On Hepburn’s death, Liz Taylor said, “God has a most beautiful new angel now that will know just what to do in heaven.” Skyhorse Publishing, along with our Arcade, Good Books, Sports Publishing, and Yucca imprints, is proud to publish a broad range of biographies, autobiographies, and memoirs. Our list includes biographies on well-known historical figures like Benjamin Franklin, Nelson Mandela, and Alexander Graham Bell, as well as villains from history, such as Heinrich Himmler, John Wayne Gacy, and O. J. Simpson. We have also published survivor stories of World War II, memoirs about overcoming adversity, first-hand tales of adventure, and much more. While not every title we publish becomes a New York Times bestseller or a national bestseller, we are committed to books on subjects that are sometimes overlooked and to authors whose work might not otherwise find a home.

Little Audrey's Daydream

Author : Sean Hepburn Ferrer
Publisher : Princeton Architectural Press
ISBN 13 : 1648960014
Total Pages : 58 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (489 download)

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Download or read book Little Audrey's Daydream written by Sean Hepburn Ferrer and published by Princeton Architectural Press. This book was released on 2020-10-06 with total page 58 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Meet Audrey Hepburn as you've never seen her before in Little Audrey’s Daydream: The Life of Audrey Hepburn, an empowering children's book by her son and daughter-in-law, Sean and Karin Hepburn Ferrer. Little Audrey's Daydream tells the story of Audrey Hepburn's life from her own perspective as a child growing up in Belgium and Holland, and into her adult life as an actress, mother, and humanitarian. • A beautiful, personal introduction to the life of Audrey Hepburn: Audrey's extraordinary story unfolds during her childhood in Holland, where her happy life of ice-skating and dancing changes with the harsh realities of World War II. As she daydreams about who she will become when the war ends, her real-life story of fame, family, and charity work unfolds. • A beacon of hope for children during difficult times: Facing dire circumstances during Occupation, Audrey and her family often don't have enough to eat. Despite the challenges, Audrey never loses hope that, with spirit and determination, her dreams can still come true. • All author proceeds will be donated to EURORDIS: Following in the footsteps of his mother's incredible humanitarian legacy, Sean Hepburn Ferrer and his wife Karen are donating all of their author proceeds from the book to EURORDIS, the Voice of Rare Disease Patients in Europe. • Whimsical illustration by celebrated French couple: Little Audrey's Daydream is beautifully illustrated by the legendary Dominique Corbasson and Francois Avril. This book is Corbasson's last work. Little Audrey's Daydream is an essential addition to the library of all Audrey Hepburn fans and a beautiful introduction to the life of Audrey Hepburn for children.

The Audrey Hepburn Treasures

Author : Ellen Erwin
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9780743286220
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.2/5 (862 download)

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Download or read book The Audrey Hepburn Treasures written by Ellen Erwin and published by . This book was released on 2006 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Audrey Hepburn legacy is one marked by both elegance and excellence. From her timeless style to her extraordinary acting talent, from her devotion to home and family to her tireless work with UNICEF, Audrey's life has served as an example to her many fans as one of style and purpose. The Audrey Treasures will share with fans an intimate and revealing portrait of the woman they admire and adore. Throughout, Audrey's own words, drawn from existing interviews, will be given centre stage, to create a unique personal narrative for the story of her life. The surrounding manuscript will be lavishly illustrated with approximately 200 black-and-white and colour photographs and documents from the Hepburn Estate in addition to reproduced mementos from Audrey's life that will be housed in 13 glassine envelopes throughout the book.

Little Book of Audrey Hepburn

Author : Caroline Jones
Publisher : Carlton Books
ISBN 13 : 9781787391321
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (913 download)

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Download or read book Little Book of Audrey Hepburn written by Caroline Jones and published by Carlton Books. This book was released on 2018-07-12 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Audrey Hepburn's star quality, fashion sense, and elegance made her an icon for women of all ages. Filled with stunning photographs, this fascinating tribute illustrates and illuminates Hepburn's life. From her early years as an ingénue to her status as an international icon of elegance, it reveals how her unique beauty made her a dream subject for designers and photographers alike. Featuring her collaborations with Givenchy, and stills from the sets of her most famous Hollywood films, The Little Book of Audrey Hepburn takes the reader on a journey through the actress's career and reveals just how powerfully her image resonates across the globe - even so long after her death.

Audrey Hepburn, An Elegant Spirit

Author : Sean Hepburn Ferrer
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
ISBN 13 : 1501112546
Total Pages : 262 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (11 download)

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Download or read book Audrey Hepburn, An Elegant Spirit written by Sean Hepburn Ferrer and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2015-06-15 with total page 262 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Now in paperback, an intimate look at the woman the world adored, by the son who adored her with unique photos, drawings, and other rare Audrey memorabilia. She dazzled millions as Gigi. Eliza Doolittle. Holly Golightly. But to her most adoring fan, Audrey Hepburn was best known for her role as “Mummy.” In this heartfelt tribute to his mother, Sean Hepburn Ferrer offers a rare and intimate glimpse into the life of one of Hollywood's brightest stars. Audrey Hepburn, An Elegant Spirit is a stunning compilation of nearly 300 photographs, many straight from the family album and never before published; archival documents, personal correspondence, and mementos; even paintings and illustrations from the actress herself. Sean tells Audrey Hepburn's remarkable story, from her childhood in war-torn Holland to the height of her fame to her autumn years far from the camera and the crush of the paparazzi. Sean introduces us to someone whose grace, charm, and beauty were matched only by her insecurity about her appearance and talent, and who used her hard-won recognition as a means to help children less fortunate than her own. With this unique biography, Sean celebrates his mother's history and humanity—and continues her charitable work by donating proceeds from this book to the Audrey Hepburn Children's Fund.

Enchantment

Author : Donald Spoto
Publisher : Crown Archetype
ISBN 13 : 0307352064
Total Pages : 386 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (73 download)

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Download or read book Enchantment written by Donald Spoto and published by Crown Archetype. This book was released on 2006-09-19 with total page 386 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: While her name is synonymous with elegance, style and grace, this poignant, funny and deeply moving biography, reveals the private Audrey Hepburn and invites readers to fall in love with her all over again. Over the course of her extraordinary life and career, Audrey captured hearts around the world and created a public image that stands as one of the most recognizable and beloved in recent memory. But despite her international fame and her tireless efforts on behalf of UNICEF, Audrey was also known for her intense privacy. With unprecedented access to studio archives, friends and colleagues who knew and loved Audrey, bestselling author Donald Spoto provides an intimate and moving account of this beautiful, elusive and talented woman. Tracing her astonishing rise to stardom, from her harrowing childhood in Nazi-controlled Holland during World War II to her years as a struggling ballet dancer in London and her Tony Award–winning Broadway debut in Gigi, Spoto illuminates the origins of Audrey’s tenacious spirit and fiercely passionate nature. She would go on to star in some of the most popular movies of the twentieth century, including Roman Holiday, Sabrina, Funny Face, The Nun’s Story, Breakfast at Tiffany’s and My Fair Lady. A friend and inspiration to renowned designer Hubert de Givenchy, Audrey also emerged as a fashion icon and her influence on women’s fashion virtually unparalleled to this day. Behind the glamorous public persona, Audrey was a different and deeper person and a woman who craved love and affection. Donald Spoto offers remarkable insights into her professional and personal relationships with her two husbands, and with celebrities such as Gregory Peck, William Holden, Fred Astaire, Gary Cooper, Robert Anderson, Cary Grant, Peter O’Toole, Albert Finney and Ben Gazzara. The turbulent romances of her youth, her profound sympathy for the plight of hungry children, and the thrills and terrors of motherhood prepared Audrey for the final chapter in her life, as she devoted herself entirely to the charity efforts of an organization that had once come to her rescue at the end of the war: UNICEF.

Being Audrey Hepburn

Author : Mitchell Kriegman
Publisher : Macmillan
ISBN 13 : 1250013496
Total Pages : 336 pages
Book Rating : 4.2/5 (5 download)

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Download or read book Being Audrey Hepburn written by Mitchell Kriegman and published by Macmillan. This book was released on 2014-09-16 with total page 336 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In Being Audrey Hepburn, Clarissa Explains It All-creator, Mitchell Kriegman, tells the story of a 19-year-old girl from Jersey who finds herself thrust into the world of socialites after being seen in Audrey Hepburn's dress from the film Breakfast at Tiffany's. Lisbeth comes from a broken home in the land of tube tops, heavy eyeliner, frosted lip-gloss, juiceheads, hoop earrings and "the shore." She has a circle of friends who have dedicated their teenage lives to relieve the world of all its alcohol one drink at a time. Obsessed with everything Audrey Hepburn, Lisbeth is transformed when she secretly tries on Audrey's iconic Givenchy. She becomes who she wants to be by pretending to be somebody she's not and living among the young and privileged Manhattan elite. Soon she's faced with choices that she would never imagine making – between who she's become and who she once was. In the tradition of The Nanny Diaries and The Devil Wears Prada, this is a coming of age story that all begins with that little black dress...

The Story of Audrey Hepburn

Author : Natasha Wing
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 66 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (865 download)

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Download or read book The Story of Audrey Hepburn written by Natasha Wing and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2024-06-11 with total page 66 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Discover the life of Audrey Hepburn—a story about grace, passion, and helping others for kids ages 6 to 9 Audrey Hepburn was a famous actress, fashion icon, and humanitarian. Before she became a movie star, she was a young girl in Belgium who wanted to be a ballerina. She lived through a world war and many other difficult times, but never gave up on her dreams and was always kind to everyone around her. This Audrey Hepburn kids' book explores how she went from hiding her identity to being one of the most beloved celebrities in the world. Independent reading—This Audrey Hepburn biography is broken down into short chapters and simple language so kids 6 to 9 can read and learn on their own. Critical thinking—Kids will learn the Who, What, Where, When, Why, and How of Audrey's life, find definitions of new words, discussion questions, and more. A lasting legacy—Find out how Audrey's love of animals, children, and learning new languages made her an amazing ambassador who traveled the world to help people in need. How will Audrey's positive attitude and generous spirit inspire you?

How to be Lovely

Author : Melissa Hellstern
Publisher : Penguin
ISBN 13 : 0525948236
Total Pages : 210 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (259 download)

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Download or read book How to be Lovely written by Melissa Hellstern and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2004-06-03 with total page 210 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A rare glimpse into the woman behind the mystique and the definitive guide to living genuinely with glamour and grace. “Living is like tearing through a museum. Not until later do you really start absorbing what you saw, thinking about it, looking it up in a book and remembering—because you can’t take it all in at once.”—Audrey Hepburn On many occasions, Audrey Hepburn was approached to pen her autobiography, the definitive book of Audrey, yet she never agreed. A beloved icon who found success as an actress, a mother, and a humanitarian, Audrey Hepburn perfected the art of gracious living. More philosophy than biography, How to Be Lovely revisits the many interviews Audrey gave over the years, allowing us to hear her voice directly on universal topics of concern to women the world over: careers, love lives, motherhood and relationships. Enhanced by rarely seen photographs, behind-the-scenes stories, and insights from the friends who knew her well, How to Be Lovely uncovers the real Audrey, in her own words.

Audrey Hepburn

Author : Nick Yapp
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 296 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (97 download)

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Download or read book Audrey Hepburn written by Nick Yapp and published by . This book was released on 2009 with total page 296 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Audrey Hepburn was the epitome of elegance and style. Her beauty, fragility, grace and warmth set her apart from her Hollywood contemporaries. She spent World War II in poverty in Holland, then moved to London where she trained as a ballerina After making her stage debut on Broadway in Gigi she became one of the world's best loved screen actresses. Her performances in Roman Holiday, My Fair Lady and Breakfast at Tiffany's are unforgettable. For many, her extensive humanitarian work which marked her later life remains her greatest achievement. As well as photos by the likes of Richard Avedon and Slim Aarons, this unusually candid and intimate volume features less wellknown work such as Bert Hardy's very early shots for Picture Post from the 1950s and photos from the Time Life archive by Leonard McCombe and Ralph Morse.

Audrey Hepburn

Author : Barry Paris
Publisher : Berkley
ISBN 13 : 9780425182123
Total Pages : 500 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (821 download)

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Download or read book Audrey Hepburn written by Barry Paris and published by Berkley. This book was released on 2001-09-01 with total page 500 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The most ambitious and personal account ever written about Hollywood's most gracious star-Audrey Hepburn by Barry Paris is a "moving portrayal" (The New York Times Book Review) that truly captures the woman who captured our hearts... With the insights of family and friends who never before spoke to a Hepburn biographer-and never-before-published photographs-Paris has created an in-depth portrait of the actress, from her childhood in Nazi-occupied Europe, through her legendary career, and into her UN ambassadorship.

Audrey Hepburn

Author : Warren G. Harris
Publisher : Wheeler Publishing, Incorporated
ISBN 13 : 9781568951560
Total Pages : 459 pages
Book Rating : 4.9/5 (515 download)

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Download or read book Audrey Hepburn written by Warren G. Harris and published by Wheeler Publishing, Incorporated. This book was released on 1994 with total page 459 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Chronicles the life of the charming and dignified actress, discusssing her childhood in Nazi-occupied Holland, rise to stardom, unhappy marriages, and work for UNICEF

Audrey Hepburn

Author : Martin Gitlin
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing USA
ISBN 13 : 0313359466
Total Pages : 152 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (133 download)

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Download or read book Audrey Hepburn written by Martin Gitlin and published by Bloomsbury Publishing USA. This book was released on 2009-03-05 with total page 152 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From the moment she appeared on the American silver screen as a runaway princess in Roman Holiday, Audrey Hepburn was beloved by critics and audiences alike. From her childhood activism in the Dutch resistance movement during World War II, to her extensive film career, her charity work for UNICEF, and her roles as a wife, mother, and fashion icon, Audrey Hepburn's place in American cultural history is brought to life for a new generation of readers. Featuring illustrations, a timeline of events, a selected bibliography, and an appendix of Hepburn's film, stage, and TV appearances, this volume will appeal to students of American studies, American history, film, and popular culture. A graceful and diminutive presence onscreen, Hepburn breathed life into some of the most iconic film roles in Hollywood history. To study her life is to study American fashion and culture, especially classic films of the 50s, 60s, and 70s. Her story also illuminates the experience of everyday people living in Europe during World War II, and the possibilities of modern-day activism as exemplified in her work for UNICEF in the 80s and early 90s. From her childhood activism in the Dutch resistance movement during World War II, to her extensive film career, her charity work for UNICEF. With entertaining flair, this engaging biography explores the life and work of one of the most beloved actresses ever to grace the stage and screen. Readers will explore the German occupation of her hometown during World War II and her anti-Nazi resistance activities, her early stage roles and her discovery by French novelist Colette, who cast her in the stage production of Gigi, her status as fashion icon, and a behind-the-scenes look into the casting and filming of some of her most well-known films, including Breakfast at Tiffany's, Sabrina, and My Fair Lady.

Audrey Hepburn: Biography of Hollywood's Greatest Movie Actress

Author : Sara McEwen
Publisher : Hyperink Inc
ISBN 13 : 1614645345
Total Pages : 27 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (146 download)

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Download or read book Audrey Hepburn: Biography of Hollywood's Greatest Movie Actress written by Sara McEwen and published by Hyperink Inc. This book was released on 2012-07-30 with total page 27 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: ABOUT THE BOOK Audrey Hepburn was a rare beauty who managed to be just as graceful and captivating on the inside as she was on the outside. Her lithe dancer's body, large dark eyes and effortlessly chic clothing have made Hepburn a fashion icon for decades, no matter how many other trends may come and go. At the same time, Hepburn's refined and charming personality captured her fans' hearts, and her charity work was an important part of her life up until her final years. With her characteristic and unique blend of tomboy, ballerina and socialite personas, Hepburn worked hard to make her way into the ranks of Hollywood A-listers, but never forgot to stay true to her roots and genuinely care for those in need. After a childhood that was marked with tragedy and hardship, from losing her father to enduring the trials of World War II, Hepburn persevered and quickly became a role model for many people. She showed the world that it was possible to have a blend of poise and playfulness, to be a movie star and a humanitarian at the same time. EXCERPT FROM THE BOOK In the late 1980s, however, Hepburn turned her attention to charity work and humanitarian projects. Ever since her own struggles in the war, Hepburn had been focused on UNICEF's efforts, usually by acting as a spokesperson. Now that her movie career was over, Hepburn was able to travel and work firsthand with the struggling and underserved populations of countries such as Ethiopia and Turkey. She traveled the world to help with UNICEF's education programs and relief efforts. Hepburn also used her celebrity to bring attention to the problems of struggling countries and population, solidifying her reputation as, not just a beautiful face, but also as a dedicated and kind-hearted diplomat and humanitarian. In 1992, following a trip to Somalia, Hepburn felt concerned about some strange abdominal pains. When she went to a medical professional, her whole family was stunned to learn that Hepburn had a rare form of abdominal cancer. It had already spread too far for surgery to be successful. Knowing that she was nearing her final days, Hepburn and her family went to Switzerland to spend time together. Hepburn died in her sleep on January 20, 1993, leaving behind not just a family who mourned her beautiful and warm presence, but also a whole world that would miss the generous and inimitable Audrey Hepburn... Buy a copy to keep reading! TABLE OF CONTENTS - Introduction - Audrey Hepburn's Background - Hepburn's Awards and Honors - Personal Life - Audrey Hepburn: Selected Quotes - Top Hepburn Trivia - Final Word - Sources and Further Reading