This week’s topic from the Preview to Summer Blogger Book Swap is Childhood Favorites.
I already posted on this topic here during The Book Chat. By far, as a younger child, The Baby-Sitters Club was my favorite, however, as I grew more into an adolescent, I was intrigued with autobiographies and biographies, especially those about stars from old Hollywood.
I guess my love of musical theater started the fascination, I begin reading about stars I loved performances of. From the books, I learned about more musicals, watched them and looked for books on more stars. It was an informative and entertaining cycle.
One of my favorite performers is Judy Garland. Her biography, Get Happy: The Life of Judy Garland is a great synopsis of her many ups and downs, and gives proper focus to her staggering talent.
As a bonus, here is one of my favorite performances of Judy Garland performing the title song:
What were your favorite books as an adolescent?
Angie Eats Peace 
Oh, that book sounds wonderful! Added to my to-read list!
Thanks for linking up!
Nina
Let me know if you check it out, it’s really good!
I would love to read that Judy Garland book! I’m a big fan of old Hollywood myself.
If you are, then you would love this.
That sounds like a great book! My mom loves Judy Garland!
~Sara
It’s a great overview of her life and talent.
That is one of my favorite Judy Garland songs. I bought a cd as a teenager because I wanted that song. I’ll have to check out that biography!
Lori
If you love Judy, you will love this book!
I love Judy Garland. I want to read that book so bad. Thanks for sharing!