Kids, wait till you hear this! : my memoir / by Liza Minnelli as told to Michael Feinstein with Josh Getlin and Heidi Evans.
"Global icon Liza Minnelli shares her inspiring story: stepping out from the long shadow of a mega-star mother and legendary film director father, fighting a lifetime battle with Substance Abuse Disorder, and emerging from it all to become a once-in-a-lifetime artist. Kids, Wait Till You Hear This! is the autobiography of EGOT icon Liza Minnelli. This fascinating, untold story reveals the intimate truth of the only child born to Hollywood legends Vincente Minnelli and Judy Garland. For the first time, here is Liza up close: raw, strong, sexy, hilarious, and heartbreaking. Liza decided at the age of 16 that 'sympathy is my mother's business. I give people joy.' That veil of joy, however, masks a lifelong struggle with Substance Use Disorder ("SUD," which Liza inherited from her mother's branch of her family), boundless love to give and an equal need to receive it, broken marriages, multiple miscarriages, and hospitalizations--the highs and lows of unparalleled artistic success and lifelong friendships, as well as chronic anxiety and the threat of financial ruin. Despite every challenge, Liza's is a life wrapped in laughter and her tremendous capacity to give and receive love. Today at nearly 80, she opens her heart, mind, and memories, sharing secrets we never knew. Liza's book celebrates supreme artistry and, more importantly, her human rights activism. 'It's time to tell the truth,' Liza says, 'and help people heal, as I have, one day at a time'." -- Provided by publisher.
Record details
- ISBN: 9781538773666
- ISBN: 153877366X
- ISBN: 9781399746762
- ISBN: 1399746766
- Physical Description: xxiv, 420 pages, 32 unnumbered pages of plates : illustrations (chiefly color) ; 24 cm
- Edition: First edition.
- Publisher: New York, NY : Grand Central Publishing, a division of Hachette Book Group, Inc., [2026]
- Copyright: ©2026
Content descriptions
- Formatted Contents Note:
- Ladies and gentlemen: Liza Minnelli / by Michael Feinstein -- Prologue: High notes and low notes -- Growing up in the jaws of the MGM lion -- Memories of Mama -- "Harold, get her off my fucking stage" -- When it all comes true, then... -- Cabaret and Liza with a "Z" -- "One day it's kicks, then it's kicks in the shins" -- "My own best (and worst) friend" -- "Pick yourself up, and start all over again" -- Reality is something you rise above -- The marriage from hell -- Happy endings, so far, it's still a helluva ride.
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| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jacksonville Main Library | BIO MINNELLI (Text) | 36015000784757 | Adult New Biography | Available | - |
| Richlands Branch Library | BIO MINNELLI (Text) | 36015000784542 | Adult New Biography | Available | - |
