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My Life to Live: How I Became the Queen of Soaps When Men Ruled the Airwaves

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Condition
Very good
A book that does not look new and has been read but is in excellent condition. No obvious damage to the cover, with the dust jacket (if applicable) included for hard covers. No missing or damaged pages, no creases or tears, and no underlining/highlighting of text or writing in the margins. May be very minimal identifying marks on the inside cover. Very minimal wear and tear. See the seller’s listing for full details and description of any imperfections. See all condition definitionsopens in a new window or tab
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Binding
Hardcover
Weight
0 lbs
Product Group
Book
IsTextBook
No
ISBN
0451498232
Book Title
My Life to Live : How I Became the Queen of Soaps When Men Ruled the Airwaves
Publisher
Crown/Archetype
Item Length
8.5 in
Publication Year
2017
Format
Hardcover
Language
English
Illustrator
Yes
Item Height
1 in
Author
Agnes Nixon
Genre
Biography & Autobiography, Performing Arts
Topic
Women, Television / Screenwriting, Television / General, Entertainment & Performing Arts
Item Weight
14.5 Oz
Item Width
5.7 in
Number of Pages
240 Pages

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Product Information

From the Emmy-winning creator and writer of All My Children and One Life to Live, a memoir of her trailblazing rise to the top of the television industry, including behind-the-scenes stories from some of the most beloved soaps of all time. Before there was Erica Kane, Adam Chandler, or Victoria Lord, there was Agnes Nixon, a young girl who dreamed up stories for paper dolls. Those tales she imagined--ones filled with ambitions, rivalries, and romances--would soon parallel her own path to success. In a memoir filled with as much drama as the soaps she penned, Nixon shares her journey from Nashville to New York City, as she overcomes the loss of her fianc in World War II, a father intent on crushing her writing dreams, and the jealousy of her male colleagues on her way to becoming one of the most successful names in television. While fans will delight in Nixon's own incredible life, they will also love her behind-the-scenes insight into her most popular shows. Inside, she shares the inspiration for Erica Kane and how she cast Susan Lucci in the role; an excerpt from the never-before-seen All My Children story bible; entertaining anecdotes about her shows' beloved casts and special guests, including Carol Burnett, Kelly Ripa, Oprah Winfrey, and Warren Buffett; and more. But My Life to Live is also a portrait of a pioneer. Driven to use her ratings power for good, Nixon fought and broke network taboos by wrestling with controversial social issues ranging from women's health, interracial relationships, and the Vietnam War to drug addiction, LGBT rights, and AIDS. By infusing her characters with sensitivity, humor, and humanity, she enabled millions to examine an opposite point of view. And long before Shonda Rhimes launched a golden age of female showrunners, Agnes Nixon positioned ABC to become the media giant it is today. She is a true television legend, and her candid and inspiring glimpse behind the curtain of the television industry will charm soap fans and story lovers alike.

Product Identifiers

Publisher
Crown/Archetype
ISBN-10
0451498232
ISBN-13
9780451498236
eBay Product ID (ePID)
234448019

Product Key Features

Book Title
My Life to Live : How I Became the Queen of Soaps When Men Ruled the Airwaves
Number of Pages
240 Pages
Language
English
Publication Year
2017
Topic
Women, Television / Screenwriting, Television / General, Entertainment & Performing Arts
Illustrator
Yes
Genre
Biography & Autobiography, Performing Arts
Author
Agnes Nixon
Format
Hardcover

Dimensions

Item Height
1 in
Item Weight
14.5 Oz
Item Length
8.5 in
Item Width
5.7 in

Additional Product Features

Dewey Edition
23
Reviews
"I owe my career to Agnes Nixon, who was not only a brilliant creator and writer, but also my friend.  My Life to Live  is full of wonderful, evocative stories from her life and career that even I hadn't heard. And in typical Agnes fashion, her storytelling is full of humanity, social relevance and delicious humor! I know that her legions of fans will treasure it as much as I do." --Susan Lucci "Aggie Nixon is the only person I've ever known whom I didn't say awful things about. And much to my dismay, her memoir did nothing to change that. Unforgivable." --Larry David "[Agnes's] career wasn't easy to come by.... We know she won, but the story of her ups and downs make this book a true page-turner." --Carol Burnett, from the foreword, ""A meaty and fascinating look into the private and professional world of the beloved television pioneer." -- Soap Opera Digest "I owe my career to Agnes Nixon, who was not only a brilliant creator and writer, but also my friend.  My Life to Live  is full of wonderful, evocative stories from her life and career that even I hadn't heard. And in typical Agnes fashion, her storytelling is full of humanity, social relevance and delicious humor! I know that her legions of fans will treasure it as much as I do." --Susan Lucci "Aggie Nixon is the only person I've ever known whom I didn't say awful things about. And much to my dismay, her memoir did nothing to change that. Unforgivable." --Larry David "[Agnes's] career wasn't easy to come by.... We know she won, but the story of her ups and downs make this book a true page-turner." --Carol Burnett, from the foreword
Lccn
2016-044129
Target Audience
Trade
Dewey Decimal
812.54
Lc Classification Number
Pn1992.4.N55a3 2017
Copyright Date
2017

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