FLORENCE HENDERSON – LIFE IS NOT A STAGE: FROM BROADWAY BABY TO A LOVELY LADY AND BEYOND (2011 Unabridged Audiobook) Florence Henderson, Joel Brokaw

Life Is Not A Stage: From Broadway Baby to a Lovely Lady and Beyond by Florence Henderson offers an intimate and revealing memoir of a woman who, while embodying the idealized image of "TV mom" Carol Brady on the 70s sitcom The Brady Bunch, led a life of far greater complexity and resilience.

Henderson's story traces her roots from a deeply challenging childhood in rural Indiana to a career that brought her into America’s living rooms as an iconic star. She doesn’t gloss over the hard parts—her experiences with abandonment, the impact of her father’s alcoholism, and the hardships of poverty and growing up as the youngest of 10 children in the aftermath of the Great Depression.

With a blend of humor, wisdom, and candid honesty, Henderson also details her adult life, sharing stories of her success in Hollywood alongside her personal struggles, like stage fright, postpartum depression, marital issues, hearing loss, and health problems. Henderson’s faith and resilience emerge as guiding forces, helping her find joy and purpose despite life's challenges.

In the audiobook version, her familiar voice brings extra warmth and personality, allowing listeners to feel as though they’re sharing in a conversation with an old friend. Her journey is not just about fame but about survival, faith, and continual reinvention.

For fans of The Brady Bunch and admirers of Henderson, Life Is Not A Stage is a heartfelt, inspiring portrait of a beloved actress whose real-life story was as remarkable as her TV persona.

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Number of CDs: 8

Running Time: 8 hrs 47 min (approx)

NOTES: This is a fan-made CD set. Not a retail release. This is an audio book available on CD-R. Not a DVD.