Dance While You Can

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At fifty-seven, after nearly four decades in Hollywood, Academy Award-winning actress Shirley MacLaine continues to inspire with her performances while embarking on a personal quest for truth. In her most intimate memoir, she candidly explores aging, relationships, her parents, her daughter, and her future as an artist and woman. She reflects on the hidden family dynamics that propelled her and her brother, Warren Beatty, to fulfill their parents' dreams, particularly their mother's strong aspirations and their father's critical nature. Shirley shares her affection for her daughter, Sachi, and the challenges of their separation during Sachi's childhood in Japan. With humor, she recalls her formative years in Hollywood, learning her craft alongside legends like Lana Turner and Elizabeth Taylor, whose influences shaped her career, including her role in "Postcards From the Edge." Finally, she discusses her return to the stage, a journey marked by fear and liberation, as she navigates the challenges posed by a series of injuries that tested her confidence. This memoir offers a heartfelt look at the complexities of family, fame, and self-discovery.