Just ordered. Can't wait!!!! I love that woman. She had such a nice expressive voice, especially in her audio episodes!I discovered Doctor Who when the new series started in 2005. I had no clue who Sarah Jane was. I finally got to School Reunion episode and I watched the Sarah Jane Adventures which I really enjoyed even if it was meant for a younger audience (sometimes it feels good to skip all the violence).I even listen to some of the radio episode recorded by Elisabeth and I loved her voice.I was very happy to get the book and read a bit more about her and honestly I enjoyed every bit of it. Even though the content revolved more about Doctor Who years than anything else it was still obvious how a great lady she was and very funny.It is a great read and a sad passing. This is truly an inspiring lady. I finished this book some time ago and have been so busy that I've not posted...Elisabeth Sladen, for all that she enjoyed a strong stage career in the UK prior to "retiring" to motherhood, is universally remembered as Sarah Jane Smith, companion to the Third and Fourth Doctors on Doctor Who. Sarah Jane is perhaps the most beloved of the Doctor's many companions. She was the first of the Doctor's "assistants" to be an effectively strong female character (Dr. Liz Shaw was conceived in that manner but the character never "took" with fans and was eliminated after one series). Strong-willed, smart and driven, Sarah Jane was also portrayed by Ms. Sladen with charm, wit, and an undeniable "girl-next-door" appeal.This autobiography clearly reveals how Ms. Sladen was able to pull off this feat: with the possible exception of Sarah Jane's "drive," Lis Sladen WAS Sarah Jane Smith. Witty, kind, and smart are all adjectives that apply easily to Ms. Sladen as well as to her iconic character. Add to that Lis' talent as a theatrical raconteur and you have a terrific memoir of her life as an actress, wife, mother and friend.Ms. Sladen died far too young of a cancer that escaped detection until it was far advanced. While I certainly grieved her loss as an actress when she passed, this book gave me reason to grieve the person behind the TV personality. The closing tribute to her from her husband and her daughter simply confirmed what I learned about her throughout the book -- Lis Sladen was an irreplaceable human being.Highly recommended for those with loved ones in "the Biz" as well as for Doctor Who fans, for those who enjoy theatre anecdotes, and for those who simply want to read about a truly lovely person.
What do You think about The Autobiography (2011)?
A brilliant asset and brilliant woman lost to soon, but will always live on in viewers hearts .
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