Long before Hollywood became a haven for blatant debauchery there existed the Studio System where actors and actresses were trained and groomed to present respectable personas in public.
There were actors and actresses who naturally possessed the grace and cultural upbringing that set them apart from their contemporaries. They were the true representations of class.
Audrey Hepburn was just such an actress. Her entire career consisted of classic films where she never lost her dignity; she exuded sophistication and set an example that young women could emulate.
Author John Schwartz recounts a cherished time in his youth when he had the privilege of meeting Audrey when she was young teenager caught up in the turmoil and terror of Word War II.
After spending a memorable day together John would once again meet her many years later during the height of her movie career.
Remarkably she remembered him and the delightful time they spent together in their youth.
Sadly Audrey would die years later from colon cancer.
Her remarkable life as a dancer, singer, actress and most importantly as a mother and as the ambassador for UNICEF endeared her to an entire generation. Even now her life and legend touch people of all ages.
Audrey: A Cherished Memory, published by Sun Hill Books, is a first-hand account and heartfelt tribute to a remarkable woman as chronicled by the author. Meeting her made an indelible impression on his life.
Included in the book are several photographs of Audrey, including a rare photograph from the 1950s whose negatives were destroyed.
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