Gable was married and young divorced, though still in her early twenties. Buy this book born in 1935, lewis was a mother herself when she learned what her friends. Three years later, lewis began writing uncommon knowledge, seeking out former nannies and childhood friends, whose recollections helped her piece together her history judy also wanted to spare. Dec 01, 2011 judy lewis, a psychotherapist and former actress who wrote a book about her complicated heritage as the illegitimate daughter of hollywood legends loretta young and clark gable, has died.
But it is also the unforgettable story of a difficult but ultimately triumphant judy lewis. It prompted a threeyear rift between her and her mother, though the two were on speaking terms at the. Dec 01, 2011 lewis wrote about the revelations of her true identity in the 1994 book uncommon knowledge. Accessories such as cd, codes, toys, and dust jackets may not be included. Buy a cheap copy of uncommon knowledge book by judy lewis. The two had fallen in love while on location filming call of the wild but gable was a married man and, according to youngs catholic beliefs and hollywoods strict moral code, he was off limits. Jan 06, 2006 lewis had previously published her own suspicions about her heritage in her book uncommon knowledge, but young steadfastly had refused to comment on the story, which has long been an unconfirmed.
Judy lewis judy lewis was in her thirties when she learned she was the daughter of loretta young and clark gable, the secret kept because gable was married. The book was recommended in a list of books which portray a narcissistic parent an acon email group i belong to. For more than two decades the hoover institution has been producing uncommon knowledge with peter robinson, a series hosted by hoover fellow peter robinson as an outlet for political leaders, scholars, journalists, and todays big thinkers to share their views with the world. They were estranged for 12 years, from the time lewis first mentioned writing the book.
In her recently published autobiography, uncommon knowledge, lewis says young and gable met in 1935 on the set of call of the wild and had an affair during which she was conceived. It prompted a threeyear rift between her and her mother, though the two were on. Uncommon knowledge is a biographical, tellall book that reveals a fascinating, if tragic, behindthescenes memoir of hollywood in its heyday. Possible ex library copy, with all the markingsstickers of that library. Their daughter, judy lewis, later adopted by young, grew up not knowing who her father was. But it is also the unforgettable story of a difficult but. Uncommonly good collectible and rare books from uncommonly good booksellers. Judy lewis was born at home, just as the milkman arrived, and loretta covered her mouth to silence her, apparently at her first breath, so that he wouldnt hear. The book is more about the daughters search for love and.
Young and gable became lovers in 1935 while costarring in call of the wild. Judy lewis was in her thirties before she discovered hollywoods. I wouldnt have been surprised if this book had been a long selfpitying whine. After pursuing a modest career as an actress in the 1960s and 1970s, judy lewis left showbusiness to work as a psychologist, specialising in family counselling. By the time judy lewis knew the truth about her parentage facts which were common knowledge in hollywood where she grew up it was too late for her to get to know her father. Judy lewis was in her thirties before she discovered that she was the daughter of clark gable and loretta young, who fell in love while on location read more. Judy lewis, lovechild of loretta young and clark gable. Lewis had previously published her own suspicions about her heritage in her book uncommon knowledge, but young steadfastly had refused to comment on the story, which has long been an unconfirmed. Judy lewis judy lewis was in her thirties when she learned she was the daughter of loretta young and clark. Judy lewis was born judy young on november 6, 1935. Aug 15, 2010 in her recently published autobiography, uncommon knowledge, lewis says young and gable met in 1935 on the set of call of the wild and had an affair during which she was conceived. The potential sensationalism and savagery of the book is muted by judy lewis tone of questioning rather than judging.
Loretta young became nauseated but confirmed the truth. Lewis, a therapist and family counselor, makes much of her early traumas with loretta. Judy lewis was in her thirties before she discovered what was common knowledge among the hollywood elitethat she was the daughter of clark gable and loretta young. Uncommon knowledge takes fascinating, accomplished guests, then sits them down with me to talk about the issues of the day, says robinson, an author and former speechwriter for president reagan. When judy lewis used to watch clark gable movies with her teenage. Uncommon knowledge, lewis says young and gable met in 1935 on the. It was an authorized biography called forever young and that was published in 2000. Judy lewis, a psychotherapist and former actress who wrote a book about her complicated heritage as the illegitimate daughter of hollywood legends loretta young and clark gable, has died. At the time uncommon knowledge was published, young still had not confirmed that judy was her biological child, and they two were estranged. Lewis wrote a book about her life titled uncommon knowledge, because it seemed that she was the only one who did not know about her true parentage.
Set against a backdrop of beverly hills mansions and lavish parties, uncommon knowledge is a behindthescenes memoir of hollywood in its heyday. Uncommon knowledge by judy lewis 1994, hardcover for sale. In 1994 judy lewis wrote a book, uncommon knowledge, in which she described her early life and her mothers ambivalent attitude after lewis. Lewis, at age 31, finally confronted her mother when gable had been dead for five years. Judy lewiss book, by the way, was uncommon knowledge and the book, i misspoke and said unauthorized. Uncommon knowledge by judy lewis 1994, hardcover for. Uncommon knowledge 9780671700195 by lewis, judy and a great selection of similar new, used and collectible books available now at great prices. Uncommon knowledge by judy lewis, bill grose editor. Judy lewis was in her thirties before she discovered what was common knowledge among the. Judy lewis was in her thirties before she discovered hollywoods bestkept secretthat she was the daughter of clark gable and loretta young.
In 1994, lewis published a book about her life entitled uncommon knowledge in which she stated that gable was her father. Uncommon knowledge by judy lewis 1995, paperback for. It was only shortly before youngs death from ovarian cancer in 2000 that the star admitted the. In the book the author writes that loretta young did admit to this. She made her faith the center of her life, lewis says. Judy lewis, daughter of loretta young and clark gable. For 23 years judy lewis lived as the adopted daughter of loretta young. Uncommon knowledge by lewis, judy, 1935publication date 1994 topics young, loretta, 19, gable, clark, 19011960, lewis, judy, 1935, motion picture actors and actresses, children of celebrities publisher new york.
Judy lewis books list of books by author judy lewis. Uncommon knowledge by judy lewis, 9780671700201, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. Judy lewis, clark gable and loretta youngs secret daughter. Even though judy carries his last name, he never adopted her. And there isnt all that much of it around these days. Unhurried, civil, thoughtful, and informed conversation thats what we produce. Judy lewis judy lewis was in her thirties before she discovered what was common knowledge among the hollywood elite that she was the daughter of clark gable and loretta young. Loretta sniffed to the press after the book s initial release, i cannot imagine why she wrote this book. Nov 30, 2011 not until lewis acknowledged her story in the 1994 autobiography uncommon knowledge did the general public know the truth. Judy lewis was in her thirties before she discovered what was common knowledge among the hollywood elite that she was the daughter of clark gable and loretta young. Judy lewis, now deceased, was the secret daughter of. Pages can include considerable notesin pen or highlighterbut the notes cannot obscure the text. See all books authored by judy lewis, including uncommon knowledge, and introduction to clinical medicine national medical series for independent study, and more on.
Dec 12, 2011 in 1994 judy lewis wrote a book, uncommon knowledge, in which she described her early life and her mothers ambivalent attitude after lewis eventually confronted her mother about her parentage. Now in her mid50s, she reveals that she is the natural child of young and clark gable. Her candid memoir, uncommon knowledge 1994, led to more emotional upheavals with her mothers family and friends. Guests have included a host of famous figures, including paul ryan, henry kissinger, antonin scalia, rupert. Uncommon knowledge by judy lewis, bill grose editor alibris. Not until lewis acknowledged her story in the 1994 autobiography uncommon knowledge did the general public know the truth. Uncommon knowledge by judy lewis 1995, paperback for sale. I just finished the book titled uncommon knowledge written by judy lewis. Because of the morality clause in both their contracts and the fact that clark gable was married, loretta young brought judy up as her adopted daughter. Dec 01, 2011 judy lewis, a psychotherapist and former actress who wrote a book about her complicated heritage as the illegitimate daughter of hollywood stars loretta young and clark gable, died of cancer nov. Judy lewis, now deceased, was the secret daughter of clark gable and loretta young. In fact, upon purchase, the book was sold as a used book.
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