I finished Jenna Welch’s “Love & Olives” yesterday evening. It wasn’t bad.However, I was a little disappointed that Liv didn’t stay in Greece to be with her father and Theo. I enjoyed it immensely and can’t wait for the author’s next book release. Welch truly has followed in her father’s (Richard Paul Evans, my favorite author) footsteps! In keeping with the “love” theme, I’ll be taking a “journey” through the autobiography of “America’s favorite redhead,” Lucille Ball, appropriately titled “Love, Lucy”. Much has been written about this famous redhead—none of it by her until now. Here is the only autobiography of one of America’s most beloved stars—Lucille Ball. Over 30 years ago, The undisputed queen of comedy sat down to record the story of her life. Lucille Ball was at the pinnacle of her success in show business having teamed up with Desi Arnaz (whom she had married in 1940) to make I Love Lucy and The Lucy-Desi Comedy Hour and, after her divorce from Desi, The Lucy Show. No comedienne had made America laugh so hard, No television actress had made the leap from Ziegfeld, radio, and film To land on the nations picture tubes with such zany style and comedic charm. Lucille Ball as Lucy Ricardo was a part of our lives then—and 45 years later she still is. A recently discovered treasure, Love, Lucy is The valentine Lucille Ball left for her fans— The story of the ingénue from Jamestown, New York, determined to go to Broadway, destined to make a big splash, bound to marry her Valentino, Desi Arnaz. It tells of their life together— Both storybook and turbulent: Intimate stores of their children and friends; wonderful backstage anecdotes; the creation of the most popular show on TV; the production empire founded; the dissolution of their marriage. And, with a heartfelt happy ending, her enduring marriage to Gary Morton. Overflowing with energy, fun, and affection, Love, Lucy is a show business classic—the life of a hard-working genius, an actress, wife, and mother who uniquely integrated life and art to bring happiness to the world. It will bring me happiness as I embark on this “Journey Through A Book! “
