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My Name Is Barbra

By: Barbra Streisand
Narrated by: Barbra Streisand
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The exhilarating and startlingly honest autobiography of the living legend.

The long-awaited memoir by the icon of stage, screen and music. This audiobook is read by Barbra Streisand. It features Barbra Streisand’s iconic music, interlaced with exclusive anecdotes for the My Name is Barbra audio edition.

Barbra Streisand is by any account a living legend, a woman who in a career spanning six decades has excelled in every area of entertainment. She is among the handful of EGOT winners (Emmy, Grammy, Oscar, and Tony) and has one of the greatest and most recognizable voices in popular music.

Streisand’s memoir reveals a voice on the page that is every bit as heartfelt, entertaining and spectacular as her best performances. There’s the chilling story, which she’s never told before, of the origins of her legendary stage fright. There’s a hilarious opening line to James Brolin, who she’s been with for 27 years. There’s a page and a half correcting the record on the Streisand Effect, a term that refers to the way efforts to minimize a story can backfire, generating exponentially more press. As Vanity Fair said: ‘if Barbra could plug away for 10 years writing this exhaustive, exhilarating account of her life— then we can do her the courtesy of reading it from start to finish.’

©2023 Barbra Streisand (P)2023 Penguin Audio

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‘Exhilarating … leaves blood on the page … My Name Is Barbra is 992 pages of startling honesty and self-reflection, deadpan parenthetical asides (including a running bit about how much she loves going to the dentist), encyclopaedic recall of onstage outfits, and rigorous analyses of her films’ Vanity Fair

Glorious, exuberant, chatty and candid, a victory lap past all who ever doubted, diminished or dissed her, with lingering high fives for the many supporters . . . generous dollops of chutzpah … Nobody puts Barbra in the corner.’ New York Times

‘The book is crammed with delicious details of backstage arguments, bewildered suitors and at least one incident of falling off a London bus’ BBC ‘Streisand is no less than a living legend, one of a handful of EGOT winners (Emmy, Grammy, Oscar, and Tony) and now, she’s taking us all back to where it began. Streisand’s story is truly inspirational and it’s one that you’ll want to pick up again and again’ Glamour

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Absolutely Fantastic

Hearing Barbra read her own words is what makes this ultra special and I couldn't stop listening.

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She did it again

This was the best and most unique autobiography
As is her style everything was faultless
It was like she was talking to you personally
I was surprised about Gypsy I hope she at least recorded all the songs
I best 48 hours I have spent

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Loved it!

I love her
I love her music
I love her movies
And I loved this book!

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The Autobiography of the Year

This is definitely the autobiography of 2023 and read by Barbra herself. This beautiful audiobook includes musical numbers from her prolific career and the way she tells her story is just poetic. Highly recommended.

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Wow 👌

Thank you for keeping me company Barbra. What a life you have had. I related to all the goodness in your book. God is always good.

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Gorgeous and fascinatingly truthful

Barbra's voice makes this listen even more special. Her added commentary and musical additions enhance the entire experience. Fascinating insights into the whole industry and culture of Broadway, film and music, as well as her personal relationships.
Barbra shows herself as a very real, incredibly creative and talented, vulnerable, formidable woman who has always been ahead of her time. She also has a great sense of fun and humour and is incredibly candid.

It is a privilege to be able to hear her truth in her own gorgeous expressive voice. I will be giving this another listen or two to allow it to all sink in.

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BRILLIANT!!!

48 hours!? A daunting task at the beginning, but it’s so fascinating and Barbra is such a natural storyteller that I couldn’t get enough. I finished it in 5 days! That’s like job hours! But this was no job. It was a total pleasure having her wonderful tone in my ear. I felt like it was just written ( here spoken, and I DO recommend the audiobook over the written page) for me. It was spending a week with a dear friend. I LOVED IT!!!! 6 stars.

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  • Ronan
  • 21-11-2023

Beautifully read

Being narrated by Barbra herself in her familiar Brooklyn accent this is such an interesting, intimate, honest and engaging 'story telling' rather than a read. if you listen on the train or bus you are likely to miss your stop.

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  • Cdl
  • 23-11-2023

U Thant

Did you tell U Thant that you were born in Rangoon ? That must have been a alternative conversation 🙂

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  • 07-11-2023

Candid, companionable memoir from a showbiz legend

If you like Barbra Streisand, you will really enjoy this. If you love Barbra Streisand, this is indispensable listening.

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  • Giovanna G.
  • 22-11-2023

Brilliant

Fabulous book and especially wonderful to hear Barbra reading it herself with lots of musical excepts sprinkled throughout. Loved it!

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  • Mr. B. Martin
  • 11-11-2023

Riveting!

An absolutely fascinating memoir enhanced by the warm, relaxed and engaging voice of the author!

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  • 11-11-2023

Wonderful!

I listen to lots of memoirs and autobiographies via audiobook and I think this has got to be the very best of them. Ok, I'm a Barbra fan, but even if you are not her warm, insightful and candid style, accompanied by excerpts of relevant songs at key points in her story, make this a joy to listen to.

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  • Amazon Customer
  • 27-11-2023

hearing Barbra talk so openly and truthly about her life..what an amazing gift to her fans

hearing Barbra tell her story in her own words is unsurpassed..the truth being told is so powerful , her honesty and show of warmth in its telling with the greatness of intergnity when sharing her feelings especially when others were mentioned and involved in her life..how she remained silent during their lifetimes so not to betray the friendship like a true and respectful friend who honored the secrecy and bond that true friendships must uphold. A fascinating insight to her career, her instrict and passion that she always gives to provide the best in all she does makes you truly appreciate her efforts as an artist and for me..a fan of 40yrs I continue to give thanks that Barbra has supported me through my life through her amazing work and her thoughts and actions contributed to her ongoing passion to influence the world as a whole has made me want to do the same in my small way..thank you Barbra and now you deserve your time and fun with your family..with love and greatful thanks x

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  • Richard Pearce
  • 27-11-2023

Evergreen

This is a fascinating deep dive into an amazing career and life. The read is warm, intimate, candid and conversational, you feel like you are on the sofa listening to Barbra chat, and it is salted with asides that are not in the printed book, and peppered with carefully chosen musical highlights. Barbra has created an audiobook that is a very special audio experience that will delight her fans all around the world.

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  • George Lane
  • 27-11-2023

So well read

It’s so conversational. Her care to detail and respect to others is astounding. So interesting

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  • jeni cook
  • 22-11-2023

Just Beautiful!

I’ve always been a fan of Barbra but having her tell her story to me was so enjoyable and incredibly moving, especially as I got to hear her sing and actually feel her passion & emotions. I’ve loved having Barbra with me every day and even she’s a year when it ended. I miss her already and so will have to listen all over again. After all, you always pick up new things that you may have missed just like when you watch a movie again. Thanks Barbra. You’re a doll! x

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  • Karen Hart
  • 11-12-2023

Wow, wow, wow

I’ve have been a fan of M’s Streisand for over 40 years and to have her read her story to me is a delight that I wasn’t expecting. The way she reads is charming disarming and very humble. I loved hearing all about the industry very interesting. Love you Barbra

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  • mr
  • 09-12-2023

Tenacious

I am late to the Barbra party, but by Jove I’m glad to have experienced this book. It has opened up a whole new realm of wonderful music and films for me to enjoy. I take my hat off to her, she is a remarkable woman. Written from the heart and spoken with passion and love. Keep that energy flowing lass, the world needs more. J

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