rage recommends by bill biss THE PERSONAL TRIUMPH OF SHARON STONE SHINES IN THE BEAUTY OF LIVING TWICE
There is nothing basic about Sharon Stone’s instincts. She is a person, a woman, an actor and a humanitarian. She is a survivor. That leads all of those who admire and respect her to answer the eternal question: “What happened or where did she go for a spell?” It was a brain bleed that Sharon Stone survived. She is doing fine now. Thank goodness for all her family, friends, loved ones and doctors who helped and rallied around her, who had faith she would survive. I could not imagine being in her shoes, but I can imagine that Stone would revel at the thrill of her character throwing those chips up in the air in Casino and her smile when she walked out. That was a mythical moment in motion picture history. There is a lot of personal triumph in The Beauty of Living Twice. I don’t want to spill all the beans of her autobiography, but there is much to learn about the person behind the person in show business. Stone’s book is so personal, revealing her truths that are relatable on many levels. There’s so much about her youth, her family, and her mother and father in this autobiography. She’s to be admired for sharing all this. She is a single mother now of three boys . . . now boys to men. Her love is palpable. Let the facts of life lead you into a place where you can be content and know that for Stone to share her story is worthy of its own place in accomplishments. Sharon Stone has been called “the last living movie
star.” So it goes without saying that she brings the reader into her film career, from exhibiting her star quality in Stardust Memories directed by Woody Allen to trying to kick Arnold Schwarzenegger’s ass in Total Recall to her breakout starring role as Catherine Tramell in Basic Instinct. Stone’s recollections on these films and working with Robert DeNiro in Casino are revealing, savvy and smart. It must be remembered that Stone is also a world- wide activist; her fundraising and awareness on the scene for AMfar and several AIDS charities is remark- able, as is her quest to help improvised countries. There is definitely a spiritual aspect to Stone to discover and think about in The Beauty of Living Twice. Other than getting to know her past, it’s rewarding to hear her aspect and beliefs over the years and now. There is nothing “basic” about Sharon Stone, that’s for sure.
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ragemonthly.com | MAY 2021
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