His mother is audrey hepburn, his father mel ferrer. Ferrer brought the exhibition timeless audrey on a world tour to raise money for the foundation. The nook book ebook of the audrey hepburn, an elegant spirit. Find out what audrey hepburns children sean ferrer and. Audrey hepburn treasures is an essential reading if your an hardcore fan of ms. Just one year later, the gorgeous audrey tied the knot once again, marrying italian psychiatrist andrea dotti 69, whom she met whilst on a mediterranean cruise. He has worked in all aspects of motion picture development, production, postproduction and marketing. Sean is currently married to his third wife, karin hepburn ferrer, and has three children from previous marriages. In this heartfelt tribute to his mother, sean hepburn ferrer offers a rare and intimate glimpse into the life of one of hollywoods brightest stars. Jun 14, 2017 he also wrote a book about him mom, titled audrey hepburn. Audrey hepburn, an elegant spirit book by sean hepburn.
The text is easy to read and their are lots of private photos from her familys archive. Mar 08, 2017 in 2015, sean ferrer and his halfbrother luca dotti began a lengthy legal dispute over the belongings of their late mother, audrey hepburn. Audrey hepburn as viewed through the loving eyes of her son, sean ferrer. Sean founded the audrey hepburn childrens fund to continue his mothers legacy of helping children in need all over the world. Were back with sean hepburn ferrer, the son of the late audrey hepburn and the very living mel ferrer and the book, again, is audrey hepburn, an elegant spirit. Luca shares his mothers remarkable experiences as a hollywood actress, humanitarian, friend and mother. The granddaughter of audrey hepburn had never tweeted or posted a duckfaced selfie to instagram an anomaly for a 20something celebuspawn. Sean hepburn ferrer, the patron of pseudomyxoma survivor, tells us about his mother and how pseudomyxoma peritonei pmp affected her and the family. Born in belgium in 1929, audrey hepburn was trained as a ballerina in her youth and began acting in the early fifties when she was told she was too tall 5 foot, 7 inches to dance professionally. Audrey hepburn, an elegant spirit features nearly three hundred photographs, documents and artwork by audrey herself, many of which have previously been unavailable. Dotti, who has a halfbrother, sean, from hepburns first marriage to mel ferrer in 1954, told this morning that he knew her more for her charity work. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read audrey hepburn. Jul 20, 2010 discover book depositorys huge selection of sean hepburn ferrer books online. Sean continued to travel with his parents, living in italy, spain, england, france and the united states until he started school in 1965.
If you want more information on that foundation, its. Audrey hepburn, an elegant spirit by sean ferrer 2005 this biography, written by audrey s son sean, is the one i most often recommend. Publication date 2000 topics hepburn, audrey, 1929, hepburn, audrey, 1929. Audrey hepburn, an elegant spirit by sean hepburn ferrer. Im a casual fan of her work and i found the book summed up her life well. Sean hepburn ferrers deep love for his mother is evident on every page. Jun 14, 2016 audrey hepburns personal life may not have been as charmed as it seemed from afar, to the millions of admirers who soaked up the actresss beauty, iconic style, and effervescent charisma in. Audrey hepburns sons agree to split her belongings daily. He tells her story with dignity and respect and offers a rare and intimate glimpse into her life. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. The son of filmmaking legends mel ferrer and audrey hepburn, he has five siblings, luca, christopher, pepa, mela, and mark. Lucas stepbrother sean hepburn ferrer, born in 1960 was audrey s first born kid from her first marriage to american actor mel ferrer. Jul 20, 2010 audrey hepburn, an elegant spirit by sean hepburn ferrer, 9780671024796, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. Audrey hepburn simple english wikipedia, the free encyclopedia.
Skip the next paragraph its background information if youre new to audrey hepburn if you want the meat and potatoes on her children. Apr 05, 2005 her choices healed the sadness of a little girl who didnt know her father for most of her life. Son sean hepburn ferrers book audrey 100 offers a revealing look at actress audrey helpburn. Sam levenson is credited with the lovely poem enjoyed by audrey hepburn and her family, which concludes the book. Sean hepburn ferrer offers a rare and intimate glimpse into the life of one of hollywoods brightest stars. Family photos like one of hepburn lying on a gravel path, toes in the air and rollers in her hair, as she takes a snapshot of the family yorkie heighten this book s selfevident allure. Nov 18, 2019 audrey hepburns second son luca dotti. Sean hepburn ferrer is the author of audrey hepburn. Sean hepburn ferrer born july 17, 1960 is a swiss film producer and author. While the book is full of pictures by many famous photographers. He has an older halfbrother, sean, from audrey s first marriage to mel ferrer.
Sean celebrates his mothers history and humanityand continues her charitable work by donating proceeds from this book to the audrey hepburn childrens fund. Sean hepburn ferrer was always going to have a career in the film industry. Ferrer will contribute proceeds from the book to the audrey hepburn. In this unprecedented memoir, sean hepburn ferrer remembers the actress the world adored as only a son can. Audrey hepburn s marriage to mel ferrer ended in 1968 and sean moved in with his mother. Discover book depositorys huge selection of sean hepburn ferrer books online. And by the end, i felt like id known audrey hepburn, like she was an old friend. Audrey hepburn, an elegant spirit lives up to its title thanks to the obvious love of the author, sean hepburn ferrer, for his mother. In 2017, ferrer was sued by the audrey hepburn childrens fund for alleged selfserving conduct. Find out what audrey hepburns children sean ferrer and luca. Sean hepburn ferrer bio, facts, family famous birthdays. Sean hepburn ferrers beautiful memoir does just that. Audrey hepburn was one of movies bestloved stars, blessed with beauty, talent, an elegant sophistication, and an enduring aura of youthful innocence.
Audrey hepburn never wrote her autobiography, despite pleas from friends and agents, fearing her life was too plain to make for good reading. The best audrey hepburn books in my honest opinion. This book by her other son, sean ferrer, is a wonderful view into her private life and public life. He was instrumental in creating what became her signature look a simple, highnecked dress with a fitted bodice and a full skirt. Her elder son, sean ferrer, later wrote a book about his mother, called audrey hepburn. In this heartfelt tribute to his mother, sean hepburn ferrer offers a rare and. The audrey hepburn treasures ellen erwin, jessica z. She didnt have anymore children even though she desperately wanted more. Only after that did i understand that she was an actress and, with time, that she was truly an exceptional actress. Audrey hepburn, an elegant spirit is a stunning compilation of nearly 300 photographs, many straight from the family album and never before published. The us fund for unicef also founded the audrey hepburn society. Audrey hepburn s 1989 speech to members of the united nations staff on the millions of dying children in developing countries concludes the book.
Sean ferrer, the only son of audrey hepburn and mel ferrer, was interviewed at the offices of the audrey hepburn childrens fund in a venerable building a mile from the pacific ocean in santa monica. With mel ferrer after the birth of their son, sean ferrer. Audrey hepburns oldest son in legal wrangle with her. For 35 years, sean ferrer has worked in all aspects of motion picture development, production, postproduction and marketing. Sean hepburn ferrer has worked in all aspects of the film industry and now runs the audrey hepburn childrens fund, which will benefit from proceeds from this book. Luca dotti wikipedia, children, age, bio, sean hepburn. Feb 27, 2017 sean hepburn ferrer, the patron of pseudomyxoma survivor, tells us about his mother and how pseudomyxoma peritonei pmp affected her and the family. Audrey hepburn, an elegant spirit sean hepburn ferrer.
But in audrey hepburn, an elegant spirit her son, sean hepburn ferrer, makes clear that hepburns largerthanlife life was begging to be recounted. After the war, her father, joseph victor anthony ruston, found documents about his ancestors, some of whom bore the name hepburn. An elegant spirit is a loving and fascinating tribute to the humanitarian and actress, written by one of the people who knew her besther oldest son. Audrey hepburn, an elegant spirit, by sean hepburn ferrer i knew her first as my mother and then as my best friend. Audrey hepburns sons rare family photos and the cancer that. Mar 19, 2018 the granddaughter of audrey hepburn had never tweeted or posted a duckfaced selfie to instagram an anomaly for a 20something celebuspawn. A son remembers by sean hepburn ferrer 2003, hardcover at the best online prices at ebay. He tells justenough about her, yet refrains from any salacious. He also wrote a book about him mom, titled audrey hepburn.
Sean hepburn ferrer, audrey hepburn s son, expresses his admiration and love for his mother in this book packed with beautiful pictures. Audrey hepburns oldest son, sean ferrer, is in a legal battle with the audrey hepburn childrens fund. Her choices healed the sadness of a little girl who didnt know her father for most of her life. Son sean hepburn ferrers book on mother audrey hepburn. Family photos like one of hepburn lying on a gravel path, toes in the air and rollers in her hair, as she takes a snapshot of the family yorkie heighten this books selfevident allure. Audrey hepburn s oldest son, sean ferrer, is in a legal battle with the audrey hepburn childrens fund. The photographs make a superb contribution to the book and the insight into her life. Audrey had luca in 1969 with her second husband, italian psychiatrist andrea dotti, who she divorced when he was. See through the eyes of her son with personal memories and stories about audrey.
In addition to watching her films, ive read a number of books about her inspiring life over the years. Audrey hepburns marriage to mel ferrer ended in 1968 and sean moved in with his mother. Apr 05, 2005 sean hepburn ferrer was born in films. But to her most adoring fan, audrey hepburn was best known for her role as mummy. Son sean hepburn ferrers book on mother audrey hepburn video. Audrey hepburns granddaughter is the antikardashian. A son remembers ebook written by sean hepburn ferrer. Knowing the book was written by audrey hepburn s eldest son, sean, i was expecting this book to be a touching, intimate biography of his mother. Oct 28, 2003 sean hepburn ferrer, audrey hepburn s son, expresses his admiration and love for his mother in this book packed with beautiful pictures. Buy audrey hepburn, an elegant spirit reprint by ferrer, sean hepburn isbn. Sean hepburn ferrer was born in lucerne, switzerland on july 17, 1960 to audrey kathleen hepburn ruston ferrer and melchor gaston ferrer. In conversation with audrey hepburns youngest son, luca dotti. He married his wife karin in 2014 and he has three children.
To read a book in three days was something i hadnt done for a long time. Audrey hepburns son sean hepburn ferrer vindicated by. Audrey hepburns son lucca dotti reveals she was an. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read audrey hepburn, an elegant spirit. Sean is currently married to his third wife, karin hepburn ferrer, and. Audrey hepburn truly was beautiful not only on the outside but also on the inside.
The book has personal details and memories but also serves as a biography. Audrey hepburn reveals heartbreak and discusses secret. Gregory peck, audrey hepburn s costar of roman holiday, talking about her life and legacy, and presenting the jean hersholt humanitarian award to sean hepburn ferrer on march 29, 1993, two months after ms. Sean ferrer founded the audrey hepburn childrens fund in memory of his mother shortly after her death. He served as chairman of the foundation before resigning in 2012, at which point dotti became chairman. Buy audrey hepburn, elegant spirit 1st edition by sean hepburn ferrer isbn. But in audrey hepburn, an elegant spirit her son, sean hepburn ferrer, makes clear that hepburn s largerthanlife life was begging to be recounted.