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When Oregon native Suzanne Hansen becomes a live-in nanny to the children of Hollywood über-agent Michael Ovitz, she gets much more than she bargained for: working twenty-four hours a day, juggling the shifting demands of the Hollywood elite, and struggling to comprehend wealth unimaginable to most Americans, not to mention dealing with the expected tantrums and the unexpected tense atmosphere in the house where she lives with her employers. When she finally quits, her boss threatens to blackball her from ever nannying in Hollywood again. Discouraged but determined, Hansen manages to land gigs with Debra Winger and then Danny DeVito and Rhea Perlman. Attentive, welcoming parents with a relaxed attitude toward celebrity--looks like Hansen's fallen into a real-life happy ending. But the round-the-clock workdays continue, rubbing some of the glitter off L.A. living, and Hansen's not sure how much longer she can pretend to be Mary Poppins.--From publisher description.… (más)
I have always liked reading about stars and Hollywood life, probably because I know my own life will never be like that. This was a nicely written account about nannying to the stars. It's nice to read that at least some of the stars are down to earth and reasonable, although most seem to be high maintenance at least according to the anecdotes in this story. I don't know how this author did her job, it seems like one of the most nerve-wracking jobs one could have. I identified with the moving away from home, working and living in a new town, since I have done that myself. I enjoyed that the author finally realized her own unhappiness and stood up for herself and what she really wanted to do. ( )
Funny and honest, Hansen bears all while documenting her tenure as an elite Hollywood nanny. Sharing moments that are laugh out loud funny, scary, and some that are tearjerkers, this is a book to read more than once. ( )
True tales from former nanny to the rich and famous. I enjoyed it - I was shocked that she used everyone's real names especially Michael and Judy Ovitz - but it was better than constantly trying to guess who she was talking about! I did have one little problem in that she just didn't speak up to them and was so afraid to stand up for what was pretty much essential to her well being. She could tell all her fellow nannies what to do but not herself. ( )
When Oregon native Suzanne Hansen becomes a live-in nanny to the children of Hollywood über-agent Michael Ovitz, she gets much more than she bargained for: working twenty-four hours a day, juggling the shifting demands of the Hollywood elite, and struggling to comprehend wealth unimaginable to most Americans, not to mention dealing with the expected tantrums and the unexpected tense atmosphere in the house where she lives with her employers. When she finally quits, her boss threatens to blackball her from ever nannying in Hollywood again. Discouraged but determined, Hansen manages to land gigs with Debra Winger and then Danny DeVito and Rhea Perlman. Attentive, welcoming parents with a relaxed attitude toward celebrity--looks like Hansen's fallen into a real-life happy ending. But the round-the-clock workdays continue, rubbing some of the glitter off L.A. living, and Hansen's not sure how much longer she can pretend to be Mary Poppins.--From publisher description.
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I don't know how this author did her job, it seems like one of the most nerve-wracking jobs one could have. I identified with the moving away from home, working and living in a new town, since I have done that myself. I enjoyed that the author finally realized her own unhappiness and stood up for herself and what she really wanted to do. (