This much is true

 Miriam Margolyes

2021, 9781529379884

Xmas present from P.

Autobiography of the actor, who lives in UK, Italy and Australia.

Not as interesting as I thought it would be. Her 'candid' tales weren't for me - silly anecdotes about co-film stars.

However that sounds churlish, and that's just my lack of sense of humour in that area. What she has achieved is amazing and she has managed to do it by being herself and not conforming.
Her love for life and adventures shines through.

"If you tell the truth – and I always do – you shame the devil."

History of her family and her childhood were interesting, as pretty much the same for all Jews fleeing to the UK. Her mother's drive to 'be with the best people' also rubbed off on Miriam, and as M. says she did fulfill her mother's wishes.