Jerry Hall Bücher

Jerry Hall, glamouröse Schönheit und Texanerin, erzählt von ihrem aufregenden Leben als Supermodel und Freundin zweier Rockstars. Aufgewachsen in Gonzales, Texas, wurde sie mit sechzehn in St. Tropez entdeckt und lebt seither im Scheinwerferlicht der Medienwelt. Als begehrtestes Model der 70er und 80er Jahre arbeitete sie mit Topphotographen wie Helmut Newton und Richard Avedon und wurde von Künstlern wie Andy Warhol und Lucian Freud gemalt. Zunächst mit Bryan Ferry verlobt, erlag sie dem Charme von Mick Jagger, mit dem sie vier Kinder bekam und lange im Zentrum des Rolling Stones-Wirbels lebte. In den letzten zwei Jahrzehnten wandte sie sich der Schauspielerei zu und war unter anderem als Mrs. Robinson in „Die Reifeprüfung“ und in Tim Burtons Batman-Verfilmung zu sehen. Ihre Autobiographie ist eine unvergleichliche Sammlung professioneller und privater Fotografien, ein intimes Familienalbum und eine atemberaubende Schönheitsgalerie. Sie bietet eine freimütige Schilderung ihres „überaus glücklichen Lebens“ und enthält Fotografien von renommierten Künstlern wie Annie Leibovitz, Norman Parkinson und vielen anderen.

Simply Jim is the story of the early years of Jim Simply growing up in rural Alabama. Jim is thought to be slow mentally because he is quiet, bordering on being shy. He is thought to be a problem because of his slowness by his first grade school teacher. He is a tag along to his older brothers and his dad. In groups where others are talking but no one could remember what was said five minutes later, Jim remembers what was said, who had said it, and the context of what was said. He is very smart but lacks the social manners to fit in. Jim is mentored in baseball by his elementary school principal. His natural ability, developed by throwing rocks on his farm and influenced by his mentor, helped him to become a phenomenal pitcher sought by college and pro teams. Jim is a hard luck type because most of the people with whom he has a close relationship dies, moves away, or suffers maladies causing him to suffer in silence and persevere through loss and disappointment. His mother died in his early years. His mentor died early, and his father died before he is able to fulfill his baseball goals. His brothers and childhood acquaintances moved away. His only positive influences are Joe, an older ninety-seven-year-old man; his uncle John; and his childhood sweetheart, Julie. Jim has so much tragedy in his life but is on the verge of fantastic things happening to him.

The narrative delves into Jerry Hall's harrowing experiences as a Forward Air Controller during the Vietnam War, capturing his transformation from pride in his service to a struggle with alcohol abuse and despair. Volume II highlights the emotional turmoil faced by soldiers amid a backdrop of societal anger and protest, providing a poignant exploration of the personal costs of war. Hall's story reflects the complex realities of military life and the challenges of reconciling duty with the harsh consequences of conflict.