See all books authored by judy lewis, including uncommon knowledge, and introduction to clinical medicine national medical series for independent study, and more on. Judy lewis lived a life as a hollywood stars child that no other offspring of a celebrity can claim believing that she was the adopted daughter of loretta young, she was in fact youngs natural child, conceived during a brief affair with the king of hollywood, clark gable. But it is also the unforgettable story of a difficult but. Read download uncommon knowledge pdf pdf book library. Judy lewis, a psychotherapist and former actress who wrote a book about her complicated heritage as the illegitimate daughter of hollywood stars loretta young and clark gable, died of cancer nov. Buy this book born in 1935, lewis was a mother herself when she learned what her friends. Spine creases, wear to binding and pages from reading. Judy lewis was in her thirties before she discovered what was common knowledge among the hollywood elite that she was the daughter of clark gable and loretta young. Judy lewis was born judy young on november 6, 1935. Mens health the big book of uncommon knowledge combines thousands of diy tips, bits of advice, howto articles, and other skills a modern man must. Uncommon knowledge by judy lewis 1994, hardcover for. It was an authorized biography called forever young and that was published in 2000. Set against a backdrop of beverly hills mansions and lavish parties, uncommon knowledge is a behindthescenes memoir of hollywood in its heyday. The potential sensationalism and savagery of the book is muted by judy lewis tone of questioning rather than judging.
The two had fallen in love while on location filming call of the wild but gable was a married man and, according to youngs catholic beliefs and hollywoods strict moral code, he was off limits. Uncommon knowledge 9780671700195 by lewis, judy and a great selection of similar new, used and collectible books available now at great prices. In her recently published autobiography, uncommon knowledge, lewis says young and gable met in 1935 on the set of call of the. Uncommon knowledge, lewis says young and gable met in 1935 on the. Uncommon knowledge by lewis, judy, 1935publication date 1994 topics. Not until lewis acknowledged her story in the 1994 autobiography uncommon knowledge did the general public know the truth. In fact, upon purchase, the book was sold as a used book. Lewis was not the adopted daughter of hollywood starlet loretta young. Uncommon knowledge by judy lewis, 9780671700201, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. Mens health the big book of uncommon knowledge combines thousands of diy tips, bits of advice, howto articles, and other skills a modern man must master to be the best. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. They were estranged for 12 years, from the time lewis first mentioned writing the book.
At the time uncommon knowledge was published, young still had not confirmed that judy was her biological child, and they two were estranged. Uncommonly good collectible and rare books from uncommonly good booksellers. When young and her mother told gable that she was pregnant, he offered little help. Uncommon knowledge by judy lewis 1995, paperback for sale.
Loretta young does not come across as a very caring or supportive parent indeed. Uncommon knowledge by judy lewis 1994, hardcover for sale. However, the tinsletown of the 1930s, out of wedlock pregnancies were. Young and gable became lovers in 1935 while costarring in call of the wild. Uncommon knowledge is a biographical, tellall book that reveals a. Dec 01, 2011 judy lewis, a psychotherapist and former actress who wrote a book about her complicated heritage as the illegitimate daughter of hollywood legends loretta young and clark gable, has died.
It was only shortly before youngs death from ovarian cancer in 2000 that the star admitted the. Nov 30, 2011 not until lewis acknowledged her story in the 1994 autobiography uncommon knowledge did the general public know the truth. By the time judy lewis knew the truth about her parentage facts which were common knowledge in hollywood where she grew up it was too late for her to get to know her father. Three years later, lewis began writing uncommon knowledge, seeking out former nannies and childhood friends, whose recollections helped her piece together her. May contain limited notes, underlining or highlighting that does affect the text. Judy lewis, lovechild of loretta young and clark gable. Pages can include considerable notesin pen or highlighterbut the notes cannot obscure the text. Aug 15, 2010 in her recently published autobiography, uncommon knowledge, lewis says young and gable met in 1935 on the set of call of the wild and had an affair during which she was conceived. Lewis wrote about the revelations of her true identity in the 1994 book uncommon knowledge. Nov 10, 2017 even though, uncommon knowledge isnt a new book. Accessories such as cd, codes, toys, may not be included. Judy lewis was in her thirties before she discovered hollywoods bestkept secretthat she was the daughter of clark gable and loretta young. Set against a backdrop of beverly hills mansions and lavish parties, uncommon knowledge is a behindthe. In the book the author writes that loretta young did admit to this.
Judy lewis, now deceased, was the secret daughter of clark gable and loretta young. The book was recommended in a list of books which portray a narcissistic parent an acon email group i belong to. Judy lewis judy lewis was in her thirties when she learned she was the daughter of loretta young and clark gable, the secret kept because gable was married. Their daughter, judy lewis, later adopted by young, grew up not knowing who her father was. Uncommon knowledge is a biographical, tellall book that reveals a fascinating, if tragic, behindthescenes memoir of hollywood in its heyday. Judy lewis was in her thirties before she discovered hollywoods. In 1994 judy lewis wrote a book, uncommon knowledge, in which she described her early life and her mothers ambivalent attitude after. Uncommon knowledge by lewis, judy, 1935publication date 1994 topics young, loretta, 19, gable, clark, 19011960, lewis, judy, 1935, motion picture actors and actresses, children of celebrities publisher new york.
I wouldnt have been surprised if this book had been a long selfpitying whine. She was the secret biological daughter of actor clark gable and actress loretta young. Now in her mid50s, she reveals that she is the natural child of young and clark gable. Judy lewis was in her thirties before she discovered what was common knowledge among the hollywood elitethat she was the daughter of clark gable and loretta young. For 23 years judy lewis lived as the adopted daughter of loretta young. Gable was married and young divorced, though still in her early twenties.
Actress eventually revealed as the love child of clark. Judy lewis, clark gable and loretta youngs secret daughter. Dec 01, 2011 lewis wrote about the revelations of her true identity in the 1994 book uncommon knowledge. She was the love child of loretta young and clark gable. Lewis had previously published her own suspicions about her heritage in her book uncommon knowledge, but young steadfastly had refused to comment on the story, which has long been an unconfirmed. Jan 06, 2006 lewis had previously published her own suspicions about her heritage in her book uncommon knowledge, but young steadfastly had refused to comment on the story, which has long been an unconfirmed. Uncommon knowledge by judy lewis 1995, paperback for.
Judy lewis, daughter of loretta young and clark gable. Judy lewis judy lewis was in her thirties before she discovered what was common knowledge among the hollywood elite that she was the daughter of clark gable and loretta young. She made her faith the center of her life, lewis says. Buy uncommon knowledge reprint by lewis, judy isbn. Possible ex library copy, thatll have the markings and stickers associated from the library. Uncommon knowledge download ebook pdf, epub, tuebl, mobi. Three years later, lewis began writing uncommon knowledge, seeking out former nannies and childhood friends, whose recollections helped her piece together her history judy also wanted to spare. When young and her mother told gable that she was pregnant, he offered. Uncommon knowledge by judy lewis, bill grose editor. Judy lewis was born at home, just as the milkman arrived, and loretta covered her mouth to silence her, apparently at her first breath, so that he wouldnt hear. Her parents were the actors loretta young and clark gable. Judy lewis, a psychotherapist and former actress who wrote a book about her complicated heritage as the illegitimate daughter of hollywood legends loretta young and clark gable, has died.
Judy lewis books list of books by author judy lewis. Judy lewiss book, by the way, was uncommon knowledge and the book, i misspoke and said unauthorized. Mens health the big book of uncommon knowledge combines thousands of diy tips, bits of advice, howto articles, and other skills a modern man must master to be the best he can beand have a good laugh while. But now that i have read poor, dear judy lewiss memoir i have a different feeling about. Judy lewis was in her thirties before she discovered what was common knowledge among the. Judy lewis was in her thirties before she discovered that she was the daughter of clark gable and loretta young, who fell in love while on location read more. Buy a cheap copy of uncommon knowledge book by judy lewis. November 6, 1935 november 25, 2011 was an american actress, writer, producer, and therapist.
It prompted a threeyear rift between her and her mother, though the two were on speaking terms at the. Uncommon knowledge by judy lewis, bill grose editor alibris. Because of the morality clause in both their contracts and the fact that clark gable was married, loretta young brought judy up as her adopted daughter. I have now finished reading this informative life of judy lewis. The book is more about the daughters search for love and. Loretta sniffed to the press after the book s initial release, i cannot imagine why she wrote this book.