Even though judy carries his last name, he never adopted her. Her parents were the actors loretta young and clark gable. The book was recommended in a list of books which portray a narcissistic parent an acon email group i belong to. Guests have included a host of famous figures, including paul ryan, henry kissinger, antonin scalia, rupert. Uncommon knowledge by lewis, judy, 1935publication date 1994 topics. For more than two decades the hoover institution has been producing uncommon knowledge with peter robinson, a series hosted by hoover fellow peter robinson as an outlet for political leaders, scholars, journalists, and todays big thinkers to share their views with the world. 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. Their daughter, judy lewis, later adopted by young, grew up not knowing who her father was. When judy lewis used to watch clark gable movies with her teenage. Judy lewis, lovechild of loretta young and clark gable.
Judy lewis, now deceased, was the secret daughter of clark gable and loretta young. In the end judy found out and wrote uncommon knowledge, but you can tell she was very hurt by having to pretend she was an adopted child when loretta was her mother and clark gable was married at the time, and didnt want anyone to know about him being the father of judy. It prompted a threeyear rift between her and her mother, though the two were on speaking terms at the. Nov 10, 2017 even though, uncommon knowledge isnt a new book. Uncommon knowledge by judy lewis 1995, paperback for sale. 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 was born judy young on november 6, 1935. Buy a cheap copy of uncommon knowledge book by judy lewis. 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. 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.
Lewis, at age 31, finally confronted her mother when gable had been dead for five years. Dec 01, 2011 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. Accessories such as cd, codes, toys, and dust jackets may not be included. Uncommon knowledge by judy lewis, 9780671700201, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. 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. Uncommon knowledge by judy lewis, bill grose editor. It was only shortly before youngs death from ovarian cancer in 2000 that the star admitted the. I wouldnt have been surprised if this book had been a long selfpitying whine. At the time uncommon knowledge was published, young still had not confirmed that judy was her biological child, and they two were estranged. Uncommon knowledge 9780671700195 by lewis, judy and a great selection of similar new, used and collectible books available now at great prices. Not until lewis acknowledged her story in the 1994 autobiography uncommon knowledge did the general public know the truth. Judy lewis, clark gable and loretta youngs secret daughter. Loretta young became nauseated but confirmed the truth. In 1994, lewis published a book about her life entitled uncommon knowledge in which she stated that gable was her father.
Uncommon knowledge takes fascinating, accomplished guests, then sits them down with me to talk about the issues of the day, says robinson, an author and former speechwriter for president reagan. Uncommon knowledge by judy lewis 1995, paperback for. Judy lewis, daughter of loretta young and clark gable. When young and her mother told gable that she was pregnant, he offered little help.
Unhurried, civil, thoughtful, and informed conversation thats what we produce. In the book the author writes that loretta young did admit to this. And there isnt all that much of it around these days. Uncommon knowledge by judy lewis 1994, hardcover for sale. For 23 years judy lewis lived as the adopted daughter of loretta young.
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. 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. Lewis, a therapist and family counselor, makes much of her early traumas with loretta. It was an authorized biography called forever young and that was published in 2000. I just finished the book titled uncommon knowledge written by judy lewis. The book is more about the daughters search for love and. In 1994 judy lewis wrote a book, uncommon knowledge, in which she described her early life and her mothers ambivalent attitude after lewis. Dec 01, 2011 lewis wrote about the revelations of her true identity in the 1994 book uncommon knowledge. Pages contain marginal notes, underlining, and or highlighting. Judy lewis, now deceased, was the secret daughter of. Uncommon knowledge is a biographical, tellall book that reveals a fascinating, if tragic, behindthescenes memoir of hollywood in its heyday.
They were estranged for 12 years, from the time lewis first mentioned writing the book. Judy lewis was in her thirties before she discovered hollywoods. Lewis wrote a book about her life titled uncommon knowledge, because it seemed that she was the only one who did not know about her true parentage. It prompted a threeyear rift between her and her mother, though the two were on. Uncommonly good collectible and rare books from uncommonly good booksellers. Judy lewis books list of books by author judy lewis. See all books authored by judy lewis, including uncommon knowledge, and introduction to clinical medicine national medical series for independent study, and more on. Loretta sniffed to the press after the book s initial release, i cannot imagine why she wrote this book.
Her candid memoir, uncommon knowledge 1994, led to more emotional upheavals with her mothers family and friends. After pursuing a modest career as an actress in the 1960s and 1970s, judy lewis left showbusiness to work as a psychologist, specialising in family counselling. 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. Possible ex library copy, with all the markingsstickers of that library. Its a story of one womans journey of selfdiscovery as she seeks to find answers to a question that had been plaguing her since birth. 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. 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. 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. Lewis was not the adopted daughter of hollywood starlet loretta young. 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. 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. Pages can include considerable notesin pen or highlighterbut the notes cannot obscure the text.
Uncommon knowledge, lewis says young and gable met in 1935 on the. Uncommon knowledge by judy lewis 1994, hardcover for. But it is also the unforgettable story of a difficult but. Judy lewis was in her thirties before she discovered hollywoods bestkept secretthat she was the daughter of clark gable and loretta young. 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. 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. Dec 12, 2011 in 1994 judy lewis wrote a book, uncommon knowledge, in which she described her early life and her mothers ambivalent attitude after lewis eventually confronted her mother about her parentage. The potential sensationalism and savagery of the book is muted by judy lewis tone of questioning rather than judging. 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. Now in her mid50s, she reveals that she is the natural child of young and clark gable. She made her faith the center of her life, lewis says. But it is also the unforgettable story of a difficult but ultimately triumphant judy lewis. Lewis wrote about the revelations of her true identity in the 1994 book uncommon knowledge.
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. Nov 30, 2011 not until lewis acknowledged her story in the 1994 autobiography uncommon knowledge did the general public know the truth. 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. Judy lewiss book, by the way, was uncommon knowledge and the book, i misspoke and said unauthorized. Buy this book born in 1935, lewis was a mother herself when she learned what her friends. Set against a backdrop of beverly hills mansions and lavish parties, uncommon knowledge is a behindthescenes memoir of hollywood in its heyday. Gable was married and young divorced, though still in her early twenties. Young and gable became lovers in 1935 while costarring in call of the wild. Judy lewis judy lewis was in her thirties when she learned she was the daughter of loretta young and clark. Judy lewis was in her thirties before she discovered what was common knowledge among the.
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