Rivkah Lapidus

I should listen to the audiobook but have been reading. I was another Barbara J. born in Brooklyn, and we have in common not liking out first names. She changed it one way, and I another. What impressed me most was her Huge talent at a young age. What did not impress me was all the the pop psychology.I think I am missing something by not listening to her voice. The material is great especially the early years. I'm about 1/3 away through the book. I don't love Barbra the way I love Judy Garland, and there are probably many reasons for that. I admire how she preserves herself and her health. I admire her liberal politics which seems to be becoming more courageous with her latest album. I don't she always made the best artistic choices, and often went for schlock and sentiment. "Misty watercolor memories" is that kind of "rainbows of my mind" pseudo-poetry. But I still cry when I watch the movie. Someone above commented on how she "hated" the grinding aspects of her job. I think she is distinguishing herself from vain exhibitionists. Does she protest too much? I don't know- when you are young and a voice comes out of you, an ugly duckling...it's a lot to handle I do believe she has huge performance anxiety. My plan for the song at my funeral is the duet with Garland of Happy Days/Get Happy. It is powerful.