Vidal: The Autobiography

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The Movie," an excellent documentary. I was moved by his rise from humble circumstances by dint of hard work and by his hunger for learning. I knew Vidal Sassoon was a revolutionary hair stylist but never imagined I would be so riveted by the story of his life and by his voice. The book and the movie both capture the excitement of London in the sixties.

Sassoon single-handedly modernized hairstyling in the twentieth century and all hair salons today bear the impress of that revolution. I couldn't put the book down. I bought this book because I wanted to learn more about Vidal Sassoon's early life and how he overcame the impoverished circumstances of his youth to become an international success.

I was not disappointed. I also learned some things about the hair cutting business and Mr. Sassoon's singular role in transforming women's hair styles in the s. These were also engaging subjects. As for the inevitable parade of celebrity customers, I found it a little boring, but I suppose that's the part that many of the book's readership have a real hankering for, in which case they will not be disappointed. Sassoon was a remarkable man and I thought it was a privilege to get to know more about him, in his own words, through this entertaining and undemanding autobiography.

One person found this helpful. Vidal Sassoon, was the most inovative hair stylist of all time. I found his autobiography, so interesting, I grew up with his inovative techinal hair styles, but knew nothing of his life. I enjoyed his book and bought another copy for my own hair dresser.. Can't wait to find out her reaction too. He was so much more than some one who "cuts hair" he is a legend and lived a life from rags to riches, he helped many stylists and was a philthropist..

Such a wonderful true story, I truly enjoyed every aspect of his hard working life, his travels his hair products and all he did for his industry His love for man kind, a wonderful , lively story..

Vidal: The Autobiography

Kindle Edition Verified Purchase. Vidal was a man of his time and ahead of his time. Being a hairdresser I have heard a lot of the stories about this great man.

What this book shared was his personal life struggles and what an incredibly media savvy man he was he didn't just have the talent but the brains to become the success he was. Well written and very interesting. I really loved reading this very thoughtfully written autobiography. I have been a hairstylist for almost 15 years and never knew anything about him as a man, only an artist. I will be reading this again, and will be buying the hardcover.

I highly recommend this to anyone with curiosities of hairstyling, pop culture, old Hollywood, WWII history, really there is something for everyone! A worthwhile read, no doubt.

Vidal: The Autobiography by Vidal Sassoon

Very much enjoyed hearing about how he got his start and what was happening in London in the day. Would have liked if it had a little more about his cutting technique. Well written, extremely interesting, I would read this book again See all 17 reviews.

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Very consumed with himself but if you skim over all the celebrity stuff, pretty interesting rags to riches story. It was interesting how hair industry that we take so for granted these days evolved from the 's on. Feb 16, Maria del Pilar rated it it was ok. A little more about hairdressing and the 5 point cut discovered.

Jul 19, Candace rated it it was amazing. This was an amazing book!!! I love his motivation!!! He was such a charming person. Hard work truly pays off. Jun 07, Fiona Wilson rated it really liked it.

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Enter Your Email Address to Subscribe. Read More Vidal Sassoon's extraordinary life has taken him from an impoverished East End childhood to global fame. Low to High Price: High to Low Condition Condition: Reverse Pub Date Pub Date: Great condition for a used book! Shipped to over one million happy customers. Your purchase benefits world literacy! All pages and cover are intact. Possible slightly loose binding, minor highlighting and marginalia, cocked spine or torn dust jacket.

Maybe an ex-library copy and not include the accompanying CDs, access codes or other supplemental materials. Shows some signs of wear, and may have some markings on the inside.

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