Jeanne Field
Some people lead charmed lives. There is extra grace involved
when the person who lives that life is as charming and irresistible
as the author of this autobiography.
The author seems to have just walked in the door full of enthusiasm
as projects - films, plays, restaurants - were forming and fresh talents
being born to which she offered her services. Bright and educated
but not wielding one special talent, she proved to be endlessly improvi-
sational working on films "Woodstock", "Marjoe", "Eraserhead",
"The Last Waltz", etc.
Some she offered to help had genius, Neil Young, Joni Mitchell, Marty
Scorsese, David Lynch and others. Generally, she was just looking
for work with people she might enjoy and the results were ingenious.
The places you can go and the things you can experience with such an
honest attitude and indestructible spirit are simply and beautifully described.
Young women, especially, will thrill to see how a life can be created,
and not just take the one they've been given. Other readers can enjoy
a view from the wings of fame, revel in a life well-lived and realize
that simple choices can lead to magic.
"Jeanne Field remembers the '60s - and all the decades since! Hers is an inspiring story of a brilliant, idealistic woman living to the fullest on her own terms with love, adventure, success and lots of F words. Buy the ticket, take her ride on the cutting edge of the counter culture from Madison to Aspen to New York and California, complete with political ideals, independent film making, rock 'n roll, and lifestyle revolutions from feminism to food to family. This is what happiness looks like."
John Stauber, activist and author
Hey Jeanne! Just read the first 3 chapters of your new book! It's so fun to read! You've had so many great adventures and I'm just at the beginning! And I love the way it's written! Really great! Thanks for sharing it with me! I'll plan on reading it a bit everyday until I finish!
Stephanie DiPrete, school teacher
Riveting! Jeanne, thanks so much for sharing your book with me. Totally engrossing.
Beaty Reynolds
You are a really compelling writer and the work is so readable. Have to do some work now but I will come back later and read the entire work. I am impressed and think you have a wonderful book on your hands. What a wildly interesting life you had while I was being Suzie Homemaker back in York County. Betsy Binder
Thank YOU Jeanne - Your autobiography has a quality all too rare these days: authenticity. It reads from heart to heart. Again, congratulations!
Your writing exhibits an honesty that takes a lot of love (and confidence) to share. I'd be delighted to write a comment on the site when I finish the book -and I'm not rushing it- it's my treat at the end of the day!
Del Andison, Producer
Miraculous…what a memory….and a life…I am overwhelmed by your recall, your sense of person, your humor, your perspective…you are making me remember more than I thought I could.
Dale Bell, Producer/Director
