I just spotted this children's book at Anthro about Audrey Hepburn's life. Just Being Audrey written by Margaret Cardillo and illusrated by Julia Denos.
A friend recently sent me Audrey's Beauty tips, a poem she would often read to her children, written by the humorist Sam Levenson:
For attractive lips, speak words of kindness.
For lovely eyes, seek out the good in people.
For a slim figure, share your food with the hungry.
For beautiful hair, let a child run his or her fingers through it once a day.
For poise, walk with the knowledge that you never walk alone.
People, even more than things, have to be restored, renewed, revived, reclaimed and redeemed; never throw out anyone.
Remember, if you ever need a helping hand, you'll find one at the end of each of your arms. As you grow older, you will discover that you have two hands, one for helping yourself, the other for helping others.
The beauty of a woman is not in the clothes she wears, the figure she carries, or the way she combs her hair. The beauty of a woman must be seen from in her eyes, because that is the doorway to her heart, the place where love resides.
The beauty of a woman is not in a facial mode, but the true beauty in a woman is reflected in her soul. It is the caring that she lovingly gives and the passion that she shows.
The beauty of a woman grows with the passing years.
Lovely video about the book:
Just got this book for my daughter, and we love it. So sweet.
Posted by: Maia | 04/26/2011 at 05:26 PM
This is a children''s book? I want it so bad I love Audrey. The illustration of her is perfect. I think it's all in the eyes :) Stumbled across your site. really enjoying it.
Posted by: Angel @ | 77inspire | | 04/27/2011 at 12:12 PM
That looks so lovely, I have seen Audrey ones as a speaker for Unicef and she was so impressive..I have to get this book for my girls!
Posted by: erika | 05/02/2011 at 03:36 AM
That is just gorgeous. thanks for sharing!
Posted by: Mrs Bok | 07/17/2011 at 02:23 AM