Forever Young

A Memoir

By: Hayley Mills

Narrated by: Hayley Mills

Length: 16 hrs and 16 mins

Publisher's summary

Iconic actress Hayley Mills shares personal memories from her storied childhood, growing up in a famous acting family and becoming a Disney child star, trying to grow up in a world that wanted her to stay forever young.

The daughter of acclaimed British actor Sir John Mills was still a preteen when she began her acting career and was quickly thrust into the spotlight. Under the wing of Walt Disney himself, Hayley Mills was transformed into one of the biggest child starlets of the 1960s through her iconic roles in Pollyanna, The Parent Trap, and many more. She became one of only 12 actors in history to be bestowed with the Academy Juvenile Award, presented at the Oscars by its first recipient, Shirley Temple, and went on to win a number of awards including a Golden Globe, multiple BAFTAs, and a Disney Legacy Award.

Now, in her charming and forthright memoir, she provides a unique window into when Hollywood was still "Tinseltown" and the great Walt Disney was at his zenith, ruling over what was (at least in his own head) still a family business. This behind-the-scenes look at the drama of having a sky-rocketing career as a young teen in an esteemed acting family will offer both her childhood impressions of the wild and glamorous world she was swept into, and the wisdom and broader knowledge that time has given her. Hayley will delve intimately into her relationship with Walt Disney, as well as the emotional challenges of being bound to a wholesome, youthful public image as she grew into her later teen years, and how that impacted her and her choices - including marrying a producer over 30 years her senior when she was 20! With her regrets, her joys, her difficulties, and her triumphs, this is a compelling listen for any fan of classic Disney films and an inside look at a piece of real Hollywood history.

©2021 Hayley Mills (P)2021 Hachette Audio

She was my first crush

She truly is a wonderful person. I so appreciate that she was willing to share her life with us.

Couldn't Stop Listening

I really enjoyed this book. It really showed how good a book can be when read by the author. I thought the references to her movies were good, - very interesting and not overdone. The ONLY problem that I had with the book was that it finished to soon. It needed a few more chapters to cover the rest of her life up until now. Anyway, a very enjoyable listen!!

For Hayley's fans, this is a gem.

Many of us were quite literally in love with Hayley throughout the 60's and 70's. We wanted to be her best friend, and her our's. Now in our golden years we are gifted with this memoir and with hours of her lovely voice telling us her story.

Wonderful story

When I was young I saw many of Haley's movies. Enjoyed all of them.Never realized she was a couple of years younger than me.

Haley mills story

I truly loved hearing her voice, and hearing the backstory of her life. It was a lovely story, and I found it so relaxing.

Nice read

As a big fan of hailey I always wondered about her life. And now I know it’s wrote very well . And a must read

Wonderful trip back thru memory lane!!

Hearing the story and words of one of my childhood heroines was thoroughly delightful and entertaining.. So much fun to hear her story, though sad to hear some of the twists which occurred in her life. She is a strong woman now, bourne of a time when it was not easy nor fashionable for girls and women to speak for ourselves. Well worth the read!

Memoir doesn’t get better than this….

Hayley Mills recalls in great detail an amazing life lived in a world gone-by, but no quite so long ago. She is a top rate memoir author and narrator non-pariel. I am so glad Ms. Mills took the time to craft this excellent window onto a remarkable life with luck and misfortune alike.

Love Hayley Mills even more...

Love Hayley Mills even more having listened to her book. She's had quite a life.

Hayley Mills’ exquisite reading of her life of distinction

Who wouldn’t want to bathe in Hayley Mills’ calming tones and earned wisdom for 16 hours? She invites us to discover and understand lessons in becoming vulnerable, growing independent, overcoming setbacks and being human. Like most of us, her life has been a glorious journey of troubles and triumphs. She’s learned a great deal about family and romantic relationships, the acting process and her life choices that she kindly shares in context of the times in which they occurred. I was fully engaged in her story and I could relate often, because her point of view came from a place of humility. As Mills’ life expands and increases in complexity, I could be heard verbally responding with ‘Right, I see.’ ‘Oh, that’s awful.’ ‘I would, too!’ And on… Her gentle, balanced analysis is enlightening. And the memories of the many extraordinary people she worked with, the many interesting projects she contributed to are also fun to indulge in. Enjoy.