Moons A Balloon

This is another book I had purchased many years ago and somewhat lost, delighted to see it pop up on Amazon, very inexpensive. This is David Niven's official autobiography, the first volume. The second is called "Bring on the Empty Horses", also available on Amazon. That volume is more centered on Niven's experiences in Hollywood during his film career. The Moon's A Balloon details Niven's life as a child in upper crust England, attending military schools, his voyage to California and origins in motion pictures. He writes in a delightful narrative style, full of pathos and humor. One feels his pain when reading of the tragic death of his first wife and the effect upon his career and personal life in its aftermath. Really a jewel of a book, with Niven's debonair style vividly conveyed to the reader.

A well written and surprisingly poignant account of Niven's lonely childhood, military career and and his entry into the flamboyant lifestyle of the Hollywood of the big studio era.

One of the better biographies I have read. The life story of Mr.Niven is amazing. I highly recommend!

The book arrived as advertised, in New condition. Delivery was prompt. Much better experience than the last book I ordered. Hope to do business with this vendor again.

Fast shipping thank you. Book condition as described. The book is excellent

I do love David Niven and there is no doubt that he had a fascinating life. The writing is very good and he interjects some funny "turns of phrase" now and again but for me, after awhile of reading endless "happenings" without much insight or perception or awareness of feelings, I grew tired of it half way through. For some though, this book would be a great diversion. It was for me for awhile. I just lost interest completely with the endless goings on without much expression or wise comments I was used to getting from other biographies and autobiographies. I still love the guy though even though his sexual morality was on the surface non existent. It wasn't salacious though.

interesting story ... lots of name-dropping though. But David Niven is pretty likable nevertheless.

I read this 50 years ago and decided I’d do a replay. Still an enjoyable read. Niven was witty and urbane—and quite a scoundrel in his day. One nice thing about the book is that you can put it down for a few days without losing track of anything. No intricate plots here. Just recollections about what must have been a very fun and irreverent life.

This book is an autobiography of Mr. Niven’s life from his very early years, though his time in the army and through his Hollywood career. It is entertaining and an easy read, and is essentially a collection of anecdotes from his life. It’s clear he was a bit of a lad, had a gregarious personality, and had the ability to fit in with different social groups.

Leicht zu lesen, viel Witz, Charme und englischerHumor! Ein intelligent geschriebenes, 'easy to read' Zeitzeugnis einer längst untergegangen Epoche. Die Autobiographie spiegelt den brillanten, humorvollen, manchmal gewollt ungelenken Schauspieler. Sehr zu empfehlen?!

Muito engraçado e descreve bem a vida do autor

Un capolavoro di ironia e autoironia. Un grandissimo attore con una penna leggera e felice

Very interesting and funny book. Well worth a read, A life well lived. I enjoyed this book so much, I have just ordered his other book “ bring on the horses”