Books with author Riley Moreno

In this luminous memoir, Rita Moreno shares her remarkable journey from a young girl with simple beginnings in Puerto Rico to Hollywood legend—and one of the few performers, and the only Hispanic, to win an Oscar, Grammy, Tony and two Emmys.Born Rosita Dolores Alverio in the idyll of Puerto Rico, Moreno, at age five, embarked on a harrowing sea voyage with her mother and wound up in the harsh barrios of the Bronx, where she discovered dancing, singing, and acting as ways to escape a tumultuous childhood. Making her Broadway debut by age thirteen—and moving on to Hollywood in its Golden Age just a few years later—she worked alongside such stars as Gary Cooper, Yul Brynner, and Ann Miller.When discovered by Louis B. Mayer of MGM, the wizard himself declared: “She looks like a Spanish Elizabeth Taylor.” Cast by Gene Kelly as Zelda Zanders in Singin’ in the Rain and then on to her Oscar-winning performance in West Side Story, she catapulted to fame—yet found herself repeatedly typecast as the “utility ethnic,” a role she found almost impossible to elude.Here, for the first time, Rita reflects on her struggles to break through Hollywood’s racial and sexual barriers. She explores the wounded little girl behind the glamorous façade—and what it took to find her place in the world. She talks candidly about her relationship with Elvis Presley, her encounters with Howard Hughes, and the passionate romance with Marlon Brando that drove her to attempt suicide. And she shares the illusiveness of a “perfect” marriage and the incomparable joys of motherhood.Infused with Rita Moreno’s quick wit and deep insight, this memoir is the dazzling portrait of a stage and screen star who longed to become who she really is—and triumphed.

In this New York Times bestselling memoir, Rita Moreno shares her remarkable journey from a young girl with simple beginnings in Puerto Rico to Hollywood legend—and one of the few performers, and the only Hispanic, to win an Oscar, Grammy, Tony and two Emmys.Born Rosita Dolores Alverio in the idyll of Puerto Rico, Moreno, at age five, embarked on a harrowing sea voyage with her mother and wound up in the harsh barrios of the Bronx, where she discovered dancing, singing, and acting as ways to escape a tumultuous childhood. Making her Broadway debut by age thirteen—and moving on to Hollywood in its Golden Age just a few years later—she worked alongside such stars as Gary Cooper, Yul Brynner, and Ann Miller.When discovered by Louis B. Mayer of MGM, the wizard himself declared: “She looks like a Spanish Elizabeth Taylor.” Cast by Gene Kelly as Zelda Zanders in Singin’ in the Rain and then on to her Oscar-winning performance in West Side Story, she catapulted to fame—yet found herself repeatedly typecast as the “utility ethnic,” a role she found almost impossible to elude.Here, for the first time, Rita reflects on her struggles to break through Hollywood’s racial and sexual barriers. She explores the wounded little girl behind the glamorous façade—and what it took to find her place in the world. She talks candidly about her relationship with Elvis Presley, her encounters with Howard Hughes, and the passionate romance with Marlon Brando that nearly killed her. And she shares the illusiveness of a “perfect” marriage and the incomparable joys of motherhood.Infused with Rita Moreno’s quick wit and deep insight, this memoir is the dazzling portrait of a stage and screen star who longed to become who she really is—and triumphed.

Personal development is something often not shared with those in high school, college, and recent graduates even though it could drastically minimize failure and mitigate struggles. The Moore You Know: A Young Man's Guide To Living A Life Of Significance & Fulfillment was written by Riley Moore to make a change to that.Reading this book will transform your life instilling the necessary principles, concepts, and philosophies that will enable anyone to create a life of significance that changes the world.You Will Learn About: Jumping In The Deep End By Taking Opportunity Family, Friends, And A Big Network Relationships & Sex Significance Over Success Gratitude & Appreciation Justifications Empathy Authenticity Being No Different Than Those You Look Up To Being The Hero Of Your Own Movie Having A Choice & Understanding What Is In Your Control Focusing On YOU Life Not Being All Butterflies & Rainbows It Could Always Be Worse Mentorship & Apprenticeship Propelling Through Podcasting Habits & Routines To Build Momentum & Own The Day Due Diligence & Preparation Working Out For Those Who Don't Enjoy It The Value Of Reading & Learning How To Speed Read Picking Your Addictions Wisely - Insights From A Life Of Partying The Truth About Government Institutions Social Media AKA Pandora's Box Music's Influence The Good & Bad Money & Finances Being Aware Throughout Your Journey To Significance Being The Nice Guy Who Finishes Last

In this luminous memoir, Rita Moreno shares her remarkable journey from a young girl with simple beginnings in Puerto Rico to Hollywood legend—and one of the few performers, and the only Hispanic, to win an Oscar, Grammy, Tony and two Emmys.Born Rosita Dolores Alverio in the idyll of Puerto Rico, Moreno, at age five, embarked on a harrowing sea voyage with her mother and wound up in the harsh barrios of the Bronx, where she discovered dancing, singing, and acting as ways to escape a tumultuous childhood. Making her Broadway debut by age thirteen—and moving on to Hollywood in its Golden Age just a few years later—she worked alongside such stars as Gary Cooper, Yul Brynner, and Ann Miller.When discovered by Louis B. Mayer of MGM, the wizard himself declared: “She looks like a Spanish Elizabeth Taylor.” Cast by Gene Kelly as Zelda Zanders in Singin’ in the Rain and then on to her Oscar-winning performance in West Side Story, she catapulted to fame—yet found herself repeatedly typecast as the “utility ethnic,” a role she found almost impossible to elude.Here, for the first time, Rita reflects on her struggles to break through Hollywood’s racial and sexual barriers. She explores the wounded little girl behind the glamorous façade—and what it took to find her place in the world. She talks candidly about her relationship with Elvis Presley, her encounters with Howard Hughes, and the passionate romance with Marlon Brando that drove her to attempt suicide. And she shares the illusiveness of a “perfect” marriage and the incomparable joys of motherhood.Infused with Rita Moreno’s quick wit and deep insight, this memoir is the dazzling portrait of a stage and screen star who longed to become who she really is—and triumphed.

Personal development is something often not shared with those in high school, college, and recent graduates even though it could drastically minimize failure and mitigate struggles. The Moore You Know: A Young Man's Guide To Living A Life Of Significance & Fulfillment was written by Riley Moore to make a change to that.Reading this book will transform your life instilling the necessary principles, concepts, and philosophies that will enable anyone to create a life of significance that changes the world.You Will Learn About:Jumping In The Deep End By Taking OpportunityFamily, Friends, And A Big NetworkRelationships & SexSignificance Over SuccessGratitude & AppreciationJustificationsEmpathyAuthenticityBeing No Different Than Those You Look Up ToBeing The Hero Of Your Own MovieHaving A Choice & Understanding What Is In Your ControlFocusing On YOULife Not Being All Butterflies & RainbowsIt Could Always Be WorseMentorship & ApprenticeshipPropelling Through PodcastingHabits & Routines To Build Momentum & Own The DayDue Diligence & PreparationWorking Out For Those Who Don't Enjoy ItThe Value Of Reading & Learning How To Speed ReadPicking Your Addictions Wisely – Insights From A Life Of PartyingThe Truth About Government InstitutionsSocial Media AKA Pandora's BoxMusic's Influence The Good & BadMoney & FinancesBeing Aware Throughout Your Journey To SignificanceBeing The Nice Guy Who Finishes Last

Personal development is something often not shared with those in high school, college, and recent graduates even though it could drastically minimize failure and mitigate struggles.The Moore You Know: A Young Man's Guide To Living A Life Of Significance & Fulfillment was written by Riley Moore to make a change to that.Reading this book will transform your life instilling the necessary principles, concepts, and philosophies that will enable anyone to create a life of significance that changes the world.You Will Learn About:Jumping In The Deep End By Taking OpportunityFamily, Friends, And A Big NetworkRelationships & SexSignificance Over SuccessGratitude & AppreciationJustificationsEmpathyAuthenticityBeing No Different Than Those You Look Up ToBeing The Hero Of Your Own MovieHaving A Choice & Understanding What Is In Your ControlFocusing On YOULife Not Being All Butterflies & RainbowsIt Could Always Be WorseMentorship & ApprenticeshipPropelling Through PodcastingHabits & Routines To Build Momentum & Own The DayDue Diligence & PreparationWorking Out For Those Who Don't Enjoy ItThe Value Of Reading & Learning How To Speed ReadPicking Your Addictions Wisely - Insights From A Life Of PartyingThe Truth About Government InstitutionsSocial Media AKA Pandora's BoxMusic's Influence The Good & BadMoney & FinancesBeing Aware Throughout Your Journey To SignificanceBeing The Nice Guy Who Finishes Last