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| Angelina Jolie's: Notes from My Travels | 
 enlarge | Author: Angelina Jolie
Publisher: Pocket
Category: Book
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Avg. Customer Rating:  (56 reviews)
Sales Rank: 34396
Languages: English (Original Language), English (Unknown), English (Published)
Media: Paperback
Number Of Items: 1
Pages: 320
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.5
Dimensions (in): 8 x 5.3 x 1
ISBN: 0743470230
Dewey Decimal Number: 362.87
EAN: 9780743470230
ASIN: 0743470230
Publication Date: October 1, 2003
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not just another hollywood star October 28, 2003
6 out of 7 found this review helpful
This book was amazing, soem people may dismiss it because it was written by an actress, but let me tell you this journal is not only touching and heartfelt, but it's raw emotion. This is a first person acount of what she sees and its truly amazing all the things discussed and how it opens your eyes to everything going on that you never learn about, and as said in the book, "I have been a photographer for ten years. American press don't buy these kinds of pictures. Other countries do." if you care at all about life and othe humans this is a must read!
The real world through the eyes of Angelina Jolie October 23, 2003
19 out of 20 found this review helpful
Angelina Jolie takes you on a journey to see an another world, or let's say the other part of the world that we all have (at least most of us) haven't seen or even thought about.
You won't be reading a journal about any typical oscar winner actress but a true philanthropist.
Barbara Walters told her:" You can't save the world Angelina"
She replied: " yes I know."
Yes, she is not saving the world but she is making a difference.
Her book proves it, her travels have changed her and they may change you too.
Her new perspective of life is described in such simple words yet so full of meaning, they will take you into the profund depths of the world: its truth.
In other words, the book is amazing. By helping others, she has helped herself: she is now a more reasonnable person and knew that life is not about thinking only about yourself but it is thinking about others. That way you know you are at least useful to yourself and others. Anyways, the book is great!
In awe of ones journey October 23, 2003
3 out of 4 found this review helpful
My boyfriend Mike got me this book. I haven't even finished reading the book I rec'd only a day before, but I am 3/4 of the way finished. I am in complete awe of her travels and being the one actress that I most identify with through some of her characters, I felt an imediate sense of peace, saddness, and a new understanding. Though heart in throat, I am barely able to put the book down and hope that the inspiration that she is clearly passing on to her readers, brings various forms of help to the refugees in whatever way one can. Angelina has clearly been on a path to self discovery. What she seems to have discovered is the true treasures of life - compassion and appreciation. This is a book I will keep for inspiration a long time and while people have asked to borrow it, (...)
Inspiring, Heartfelt, Will make you appreciate your life.... October 21, 2003
13 out of 14 found this review helpful
If you want to appreciate your life more than you could ever imagine read this book. Ms Jolie's experiences visiting with refugees around the world will touch your heart & make you think about the world in which we all live in a new light. You feel as if you are right there with her on her trips. This read will open your heart and hopefully mind to how fortunate you are. After reading this book you will wake up grateful for all you have, for so many have so much less. If you are a fan of the actress you will learn just what an amazing person she is, if you are not a fan you will be after reading this. Ms. Jolie is donating the proceeds of this book to the UNHCR. She not only donates her time but she also donates her own money. She does the hard work, the relief workers who devote their time and energy are doing this work daily, seems the least we can all do is help in anyway we can. You can start by purchasing her book, it will be a gift you actually give yourself.
A path well taken Angelina October 20, 2003
13 out of 15 found this review helpful
I recommend this book as an education in both what real life is for so many humans in our lifetime as well as the absolute proof that one womans journey through our life can make a difference, can matter beyond a movie role and she will be remembered for more than her beauty , her tatoos and her love life...Angelina made a difference!
I love her movies, but love her even more for doing what I wish I could, and that is making a mark on the world by helping others, adopting children and donating her time and money.
Read her journals and understand.
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