Trailer of mother dolores harts book, ear of the heart by ignatius press. The actress dolores hart stunned hollywood in 1963 when, after ten highly successful feature films. Days before her book s release, mother dolores spoke with the register at the. They had also previously worked together for a tv drama in 1960 called the sound of trumpets.
Mother dolores hart, born dolores hicks, was a born into nonreligious family broken by divorce and alcoholism. The ear of the heart by mother dolores hart osb, richard. The ear of the heart is a story of courage, sacrifice, dedication, and fulfillment. Interesting story of actress mother dolores hart in 2 elvis presley movies.
Mother prioress dolores hart in the preface to the ear of the heart. The book will lift your heart and mind in admiration. Saint benedict dolores hart stunned hollywood in 1963, when after ten highly successful feature films, she chose to enter a contemplative monastery. I dated other women after dolores, but i never found a love, like dolores. That encounter led to me pulling out my dogeared book. According to the biographer, this was the only working relationship which. A onetime leading lady who costarred with elvis presley in two films king creole and loving you hart, 77, startled hollywood five decades ago when she abandoned her burgeoning acting career and took vows as a. First printing binding hardcover isbn 10 1586177478 isbn 9781586177478 publisher ignatius press place of. An actress journey from hollywood to holy vows by richard deneut and mother delores hart osb 20, hardcover at the best online prices at ebay. The ear of the heart an actress journey from hollywood to. The actress dolores hart stunned hollywood in 1963 when, after ten highly successful feature films, she chose to enter a contemplative monastery. This article is an excellent presentation of mother dolores harts autobiography. An actress journey from hollywood to holy vows by mother dolores hart, richard deneut and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders.
She is the author of the ear of the heart, which tells the story of her journey from hollywood star to becoming a nun. Now, fifty years later, mother dolores gives this fascinating account of. An actress journey from hollywood to holy vows english edition ebook. Dolores wrote about stephen in her recent biography, the ear of the heart. An actress journey from hollywood to holy vows was released in 20 and as of 2015 is in its third printing. Mother dolores hart event nun who kissed elvis guest.
She is an actress, known for where the boys are 1960, francis of assisi 1961 and come fly with me 1963. Advanced to prioress at the convent in connecticut. Its a dazzling memoir of the former movie star, dolores hart, prioress of the renowned benedictine abbey of regina laudis queen of praise in bethlehem, ct. Dolores hart books list of books by author dolores hart. Presently in her 50th year as a benedictine nun, dolores was known as the young actress. Mother dolores hart shares new hollywood memoir with fans. Nuns life story told in acclaimed documentary shows that.
From movie star to nun mother dolores hart, a roman catholic nun and former actress, was the subject of the oscarnominated documentary god is the. Mother dolores hart, left, and lady abbess, right, greet blessed pope john paul ii. Dolores hart began her career as an actress when she was only 19 years old, making her screen debut in 1957 as elvis. She made ten films in five years, playing opposite stephen boyd, montgomery clift, george hamilton, and robert wagner, having made her movie debut with elvis presley in loving you 1957. For five decades, he would visit the abbey, attend mass and talk to hart. In 1963, she shocked hollywood when she decided to become a cloistered benedictine nun. Mother dolores hart, from kissing elvis to joining the convent. An actress journey from hollywood to holy vows by mother dolores hart, o.
Saint benedict the one and only thing dolores hart ever wanted to become in her life was an actress. A quote from mother dolores harts new book, the ear of. Former actress mother dolores hart discusses with fr. With grace and good humor in a voice as clear as the mountain spring, mother dolores hart illuminates her lifelong quest for a state of tranquility and the joy of living in the presence of god. Fifty years later, mother dolores hart is prioress of the abbey of regina laudis in bethlehem, ct. Tooley makes a friend is her first childrens book illustrator. Dolores was a bright and beautiful college student when she made her film debut. The ear of the heart by mother dolores hart overdrive. By the early 1960s an established leading lady, she stunned hollywood by. Chicago in one of the most amazing stories in film history, rising movie star dolores hart king creole, where the boys are decided at the apex of her career at age 24, to give up hollywood and become a nun. Mother dolores hart the ear of the heart the tavis. An actress journey from hollywood to holy vows hart. Now, fifty years later, mother dolores gives this fascinating account of her life, with coauthor and lifelong friend, richard deneut. Mother dolores new book, the ear of the heart, an actress journey from hollywood to holy vows but before i get to that, i have to explain why mother dolores wrote the book youve probably been hearing so much about.
She tells her life story in a memoir, the ear of the heart. Stephen and dolores became very good friends during the filming of lisa in 1961. Jun 22, 20 a quote from mother dolores harts new book, the ear of the heart. Mother dolores harts prose is a reflection of the inner beauty she has. Mother dolores hart, a roman catholic nun and former actress, was the. But earlier in the day, a onceinalife moment floated into my world when mother and i crossed paths in the halls of the hotel. Mother dolores hart signs books at the book expo of america in new york city. In 1963, a promising young actress known as dolores hart left hollywood, and all the high glamour that came with it, for the roman catholic church. Meet mother dolores hart, the hollywood actress who cut. Ewtn live 20828 mother dolores hart an actress journey. From movie star to nun mother dolores hart, a roman catholic nun and former actress, was the subject. The first part of the ear of the heart tells of dolores childhood and time in hollywood as an actress in the 50s and 60s.
Mother dolores hart, former hollywood star, current prioress of the abbey of regina laudis and still an active and voting member of the academy, will be touring the country to promote her new memoir, the ear of the heart, and screen her 2012 academy awardnominated documentary, god is the bigger elvis, the academy awardnominated hbo documentary. Dolores hart stunned hollywood in 1963, when after ten highly successful feature films, she chose to enter a contemplative monastery. Dolores hart was born on october 20, 1938 in chicago, illinois, usa as dolores hicks. An actress journey from hollywood to holy vows by hart osb, mother dolores isbn. This page is maintained by ignatius press and carmel. Mother dolores acclaimed autobiography the ear of the heart.
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