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You'll Never Nanny in This Town Again: The True Adventures of a Hollywood Nanny

by Suzanne Hansen

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New and completely updated edition Hilarious and addictive, this chronicle of a small-town girl's stint as a celebrity nanny reveals what really happens in the diaper trenches of Hollywood. When Oregon native Suzanne Hansen becomes a live-in nanny to the children of Hollywood über-agent Michael Ovitz, she thinks she's found the job of her dreams. But Hansen's behind-the-scenes access soon gets her much more than she bargained for: working twenty-four hours a day, juggling the shifting demands of the Hollywood elite, and struggling to comprehend wealth unimaginable to most Americans, not to mention dealing with the expected tantrums and the unexpected tense-and intense-atmosphere in the house where she lives with her employers. When the thankless drudgery takes its toll and Hansen finally quits, her boss threatens to blackball her from ever nannying in Hollywood again. Discouraged but determined, Hansen manages to land gigs with Debra Winger and then Danny DeVito and Rhea Perlman. Attentive, welcoming parents with a relaxed attitude toward celebrity-looks like Hansen's fallen into a real-life happy ending. But the round-the-clock workdays continue, rubbing some of the glitter off L.A. living, and Hansen's not sure how much longer she can pretend to be Mary Poppins. Even bosses who treat her like family can't help as she struggles to find meaning in her work while living in a town that seems to lack respect for nannies and everyone else who comes in the employee's entrance-but without whom many showbiz households would grind to a halt. Peppering her own journey with true stories and high drama experienced by other nannies to the stars, Hansen offers an intriguing, entertaining mix of tales from the cribs of the rich and famous. You'll Never Nanny in This Town Again is a treat for everyone who is fascinated by the skewed priorities of Tinseltown, for anyone who has wondered how high-wattage supermoms do it all, and for readers who love peeking behind the curtains of celebrity, all of whom will devour this unparalleled-and unabashedly true-account of one girl's tour of duty as Hollywood's hired help.… (more)
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I have always liked reading about stars and Hollywood life, probably because I know my own life will never be like that. This was a nicely written account about nannying to the stars. It's nice to read that at least some of the stars are down to earth and reasonable, although most seem to be high maintenance at least according to the anecdotes in this story.
I don't know how this author did her job, it seems like one of the most nerve-wracking jobs one could have. I identified with the moving away from home, working and living in a new town, since I have done that myself. I enjoyed that the author finally realized her own unhappiness and stood up for herself and what she really wanted to do. ( )
  Melissalovesreading | Sep 30, 2018 |
Funny and honest, Hansen bears all while documenting her tenure as an elite Hollywood nanny. Sharing moments that are laugh out loud funny, scary, and some that are tearjerkers, this is a book to read more than once. ( )
  JCLHeatherM | Jan 27, 2018 |
Very, very entertaining look into the lives of Hollywood families and also of a nanny. I thoroughly enjoyed this read. ( )
  Ellie.Pelto | Jul 7, 2015 |
i'm not that interested in celebrities, or nannies for that matter. easy read. ( )
  mahallett | Jan 26, 2014 |
True tales from former nanny to the rich and famous. I enjoyed it - I was shocked that she used everyone's real names especially Michael and Judy Ovitz - but it was better than constantly trying to guess who she was talking about! I did have one little problem in that she just didn't speak up to them and was so afraid to stand up for what was pretty much essential to her well being. She could tell all her fellow nannies what to do but not herself. ( )
  NancyJak | Jul 1, 2011 |
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If you want your children to turn out well, spend twice as much time with them, and half as much money. -Abigail Van Buren
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To Dianna, Who is the True Nanny to the Stars
To my sisters, Cindy and Traci, two of the greatest blessings in my life
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When my boss told me that we were all going to Hawaii for Thanksgiving vacation, I tried not to panic.
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New and completely updated edition Hilarious and addictive, this chronicle of a small-town girl's stint as a celebrity nanny reveals what really happens in the diaper trenches of Hollywood. When Oregon native Suzanne Hansen becomes a live-in nanny to the children of Hollywood über-agent Michael Ovitz, she thinks she's found the job of her dreams. But Hansen's behind-the-scenes access soon gets her much more than she bargained for: working twenty-four hours a day, juggling the shifting demands of the Hollywood elite, and struggling to comprehend wealth unimaginable to most Americans, not to mention dealing with the expected tantrums and the unexpected tense-and intense-atmosphere in the house where she lives with her employers. When the thankless drudgery takes its toll and Hansen finally quits, her boss threatens to blackball her from ever nannying in Hollywood again. Discouraged but determined, Hansen manages to land gigs with Debra Winger and then Danny DeVito and Rhea Perlman. Attentive, welcoming parents with a relaxed attitude toward celebrity-looks like Hansen's fallen into a real-life happy ending. But the round-the-clock workdays continue, rubbing some of the glitter off L.A. living, and Hansen's not sure how much longer she can pretend to be Mary Poppins. Even bosses who treat her like family can't help as she struggles to find meaning in her work while living in a town that seems to lack respect for nannies and everyone else who comes in the employee's entrance-but without whom many showbiz households would grind to a halt. Peppering her own journey with true stories and high drama experienced by other nannies to the stars, Hansen offers an intriguing, entertaining mix of tales from the cribs of the rich and famous. You'll Never Nanny in This Town Again is a treat for everyone who is fascinated by the skewed priorities of Tinseltown, for anyone who has wondered how high-wattage supermoms do it all, and for readers who love peeking behind the curtains of celebrity, all of whom will devour this unparalleled-and unabashedly true-account of one girl's tour of duty as Hollywood's hired help.

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