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Babylon Confidential
- A Memoir of Love, Sex, and Addiction
- Narrated by: Claudia Christian
- Length: 6 hrs and 35 mins
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Summary
When actress Claudia Christian flees a troubled childhood and moves to Hollywood at age 17, she steps through the looking glass into another world.
From the set of Dallas to her starring role on the sci-fi series Babylon 5, Claudia's affairs with billionaires, supermodels, rock stars, and celebrities are mixed with shootings, stalking, heartbreak, and betrayal. On set and off, drama follows Claudia - an alcohol-fueled coke run and makeout session with a bridesmaid on her wedding day; her tempestuous, love-hate relationship with actor Angus Macfadyen; the conspiracy theories surrounding her ex-husband's death; and a 20-year on-and-off relationship with billionaire Dodi Fayed before he dated Princess Diana. Hollywood life takes its toll on Claudia as she descends into alcohol addiction and a desperate battle to reclaim her life.
Rehab, alternative treatments, and even hypnotism can't break the cycle of alcohol abuse that threatens to destroy Claudia. Close to despair she discovers The Sinclair Method, a treatment that saves her life.
Sometimes shocking, often humorous, always captivating Babylon Confidential is a story of hope that will inspire and enlighten you.
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- Studiokat
- 09-11-21
Well told true story!
A interesting life… Claudia fires through the story but it doesn’t take away from a well told true and honest tale… thoroughly enjoyed it.
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- Birger
- 30-08-13
The Voice of a hero.
Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why?
Yes.
This is a story of how Fate can spin us around, if we want it or not.
The story has to levels, the outer Hollywood jetset line, and the inner self reproaching level.
What was one of the most memorable moments of Babylon Confidential?
Reading the story about her brother Patrick was actually hard.
Hearing Claudia actually reading it, was almost devastating.
I can't believe she made it, even if I know she had to stop several times.
Which character – as performed by Claudia Christian – was your favourite?
Herself
Did you have an emotional reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry?
Yes, many.
She told her story to ME.
I work with these things as a councellor, and her case could easily landed in my in-tray. Very honest, very brave.
Any additional comments?
I really recommend this book, and specially the audiobook to everyone.
Hearing her own words narrated by herself is just impressive.
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- Karim
- 02-12-13
An Enlightening Listen
Babylon Confidential exposes Claudia Christian's life, loves and troubles in the raw. I found it interesting as a fan of Claudia's work to see the path she has taken through her career and the challenges both professional and self imposed she has lived through. Part Hollywood kiss and tell, part honest memoir but all from the heart it showed me life's path never really runs smooth and being rich and famous can have serious consequences too.
Overall I enjoyed it and recommend it if you like Hollywood autobiography, science fiction or Claudia's work in general.
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- Vikki Gaynor
- 04-07-20
Takes you from being a fan to feelin like a friend
YES I am a Bab 5 Fan,, loved CC character and yes I was NOT EXPECTING the honesty and depth that CC took me to,,
I know a lot more now about her demons and her worries than I thought possible,
CC takes you to the Horrible places and helps you to understand the Demons that Take her there, also she shares the intimate sexy and downright laughable parts,, (Seeing her naked Butt on a 50ft screen - you will understand when you read it)
I did not know that her life was like this as I saw her character and occasionally in magazines but the things she has Battled and the Many, Many Many people she has dated,, (hey we all need a Hobby,, Hers just happens to be Sex & Why not she is Beautiful) helped me to understand her life and some of the many facets that I have to deal with that are similar to hers (Addiction)
REALLY impressed that she can be so honest about a lot of pain and bad times and yet she is Alive,, and Well and Writing amazing Books,, while sharing her life,,
A very Real book that will make you laugh and will show you how things can change so quickly in Life - All topped off with the Beautiful Voice of Susan Ivanova
Thank you CC,,, next time your in the UK head over to Liverpool please,,, xxx
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- larry gold
- 20-09-23
The Painful Truth
No punches pulled in this book, she has had a tough life in a way. By reading this book I get the feeling Claudia hates to be on her own, if its not a bf its the booze or both. Dont show Hollywood in a good light but a Hollywood which is LA pimps and hookers opposite the Chinese Theatre, gunshots at night, drug dealers getting on the tourist buses trying to sell their wares (true story) Her addiction took her over but for many years she welcomed it in, the crazy parties i loved Babylon 5 and she was superb in it. I still don't understand why even now she don't make that rapist get the punishment he deserves, how many more did he do it to? by sleeping with someone on her terms is not really punishment is it? That Scumbag and people must know who he is, if he lived next door might have raped many others. even today she should go to the Police that is the punishment he deserves
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- Rich
- 13-07-20
Moving story perfectly narrated.
Essential reading for B5 fans and well worth it for everyone else. A moving story of achievement and adversity.
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- Anonymous User
- 16-10-22
Very insightful and enlightening, thank you
loved it, hopefull and
researching more of the science behind this cure for AUD. thankyou to the universe and Claudia Christian for sharing her story.
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- C. F
- 01-02-24
Slaying the Monster!
Honest account of Alcoholism addiction and mess collateral DAMAGE it destroys in its path. Talking one little pill can save life’s/ relationships/ marriages/ employment! PLEASE READ THIS BOOK
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