Always Young and Restless

My Life On and Off America's #1 Daytime Drama

By: Melody Thomas Scott, Dana L. Davis

Narrated by: Elizabeth Scott, Melody Thomas Scott

Melody Thomas Scott admits she is nothing like her Young and the Restless role, who has seen it all in her 40-year tenure on America's highest-rated daytime serial. But the high drama, angst, and catastrophes aren't confined to her character's plotlines. In this captivating memoir, Melody reveals behind-the-scenes tales of her own riveting journey to stardom.

As Nikki went from impoverished stripper to resourceful, vivacious heroine, Melody became a household name, enthralling global audiences. Her road to stardom was also her road to personal freedom, marked by an escape fit for cinema. In Always Young and Restless, Melody tells of her troubled, untraditional upbringing for the first time.

Learn how she suffered at home with her grandmother, a compulsive hoarder, whose cruelty as her guardian is shockingly extreme, and endured abuse at the hands of industry men; what it was like to act in feature films with Alfred Hitchcock, John Wayne, and Clint Eastwood; and how she took control of her life and career in a daring getaway move. And of course, Melody divulges juicy on- and off-set details of what it's like to be one half of the show's most successful supercouple, "Niktor". In witty, warm prose, meet the shining, persevering heart of an American icon - and prepare to be moved by a life story fit for a soap-opera star.

©2020 Melody Thomas Scott and Dana L. Davis (P)2020 HighBridge, a division of Recorded Books

I had no idea!

I have been a long time Young and the Restless fan since my grandmother introduced me back in the '70s. I remember when the Nikki stripper story came on and I've been with you ever since. Unfortunately I was one of those who thought you had a certain air about yourself but after hearing your story and the heartache of your childhood which is unimaginable, uou have certainly changed my mind. And when I think about why I might have thought that, it is because of the language that you use. But when you stop to think that you were raised by your grandmother who spoke words of a different generation, those were the words that you learned. People of our generation would have judged you to be snooty because of the language that you used. But it makes total sense now! Through this book I was able to see the loving heart that you have, the comedic timing and prankster in your soul. I am so thankful I took a chance and listened to this book.

A must read into the real life of Melody

Loved that Melody read her own book. Felt more personal and cozy. I have great admiration for her. Her episode with Kim Russo on " The Haunting of Melody Scott Thomas" intrigued me into wanting to read her biography. Greatly enjoyed the whole book. Felt like I made a new friend.

Shocking truth

Shocking truth and honesty told with class and respect about a actress I’ve loved for 30 years

Great autobiography on MelodvThomas Scott

I purchased Audible to listen to this book while I was working. Nice easy listening. Nothing I had to stop working to try to figure out. Just a nice relaxing story being read to me by Melody. Found out lots of new info about her, Nikki, and a few of the other stars of Y&R, plus alot of info of her as a teenager. my favorite part was how she went looking for a puppy, and the puppy picked HER out, much like mine did. Dogs sure can tell who is a good person and both of our dogs sure have good taste. Hope you all enjoy this book as much as I did.

Amazing

This is the first book I ever listened to as an audible. I couldn't shut it off. I must have listened to it with my jaw down to the floor most of the time. the love and devotion Melody has for her family is something you don't see every day. wonderful book.