"Day at a Time: An Indiana Girl's Sentimental Journey to Doris Day's Hollywood and Beyond"

by Mary Anne Barothy

Doris Day was at an apex moment of her career and personal life in the years 1969-1974. Completing a cycle of some of the most popular films in history, she lost her third husband, Marty Melcher just before she began work on a TV series, “The Doris Day Show.” She was just beginning to re-bond with her son Terry and to cultivate her life-long interest in the humane treatment and care of animals.

The star needed a secretary, and she hired Mary Anne Barothy, one of her most devoted fans, who had had experience as an Indianapolis newspaper reporter. Mary Anne spent four years as Doris’s secretary, two of those years in the star’s home. As the only person beside a relative to live in Doris Day’s home and experience the star’s personal life and career moves first-hand, Mary Anne Barothy’s story has unique appeal.

Stories never told and personal photos of Doris never seen anywhere, bring a Hollywood world now vanished to life. Day at a Time: An Indiana Girl’s Sentimental Journey to Doris Day’s Hollywood and Beyond is full of personal stories and insights which will fascinate the millions of Doris Day fans everywhere—and intrigue a wider audience. Day at a Time is a piece of America's cultural history.
175 pages (25 pages of photos)
Softcover ISBN: 978-09787167-4-5 $18.00
Hardcover ISBN: 978-09787167-3-8 $25.00
http://www.hawthornepub.com/books_history.html

e-mail sent by Mary Anne Barthy to me.
Mary, wonderful!

Claudio,

Thanks for a great story on Doris Day...she has done it all and is a beautiful lady inside and out.
I had been a fan since age 10 and got to know her when I moved to Hollywood...she later invited me to work for her while she was filming "THE DORIS DAY SHOW" at CBS...I worked for her four years and lived with her nearly two years...yes, I was up-close and personal and I can honestly tell you that she is an awesome, fun-loving Lady.
Had been a society reporter prior to working for her and kept great notes...I wrote a book which came out late 2007 "DAY AT A TIME - An Indiana Girl's Sentimental journey to Doris Day's Hollywood and Beyond" is available from Amazon or from the publisher... http://www.hawthornepub.com/
I used to love it when Doris would break into a song while in make-up - what a treat! She was always a great inspiration to me as she was a very positive person. talk about a dream come true...I am currently doing author talks and enjoy meeting others who love Doris. What is really exciting is that young people are now discovering her - yeah!

Again, thanks for writing about this wonderful lady!
Mary Anne Barothy (www.dayatatimesentimentaljourney.com)