summary ofApropos of NothingBook by Woody Allen

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Woody Allen had to defend himself against a barrage of legal action

Woody Allen’s illustrious career is tainted heavily with accusations of sexual harassment and inappropriate behavior. Although none have been able to stick or put enough of a dent in his tough skin, they set the tone for other such allegations. Of all the allegations, two stood out — the odd circumstances that led to him becoming lovers with Soon-Yi, the daughter of his longtime girlfriend, Mia Farrow, and the alleged molestation of their 7-year-old daughter, Dylan Farrow.

Woody is able to navigate the muddy waters of the regular Hollywood scandal. A man of great cunning, he is astute in the art of subtle manipulation and calmly tearing down the emotional fortitude of whoever comes up against him.Although, he insists he is innocent of all charges, arguing that Mia Farrow implanted the idea of being molested into her naïve daughter’s mind.With the controversial affair between Woody and Soon – Yi, the adoptive daughter of his then girlfriend, Mia Farrow, he claims the relationship was purely natural and organic. Soon – Yi tells the media that the attraction was borne out of the show of affection she got from Woody, affection she lacked from her adoptive mother, Farrow. Soon – Yi claimed Farrow was in fact very abusive to her whilst she was growing up.

Her adoptive brother, Moses Farrow, corroborates Soon-Yi’s account of abuse, offering even more insight into the twisted mind of Mia Farrow. So, it didn’t take a rocket scientist to explain why Soon-Yi gravitated towards Woody and they began to grow ever closer daily. It also sprung up rumors of sexual activity between them, again accused by Mia Farrow, but without any proof but she decided to split with the actor/director at the time.Although he portrays a constant demeanor of innocence through the account of his life, these accusations have gone a long way to paint him in a shady tone. Whenever people hear or read about Woody Allen, you often first think of the nasty things that he has had to defend himself against through the course of his career. A reality he has to live with for the remainder of his life.