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(More customer reviews)Move over Madonna! I no longer think you are the most self-created woman in show business. Not only did Gypsy create herself from scratch (less than scratch, really), she did so in an era that was totally unforgiving to women at many levels.
And Mom!? Whatever you THOUGHT you knew about Gypsy's "stage mother," hold onto your hat. I don't want to give too much away, but can you say, "psychopath?!"
Frankel's extensive research strips this fascinating woman down barer than her own act ever did, but leaves her dignity and accomplishments intact. The list of "did you know's" (Did you know Gypsy was a published author? Did you know Gypsy was a union champion?) goes on and on! I came away from this book MORE impressed by Gypsy's perseverance against all odds (if not her mothering skills), quirky sense of humor, and quick intelligence.
Frankel goes beyond the facts of Gypsy's life to present her in the context of her times. Don't worry that this is "History 101," but you will walk away with greater insight into the dynamics of our country from Prohibition to the Cold War. Gypsy's liberal leanings (pro-union, anti-Fascist) make her life a great lens to view the growth of Hollywood, popular culture and political witch-hunts. Gypsy never seemed to lose her sense of humor, and Frankel's prose suits her subject!
A worthy read....
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Hailed as an "endlessly fascinating biography of an extraordinary woman" (Daily Express) and "a page turner" (Independent), Noralee Frankel's lively biography illuminates the fascinating career of Gypsy Rose Lee, a woman who created and recreated her own identity to fit changing times. Placing the famed stripper's life in a refreshing new light, Frankel reveals that though Lee was not above using her femininity to full advantage, she aspired to much more than admiration for her physical beauty. Indeed, those who know Lee only from the beloved musical and film Gypsy!--which celebrates her unconventional rise to stardom--will be surprised to discover a woman who was not only a sex object, but also a best-selling writer, artist, political activist, and union leader. In addition to her highly successful strip-tease act and film career, Lee published two popular mystery novels and a memoir, wrote two plays, showed her original artwork in famed Modern Art-impresario Peggy Guggenheim's gallery, and gained notoriety for her participation in liberal politics.
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