Product Description

Of Human Bondage, Jezebel, All About Eve, Whatever Happened to Baby Jane? Just this short list of Bette Davis' films gives an unmistakable sense of the role she played in twentieth-century cinema as one of the finest performers in Hollywood history. Drawing on an extensive series of conversations that took place during the last decade of Bette Davis' life, this biography draws heavily on the actresses own words. Looking back over the decades, from her teenage decision to become an actress to the pain and outrage over her daughter's bitter portrayal of her, Davis speaks with extraordinary candour. She explains how her father's abandonment of her a child reverberated through her four marriages, and discusses the persistent Hollywood legend that she was difficult to work with. Immersing readers in the drama and glamour of movie-making's golden age, The Girl Who Walked Home Alone is a startling portrait of an enduring icon.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #10105 in Books
• Published on: 2007-02-05
• Original language: English
• Binding: Paperback
• 320 pages

About the Author
Charlotte Chandler is the author of three higly acclaimed books, HELLO, I MUST BE GOING: GROUCHO AND HIS FRIENDS, THE ULTIMATE SEDUCTION, and I, FELINI.

Customer Reviews

'She did it the Hard Way'? You Bet
The Girl who walked home alone is a must read for any Bette Davis Fan. I turned the pages quicker than Bette could chain smoke her way through 40 ciggies. The thing about it is the fact that it does not dwell on periods of her life but gives you a quick synopsis of the movies she made and what was happening in her life and what she thought of the movie in question. The best thing is that it Bette's own words. The author makes you belive that you are there in the apartment while she was speaking to Bette. Bette worked in a male dominated industry where going against the grain meant she was often suspended and once taken to court, however she came out on top and made some truly remarkable movie classics. Read the book and devour Bette's thoughts in words. Truly better than the Lonely Life and This N That.

A great read about a great actress
Could not put this book down well written and i think sums up Bette Davies nothing to shock you and a very enjoyable read

A must have
This is a great read and I found it hard to put down. It's funny and very insightful, exactly what you expect from Bette Davis.. A must have for any Davis fan.