First published 2006
Christopher Andersen takes readers inside the private world of Barbra Streisand, the famously guarded entertainer who built one of Hollywood's most enduring careers. The author examines both her rise to stardom and the woman who stays largely hidden from public view. Andersen traces her personal relationships and professional achievements while working to separate the public persona from the actual person. The book presents Streisand's life story through both her triumphs and her more difficult moments. Andersen's investigation reveals how the performer's need for privacy shaped both her art and her relationships. Readers discover the forces that drove her success and the costs of maintaining such fierce control over her image.
Genres: biography, 20th-century, 21st-century
Vibes: intimate, thought-provoking
Tropes: celebrity, fame
673 pages · Hardcover · Thorndike Pr