First published 2003
A. Scott Berg recounts his decades-long friendship with Katharine Hepburn in this intimate portrait of the legendary actress. Berg draws from countless hours of conversation with Hepburn during her final years to reveal the woman behind the icon. He chronicles her relationships with Spencer Tracy and other Hollywood figures, her battles with studio executives, and her evolution from rebellious young actress to Broadway and film legend. The book examines Hepburn's fierce independence, her Connecticut upbringing, and her approach to both craft and life. Berg shows how Hepburn navigated Hollywood's golden age while maintaining her integrity and distinctive voice. Through personal anecdotes and Hepburn's own reflections, the biography captures her wit, wisdom, and uncompromising spirit, offering readers insight into both her public triumphs and private struggles.
Genres: biography, 20th-century, biography-memoir, 21st-century
Vibes: emotional, intimate, thought-provoking
Tropes: friendship, personal-journey
Setting: Connecticut, Hollywood
Period: 20th Century, 21st Century
558 pages · Hardcover · G. P. Putnam's Sons