Bette Davis

Name: Bette Davis
Availability: InStock
Rating: 3.8 (703 reviews)
Author: Barbara Leaming

Unvarnished Portrait of Hollywood's Fiery Icon

Written byBarbara Leaming

Narrated byGrace Conlin

Length12h44m

Release dateSeptember 5, 2012

GenreBiographies & Memoirs, Entertainment & Celebrities, Actors

LanguageEnglish

★★★☆★ 3.8 (703 ratings)

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Author	Barbara Leaming
Narrator	Grace Conlin
Runtime	12h44m
Published	September 5, 2012
Rating	★★★☆★ 3.8 / 5 (703 ratings)
Categories	Biographies & Memoirs, Entertainment & Celebrities, Actors
Format	Audiobook (Digital)
Platform	Audible

About This Audiobook

Barbara Leaming's biography of Bette Davis is a riveting, unflinching look at the actress's life, both on and off screen. Narrator Grace Conlin brings Davis's sharp wit and tart tongue to life, capturing the essence of a woman who defied convention and pushed boundaries throughout her career. This audiobook is notable for its thoughtful exploration of Davis's personal struggles and professional triumphs, set against the backdrop of Hollywood's Golden Age.

Conlin's straightforward narration style allows the listener to focus on Leaming's meticulously researched account, which sheds new light on Davis's complex personality and enduring legacy. The result is an engaging, often surprising portrait of a true Hollywood legend.

Tags: Hollywood BiographiesClassic CinemaActress MemoirsGolden Age StarsWomen in Film

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Expert narration by Grace Conlin brings every character and scene to life across 12h44m of immersive audio.
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Editor's Review ★★★☆★

AudioBook Atlas

I was drawn into this biography from the start, thanks to Conlin's confident narration and Leaming's engaging writing. The author's research is impressive, and she brings a nuanced understanding to Davis's life and career. I appreciated the way the book balanced Davis's many successes with her personal struggles, including her tumultuous marriages and struggles with fame. One area where the book falters is in its occasionally disjointed pacing, which can make it feel like we're jumping abruptly from one era to the next. Additionally, some listeners may find Leaming's occasionally speculative interpretations of Davis's motivations to be a bit jarring. Still, overall, this is a compelling and well-crafted biography that will appeal to fans of classic Hollywood and Bette Davis alike.

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