Download or read book Joan Crawford a Talent for Living written by Jennifer Bitman and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 2018-03-18 with total page 206 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Hollywood spotlight shines on this intimate biography of screen legend Joan Crawford. From the forgotten child to the Jazz Age flapper to the winner of Best Actress for her role in Mildred Pierce, Joan Crawford's life continues to capture the attention of generations of classic movie fans and a wave of millennials who have crowned her the queen of Old Hollywood. But if you think you've read everything about The Legend, think again. Abandoning a traditional approach, Joan Crawford A Talent for Living is a creative non-fiction biography. The unique narrative presents a story rich with imagery and vivid characterizations. The expressive text blends well-researched scholarship with raw vulnerability, resulting in a connection between the book's reader and subject which must be read to be believed.