Streisand. The Woman and the Legend

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FASCINATING . . . The story of the public's discovery of a genius and the genius's discovery of herself." --The New York Times Book Review "AS CLOSE TO A DEFINITIVE BIOGRAPHY OF STREISAND AS POSSIBLE. . . . The strength of Spada's book lies in his meticulous research."--Newsday For over thirty-five years, her full and luscious voice has defined music for a generation. Bestselling biographer James Spada interviewed more than two hundred people to capture the essence of this iconic figure. With compassion and honesty, he reveals the private life of Barbra Streisand, detailing her lonely Brooklyn childhood with a disapproving mother and abusive stepfather, her insatiable desire to perform, and the discovery of her extraordinary voice. Spada chronicles her rapid ascent to Broadway stardom at just twenty-one, alongside the complexities of her obsessive need for control, her demands for money, and the notable men in her life, including Elliot Gould, Jon Peters, and Ryan O'Neal. A stunning woman whose voice only improves with age, Barbra Streisand stands as one of the most creative and controversial figures of our time. "ENGROSSING . . . There is plenty of material here to amuse, entertain and even illuminate her carefully guarded life." --Los Angeles Times "WELL WRITTEN, LIVELY, AND ASSIDUOUSLY RESEARCHED." --Liz Smith