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Sarah Bernhardt was a French stage actor who became a global
superstar in the late nineteenth century-the Lady Gaga of her
day-and is still considered to be one of the greatest performers of
all time. This fast-paced account of her life, filled with
provocative detail, brilliantly follows the transformation of a
girl of humble origins, born to a courtesan, into a fabulously
talented, wealthy, and beloved icon. Not only was her acting
trajectory remarkable, but her personal life was filled with
jaw-dropping exploits, and she was extravagantly eccentric, living
with a series of exotic animals and sleeping in a coffin. She grew
to be deeply admired around the world, despite her unabashed and
public promiscuity at a time when convention was king; she slept
with each of her leading men and proudly raised a son without a
husband. A fascinating and fast-paced deep dive into the world of
the divine Sarah. Illustrated with more than sixty-five photos of
Bernhardt on stage, in film, and in real life.
Most people know Florence Nightingale was a compassionate and
legendary nurse, but they don't know her full story. She is best
known for her work during the Crimean War, when she vastly improved
gruesome and deadly conditions and made nightly rounds to visit
patients, becoming known around the world as the Lady with the
Lamp. Her tireless and inspiring work continued after the war, and
her modern methods in nursing became the defining standards still
used today. Includes notes, bibliography, and index.
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