Bette Davis
Barbara Leaming
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Bette Davis
Published
1992
Publisher
Simon & Schuster
Pages
397
ISBN-10
0671709550
Description
**"By turns moving and chillling, Leaming's fascinating life story of Davis consistently transcends the 'star' genre to establish itself as serious biography." SAN FRANCISCO CHRONICLE** From Barbara Leaming, the critically acclaimed biographer of Orson Welles and Rita Hayworth.In this extraordinary biography, fans and film historians will discover a different, darker side of Bette Davis: a woman beset with scarring personal and professional doubts, a daughter whose mother was devoted to her success, and a mother who loved her own daughter to distraction. Obsessive and compulsive Davis was happy only she was working, but did not always choose her projects wisely. She fought a lifelong battle with alcohol, and she had an insatiable need to be loved, often at great emotional cost. A legend, a star, a remarkable woman, Bette Davis lived her life as if it were a coveted role she was desperately afraid she might not win....
Frequently Asked Questions
How many pages are in Bette Davis?
This edition of Bette Davis has approximately 397 pages. Please note, this is an estimate and the exact page count can vary between hardcover, paperback, and e-book versions.
How long does it take to read Bette Davis?
For most readers, Bette Davis typically takes between 8h 16m and 5h 31m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 99,250 words and common reading speeds.
Here's a detailed breakdown: • Continuous reading at 250 WPM: approximately 6h 37m of focused reading • Casual reading (30 minutes/day): you could finish in roughly 14 days • Estimated word count: 99,250 words
Your individual reading time will vary based on your personal reading pace, the amount of daily reading time, and your familiarity with the subject matter.
What is the word count of Bette Davis?
The estimated word count for Bette Davis is approximately 99,250 words. This figure is calculated using industry-standard methods that consider genre-specific word density patterns, typical formatting and layout characteristics, and standard words-per-page ratios for published books.
This is an approximation — actual word count may vary based on font size, formatting, edition, and the presence of illustrations or charts.
Who is the author of Bette Davis?
Bette Davis was written by Barbara Leaming.
When was Bette Davis published?
The publication date for this specific edition is 1992. The original work may have been published on a different date.