“Whatever you have read or heard about me through articles or gossip, forget it. I am nothing like that Warren Beatty. I am nothing like what you have read.” —Warren Beatty
Stunningly researched, engrossing, and exquisitely detailed, Warren Beatty: A Private Man gives us a new understanding of the enigmatic, fiercely intelligent star who embodies the American dream. Weaving together hundreds of candid interviews, photographs from private albums, personal letters, and diaries, lauded biographer Suzanne Finstad unveils the real Beatty and constructs the definitive, myth-shattering account of his evolution from Hollywood’s enfant terrible to film legend.
“Undoubtedly the best star biography of the year.” —Christopher Silvester, The Sunday Times (London)
“Finstad discovers that Beatty is even more sensitive, gentlemanly, and astute than had already been realized.” —Janet Maslin, New York Times
“[A] compelling biography. Beatty is that rarest of human beings, a man blessed with many gifts: good looks, charm, talent, drive, and sex appeal. Beatty’s life has something to teach people about eluding fame’s snares.” —Deirdre Donahue, USA Today
“A serious, fact-rich look at a serious artist.” —Peggy Noonan, The Wall Street Journal
“A detailed and admiring account of Beatty’s life and loves. Finstad’s book gives plenty of insight into the gentleman and perfectionist she says lies behind the Virginia-raised actor’s mask.” —Reuters News Service
