I’ve never read a more nuanced biography. Jacobs presents a balanced portrait of a complex character, the legendary, and I do mean LEGENDARY, Elaine Stritch. This was such a beautiful portrayal of a brash, brittle talent and shows spectacularly well how humanity is the core that runs through each of us. Mortality persists, but it doesn’t bind everyone so rigidly. If you’ve an interest in theatre, acting, or even just complicated people this is so worth a read. It’s academic and dense and does so well in not being dry.