Nothing could prepare the reader for a book like this--it has everything--warmth, humor,biting satire, irony, heartbreak, and an insider's look at the MGM studio days. Fans of every age will read with fascination this "can't put down" saga of the making of a Hollywood star. Not only did she perform water stunts that at times were truly death-defying (some while pregnant!), but her ability to deal with the denizens of the casting couch and studio sleaze reveals a woman as smart as she was talented and beautiful.Put this at the top of your must-read list.Then, pass it on!