Rage for Fame: The Ascent of Clare Boothe Luce

by Sylvia Jukes Morris

Book Overview

Draws on Luce's private papers, letters, and diary to trace her life from childhood, through her rise to success, to 1943, as her marriage to Henry Luce is breaking up and she is elected to Congress. This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0394575555
• ISBN13: 9780394575551
• Release Date: May 1997
• Publisher: Random House (NY)
• Length: 561 Pages
• Weight: 2.20 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.7" x 6.7" x 9.6"

Customer Reviews

Engrossing Read

I just finished reading this excellent book and unfortunately didn't realize it was only part of her life. I don't see the second biography for sale. Does anyone know if the author has finished the second biography yet? I am feeling frustrated as I finished half her life and now am eager to continue the rest of it! That is the mark of a good book to me when I can't wait to read more about the subject. Fascinating. Intriguing! I didn't know much about her before and I cannot say I would have enjoyed knowing her since she does seem a bit cold but she accomplished alot and I have always loved "The Women"...I think it is great to see what she did with her life and inspiring!

100 Percent Engaging

This is simply a wonderfully entertaining, well-researched, and delightful read. The author has done a tremendous job fleshing out the multifaceted career and personality of the complex Clare Boothe Luce, showing us what an exceptionally driven individual she is. One cannot help conclude that a childhood really does have enormous influence upon the adult, and Luce's drama-filled and chaotic background will resonate with all those who have had similar dysfunctional upbringings. The book draws almost by accident the remarkable similarity between mother and daughter: in a nutshell, Clare could not have become who she was without her mother, Ann, in her own right an extraordinary woman. I would recommend this book to all readers, but especially female readers, for its beautifully delineated outline of what one woman is capable of achieving.

100 Percent Engaging

This is simply a wonderfully entertaining, well-researched, and delightful read. The author has done a tremendous job fleshing out the multifaceted career and personality of the complex Clare Boothe Luce, showing us what an exceptionally driven individual she is. One cannot help conclude that a childhood really does have enormous influence upon the adult, and Luce's drama-filled and chaotic background will resonate with all those who have had similar dysfunctional upbringings. The book draws almost by accident the remarkable similarity between mother and daughter: in a nutshell, Clare could not have become who she was without her mother, Ann, in her own right an extraordinary woman. I would recommend this book to all readers, but especially female readers, for its beautifully delineated outline of what one woman is capable of achieving.

Next?

I liked this book a lot for the great sweep of famous people and events. It was very easy interesting reading and my husband and I both read it on vacation. Reminded me a lot of Life of the Party, the book about Pamela Harriman. When is the next volume due? We're eager to buy it!