Kitty Kelley: The Controversial Biographer of the Carolina Cuckoo and Beyond
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Language | : | English |
File size | : | 386 KB |
Text-to-Speech | : | Enabled |
Screen Reader | : | Supported |
Enhanced typesetting | : | Enabled |
Word Wise | : | Enabled |
Print length | : | 77 pages |
Kitty Kelley is an American biographer whose controversial books have chronicled the lives of celebrities and political figures. Her most famous works include Jackie Oh!: A Life of Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis, His Way: The Unauthorized Biography of Frank Sinatra, and The Family: The Real Story of the Bush Dynasty. Kelley's books have often been met with legal challenges and accusations of inaccuracies, but they have also sold millions of copies worldwide.
Early Life and Education
Kitty Kelley was born in 1942 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Her father was a lawyer, and her mother was a homemaker. Kelley attended the University of Wisconsin-Madison, where she earned a degree in journalism. After graduating, she worked as a reporter for the Milwaukee Journal and the Chicago Tribune.
Early Career
In 1979, Kelley published her first book, The Royals, which chronicled the lives of the British royal family. The book was a critical and commercial success, and it established Kelley as a rising star in the field of biography.
The Carolina Cuckoo: A Groundbreaking Biography
In 1988, Kelley published her most famous book, Jackie Oh!: A Life of Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis. The book was based on hundreds of interviews with people who had known Onassis, and it contained many shocking revelations about her personal life. Jackie Oh! was a huge commercial success, but it was also met with legal challenges from Onassis's family. Kelley was eventually forced to withdraw some of the claims in the book.
Despite the controversy, Jackie Oh! remains a groundbreaking biography. Kelley's research was meticulous, and she provided a fascinating glimpse into the life of one of the most iconic women of the 20th century.
Later Career
After the success of Jackie Oh!, Kelley continued to write controversial biographies of celebrities and political figures. Her subjects included Frank Sinatra, Nancy Reagan, Elizabeth Taylor, and George W. Bush. Her books have often been met with criticism, but they have also sold millions of copies.
Kelley's work has been praised for its thoroughness and its willingness to tackle difficult subjects. However, she has also been criticized for her sensationalism and her reliance on anonymous sources.
Legacy
Kitty Kelley is one of the most controversial biographers of our time. Her books have been praised for their thoroughness and their willingness to tackle difficult subjects, but they have also been criticized for their sensationalism and their reliance on anonymous sources.
Despite the controversy, Kelley's work has had a significant impact on the field of biography. She has shown that it is possible to write a successful biography that is both entertaining and informative. Kelley's books have also helped to shed light on the lives of some of the most famous and influential people of our time.
Kitty Kelley is a fascinating and complex figure. She is a talented biographer who has written some of the most successful and controversial books of our time. Her work has shed light on the lives of some of the most famous and influential people of our time, and it has helped to change the way we think about biography.
5 out of 5
Language | : | English |
File size | : | 386 KB |
Text-to-Speech | : | Enabled |
Screen Reader | : | Supported |
Enhanced typesetting | : | Enabled |
Word Wise | : | Enabled |
Print length | : | 77 pages |
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Language | : | English |
File size | : | 386 KB |
Text-to-Speech | : | Enabled |
Screen Reader | : | Supported |
Enhanced typesetting | : | Enabled |
Word Wise | : | Enabled |
Print length | : | 77 pages |