Book Review : Biography
Perfectly Amanda: Gunsmoke's Miss Kitty
by Beckey Burgoyne
This book celebrates everything the character of Kitty Russell stood for: strength, grace, intelligence, independence and so much more. The biography provides readers with a chronological look into Amanda Blake s life both on- and off-screen, even telling of her ancestry tracing back to 1600 England, Scotland and Ireland. This book also includes many wonderful anecdotes and personal reflections from Blake s friends and colleagues, as well as an extensive collection of photographs, both formal and candid. Burgoyne says this book will appeal to anyone young or old, male or female. Full of tales of adventure and travel, as well as more heartwarming information on Blake's battle with cancer and her unending devotion to a wide variety of charities, there is something in this book for everyone. However, this is more than just an ordinary biography. It's a tale of strength, courage and compassion. It's the story of a legendary character that changed the way women saw the world and their roles in society. Miss Kitty's independence and business know-how sparked a generation of women to challenge conventional views on the traditional roles women were expected to play in society. Her positive influence on young women, Burgoyne included, cannot be measured. Includes 100 photographs.
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Five Star Publications, Inc., Chandler AZ; www.FiveStarPublications.com; 300 pg. Paperback; $29.95 (August 2010) ISBN-10: 1589851633
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