Bette & Joan

The Divine Feud

By: Shaun Considine

Narrated by: January LaVoy

They were two of the most talented beauties Hollywood ever produced: the elegant Joan Crawford, a former chorus girl who shot through the ranks at MGM, and the brash, tempestuous Bette Davis, a Broadway star notorious for refusing to bow to the studio bosses. Their work together in the hit film What Ever Happened to Baby Jane? sowed the seeds for a mutual hatred that would consume their lives. As each fading star tried to outshine the other, lives were upended and reputations were destroyed. Glamorous, merciless, and cruel, their feud became the stuff of legends.

Based on interviews the author conducted with both actresses and more than a decade of research, Bette & Joan shows the hard-drinking, hard-fighting duo at their best and worst. The epic story of these dueling divas is hilarious, monstrous, and tragic. This updated edition includes two new chapters. Bette Davis and Joan Crawford are portrayed by Susan Sarandon and Jessica Lange in the Ryan Murphy TV series Feud.

©1989 Shaun Considine (P)2017 Graymalkin Media, LLC

Interesting

A great insight into the classic movie era. It makes me wonder if their is much difference from the Hollywood of today. It is a little hard to believe the intensity of self absorption in so many of the individuals, but then again absolute power does corrupt. It is just disheartening that there is so much viciousness in the world. I am, however putting several of their movies on my list to watch.

I enjoyed the narration, her voice was pleasant and the cadence just right.

Don't pass this up if you are a fan of either!

Had a lot of fun with this book. Kept me sane and laughing in some really nasty rushhour traffic. Definately worth the listen!

Excellent narrator

Story was really interesting and lots of fun info on these two celebrities. The highlight was January LaVoy as narrator. She was able to imitate voices flawlessly.

LOVED Bette & Joan

The reading was BRILLIANT! I loved that the nuances were captured in the voiceovers! Really kept it alive and engaging! Well done! Will definitely re-read! 🥳

I'm a sucker for old, celebrity drama!

I loved this entire book. Great descriptions, narration and drama! It made me want to hear more biographies about other old stars.