A new biography examines the life and career of a shy, insecure girl from the Depression era Great Plains who became a legendary singer and performer during the most glamorous period of American music.

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  • Peter Richmond Reporter and feature writer for "GQ." his work has also appeared in "The New Yorker," "Vanity Fair," "The New York Times Magazine," and "Rolling Stone."

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