Donald Spoto Libros

Focusing on the complexities of Joan Crawford's life, this biography delves into her multifaceted personality, moving beyond the negative portrayal in Christina Crawford's memoir. Author Donald Spoto presents a well-researched and intimate look at Crawford's illustrious career and the dramatic events that shaped her. Offering a nuanced perspective, this work aims to reveal the true essence of a woman who was both a legendary film star and a misunderstood figure in Hollywood history.

In 1956, at the age of 22, Alan Bates was cast in John Osborne's controversial play, Look Back in Anger. Drawing on dozens of interviews with his family, lovers, colleagues and friends - and mining a rich store of primary research - Donald Spoto chronicles Alan's achievements as a performer against the backdrop of a complicated personal life.

The inspiration behind BBC2's The Girl starring Toby Jones and Sienna Miller, Spellbound by Beauty examines Hitchcock's relationship with his leading ladies including Tippi Hendren and Grace Kelly.

In this revelatory biography, Spoto draws on interviews with those who knew her - from James Stewart and Cary Grant to Fred Zimmerman - as well as a series of taped interviews with Kelly which have never before been published.

Acclaimed biographer Donald Spoto strips away the legends from the life of Francis of Assisi to reveal the true story of a man who has too often been obscured by pious iconography. Drawing on unprecedented access to unexplored archives, plus Francis's own letters, Spoto places Francis within the context of the multifaceted ecclesiastical, political, and social forces of medieval Italy, casting new light on Francis and showing how his emphasis on charity as the heart of the Gospel's message helped him pioneer a new social movement. This nuanced portrait reveals the multifaceted character of a man who can genuinely be said to have changed the course of history.

Based on her personal archive of over 35,000 pages of documents - including letters, diaries, billets doux and suicide notes - as well as extensive interviews with friends and colleagues, this biography of Marilyn Monroe rejects many myths about her dramatic childhood, her marriages, and her relationships with Hollywood moguls, politicians, poets, artists and statesmen. It also offers evidence of the truth behind her death.

The first full biography of Jackie Onassis since her death offers revelations about her life and the life of JFK, chronicling her work as a mother, editor, and spiritual seeker.

A long-time teacher of theology offers another biography of Jesus, debunking attempts to paint him as a mere historical figure and arguing that he was the human incarnation of God. Reprint. 40,000 first printing. Tour.

Joan of Arc emerges as a complex figure in this meticulously researched biography, showcasing her duality as a courageous warrior and a betrayed national heroine. Despite her remarkable achievements, including securing a king's coronation, she faced abandonment and betrayal from those she fought for. Donald Spoto delves into her life and the historical context, illustrating how her unwavering conviction and common sense allowed her to leave an indelible mark on history, inspiring others to follow their hearts and effect change.