{"title":"Danelle Morton","description":"\u003cp\u003eDanelle Morton is a celebrated author renowned for her compelling biographical works that delve deep into the lives and stories of fascinating individuals. Her expertise in the Biography \u0026amp; Memoir genre captures the essence of her subjects with a depth that is both enlightening and emotionally resonant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAmong her notable works is \u003cem\u003eMiss D and Me\u003c\/em\u003e, a captivating memoir that offers an insightful look into the unique friendship between Hollywood icon Bette Davis and her personal assistant Kathryn Sermak. With a keen eye for detail and an expressive narrative style, Morton paints an intimate portrait of this extraordinary relationship, revealing the complexities and warmth of her subjects.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eMorton's books are perfect for readers who enjoy exploring the intricacies of real-life stories through a well-crafted narrative lens. Her works not only entertain but also provide a deeper understanding of the human experience, making them a valuable addition to any collection for enthusiasts of biographies and memoirs.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"miss-d-and-me-by-danelle-morton-9780316507868","title":"Miss D and Me","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eMiss D and Me\u003c\/em\u003e is a story of two powerful women, one at the end of her life and the other at the beginning. As Bette Davis aged, she was looking for an assistant, but she found something more than that in Kathryn: a loyal and loving buddy, a co-conspirator in her jokes and schemes, and a competent assistant whom she trained never to miss a detail.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eMiss D had strict rules for Kathryn about everything from how to eat a salad to how to wear her hair... even the spelling of Kathryn's name was changed (adding the \"y\") per Miss D's request. Throughout their time together, the two grew incredibly close, and Kathryn had a front-row seat to the larger-than-life Davis's career renaissance in her later years, as well as to the humiliating public betrayal that nearly killed Miss D.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe frame of this story is a four-day road trip Kathryn and Davis took from Biarritz to Paris, during which they disentangled their ferocious dependency. \u003cem\u003eMiss D and Me\u003c\/em\u003e is a window into the world of the unique and formidable Bette Davis, told by the person who perhaps knew her best of all.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Hachette Aotearoa New Zealand","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46844655370476,"sku":"9780316507868","price":62.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/18561683482300.jpg?v=1758849904"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.live\/collections\/danelle-morton.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}