Bogie & Bacall

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In this insightful exploration, William Mann delves into the complex love story between Lauren Bacall and Humphrey Bogart. He chronicles their early lives—Bogart's privileged upbringing in New York City and Bacall's ascent as a model and actress—before detailing their passionate courtship and twelve-year marriage. Mann captures the essence of their relationship, including the conflicts, reconciliations, children, and Bogart's health struggles, alongside Bacall's unwavering support until his passing. The narrative also examines Bacall's life post-Bogart, highlighting her relationships with Frank Sinatra and Jason Robards, her second husband, and the identity challenges she faced. Mann's research surpasses previous biographies, offering fresh perspectives on their dynamic, including the implications of their significant age difference—Bacall was just nineteen when she began dating the forty-five-year-old Bogart. He raises questions about what Bacall gained and lost by marrying a Hollywood icon. Additionally, Mann sheds light on Bogart's rise to stardom despite his average looks. Throughout, he intertwines their individual career successes with the enduring love that defined them, supported by new records and correspondence, and illustrated with 30-40 photographs, providing a captivating look at their legacy.