Patricia Neal

"Patricia Neal: An Unquiet Life" is the first critical biography of the acclaimed actress, exploring her extraordinary 60-year career in stage, film, and television, including her Oscar-winning role in "Hud." Author Stephen Michael Shearer provides a thorough and honest account of Neal's life, from her Kentucky childhood to her marriage with children's author Roald Dahl, and the dramatic challenges she faced, including a near-fatal series of strokes. Drawing from extensive interviews and personal papers, the biography offers an intimate look at the determination and resilience of a woman who navigated both triumphs and trials throughout her life.