Queen Bess

In this captivating biography, award-winning journalist Jennifer Preston chronicles the life of Bess Myerson, the first Jewish Miss America, who transcended her title to become a television star and influential political advocate. Born to Jewish immigrants in the Bronx, Myerson used her platform to combat anti-Semitism and champion social justice before becoming embroiled in a scandal that reshaped her legacy. With insights from interviews and a fresh introduction, "Queen Bess" captures the complex journey of a woman who inspired and captivated the nation for over four decades.