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Bessie

Linda Kass

Narrated by Kelli Tager

Released
February 25, 2025
Length
6 hrs 57 mins
Format
Unabridged Audiobook
Publisher
Tantor Media
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Set just after World War II, "Bessie" explores the early life of Bess Myerson, a young Jewish woman from the Bronx who quickly rises to fame after competing in the Miss America pageant. Drawing on biographical and historical sources, the novel offers an intimate fictional portrayal of her transformation from a self-deprecating preteen into a celebrated beauty, highlighting her pursuit of success, love, and acceptance during a pivotal era in American culture.
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