Jacqueline Susann
Jacqueline Susann was an American author known for her best-selling novels. Her most famous work, 'Valley of the Dolls' (1966), is one of the best-selling books of all time. She was known for her flamboyant personality and for having broken sales records with her writing. Susann's novels often featured strong-willed women and were considered ahead of their time in terms of their frank discussions of sexuality, ambition, and substance abuse.
Books
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1. Valley of the Dolls
The novel follows the lives of three young women in New York City from 1945 to 1965 as they navigate the ruthless world of show business and the cost of fame. Each woman becomes dependent on "dolls," a slang term for pills, as they deal with the pressures of their careers, personal lives, and societal expectations. The narrative explores themes of ambition, addiction, and the destructive side of fame, providing a gritty, unflinching look at the dark underbelly of the entertainment industry.
