I received this audiobook at no cost from the Audiobook Blast in exchange for an unbiased review.
Bernhardt was a unique individual. She was both a product of her time and an author of change. Anyone listening to this book should keep in mind the different world she lived in, and how such a world necessarily affected a different worldview. Her comments on actors’ bodies seem uncharacteristic and overly dismissive next to her profound insights into artistry and artists. I enjoyed this book, though I had a very hard time separating the author from the subject matter.
Hendrix’s narration fitted said author excellently. She did well with portraying Bernhardt’s experiences and attitudes without coming off as overtly apologetic. I recommend this audiobook to anyone interested in the changing experiences of artists, particularly female artists, in the history of theater, and the development of a modern world stage.