Book description
The author of Myra Breckenridge reminisces about his life, from his school days at St. Albans and Exeter to his rise as a literary superstar, and the famous people he has known, including the Kennedys, the Duke and Duchess of Windsor, and Eleanor Roosevelt. Reprint.
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1 author picked Palimpsest as one of their favorite books. Why do they recommend it?
Gore Vidal's an incredible writer. He's also a riot - hilarious, shameless, acerbic, and a world-class name-dropper.
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