New York: Doubleday, 1989. dj. Hardcover first edition - Biography of the singer and dancer who became renowned in Paris in the 1920's - but who also did undercover work for the French Resistance during World War II, adopted 12 children, spent many years in poverty, and had a gratifying comeback just before her death. Illustrated, notes, bibliography, index. 321 pages. ISBN: 0-385-248911.