Pentimento Author:Lillian Hellman "In this widely praised follow-up to her National Book Award--winning first volume of memoirs, An Unfinished Woman, the legendary playwright Lillian Hellman looks back at some of the people who, wittingly or unwittingly, exerted profound influence on her development as a woman and a writer. The portraits include Hellman's recollection of a lifel... more »ong friendship that began in childhood, reminiscences that formed the basis of the Academy Award--winning film Julia."« less
Memoir that takes another look at several phases of her life from puberty through the death of Hammett. Well written, no holds barred. This, I believe, should be considered a classic in the genre of memoirs.