A fascinating look at not just Maud Baum, the wife of L Frank Baum, who wrote the classic 'The Wonderful Wizard of Oz'. This book gives a little background on the making of the film, how strongly Maud believed in keeping the movie true to her husband's book. But even more heartbreaking, the way Judy Garland was treated, pills, cigarettes, and worst of all, abuse at the hands of the men in charge of the film. Even if you've never seen the film (is there anyone out there who hasn't?) you will find this book a fascinating story.
