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Don't Tell Dad

What was it like to be both the voice of a generation and the symbol of Hollywood decadence Fondas recollections of his Hollywood heyday feature unforgettable moments of partying and romancing, and of hanging out with just about everybody from Dylan to Dali, Beatty to Brando. He also offers some startling revelations about the Fonda family, including the effects of his mothers suicide and his largely neglectful father. Dont Tell Dad lets readers in on the truth behind a Hollywood legend, and vividly recaptures a gloriously chaotic era.

Audience
adult
Length
long · 498 pages

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