"Often dismissed as merely a colorful, wealthy bohemian, Mabel Dodge Luhan (1897-1962) is seen in this well-researched biography as a complex figure who embodies the inner struggle of many women of her era and influenced many writers and artists."—Publishers Weekly
"Rudnick traces Luhan's amazing life with genuine, if qualified, sympathy . . . "—The Washington Post
"The great virtue of Rudnick's biography is that she delves behind the prevailing impression of Luhan. By combining a shrewd, unsentimental portrait . . . Rudnick restores to us the whole person--a woman of substance as well as sparkle."—Village Voice