Helene Hanff: a Life
A long-awaited biography of an endearing woman and cultural icon. Pastore, in his usual no nonsense, straightforward portrayal of literary figures has created a portrait of a deceptively complex person who has attracted a world-wide audience. Pastore's anecdotal style makes not only for an intereseting read, but for a journey of discovery--***Starred Review --New York Review of Books...a new slant on a great character who has found her way into our hearts and homes...Pastore has peeled away the sentiment and revealed the real person...a must read for fans of 84 Charing Cross Road. --Chicago-Times-TribuneA well-written and obviously definitive life story of a minor figure in the world of letters who has risen to the status of cult star for all the right reasns. Pastore, thankfully, has give her readers something to hold on to and cherish along with Hanff's often wonderful small books. --The Los Angeles TimesA well-written and obviously definitive life story of a minor figure in the world of letters who has risen to the status of cult star for all the right reasns. Pastore, thankfully, has give her readers something to hold on to and cherish along with Hanff's often wonderful small books. --The Los Angeles Times