As of 7/20/09 this fabulous book is still available at http://abebooks.com for $1.00 -in my opinion this is one of the most truly interesting and accessible biographies of a major figure in American modern dance-written by an "insider" who became a famous choreographer in her own right. As this book, and her many others prove, Agnes de Mille wrote just as beautifully as she choreographed. If you ever danced under the direction of a "diva", you'll relate to the story she tells of her years with Martha, and very possibly gain greater insight into the mind-set of those like her who truly need to believe they are genius-incarnate! ( )

Aha, Martha's secrets! ( )