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James Tiptree, Jr.: The Double Life of Alice B. Sheldon
by Julie Phillips
My favorite biography happens to be about one of my favorite authors, which sounds suspicious, but hear me out.
Alice Sheldon, aka the enigmatic, reclusive author James Tiptree, Jr., led one of the most fascinating lives you can possibly imagine. She was an African explorer, a debutante, a CIA operative, a psychologist, and even a chicken farmer. Oh, and one of the great short story writers ever, in any genre, all the while concealing her identity (and her sex) for several years.
I am so happy to report that Julie Phillips exceeded my sky-high expectations for the Sheldon/Tiptree's biography. This is a riveting book in which Phillips carefully unearths and polishes every detail of a truly complex personality (or personalities, in this case). No one could have done better. I can't recommend this book highly enough for biography, literary, or science fiction readers.
Alice Sheldon, aka the enigmatic, reclusive author James Tiptree, Jr., led one of the most fascinating lives you can possibly imagine. She was an African explorer, a debutante, a CIA operative, a psychologist, and even a chicken farmer. Oh, and one of the great short story writers ever, in any genre, all the while concealing her identity (and her sex) for several years.
I am so happy to report that Julie Phillips exceeded my sky-high expectations for the Sheldon/Tiptree's biography. This is a riveting book in which Phillips carefully unearths and polishes every detail of a truly complex personality (or personalities, in this case). No one could have done better. I can't recommend this book highly enough for biography, literary, or science fiction readers.