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In this absorbing and surprising memoir, one of the biggest names of classic Hollywood, the star of Alfred Hitchcock's The Birds and Marnie, tells her story, including never-before-revealed experiences on the set of some of the biggest cult films of all time. Hedren's incandescent spirit shines through as she talks about working with the great Charlie Chaplin, sharing the screen with some of the most esteemed actors in Hollywood, her experiences on some of the most intriguing and troubling film sets, including filming Roar, one of the most dangerous movies ever made, and the struggles of being a single mother, balancing her dedication to her work and her devotion to her daughter, and her commitment to helping animals.