Brazilian Bombshell: The Biography of Carmen Miranda

Brazilian Bombshell: The Biography of Carmen Miranda
AuthorMartha Gil-Montero
LanguageEnglish
SubjectCarmen Miranda
GenreBiography
PublisherPenguin Publishing Group
Publication date
25 March 1989
Publication placeUnited States
Media typeHardcover
Pages352
ISBN9781556111280

Brazilian Bombshell: The Biography of Carmen Miranda is a 1989 biographical book written by Martha Gil-Montero. It was published by Penguin Publishing and released in the United States on March 25, 1989.[1]

Synopsis

Here for the first time is the life and career of the woman who more than lived up to her moniker—The Brazilian Bombshell. The adored Ambassadress of Samba to the United States and the world, her daring style would influence a generation of North and South American women and is alive and well today in the styles of Liza Minnelli, Bette Midler, Cher, Madonna and Cyndi Lauper.

Reception

The Washington Post said "Brazilian Bombshell is exactly the kind of biography that Carmen Miranda deserves: affectionate and generous, but honest and realistic".[2]

References

  1. ^ NORM GOLDSTEIN (July 30, 1989). «Actress Biography Bombs; 'Brazilian Bombshell' Sings».
  2. ^ Alan Ryan (Marc 29, 1989). «THE MYTHIC MIRANDA». The Washington Post.