Member Reviews
Julie G, Librarian
O'Meara blends the story of Hollywood's first stuntwoman, Helen Gibson, with the early development of the film industry, focusing on Los Angeles. I found myself fascinated by the history of early serials and their dynamic female leads (where Helen came to fame) and the widespread and powerful roles women played throughout the industry's early decades. O'Meara's writing made reading the book felt like attending an engrossing, chatty history presentation that you don't want to end.
