Being Martha

This tenderly written account of Martha Stewart's high-energy life is told through authorized interviews with relatives, friends, and co-workers. The material doesn't sound hyped or padded, so listeners will find themselves admiring the TV star in spite of the ignominy of her imprisonment, the embarrassment of her failed "Martha's Apprentice" TV show, and her well-publicized shortcomings. What helps make the book's controversial subject so likable is the voice of Patrick Lawlor. A natural storyteller, he conveys an uplifting wonder at the joy Martha Stewart finds in her work and life. This often surprising biography will enlighten the most critical listeners. T.W. (c) AudioFile 2007, Portland, Maine