Promotional Information

This latest volume in the Greenwood Biographies series explores the many faces of Ellen DeGeneres as groundbreaking gay icon, child abuse survivor, and Hollywood's leading funny lady.

Table of Contents

Series Foreword
Foreword
Timeline: Events in the Life of Ellen DeGeneres
Chapter 1 The Birth of a Star
Chapter 2 Striking Out on Her Own
Chapter 3 A Funny Thing Happened
Chapter 4 The Puppy Episode
Chapter 5 Yup, Im Gay.
Chapter 6 The Aftermath
Chapter 7 Bouncing Back
Chapter 8 Just Keep Dancing
Appendix A
Awards
Bibliography

About the Author

Lisa Iannucci is an independent scholar.

Reviews

Ellen DeGeneres: A Biography… is an informed and informative introduction to the life and accomplishments of Ellen DeGeneres who is one of America's best known (and liked) female comedians. …Ellen DeGeneres: A Biography is enhanced with a list of her awards and a bibliography for further study, making it an ideal addition to community library Biography collections and a 'must read' for her legions of enthusiastic fans.
*The Midwest Book Review*