Barbra

"Funny, I don't feel like a legend." -- Barbra Streisand. She is a global icon and the ultimate diva, yet much of what we know about her is caricature: the Brooklyn girl who became a modern-day Nefertiti, the Oscar-winning actress and movie mogul, the greatest female singer, and a complex figure of philanthropy and controversy. Despite her fame, Streisand remains enigmatic, tantalizingly beyond reach. Christopher Andersen, known for his bestselling biographies, draws on important sources and eyewitness accounts to reveal a startling portrait of both the artist and the woman. Among the revelations are surprising details about her marriage to James Brolin and her many failed romances, including previously undisclosed relationships with Prince Charles and Dodi Fayed, as well as notable figures like Warren Beatty and Richard Gere. Andersen also provides a provocative inside look at her connection with Bill Clinton, their current relationship, and Hillary's feelings about Barbra. From her iconic performances in "Funny Girl" to her recording sessions, new insights illuminate her obsessive drive for perfection and her complex relationship with her son, Jason. Regardless of personal feelings towards her, Barbra remains a true American original.