QUEEN MERYL The Iconic Roles, Heroic Deeds, and Legendary Life of Meryl Streep

Nan McNamara is easy to listen to and well paced in this enthusiastic biography and critical assessment of one of the most respected actors of all time--Meryl Streep. McNamara's assured and sensitive tone suits a work that comes off largely as an homage. The audiobook offers few new insights into well-known stories and facts, but fans and those with even a passing interest will likely enjoy the cataloguing of Streep's awards and accomplishments. If there is a recurring theme, it is Streep's persistence in defying the stereotype of female actors losing quality leading roles later in life. Author Erin Carlson has covered the entertainment industry for the Associated Press, HOLLYWOOD REPORTER, and FORTUNE. W.A.G. © AudioFile 2019, Portland, Maine [Published: DECEMBER 2019]