![]() ![]() ![]() Almost Famous Women is replete with photographs of the women in Bergman’s stories-when available-and culminates with a comprehensive “Author’s Note” that describes each woman’s story as well as Bergman’s experience researching her. This collection of historical fiction places actual women into imagined scenarios. We know we’re going to learn about the darker side of celebrity lifestyle: the trials and tribulations faced by women, and Bergman’s stories do not disappoint. Together, the quotes remind us of the allure of fame as well as its accompanying dissatisfaction. ![]() ![]() These two epigraphs create a lens through which we can read the stories that follow. This collection is intriguing right from the start, as it begins with two epigraphs: “ ’Tis the white stag, Fame, we’re a hunting, bid the world’s hounds come to horn!” by Ezra Pound and “ You can fill up your life with ideas and still go home lonely” by Janis Joplin. It begins with the dedication “For my girls,” which, though I’m sure it’s meant for specific girls, reads as inclusive, as if this project were dedicated to girls everywhere, reader included. Megan Mayhew Bergman’s Almost Famous Women is a collection of short stories that focus on amazing women, past and present. ![]()
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