THE WALL OF LIFE

THE WALL OF LIFE: Pictures and Stories from This Marvelous Lifetime, a dazzling memoir in photographs, chronicling her extraordinary life with 150+ images from her personal archive. With over 4.7M books sold across her entire backlist, MacLaine has proven time and time again that she is an enduring and compelling storyteller, and that there are charming stories she has yet to tell to this generation.

At nearly ninety years old, Shirley MacLaine has more stories to tell and the pictures to bring them to life. By introducing readers to her extensive photo collection, MacLaine shares both intimate family memories and images from some of the most significant figures from film, entertainment, and politics. With her natural wit and charm, she reveals the stories behind each photo, exploring ambition, love, friendship, motherhood, art, political activism, and more. Sammy Davis Jr, Frank Sinatra, Betty Davis, Fidel Castro, Baryshnikov, Elvis Presley, Elizabeth Taylor, the Prime Minister of Argentina are but a small sampling of celebrities and people in power that MacLaine had the pleasure of meetingand she recounts her interactions with them in stunning detail and with her trademark vivacity. Here MacLaine offers her most visual and candid book yet, giving readers an unprecedented glance into a life like no other! Shirley MacLaine is an actress, author, and former dancer. Known for her portrayals of quirky, strong-willed, and eccentric women, she has received numerous accolades over her seven-decade career, including an Academy Award, an Emmy Award, six Golden Globes, and a Lifetime Achievement Award. Apart from acting, MacLaine has written numerous books regarding the subjects of metaphysics, spirituality, and reincarnation, as well as a New York Times bestselling memoir, Out On a Limb.