The Amazing Life of Gypsy Rose Lee

Story Published: Feb 4, 2011 at 11:10 AM PDT

She was the woman who revolutionized the art of the striptease.   Gypsy Rose Lee didn't start out to become an icon, rather she was forced into by her domineering, and often desperate, stage mother.  Karen Abbott, author of the new book American Rose, joined us to share some of the more colorful stories from Gypsy's life along with a few secrets too.

  • Book Signing
  • Friday, February 4 at 7:30pm
  • Powell's City of Books, 1005 West Burnside, Portland

For more information, visit Karen's website.

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