Piper's personal story -- from her friendships with a young Ronald Reagan, Rock Hudson and Tony Curtis; brief engagement to G. David Schine; marriage to journalist Joe Morgenstern; and encounters with Elvis, Charlie Chaplin, and Howard Hughes, just to name a few -- provides a new lens into half a century of Hollywood's A-List.

Although Piper Laurie is a star that has worked for decades with the most talented and successful people in American show business, it is easy to identify with her struggles to find her self in a world that threatens to silence her.
Laurie's vivid recollections of her first meetings with Rita Hayworth, Shirley Temple, Joe McCarthy, Mel Gibson and many others add another layer of interest to her story as each of her personal triumphs mirrors a milestone in a successful career with amazing longevity. The ultimate success, however, is Piper managing to find her voice and act as she sees fit despite those that would seek to criticize her decisions. Hers is a story of depth and fortitude that resonates strongly with anyone who has ever wondered how to stand for something.