Of all the many books written about the fascinating life of Ava Gardner--one of the most famous and beautiful film stars of all time--none can compare to this one, written by Mearene "Rene" Jordan, who was by Gardner's side for most of her career. This volume is filled with heart-warming, heart-rending, amazing, amusing, surprising--and yes, sometimes shocking--stories that are made public for the first time. It also refutes some of the falsehoods and half truths that plagued Gardner until the day she died.