"Interesting reading for theater lovers and history buffs alike." -- Anniston Star
"A nicely researched, sprightly biography.... Half of the book's fun comes from watching Held's theater-dabbling second husband, Florenz Ziegfeld, become the dynamic producter he is remembered as today." -- Booklist
"Captures effectively Held's unique charm and stage presence and provides new insights into Held's often less-than-glamorous personal and professional life, including her war efforts in France during WWI." -- Choice
"Golden's authoritative biography of Ms. Held's rise from entertainer to wife of Florenz Ziegfeld Jr. is an excellent depiction of a woman famous for her milk baths and heroism during World War I, as well as a colorful picture of American culture." -- Dallas Morning News
"A fascinating look at a dynamic period in Western history through the life of one extraordinary woman." -- Library Journal
"Golden succeeds in communicating Held's charm." -- New York Times Book Review
"A consistently fascinating biography of the most popular star of musical comedy in the years before World War I." -- Palm Beach Post
"In this extravagantly entertaining biography, Golden places Held squarely center stage while painting a meticulously detailed portrait of the dawn of the last century.... Readers will succumb to her vibrantly told tale." -- Publishers Weekly