Book: “Stars in Our Eyes, The”

Description

‘When I was young I was convinced celebrities could save me,’ Julie Klam admits in The Stars in Our Eyes, her funny and personal exploration of fame and celebrity. Klam examines the phenomenon of celebrity. She delves deep into what makes someone a celebrity, explains why we care about celebrities more than ever, and uncovers the bargains they make with the public and the burdens they bear to sustain this status. The result is an engaging, astute, and eye-opening look into celebrity that uncovers the truths about fame as it explains why it’s such an important part of life today.