Catholic Girl (hardback)

<p><span style=color: rgba(0 0 0 1)>There was no one like her. A self-taught performer who redefined screen comedy Mabel Normand rose from a humble background to become one of the most popular and wealthy entertainers on earth. Here was a woman who did her own stunts directed and mentored Charlie Chaplin (who was older than she) associated with royalty and who ran her own studio before the age of 30. And all at a time when women weren't allowed to vote. Unfortunately Normand's enormously influential life has at times been overshadowed by scandals and unfair accusations. Her legacy deserves better. Here's the incredible story of a true Hollywood pioneer. </span></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><span style=color: rgba(0 0 0 1)>Sean Crose is part of the English Department at Post University and is a senior writer for </span><em style=color: rgba(0 0 0 1)>Boxing Insider.</em><span style=color: rgba(0 0 0 1)> Throughout the course of his career he's interviewed more people than he cares to remember from famous boxers to film directors to medical professionals to individuals at the forefront of the business world. Crose has also penned historical pieces for various publications. His writing has received attention from such outlets as the </span><em style=color: rgba(0 0 0 1)>BBC </em><span style=color: rgba(0 0 0 1)>and </span><em style=color: rgba(0 0 0 1)>The</em><span style=color: rgba(0 0 0 1)> </span><em style=color: rgba(0 0 0 1)>Nonprofit Quarterly. </em><span style=color: rgba(0 0 0 1)>He lives in Connecticut with his wife Jen and Charlie the Cat. </span></p><p><br></p><p><br></p>