Everything and Nothing

<p><strong>The autobiography of Dorothy Dandridge Hollywood's first Black sex symbol and first Black best actress Oscar-nominee examines her early life slow rise to stardom and swift decline. The book was completed shortly after her tragic death at the age of 42 in 1965 of a drug overdose.</strong></p><p>Dorothy Dandridge's life story is the stuff Hollywood dreams--and nightmares. <em>Everything and Nothing</em> recounts her rags-to-riches-to-rags story form her personal point of view. Dandridge recalls her humble beginnings in Depression-era Cleveland Ohio her rise to fame and success as the first African American to receive a Best Actress Oscar nomination (for her role in <em> Carmen Jones) </em> the disappointments and pain of her childhood and family life and her downward spiral into alcoholism and financial troubles <em> Everything and Nothing</em> is a mesmerizing and harrowing journey through the life and times of one of Hollywood's most unforgettable stars.</p>