Rita Moreno: A Memoir

Rita Moreno's New York Times best-selling memoir is a dazzling portrait of a stage and screen star who longed to become who she really was.

Born in Puerto Rico, Moreno shares her remarkable journey from a young girl with simple beginnings to Hollywood legend, one of the few performers and the only Hispanic to win an Oscar, Grammy, Tony, and two Emmys.

With candor and insight, Moreno explores her struggles to break through Hollywood's racial and sexual barriers, her relationships with Elvis Presley, Howard Hughes, and Marlon Brando, and the passionate romance that nearly killed her.

This memoir is infused with Moreno's quick wit and deep insight, making it a must-read for fans of West Side Story and anyone interested in the life of a Hollywood legend.