Synopses & Reviews
Lu Anne Henderson was a beautiful 15-year-old girl in Denver in 1945 when she met Neal Cassady, a fast-talking hurricane of male sexuality and vast promises. The two married, and soon they were hanging out with a group of young would-be writers, including Jack Kerouac and Allen Ginsberg. But Neal and Jack initially didnt like each other very much. Lu Anne ended up loving them both, and she taught them how to love each other—in effect, making the Beat Generation possible, as well as giving Kerouac material for one of the seminal novels of the 20th century, On the Road. One and Only traces the immense struggles of Lu Annes own life, which ranged from the split-up of her family during the Great Depression, to the ravages of abusive men and the grief of losing the two most important men in her life; and shows how her life intertwined with Jacks and Neals to the very end.
Review
“A real find for Beat aficionados, adding verve to a cherished moment in American history and the novel that came to define it.”
—Kirkus Reviews
Review
“Enticing for both new and old Kerouac fans, this audio features measured yet expressive readings of significant tidbits . . . and lively insight into how these zany folks lived an d how they weathered the fame that crushed so many.”
—Booklist
Synopsis
The story of Lu Anne Henderson, the woman who loved—and was loved by—Jack Kerouac and Neal Cassady.
About the Author
STEPHEN BOWLBY earned his BA in Speech & Theater at Westminster College in Pennsylvania, a short trip from his native North Jersey. His career quickly moved from commercial radio into television and film production as a writer, editor, and director with voice work ever present. With more than 35 years experience hes expanded into audiobook performance, studying with such industry greats as Pat Fraley, Scott Brick, and Stefan Rudnicki.VANESSA HART is recognized as one of the top voice actors in the country. An award-winning voice-over artist and actor, Vanessa has voiced over 500 national commercials, promos for national television, and has narrated dozens of audio books. She comes from a professional theatre background. Vanessa was recognized as a Voicey finalist in 2009 for Best Female Voice, and was also a 2008 finalist for the esteemed Audie award. She works out of her state-of-the-art home studio in Los Angeles, and her kittens love nothing more than a good story.ANNE MARIE SANTOS, Lu Anne Hendersons daughter, lives in Arlington, VA.GERALD NICOSIA is the author of Memory Babe, which won the Distinguished Young Writer Award from the National Society of Arts and Letters while still a work-in-progress. It remains widely regarded as the definitive work on Jack Kerouac. Nicosia lives in Corte Madera, CA.