Gavin Lambert, esteemed novelist, screenwriter, and friend to Natalie Wood, delves into the captivating journey of the Hollywood icon in 'Natalie Wood: A Life.' From her start as a child actress to her statuesque presence on the silver screen in classics like 'Miracle on 34th Street' and 'West Side Story,' Wood's life unfolds like a film narrative, marked by triumphs and tragedies. Lambert explores deeply intimate aspects of Wood's life, revealing her struggles with stardom, tumultuous relationships, and the enigmatic circumstances surrounding her premature death at forty-three. Offering unprecedented insights from loved ones, including her husbands Robert Wagner and Richard Gregson, as well as peers like Warren Beatty, this biography uncovers the layers of a woman who was as enigmatic off-screen as she was enchanting on it.