Super Short Summary

Lillian Hellman's memoir, An Unfinished Woman, is a collection of vivid recollections that includes childhood stories from New York and New Orleans, her relationship with Dashiell Hammett, and portraits of significant figures like Dorothy Parker. The work focuses on personal insights rather than her career in theater. Themes include a challenging familial relationship and insights into key friendships and romantic entanglements. The book contains a candid recounting of her brief flirtation with Nazism and other personal struggles.