{"product_id":"the-spark-that-endures-liora-kensley-9781257123155","title":"The Spark That Endures: The Story of Carole Lombard","description":"She was bold, brilliant, and unapologetically alive. Known for her quick wit, dazzling beauty, and fearless humor, Carole Lombard redefined what it meant to be a Hollywood star. Long before \"celebrity\" became a profession, she was a woman who refused to play by anyone's rules but her own-on the screen, in love, and in life. From her tomboy beginnings in Indiana to her rise as one of the most sought-after actresses of the 1930s, her journey mirrors the evolution of Hollywood itself. She conquered the screwball comedy with a sharp tongue and impeccable timing, built a reputation as one of the industry's most independent women, and captured the heart of Clark Gable in a love story that the world never forgot. Behind the laughter, though, was a story of resilience-a woman who faced personal loss, physical scars, and a relentless press with humor and grace. Her death at the height of her career shocked a nation already at war, transforming her into both a symbol of courage and a reminder of how fragile brilliance can be. This is the story of a woman who burned bright, lived without restraint, and left a spark that still glows through the history of film.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Liora Kensley\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1257123157\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781257123155\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Lulu.com\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 10\/16\/2025\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 176\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.40lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 8.00h x 5.00w x 0.38d","brand":"Liora Kensley","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":48137241035007,"sku":"9781257123155","price":24.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_73878f1b-9b4b-49d0-a15a-7235ee6c43e7.jpg?v=1770167514","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/the-spark-that-endures-liora-kensley-9781257123155","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}