This biography by Truman Capote's companion of thirty-five years offers a portrait of the writers and a memoir of their tempestuous relationship.
Jack Dunphy Books
His career began in dance and show business before transitioning to writing short stories, novels, and Off-Broadway plays. His novels, often exploring troubled families and the despair and loneliness of ordinary people, were praised for their compassion and restraint. Critics lauded his books as sensitive and carefully crafted, featuring lyrical passages. He later chronicled his experiences with Truman Capote in his memoir.