You know her as Agent 99, the sophisticated, velvet-tongued superspy from "Get Smart." But long before actress Barbara Feldon landed that plum role in Mel Brooks and Buck Henry's classic TV series, she was an aspiring model and dancer, fresh out of Pittsburgh. And in her latest book "Getting Smarter" (with a limited edition hardcover available exclusively via her website) Feldon shares the incredible story behind her rise to fame — a cautionary tale on one hand, and a remarkable narrative about love and perseverance on the other.
"Getting Smarter" is Feldon's second book. In "Living Alone and Loving It: A Guide to Relishing the Solo Life" (2003), she explores the wisdom inherent in residing solo in a world in which marriage and family are heralded at every turn. Feldon's story about the joys of living an unpartnered life may find its roots, at least in part, in the stunning tale of love and betrayal that exists at the heart of "Getting Smarter."
