On The Deal Maker: How William C. Durant Made General Motors: Β«A well-written biography.Β»-New York Times On Stanwyck: The Life and Times of Barbara Stanwyck: Β«Madsen's admirably researched, insightful portrait of her aloof nature . . . reveals she was always torn between her wish to give of herself and her need to be in control.Β»-Christian Science Monitor On Chanel: A Woman of Her Own: Β«Fascinating . . . . Takes the reader behind the coromandel veneers of Chanel's life.Β»-New York Times Book Review Β«Carefully knits together the complex pattern of Chanel's complicated existence. It's not an easy task.Β»-Toronto Globe and Mail On Gloria and Joe: Β«Axel Madsen finally gives the public a fascinating chronicle of the romance that could have ruined more than two careers.Β»-Dallas Morning News On Cousteau: Β«Both critical and understanding. And it is exceptionally readable. Readers are well advised to take the plunge.Β»-Chicago Tribune On Malraux: Β«Will stand as the best of more than a dozen books about Malraux in print.Β»-Kansas City Star