My Double Life: The Memoirs of Sarah Bernhardt

The memoirist recounts her upbringing and early schooling, training at a conservatory, and gradual rise through the theatre, describing debut performances, company affiliations, international tours, and meetings with notable contemporaries. She chronicles wartime ordeals, organizing an ambulance and travelling through conflict zones, domestic mishaps, and dramatic incidents that intersect with her public life. Reflections on artistic practice beyond the stage, including sculpture and stagecraft, appear alongside detailed memories of rehearsals, costumes, and public receptions. The account proceeds episodically from childhood through mature prominence, combining anecdote, professional milestones, and personal observation.