Review
Her wish to exercise and retain power caused mixed feelings, all the moreso that she had a talent for the "mot juste". She was unkind to some in her portraits of modern "celebrities" and her remark on learning of Simone de Beauvoir's death was that she "dressed badly". As well as her pronounced work ethic, she had the ability to charm people, which led to speculation of an affair with Francois Mitterand. Not only did she achieve power in the world of journalism, but also in the world of politics, arguably with less success. Until her last days she wished to remain in touch with the world. She is remembered fondly by many and not fondly at all by some, but she is certainly remembered.