Nelle Harper Lee’s Pulitzer Prize winning novel, To Kill a Mockingbird,  was published in 1960.  Today, it is a cherished conscious-raising American classic.  But who is Harper Lee?  And how does one write a biography on Lee who does not give interviews.  Kerry Madden, through extensive research, has managed to write a well-rounded portrait of this down-to-earth Southern woman.  This book is a valuable resource for students; it is well-documented and clearly presented.  Fans of To Kill a Mockingbird will definitely put this on their “Must Read” list.  The book includes several black-and-white photos, a bibliography and an index.