The Pleasant Profession of Robert A. Heinlein

Hands down, this is the best literary biography I have ever read. Farah Mendlesohn is a master wordsmith. This book not only gave insight into Heinlein's life, work, and times, it also increased my vocabulary!
Mendlesohn is perhaps a bit obsessed with sex and gender, but so was some of Heinlein's writing especially in his later years. So, OK then.
4.5 stars rounded up.