Recently picked up a book from B&N book store called "The Happy Bottom Flying Club, The Life and Times of Pancho Barnes" by Lauren Kessler. VERY good reading, and tremendous story. If it wasn't true, no movie writer could have conceived it. (She was also a movie writer, and co-author of the movie "Test Pilot' staring Clark Gable.)
Absolutely unbelievable life, going from one of the richest women in the country, to her ultimate end. But, it was true. Pick it up for some good aviation history and just darn good reading. Price at B&N was $19.00, and well worth it.
Charlie