She came from lower-middle-class roots in New Jersey to become the high priestess of upper-crust style. But her rise to fame and fortune has been far from trouble-free.Martha Stewart is more than just a person, she is an industry. And in a time when many women suffer from the pressure of trying to balance work and home life, her focus on entertaining and domestic projects has led some critics to howl that she is setting the women's movement back decades. Of course, as an incredibly successful businesswoman who transformed a home catering company into a multi-billion dollar conglomerate, she is also an inspiration to those dreaming of striking out on their own. BIOGRAPHY® goes beyond the magazine covers and deep into the guarded territory of her private life to paint a balanced, objective portrait of the "Diva of Domesticity." From the failed friendships and strained family ties to the tabloid headlines and her management of a growing multimedia empire, you'll meet the person behind the carefully-crafted image.Candid interviews with her sisters, her publisher, a former boss and Martha herself highlight this authoritative profile of one of the most compelling figures in business today.