She danced naked at Woodstock and dated Serpico. At 93, she’s not done.

How a bawdy bohemian became a children's book author.

View in browser|nytimes.com July 27, 2024 Betty Gordon came to New York in the 1950s to become an actress (and to have a good time). She hung out with celebrities, danced naked in the mud at Woodstock and dated a famous New York Police Department detective. But her greatest talent may have been helping others. → Sign Up for The Great Read On weekdays and Sundays, we recommend one piece of exceptional writing from The Times — a narrative or essay that takes you someplace you might not expect to go. Get it in your inbox Need help? Review our newsletter help page or contact us for assistance. You received this message because you signed up for updates from The New York Times. To stop receiving From The Times, unsubscribe. To opt out of other promotional emails from The Times, including those regarding The Athletic, manage your email settings. To opt out of updates and offers sent from The Athletic, submit a request. Subscribe to The TimesGet The New York Times app Connect with us on: Change Your EmailPrivacy PolicyContact UsCalifornia Notices The New York Times Company. 620 Eighth Avenue New York, NY 10018