The Acid Queen by Susannah Cahalan review – Timothy Leary’s right hand woman

Rosemary Woodruff, Timothy Leary’s lesser-known wife, lived an extraordinary life marked by adventure and determination in the 1960s. Born in 1935 to performers, she grew up escaping her small town, pursued unconventional careers, traveled freely, and stubbornly refused to settle for ordinary—even after serving time for drug possession. Her resilience and adventurous spirit set her apart as a woman who defied societal expectations, standing out in an era where women often served as附属 persons to radical men. Today, her contributions to the counterculture are celebrated in works like *The Acid Queen*, which honors her adventurous spirit and unyielding self-interest.