Writing
In 1983, Baker wrote an autobiography titled Baby Doll: An Autobiography detailing her life and career as an actress, as well as revealing her issues with Warner Bros. Pictures after turning down roles in several films, leading to her move to Europe and career in Italian films in the 1970s. The book was well-received. She later wrote two other books: To Africa with Love, detailing her time spent in Africa, and a novel titled A Roman Tale.
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