Bunny Mellon

The Life of an American Style Legend

De: Meryl Gordon

Narrado por: Vanessa Cortland

Duración: 17 h y 31 m

Resumen del Editor

A new biography of Bunny Mellon, the style icon and American aristocrat who designed the White House Rose Garden for her friend JFK and served as a living witness to 20th century American history, operating in the high-level arenas of politics, diplomacy, art, and fashion.

Bunny Mellon, who died in 2014 at age 103, was press-shy during her lifetime. With the cooperation of Bunny Mellon's family, author Meryl Gordon received access to thousands of pages of her letters, diaries, and appointment calendars and has interviewed more than 175 people to capture the spirit of this talented American original.

PLEASE NOTE: When you purchase this title, the accompanying material will be available in your Library section along with the audio.

©2017 Meryl Gordon (P)2017 Hachette Audio

Reseñas de la Crítica

"With an eye for telling detail balanced by nuanced understanding, Meryl Gordon explores Bunny Mellon's impeccably designed homes and gardens as well as the marital deceptions, family tragedies, intense friendships, and political intrigues. A tale of surprising creativity and resilience." (Sally Bedell Smith, author of Prince Charles: The Passions and Paradoxes of an Improbable Life)

"Meryl Gordon's heroic reporting and shrewd insights have given us a fully drawn portrait of one of the 20th century's most compelling figures, by turns warmhearted and cold-blooded, coping with an emptiness no treasure chests of jewels and art could fill." (Jeff Greenfield, author of If Kennedy Lived)

What a story!

Was a delight to read!! I learned so much about Bunny Mellon and her family, fashion, hobbies, and life.

LOVED IT!!!

Bunny Mellon was an intriguing woman. I was so sad when I finished this book. I felt like I had lost a friend. I'm sure I will reread it.

Fascinating story!

I did not expect this book to be so fascinating. It gave me a birds eye view into American history while telling this very interesting story of Bunny Mellon. Her story didn't begin with her marriage to Paul Mellon.... her story began the day she was born.

I have already recommended this book to all my friends and family members.... male and femaie.

Love, love, loved it!!!!

A beautiful tribute to a style icon

Oooh I LOVED this. People deserve to know how wonderful Mrs. Mellon was. I enjoyed the dialects of the person who portrayed her in this reading. It’s a must read (listen).

A Gem

We should all be so lucky to have a pinky worth of the Grace and Character Of Bunny Mellon.
I hung on every word. Wonderfully written and Narrated. Oh how I wish I could of known this magical magnificent woman.

Sumptuous- a wonderfully detailed biography.

This is one of the most wonderful, detailed biographies I’ve ever read. It was a beautiful and intriguing look into the life of a American icon. It’s written in a way that gives the reader a vivid look into her life and a taste of how she lived. Overall a wonderful book and a fascinating story.

Fascinating

Well written and read. Spellbinding could not resist learning about the lives of America's wealthiest society.. Very enjoyable.

Loved it.

Really well researched and written book about a fascinating American. The narration is wonderfully performed.

An honest and interested story

Well written story of a simple billionaire spanning over 100 years. A ratified atmosphere is described in great detail.

A stunning and enjoyable biography

This remarkable life story of a woman whose belief she was "ordinary" was a chance to witness history that happened because of a few well intentioned people in the right place with the means to make a difference. Bunny Mellon had considerable talent, not always a saint, but genuinely made a difference to the landscape of history. Reading the book felt like a glimpse into the American aristocracy.