Bunny Mellon

The Life of an American Style Legend

De: Meryl Gordon

Narrado por: Vanessa Cortland

A 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 co-operation 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.

Reseñas de la Crítica

"Jacqueline Kennedy looked up to her socially. President Kennedy counted on her good taste to design the Rose Garden. Rachel 'Bunny' Mellon lived in a world ardently protected by discreet guards, long driveways, and noble family retainers. Thanks to Meryl Gordon we get past them."
—Chris Matthews, anchor, MSNBC's Hardball, and author of Jack Kennedy: Elusive Hero

"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 twentieth 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

"Who better than the wry, insightful Meryl Gordon to chronicle the life and legacy of such a colorful woman? Gordon is a master at delighting her readers with equal parts history and dish."—Julia Glass, award-winning author of Three Junes and A House Among the Trees

"As stylish and fascinating as its subject, this book is a biographical tour de force."
—Linda Fairstein, New York Times bestselling author

"Meryl Gordon's enchanting story takes us deep inside a lost world of taste and class-a world, as Caroline Kennedy said of Bunny Mellon's life, that was 'beautiful, well-built, and infinitely interesting.'"
—Jonathan Alter, author of The Center Holds: Obama and His Enemies

"Journalist Gordon...again fascinatingly chronicles the remarkable life of an elite twentieth-century American woman....Readers interested in gardening, art, and interior design will drool over Bunny's fine tastes, and her ease at fulfilling every one of them, but all lovers of biographies will marvel at Gordon's portrayal of Bunny's long life, and the significant figures who buzzed in and out of it."—Booklist (Starred Review)

"Gordon illuminates the virtues and contradictions of socialite Bunny Mellon (1910-2014) in this entertaining tell-all chronicle... The result is a juicy behind-the-scenes tale of American aristocracy."—Publisher's Weekly

"A rapturous biography.... and a window into 20th century American aristocracy."—Kirkus

"A gossipy read."—Wall Street Journal

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.

Well written bio.

Meryl Gordon does a great job telling the story of these famous but unknown people. Vanessa Cortland has a lovely voice to listen to but it is really important in an audible book to pronounce the names of people and locations correctly. Like fingers on a blackboard. This is also the fault of the producer. To get Jann Webber’s wrong after all of his decades st Rolling Stone is inexcusable. If you are going to read a story about famous people and places know them.

Wonderful!!

Beautifully read and written - enjoyed every minute! A beautiful life, full of lavish details and comforting antidotes.