Bunny Mellon

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The Life of an American Style Legend

By Meryl Gordon

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Bunny Mellon by Meryl Gordon offers an intimate portrait of Rachel "Bunny" Mellon, a fascinating figure known for her elegant garden designs and personal connections with influential people. The biography explores her privileged upbringing, her role in creating the White House Rose Garden, and her complex relationships within high society. It's a revealing examination of her life, marked by her private struggles and public contributions.
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This book may appeal to you if you are fascinated by captivating biographies that delve into the lives of influential women. It paints an intimate portrait of an exceptional figure known for her passion for horticulture, art, and design, providing insights into her intriguing friendships and life in high society. If you enjoy stories about creativity and the complexities of personal and professional relationships, this memoir could be a delightful read for you.

Bunny Mellon

An entertaining and in-depth biography, the first of its kind, of philanthropist and White House Rose Garden designer Bunny Mellon.

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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 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.

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This biography of Bunny Mellon by Meryl Gordon has been described as a captivating and insightful portrayal of her life. Critics appreciate its exploration of American aristocracy, highlighting Mellon's style, creativity, and relationships with notable figures, such as the Kennedys. The book is praised for its engaging storytelling, offering a balanced view of Mellon's virtues and contradictions.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781455588749

Publisher: Little, Brown & Company

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 28 September 2017

Country: United States

Imprint: Grand Central Publishing

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 40.0mm

Width: 173.0mm

Height: 239.0mm

Weight: 782g

Pages: 400

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Biography & Memoir Meryl Gordon Non-Fiction

About the Author

Meryl Gordon is the author of the New York Times bestselling Mrs. Astor Regrets and Phantom of Fifth Avenue, a Wall Street Journal bestseller. She is an award-winning journalist and a regular contributor to Vanity Fair. She is on the graduate journalism faculty at New York University's Arthur L. Carter Journalism Institute. She is considered an expert on "elder abuse" and has appeared on NPR, CNN and other outlets whenever there is a high-profile case.

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