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Bunny Mellon

The Life of an American Style Legend

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Bunny Mellon

By: Meryl Gordon
Narrated by: Vanessa Cortland
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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 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.

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©2017 Meryl Gordon (P)2017 Hachette Audio Americas Entertainment & Celebrities Politicians Politics & Activism United States Women Celebrity

Critic Reviews

"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)
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I loved this so much. A wonderful insight into a bygone era through the eyes of a creative genius who never sought recognition. The narration was perfect. I didn’t want Bunny’s story to end.

Enchanting

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Fabulous. loved every minute. Of course it is all fact, if it were fiction you would not believe it!

Bunny and her money

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Interesting biography of a woman connected to many historical figures.
Narrator read beautifully.
Artfully written.

Wonderful narrator

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