Description
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.
Author: Meryl Gordon
Publisher: Grand Central Publishing
Published: 09/26/2017
Pages: 528
Binding Type: Hardcover
Weight: 1.70lbs
Size: 9.10h x 6.40w x 1.90d
ISBN13: 9781455588749
ISBN10: 1455588741
BISAC Categories:
- Biography & Autobiography | Rich & Famous
- History | United States | 20th Century
- History | Women
Author: Meryl Gordon
Publisher: Grand Central Publishing
Published: 09/26/2017
Pages: 528
Binding Type: Hardcover
Weight: 1.70lbs
Size: 9.10h x 6.40w x 1.90d
ISBN13: 9781455588749
ISBN10: 1455588741
BISAC Categories:
- Biography & Autobiography | Rich & Famous
- History | United States | 20th Century
- History | Women
About the Author
Meryl Gordon is the author of Mrs. Astor Regrets: The Hidden Betrayals of A Family Beyond Approach. 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.