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Personal Librarian: a GMA Book Club Pick by Marie Benedict and Victoria Christopher Murray (2021, Hardcover)
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Product Identifiers
PublisherPenguin Publishing Group
ISBN-100593101537
ISBN-139780593101537
eBay Product ID (ePID)2321119647
Product Key Features
Book TitlePersonal Librarian: a GMA Book Club Pick
Number of Pages352 Pages
LanguageEnglish
TopicAfrican American / Contemporary Women, Biographical, Historical
Publication Year2021
GenreFiction
AuthorMarie Benedict, Victoria Christopher Murray
FormatHardcover
Dimensions
Item Height1.3 in
Item Weight19.3 Oz
Item Length9.3 in
Item Width6.4 in
Additional Product Features
Intended AudienceTrade
LCCN2020-045266
Reviews"A marvel of a story. This unflinching look at one woman's meteoric rise through New York's high society is enthralling, lyrical, and rife with danger. Belle's painful secret and her brazen courage will capture - and break - your heart. Serious kudos to Benedict and Murray for bringing this true story to life."-- Fiona Davis, New York Times bestselling author of The Lions of Fifth Avenue
TitleLeadingThe
Dewey Edition23
Dewey Decimal813.6
SynopsisIn her twenties, Belle da Costa Greene is hired by J. P. Morgan to curate a collection for his newly built Pierpont Morgan Library. Belle becomes a fixture on the New York society scene and one of the most powerful people in the art and book world as she helps build a world-class collection. But Belle has a secret, one she must protect at all costs. She is the daughter of Richard Greener, the first Black graduate of Harvard and a well-known advocate for equality. Belle's complexion isn't dark because of her alleged Portuguese heritage that lets her pass as white - her complexion is dark because she is African American., Over one million copies sold! The Instant New York Times Bestseller! A Good Morning America * Book Club Pick! Named a Best Book of the Year by NPR! Named a Notable Book of the Year by the Washington Post ! "Historical fiction at its best!" * A remarkable novel about J. P. Morgan's personal librarian, Belle da Costa Greene, the Black American woman who was forced to hide her true identity and pass as white in order to leave a lasting legacy that enriched our nation, from New York Times bestselling authors Marie Benedict and Victoria Christopher Murray. In her twenties, Belle da Costa Greene is hired by J. P. Morgan to curate a collection of rare manuscripts, books, and artwork for his newly built Pierpont Morgan Library. Belle becomes a fixture in New York City society and one of the most powerful people in the art and book world, known for her impeccable taste and shrewd negotiating for critical works as she helps create a world-class collection. But Belle has a secret, one she must protect at all costs. She was born not Belle da Costa Greene but Belle Marion Greener. She is the daughter of Richard Greener, the first Black graduate of Harvard and a well-known advocate for equality. Belle's complexion isn't dark because of her alleged Portuguese heritage that lets her pass as white--her complexion is dark because she is African American. The Personal Librarian tells the story of an extraordinary woman, famous for her intellect, style, and wit, and shares the lengths she must go to--for the protection of her family and her legacy--to preserve her carefully crafted white identity in the racist world in which she lives.
LC Classification NumberPS3620.E75P47 2021
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- 26 Apr, 2022
THE PERSONAL LIBRARIAN a great read!
Another great book from Marie Benedict. Her usual subject manner. A real page turner. I recommend it!Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- 30 Oct, 2023
Historical fiction involving events in our country more than 100 years ago.
I think this is a very interesting book. While it is historical fiction, it was based on some real events.Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- 02 Dec, 2023
So glad I bought it !
This book has a compelling story to tell...It's well worth reading and well written to make it even better.Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- 05 Nov, 2021
A "read" worth reading !
This book shows the problems people of color faced, well-written and quite a testament to the woman's ability and personal strength.Verified purchase: YesCondition: New
- 17 Jan, 2023
A good read with compelling characters and based on historical events.
It was a good look back on how far we've come with racial issues in our society.Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- 20 Dec, 2024
True story.
Very interesting topic.Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- 11 May, 2024
Book is in decent shape
Book is in decent shapeVerified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- 23 Aug, 2022
Very good
Very goodVerified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
