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Author: Francine Prose Publisher: Yale University Press ISBN: 0300216521 Category : Biography & Autobiography Languages : en Pages : 235
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One of twentieth-century America’s most influential patrons of the arts, Peggy Guggenheim (1898–1979) brought to wide public attention the work of such modern masters as Jackson Pollock and Man Ray. In her time, there was no stronger advocate for the groundbreaking and the avant-garde. Her midtown gallery was the acknowledged center of the postwar New York art scene, and her museum on the Grand Canal in Venice remains one of the world’s great collections of modern art. Yet as renowned as she was for the art and artists she so tirelessly championed, Guggenheim was equally famous for her unconventional personal life, and for her ironic, playful desire to shock. Acclaimed best-selling author Francine Prose offers a singular reading of Guggenheim’s life that will enthrall enthusiasts of twentieth-century art, as well as anyone interested in American and European culture and the interrelationships between them. The lively and insightful narrative follows Guggenheim through virtually every aspect of her extraordinary life, from her unique collecting habits and paradigm-changing discoveries, to her celebrity friendships, failed marriages, and scandalous affairs, and Prose delivers a colorful portrait of a defiantly uncompromising woman who maintained a powerful upper hand in a male-dominated world. Prose also explores the ways in which Guggenheim’s image was filtered through the lens of insidious antisemitism.
Author: Francine Prose Publisher: Yale University Press ISBN: 0300216521 Category : Biography & Autobiography Languages : en Pages : 235
Book Description
One of twentieth-century America’s most influential patrons of the arts, Peggy Guggenheim (1898–1979) brought to wide public attention the work of such modern masters as Jackson Pollock and Man Ray. In her time, there was no stronger advocate for the groundbreaking and the avant-garde. Her midtown gallery was the acknowledged center of the postwar New York art scene, and her museum on the Grand Canal in Venice remains one of the world’s great collections of modern art. Yet as renowned as she was for the art and artists she so tirelessly championed, Guggenheim was equally famous for her unconventional personal life, and for her ironic, playful desire to shock. Acclaimed best-selling author Francine Prose offers a singular reading of Guggenheim’s life that will enthrall enthusiasts of twentieth-century art, as well as anyone interested in American and European culture and the interrelationships between them. The lively and insightful narrative follows Guggenheim through virtually every aspect of her extraordinary life, from her unique collecting habits and paradigm-changing discoveries, to her celebrity friendships, failed marriages, and scandalous affairs, and Prose delivers a colorful portrait of a defiantly uncompromising woman who maintained a powerful upper hand in a male-dominated world. Prose also explores the ways in which Guggenheim’s image was filtered through the lens of insidious antisemitism.
Author: Peggy Rowe Publisher: Simon and Schuster ISBN: 1948677172 Category : Biography & Autobiography Languages : en Pages : 255
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A Message from Mike Rowe, the Dirty Jobs Guy: Just to be clear, About My Mother is a book about my grandmother, written by my mother. That’s not to say it’s not about my mother—it is. In fact, About My Mother is as much about my mother as it is about my grandmother. In that sense, it’s really a book about “mothers.” …It is not, however, a book written by me. True, I did write the foreword. But it doesn’t mean I’ve written a book about my mother. I haven’t. Nor does it mean my mother’s book is about her son. It isn’t. It’s about my grandmother. And my mother. Just to be clear.—Mike A love letter to mothers everywhere, About My Mother will make you laugh and cry—and see yourself in its reflection. Peggy Rowe’s story of growing up as the daughter of Thelma Knobel is filled with warmth and humor. But Thelma could be your mother—there’s a Thelma in everyone’s life. She’s the person taking charge—the one who knows instinctively how things should be. Today, Thelma would be described as an alpha personality, but while growing up, her daughter Peggy saw her as a dictator—albeit a benevolent, loving one. They clashed from the beginning—Peggy, the horse-crazy tomboy, and Thelma, the genteel-yet-still-controlling mother, committed to raising two refined, ladylike daughters. Good luck. When major league baseball came to town in the early 1950s and turned sophisticated Thelma into a crazed Baltimore Orioles groupie, nobody was more surprised and embarrassed than Peggy. Life became a series of compromises—Thelma tolerating a daughter who pitched manure and galloped the countryside, while Peggy learned to tolerate the whacky Orioles fan who threw her underwear at the television, shouted insults at umpires, and lived by the orange-and-black schedule taped to the refrigerator door. Sometimes it takes a little distance to appreciate the people we love.
Author: L. M. Elliott Publisher: HarperCollins ISBN: 0062671324 Category : Young Adult Fiction Languages : en Pages : 379
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Drawing from historical journals and letters, New York Times bestselling author Laura Elliot weaves a richly detailed tale about the extraordinary Peggy Schuyler and her revolutionary friendship with Alexander Hamilton. Perfect for fans of the smash musical sensation Hamilton. Peggy Schuyler has always felt like she’s existed in the shadows of her beloved sisters: the fiery, intelligent Angelica and beautiful, sweet Eliza. But it’s in the throes of a chaotic war that Peggy finds herself a central figure amid Loyalists and Patriots, spies and traitors, friends and family. When a flirtatious aide-de-camp, Alexander Hamilton, writes to Peggy asking for her help in wooing the earnest Eliza, Peggy finds herself unable to deny such an impassioned plea. A fast friendship forms between the two, but Alexander is caught in the same war as her father, and the danger to all their lives is real. Everything is a battlefield—from the frontlines to their carefully coded letters—but will Peggy’s bravery’s and intelligence be enough to keep them all safe? Bank Street College Best Book of the Year (Historical Fiction, 2019) * 2018 Grateful American Book Prize Honorable Mention
Author: George de Horne Vaizey Mrs. Publisher: BoD - Books on Demand ISBN: Category : Fiction Languages : en Pages : 216
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Mrs. George de Horne Vaizey's "More About Peggy" continues the story of Peggy, the young protagonist, as she navigates further adventures and challenges in her life. The narrative follows Peggy's experiences and growth as she continues to explore her world and interact with those around her. Set against the backdrop of Peggy's life, the story unfolds with themes of coming of age, friendship, and personal development. Through Peggy's interactions with her friends, family, and her evolving circumstances, readers witness her character's maturation. The novel delves into themes of resilience, determination, and the process of discovering one's identity. As Peggy faces various situations and embraces opportunities, she embodies the qualities of adaptability and the pursuit of her aspirations. "More About Peggy" captures the essence of youth and the complexities of growing up. Mrs. George de Horne Vaizey's storytelling invites readers to connect with Peggy's journey, reflecting on their own experiences of adolescence and the universal struggles and triumphs that come with it.
Author: Peggy Frezon Publisher: Paraclete Press (MA) ISBN: 9781612616025 Category : Human-animal relationships Languages : en Pages : 0
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With inspiring stories of devotion, protection, healing, compassion, and faith, Faithfully Yours explores why we love animals so much. You will meet: A schnauzer that rescued his owner after a devastating lightning strike. A 40-foot whale that shocked her rescuers when she helped to save a baby whale trapped in a fishing net. A miniature horse that guides a blind teacher. A cat that comforts stressed-out college students. As well as people who love animals in extraordinary ways: The dog trainer who transformed an unwanted shelter dog into a Broadway star. The man who became a voice for the humane treatment of farm animals. The woman who gave up everything to help street dogs and, in turn, learned lessons of trust and love. Faithfully Yours will warm your heart and enhance your appreciation of God's wonderful creation. For anyone who's ever loved, and known the love of, a special animal.
Author: Diana Serra Cary Publisher: ISBN: 9781593933104 Category : Biography & Autobiography Languages : en Pages : 0
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Long before Shirley Temple's curls bounced their way into America's heart, Baby Peggy lit up marques here and abroad. This story of the shared infancy of a child and the film industry reveals the incredible life and awesome burdens of a child super-star.
Author: George de Horne Mrs. Vaizey Publisher: Good Press ISBN: Category : Juvenile Fiction Languages : en Pages : 220
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"More About Peggy" by George de Horne Mrs. Vaizey. Published by Good Press. Good Press publishes a wide range of titles that encompasses every genre. From well-known classics & literary fiction and non-fiction to forgotten−or yet undiscovered gems−of world literature, we issue the books that need to be read. Each Good Press edition has been meticulously edited and formatted to boost readability for all e-readers and devices. Our goal is to produce eBooks that are user-friendly and accessible to everyone in a high-quality digital format.
Author: Peggy Sullivan Publisher: ISBN: 9780578398334 Category : Languages : en Pages : 152
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Full of humor, warmth, and straight-up truths, "Happiness is Your Responsibility" takes you through a whirlwind of emotions through storytelling and visual design. Everyone wants to be happy, but for some reason, our happiness has become tied to worldly achievements and successes rather than the other way round. "Happiness is Your Responsibility" is here to tell you that happiness is an inside job. When you take responsibility for your own happiness, it will improve the quality of your life in a monumental way. "My goal was not to write a book on happiness, but to teach myself about the art and science of happiness. The more I learned, the more I realized what a powerful tool it is! Not only does it actively encourage growth ? but it also adds pleasure to everyday, mundane happenings in your life." You'll laugh, you'll cry, and you'll find yourself grabbing some post-it's and a highlighter to jot down all the practical and straightforward ways that you can stretch, strengthen and flex your happiness muscle. All of the author's proceeds from the book sales will benefit the women's nonprofit organization, SheCAN!, in which Sullivan is the founder. The organization will use this round of funding to build programming around the book's theme, "How to Flex and Maintain Your Happiness Muscle," through what Sullivan calls The Happiness Tripod, a combination of professional development, personal development, and health and wellness.
Author: Constance Rosenblum Publisher: Macmillan + ORM ISBN: 1627798242 Category : Biography & Autobiography Languages : en Pages : 342
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A sparkling biography of the original blonde whom gentlemen preferred, a woman who made a career of marrying millionaires and became the first tabloid celebrity. One of America's most talked about personalities during the Jazz Age, Peggy Hopkins Joyce was the quintessential gold digger, the real-life Lorelei Lee. Married six times, to several millionaires and even a count, Joyce had no discernible talent except self-promotion. A barber's daughter from Norfolk, Virginia, who rose to become a Ziegfeld Girl and, briefly, a movie star, Joyce was the precursor of the modern celebrity-a person famous for being famous. Her scandalous exploits-spending a million dollars in a week, conducting torrid love affairs with the likes of Charlie Chaplin and Walter Chrysler-were irresistible to the new breed of tabloid journalists in search of sensation and to audiences hungry for the possibilities her life seemed to promise. Joyce's march across Broadway, Hollywood, and the nation's front pages was only slowed by the true nemesis of the glamour girl: old age. She died in 1957, alone and forgotten-until now. In prose as vibrant as its subject, Constance Rosenblum's Gold Digger brings to life the woman who singularly epitomized this confident and hedonistic era.
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