{"title":"Meryl Gordon","description":"\u003cp\u003eDiscover the captivating world of Meryl Gordon, an acclaimed author renowned for her engrossing biographies that shine a light on influential figures. Gordon's meticulous research and engaging writing style bring her subjects to life, providing readers with an intimate glimpse into the lives of the elite.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAmong her remarkable works is \u003cem\u003eBunny Mellon\u003c\/em\u003e, a biography that delves into the life of the American horticulturalist and philanthropist. Through detailed narrative and personal insights, Gordon weaves a compelling portrait of Bunny Mellon, exploring her friendships, passions, and enduring legacy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIdeal for those who enjoy Biography \u0026amp; Memoir genres, Meryl Gordon's books are not only informative but also profoundly engaging, making them a perfect choice for readers interested in uncovering the stories behind prominent personalities.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"bunny-mellon-by-meryl-gordon-9781455588725","title":"Bunny Mellon","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen Bunny Mellon died at age 103 on March 17th, she was the last embodiment of a Gilded Age lifestyle. Born into money (her grandfather invented Listerine), she married into even more money (the Mellon banking and oil fortune) and went on to build, decorate and preside over six luxurious homes in Washington, New York, Paris, Antigua, Cape Cod and Nantucket. She treated her pricy possessions as a casual backdrop to her daily life, including an unframed Van Gogh, \"Green Wheat Fields, Auvers,\" she propped upon her living room fireplace mantel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBunny Mellon operated in the intersecting arenas of politics, art, and fashion, mingling with Presidents, Queens, Duchesses, Hollywood actors, couturiers, artists and Russian ambassador Anatoly Dobrynin. She was on intimate terms with the giants of her era: when she wanted to deal with lingering childhood insecurities and a difficult marriage, she went into analysis in the 1940's with Carl Jung. Bunny reveled in putting amusing people together, such as giving a small luncheon to introduce Princess Diana and Prince Charles to America's royalty, Jacqueline Onassis and her children, Caroline and John Kennedy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAn ardent gardener who created the Rose Garden at the behest of her dear friend Jacqueline Kennedy, a savvy art collector, a discerning self-taught decorator who gave advice to her Foxcroft classmate Sister Parish, Bunny became revered for her style and good taste. Everything she did made news: creating a gardening fad for miniature topiaries; giving her blessing to fledgling artists and designers; turning up at her husband Paul Mellon's side to watch his thoroughbred, Arts and Letters, win the Belmont Stakes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eYet Bunny Mellon deliberately cultivated an air of mystery. Regal and intimidating, mischievous and effervescent, the soul of discretion, she cherished her ability to wield influence in a quiet behind-the-scenes way, until now. In this illuminating biography, written by bestselling author Meryl Gordon, readers will finally get to know the real Bunny Mellon.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Hachette Aotearoa New Zealand","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46800163733740,"sku":"9781455588725","price":34.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/6539513482706.jpg?v=1757273254"},{"product_id":"bunny-mellon-by-meryl-gordon-9781455588749","title":"Bunny Mellon","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA new biography of \u003cem\u003eBunny Mellon\u003c\/em\u003e, 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eBunny Mellon\u003c\/em\u003e, 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Hachette Aotearoa New Zealand","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46800165634284,"sku":"9781455588749","price":108.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/6539753482706.jpg?v=1757273423"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.live\/collections\/meryl-gordon.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}