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As begun in the best-selling Happy Times, her first book with Assouline, Lee Radziwill’s colorful journey continues in the much-anticipated Lee. In this quest or privacy and freedom within a highly publicized life, Radziwill shares her unique perspective as a witness to history, recalling the numerous cultural figures she counted among her friends, from Rudolf Nureyev to Truman Capote, and quiet moments with her children in London and New York. Filled with anecdotes and personal photographs, Lee is an intimate reflection on Radziwill’s world.
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"I think every teen-aged girl should read this book. Then imagine what it would be like to try to be your own person in an era where women were only valued for their looks and ability to marry up the social register. The photos are wonderful and Lee can write. She makes me so thankful that my daughters and granddaughters live now and not then. Thankful, too, for my warm relationship with my sisters and for having my parents, not hers. This book is a must for anyone interested in the 1940's, 50's and 60's and what it was like living prominently in the Kennedy era."
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Lee Icons Lee Radziwill 9781614284697 Books Reviews
- If I had to use one word to describe this book, it would be "guarded". A brief, superficial look at the author's life is provided in the form of photographs accompanied by the author's very -- VERY -- brief comments about some of the persons and activities shown. With the exception of a series of letters written by a very young Lee to her then-idol, Bernard Berenson, there is nothing revelatory here. Sad or sensitive subjects are either barely touched upon, or not mentioned -- so I would agree with the person who characterized this book as "Happy Times Volume II", except that I think "Happy Times", such as it was, was actually more in-depth.
I'd have loved to know more about Radziwill's son, the late and doubtless very courageous Anthony Radziwill, and daughter, the lovely and very private Tina Radziwill -- perhaps an appreciative description of their personal qualities by the mother who loves them -- but no dice. We are told that they were very close to their cousins Caroline and John, and that Tina, an aspiring ballerina as a child, was disappointed when she was not accepted into the Royal School of Ballet. Full stop. Anthony's marriage to Carole di Falco is acknowledged in a series of snapshots that are noticeably unflattering to the bride. The author's first and second husbands, Michael Canfield and Stanislas Radziwill, appear in the book; her third husband, Herbert Ross, is absent.
Lee Radziwill is an aesthetically sensitive and very talented person, and I'd have loved to hear about the period during which she ran her own interior decorating business. I was disappointed there too...I clearly expected too much from this book.
I recommend that you save your money and just google Lee Radziwill's name. There are a wealth of images of her, and the occasional worthwhile article about her, on the internet. - I am a great Kennedy/Bouvier follower. I have invested a lot in accumulating a comprehensive library on the families. President John Kennedy was shot when I was a little girl. I read my first book on him, Death of a President, when I was in high school. I have read many books on Jackie and Lee as well. I find their story incredibly captivating and interesting. Not tabloid stories, but good books that have been written by notable authors. This book is a wonderful addition to my collection. It is a personal and elegant glimpse in to Ms. Lee's life and I feel privileged to view it. The book came to me in excellent condition, as it is a used book. This is the fifth book I have bought "used" through and have been delighted with each of them and their pristine shape. It was prepared and packed for mailing in a meticulous manner. I recommend this vendor highly. Charming, simply charming.
- Thoroughly enjoy this book. Learned more about Lee than I knew, and I thought I knew a lot.
LOVED all the pictures. - Lee Radziwill has lived an exordinary life
- This is basically "Happy Times Volume 2" She glosses over her life, no mention of any strife whatsoever. I was looking for some insight, perhaps some interesting stories. Not there. The "chapters" are very short and without any information not previously known. If you want a picture book, this is OK, otherwise I would not bother spending the money.
- Great service. Arrived exactly as stated. Love doing business with a company that does what it says, 10 gold stars! Thank you.
- I think every teen-aged girl should read this book. Then imagine what it would be like to try to be your own person in an era where women were only valued for their looks and ability to marry up the social register. The photos are wonderful and Lee can write. She makes me so thankful that my daughters and granddaughters live now and not then. Thankful, too, for my warm relationship with my sisters and for having my parents, not hers. This book is a must for anyone interested in the 1940's, 50's and 60's and what it was like living prominently in the Kennedy era.
- I really liked the book. But I thought the book was priced too high.
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