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A NEW YORK TIMES NOTABLE BOOK "Her technique was simple: aim for the top," an envious colleague wrote of Clare Boothe Luce. No American woman of the twentieth century aimed so accurately, or rose so... This description may be from another edition of this product.
Format:Hardcover
Language:English
ISBN:0394575555
ISBN13:9780394575551
Release Date:May 1997
Publisher:Random House (NY)
Length:561 Pages
Weight:2.22 lbs.
Dimensions:1.7" x 6.7" x 9.6"
Customer Reviews
4 ratings
Engrossing Read
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 16 years ago
I just finished reading this excellent book and unfortunately didn't realize it was only part of her life. I don't see the second biography for sale. Does anyone know if the author has finished the second biography yet? I am feeling frustrated as I finished half her life and now am eager to continue the rest of it! That is the mark of a good book to me when I can't wait to read more about the subject. Fascinating. Intriguing! I didn't know much about her before and I cannot say I would have enjoyed knowing her since she does seem a bit cold but she accomplished alot and I have always loved "The Women"...I think it is great to see what she did with her life and inspiring!
100 Percent Engaging
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 16 years ago
This is simply a wonderfully entertaining, well-researched, and delightful read. The author has done a tremendous job fleshing out the multifaceted career and personality of the complex Clare Boothe Luce, showing us what an exceptionally driven individual she is. One cannot help conclude that a childhood really does have enormous influence upon the adult, and Luce's drama-filled and chaotic background will resonate with all those who have had similar dysfunctional upbringings. The book draws almost by accident the remarkable similarity between mother and daughter: in a nutshell, Clare could not have become who she was without her mother, Ann, in her own right an extraordinary woman. I would recommend this book to all readers, but especially female readers, for its beautifully delineated outline of what one woman is capable of achieving.
100 Percent Engaging
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 16 years ago
This is simply a wonderfully entertaining, well-researched, and delightful read. The author has done a tremendous job fleshing out the multifaceted career and personality of the complex Clare Boothe Luce, showing us what an exceptionally driven individual she is. One cannot help conclude that a childhood really does have enormous influence upon the adult, and Luce's drama-filled and chaotic background will resonate with all those who have had similar dysfunctional upbringings. The book draws almost by accident the remarkable similarity between mother and daughter: in a nutshell, Clare could not have become who she was without her mother, Ann, in her own right an extraordinary woman. I would recommend this book to all readers, but especially female readers, for its beautifully delineated outline of what one woman is capable of achieving.
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Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 25 years ago
I liked this book a lot for the great sweep of famous people and events. It was very easy interesting reading and my husband and I both read it on vacation. Reminded me a lot of Life of the Party, the book about Pamela Harriman. When is the next volume due? We're eager to buy it!
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