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Sara & Gerald: Villa America and After,Used
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A very personal memoir by the daughter of the fabulous couple who made living well the best revenge, author Honoria Murphy's childhood was the stuff of grownup fantasy. 'Earnest Hemingway taught her to ski and to clean fish and not to wear high heels while bowling. Dorothy Parker showed her how to tipple tequila and lime. Picasso provided art criticism....Cole Porter added the music and F. Scott Fitzgerald the magic. She was the only daughter of Sara and Gerald Murphy, the golden American who, between the wars, created the emigre artists' paradise in the south of France. Their sunny charm, elegant good looks, and trendsetting brilliance, which made them Beautiful People before the term was coined, was chronicled in the bestselling 'Living Well is the Best Revenge.' But there was another aspect to the Murphy's story, shadowing their gilded days with spiritcrushing loss. In this remarkable reminiscence, Honoria Murphy Donnelly includes her parents' sad as well as happy times, the intimate dramas as well as celebritystudded anecdotes, in a deeply touching portrait of a family both very special and very human. From the lush lawns of East Hampton, New York, to the sunstruck Riviera beaches to the echoing corridors of exclusive Swiss sanitoriums, the legend of Sara and Gerald is funny, harrowing, memorable...but it is finally a story of love and courage, the triumph of a couple who won the hearts of a generation and, now, through their daughter, wins ours.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the primary theme of 'Sara & Gerald: Villa America and After'? A: The primary theme revolves around the personal memoir of Honoria Murphy, highlighting the glamorous yet challenging life of her parents, Sara and Gerald Murphy, who were prominent figures in the expatriate artist community in the south of France.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author is Honoria Murphy Donnelly, with contributions from Richard N. Billings.
- Q: What type of binding does the book have? A: The book is available in hardcover binding.
- Q: How many pages does the book contain? A: The book contains a total of 254 pages.
- Q: Is this book a first edition? A: Yes, this book is a first edition, published on January 1, 1982.
- Q: What condition is the book in? A: The book is classified as 'Used Book in Good Condition'.
- Q: What are some notable features of this memoir? A: Notable features include intimate family stories, celebrity encounters, and a poignant portrayal of both joyful and sorrowful moments in the Murphy family's life.
- Q: What can readers expect from the writing style of Honoria Murphy Donnelly? A: Readers can expect a personal and engaging writing style that effectively captures the essence of her family's experiences and the cultural milieu of the time.
- Q: Is there any mention of famous personalities in the book? A: Yes, the memoir mentions various famous personalities such as Ernest Hemingway, Dorothy Parker, Picasso, Cole Porter, and F. Scott Fitzgerald, illustrating their influence on the Murphy family.
- Q: What kind of audience would enjoy this book? A: This book would appeal to readers interested in memoirs, historical accounts of the arts, and those curious about the lives of influential figures in the early 20th century.