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A review by pattydsf
Irrepressible: The Life and Times of Jessica Mitford by Leslie Brody
3.0
I received this book through the giveaway program here at Good Reads. I especially appreciate this program because it introduced me to a wonderful book about a woman that I knew very little about.
I was aware that Jessica Mitford was a writer, whose book, The American Way of Death, had caused a great deal of fuss when it was published. I also knew that Jessica Mitford was somehow related to Nancy Mitford and they had several other famous or infamous relatives. My sense of history is not too well organized, so I don't always have my chronology in proper order.
Leslie Brody did a great job of helping me understand Jessica Mitford's life and putting it in perspective with both British and American history. I was pleased to have a better understanding not only of Mitford, but some other historical figures whose lives intersected with hers.
Irrepressible is a well-written biography of a fascinating woman. Brody fulfilled my desires of a good book - she taught me some new info, she helped me "live" in a new world for awhile and she brought a number of characters to life for me.
I would recommend this book to those who are interested in history, to folks who want to know more about a strong, interesting woman and to those who enjoy reading biographies. Brody has written a book that many people might find intriguing.
I was aware that Jessica Mitford was a writer, whose book, The American Way of Death, had caused a great deal of fuss when it was published. I also knew that Jessica Mitford was somehow related to Nancy Mitford and they had several other famous or infamous relatives. My sense of history is not too well organized, so I don't always have my chronology in proper order.
Leslie Brody did a great job of helping me understand Jessica Mitford's life and putting it in perspective with both British and American history. I was pleased to have a better understanding not only of Mitford, but some other historical figures whose lives intersected with hers.
Irrepressible is a well-written biography of a fascinating woman. Brody fulfilled my desires of a good book - she taught me some new info, she helped me "live" in a new world for awhile and she brought a number of characters to life for me.
I would recommend this book to those who are interested in history, to folks who want to know more about a strong, interesting woman and to those who enjoy reading biographies. Brody has written a book that many people might find intriguing.