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The Personal Librarian: A GMA Book Club Pick
The remarkable story of J. P. Morgan’s personal librarian, Belle da Costa Greene, the Black American woman who was forced to hide her true identity and pass as white to leave a lasting legacy that enriched our nation, from New York Times bestselling author Marie Benedict, and acclaimed author Victoria Christopher Murray.
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This is definitely an interesting read and is a great choice for a book club as there’s a lot to discuss. 3.5 stars ⭐️
At the suggestion of a good friend, I visited The Morgan Library while in New York. It was stunning to say the least, but when I saw a copy of The Personal Librarian by Marie Benedict in the museum bookstore, I finally made the connection. Later I found a paperback at the Shakespeare and Company Bookstore on Lexington and sat right down and started reading about Belle da Costa Greene and her role as J.P. Morgan’s librarian. Visiting The Morgan definitely makes the book even more fascinating, but the story itself was masterfully told, inviting the reader int Belle's life in a way that made it feel real. This is a story in which fiction and history are so expertly woven together that the reader feels swept into the past. An intriguing story beautifully told.
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