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The Magnificent Lives of Marjorie Post
The Magnificent Lives of Marjorie Post: A Novel | Allison Pataki
10 posts | 14 read | 12 to read
�This marvelous novel kept me up way past my bedtime. I just had to be there with the Post cereal heiress through every twist and turn.��Martha Hall Kelly, New York Times bestselling author of Lilac Girls �Allison Pataki takes the reader (…more)
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OrangeMooseReads
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Pickpick

I enjoyed this fictionalized telling of Marjorie Post‘s life. Starting with her time in Battle Creek when her father was visiting the Kellogg sanitarium through her marriages, and travels, and family struggles. A tidbit that I was not aware of, there were several, that struck me was she built Mara-Lago 😲
4 ⭐️ recommended you love a strong woman and historical fiction.

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MMFinck
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Pickpick

Absolutely loved it. Bought a box of grape nuts before even chapter 5. Loved loved loved. I wish I could‘ve been her friend.

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TorieStorieS
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Mehso-so

My book club gets together this weekend to discuss this one— my second experience with the author‘s writing! I really didn‘t know much of anything about the life of Marjorie Merriweather Post going in, I did enjoy this view of her life. The cereal heiress and wealthy women hits some discordant notes throughout- vacillating between savvy and naive, generous and completely self-absorbed. I just wish there was more to really bring her to life here!

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Graciouswarriorprincess
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Book 45/100 of the year.

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IamIamIam
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Pickpick

This was more so-so for me than a pick but it was well written and descriptive and does make me want to read a non-fiction book about Post's life. She's a big figure out here on Long Island so I'm curious about her. She was quite charitable but there's something about her that I didn't like. She had some pretty bad luck with men, that's for sure!!!

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Cathyloves2read
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I enjoyed learning about Marjorie Merriweather Post.What an amazing lady she was!I truly wish I could go back in time and meet her.This is one of those stories I couldnt but share with my family as I was reading it.Its just amazing to hear of all of the achievement this woman accomplished during her lifetime.I hope to visit some of the landmarks that I learned about at some point in my travels.Heres to Marjorie for making this world a better place

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melissajayne
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4⭐️ I quite liked this book. I have known about her property in Palm Beach and as I read the book, I was quite surprised at what an amazing woman she must have been. I wish she had had a husband who was better suited for her. #2022 #bookreview #bookstagram #historicalfiction #fiction #basedonatruestory #wwi #greatdepression #wwii

This was my October #bookspin book

TheAromaofBooks Woohoo!!! 3y
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DivineDiana
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I visited the Hillwood Estate in Washington D.C., the former home of Marjorie Merriweather Post. A fascinating woman, I had planned to read this new book. There was a signed copy in the gift shop and it came home with me. The Sevres Porcelain Book was a surprise. It was a gift when purchasing a book! If you are in the area, I encourage you to visit. It is magnificent! Also currently, there is an exhibit of Grace Kelly and Dior!

Bookwormjillk I work right up the street from there but have never visited. How was it? 3y
DivineDiana @Bookwormjillk It is amazing! So much to see! A docent tour for the garden and a docent tour for the mansion is the way to go! Lovely cafe also! It is a treasure! I am in Philadelphia and it was definitely worth the drive! 3y
Dragon Beautiful covers on those books. Love Grace Kelly movies 🍿 3y
DivineDiana @Dragon ❤️ So do I! 3y
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Follow.my.read
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Best way to spend my evening

RaeLovesToRead Awww 🥰🥰 3y
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Follow.my.read
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Who knew when I sat down and ate my favorite cereal there was so much behind the creators‘ story!

Christine I also love Grape Nuts (but often feel like I‘m the only person that loves them)! 3y
Follow.my.read @Christine you need to read this book, then! You‘d love it!!! 3y
mjdowens OMG Grape Nuts! It has been years. I actually like it. I was always the odd one in my family 🤣🤣 3y
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Tamra I love it and forget to buy it! 3y
Sparklemn @tamra Same! 3y
Christine LOL, I never imagined I‘d read a book about Grape Nuts! Stacking. 3y
CBee I had Grape Nuts for breakfast today 😂 I love them with banana! 3y
tokorowilliamwallace We get a little bit of him in T.C. Boyle's satirical book on the Dr. Kellogg spa estate for health---he's a rival not to be trusted. 3y
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