The Last Mrs. Astor: A New York Story (edit title)

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Didn’t Like It Rated 2 stars “Ultimately a dull, lacklustre portrait of a fascinating woman. Kiernan seems reluctant to push any boundaries, borrowing heavily from the late Mrs. Astor's memoirs. Honestly, the only thing this book made me want to do was pick up a copy of 'Footprints' since it seems like it would be far more...” see full review » see other reviews »

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  • Rated 3 stars

  “Biography of Brooke Russell Astor 1902-2006. Her 3rd husband Vincent Astor died in '59 after 6 years of marriage. He left 67M to the V. Astor Foundation and the same amt to her. As president of the foundation she used the money to benefit NYC. She visited every grant applicant. Other foundations used her judgement as 'a Good Housekeeping seal of approval' and also gave money if she did. She was wonderful!”

  Gayle C wrote this review Saturday, August 8 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No

  
  
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  “Great book for anyone interested in "American aristocracy," philanthropy or NYC.”

  Janice R wrote this review Monday, May 11 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No

  
  
  • Rated 2 stars

  “Ultimately a dull, lacklustre portrait of a fascinating woman. Kiernan seems reluctant to push any boundaries, borrowing heavily from the late Mrs. Astor's memoirs. Honestly, the only thing this book made me want to do was pick up a copy of 'Footprints' since it seems like it would be far more interesting. Clearly, she meant it to be a fond portrayal of a woman whose public image can be polarizing, but the awkward writing style and broad narrative just bores the reader. Once she got to Mrs. Astor's involvement in the Vincent Astor Foundation, she lost me completely. ”

  Elise wrote this review Wednesday, July 23 2008. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No