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I read this book after living in Chicago and hearing bits and pieces of information about Frank Lloyd Wright, his famous prairie style houses, and details here and there of his personal life. This book is an account of his love affair with Mamah Borthwick from her perspective, a retelling of what their life may have been like while they were living together, unmarried, during a time period when divorce and "unholy union" were not only frowned upon but absolutely scandalous. Since I didn't know a
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I grew up with a mother obsessed with modern architecture and art. A mother who longed to live a different life than the suburban housewife she'd caused herself to become by marrying to spite her parents at age 19. She longed for the world her Uncle and Aunt, both working artists, created for themselves. But she lacked discipline and courage. One of her greatest idols was Frank Lloyd Wright. When I saw the cover of this book, I knew who it was about befor ...more
I grew up with a mother obsessed with modern architecture and art. A mother who longed to live a different life than the suburban housewife she'd caused herself to become by marrying to spite her parents at age 19. She longed for the world her Uncle and Aunt, both working artists, created for themselves. But she lacked discipline and courage. One of her greatest idols was Frank Lloyd Wright. When I saw the cover of this book, I knew who it was about befor ...more
I am a big Frank Lloyd Wright fan and this was one my Christmas gifts for PB (yes, he is that sweet!).
I had no idea that Frank and Mamah's relationship was so dramatic and I *certainly* didn't expect things to end the way they did. It's amazing the lives that people lead and you don't even know about it.
Loved the book from beginning to end. I thought it was really interesting to watch Frank try to love Mamah - she was such a fiercely independent woman, and she seemed totally out of synch with th ...more
I had no idea that Frank and Mamah's relationship was so dramatic and I *certainly* didn't expect things to end the way they did. It's amazing the lives that people lead and you don't even know about it.
Loved the book from beginning to end. I thought it was really interesting to watch Frank try to love Mamah - she was such a fiercely independent woman, and she seemed totally out of synch with th ...more
I loved this book. Mostly because of the true emotions of an affair. I felt Frank Lloyd Wright's mistress was ahead of her time. And since I didn't know the ending it was a shocker.
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I'm only 50 pages into it but I can't get into it. I find it boring.
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