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# Read * A Rose for Mrs. Miniver: The Life of Greer Garson by Michael Troyan ↠ eBook or Kindle ePUB. A Rose for Mrs. Miniver: The Life of Greer Garson Joseph Dispenza said Brilliant and moving biography of a Hollywood legend.. The author has captured all the grace, charm, and generosity of spirit of one of Hollywood's most endearing legends. As one who knew Miss Garson late in life, it was a pleasure to see her so beautifully rendered; it was also a revelation to learn about areas of her life I had not known. This is not only the difinitive biography of Greer Garson, but a model for all biographies of film personalities. The author is a born s
| Title | : | A Rose for Mrs. Miniver: The Life of Greer Garson |
| Author | : | |
| Rating | : | 4.12 (748 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0813191505 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 520 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2017-02-23 |
| Language | : | English |
From Publishers Weekly In a definitive biography, Troyan takes readers from Eileen Evelyn Greer Garson's birth in London in 1904 to her death in Dallas in 1996 as she held the hand of her good friend, the pianist Van Cliburn. She expressed only one regret: "I wish I had been an actress rather than a movie star." Included in this strong biography are 48 b&w photos. On the personal side, Troyan reveals that although Garson's first two marriages were dismal flops, her third, to Texas oil millionaire, rancher and philanthropist E.E. . Agent, Carol Schild. Miniver, an indomitable British wife and mother during WWII. Copyright 1998 Reed Business Information, Inc. Gars
Garson combined an everywoman quality with grace, charm, and refinement. Mayer broke or made careers. She won the Academy Award in 1941 for her role in Mrs. Garson's experiences offer a fascinating glimpse at the studio system in the years when stars were closely linked to a particular studio and moguls such as L.B. The true origins of her birth, her fairy-tale discovery in Hollywood, and her career struggles at Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer are revealed for the first time. With the benefit of exclusive access to studio production files, personal letters and diaries, and the cooperation of her family, Troyan explores the triumphs and tragedies of her personal life, a story more colorful than any role she played on screen.. Miniver, and for the next decade she reigned as the queen of MGM. In this first-ever biography of Greer Garson, Michael Troyan sweeps away the many myths that even today veil her life. Co-star Christopher Plummer remembered, "Here was a siren who had depth, strength, dignity, and humor who could inspire great trust, suggest deep intellect and whose misty languorous eyes melted your heart away!" Garson earned a total of seven Academy Award nominations for Best Actress, and fourteen of her films premiered at Radio
Joseph Dispenza said Brilliant and moving biography of a Hollywood legend.. The author has captured all the grace, charm, and generosity of spirit of one of Hollywood's most endearing legends. As one who knew Miss Garson late in life, it was a pleasure to see her so beautifully rendered; it was also a revelation to learn about areas of her life I had not known. This is not only the difinitive biography of Greer Garson, but a model for all biographies of film personalities. The author is a born storyteller. He has a great future . Five Stars jim d jones GOOD.. "Loved It!" according to Pioneer Woman. This is a well written biography. I've never been a big fan of Greer Garson, but I'll watch her movies with a new appreciation now that I know her background.
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