The Personal Librarian by Marie Benedict & Victoria Christopher Murray

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Personal Librarian. Loved what I learned about this under celebrated woman and her life’s journey.

Love, love, love!. Instant classic! Should be required educational reading. My understanding of racism has deepened after reading this book. And, I just enjoyed learning this bit of history through a story that held my interest the entire time.

Personal Libraian. Wonderful history of JP Morgan through the eyes of his personal librarian. The struggle with racial bias in the book and how it drove a family apart. Very fast paced and a really good read!

Engrossing. The Personal Librarian was one of the best books I have read. It captured my interest immediately and sustained it throughout. I was fortunate to visit The Morgan Library & Museum in NY which enhanced my appreciation of both the book and this gem of an institution. I strongly recommend the book and, at a minimum, a virtual visit of the Library.

The personal librarian. Great

Intriguing. Loved learning about a true story and the intricacies of racial prejudice while passing for white to keep a job with the most powerful man in America-JP Morgan.

Too didactic in tone; not my cup of tea!. Stopped reading after the abortion. Fascinated by the historical character, but the authors went a bit too far in the assumption that there was an unwanted child. The Belle of this book is far too haughty and self-absorbed. I’m reading the biography instead.

Loved a lot about this book. Great story that makes me want to know about Belle, JPMorgan, their amazing library and collections. And architecture. Loved learning about this wonderfully successful woman of color! Am Definitely going to read some non- fiction about this topic and these people. Some parts of the story felt simplified and repetitive…made me curious about why the story was told that way. I’m sure there was a reason.

Beautifully written. A whirlwind of historical prowess.

Outstanding, Captivating, Phenomenal!. I have come to fall in love with Belle de Costa Greene as a audacious, courageous, African American woman who I did not know of. This historical fiction brings to life an era in American history that should remind us of the imperfect imbalance in our society today. The Personal Librarian tells the story of a courageous woman, who had to do what she had to do to not only survive, but thrive.

Beautifully written. I read this book after seeing it in the gift shop at the JPMorgan library in NYC. It was amazing to read the book and reflect on photos I took while visiting. Belle’s story is amazing and written so well, I thank Marie and Victoria for their work and passion poured into this masterpiece.

Interesting subject, poor writing. This book reads like 99% exposition and 1% plot. Do not recommend

Pentimento. How much has been white washed in history? I enjoyed the discovery of yet another woman of color, so intelligent, elegant and unique.

Interesting Story.. A beautiful story, it just drug on a bit toward the end.

The Personal Librarian. I enjoyed the story. Belle lived an interesting challenging life. What she accomplished should be commended, and thank you for bringing her story full fold.

The Personal Librarian. Well done! Informative and engaging. A little long-winded in parts

Africa is a continent that speaks to me as this book and my Quaker ancestors do !. I have discovered Africa during the last few years of my life and am so pleased to be there with people who are not victims of racist thoughts and actions. As such, I think I can really appreciate the book. My maternal grandparents were staunch Quakers as their ancestors were for generations. I know they would understand my admiration for this wonderful book!

Excellent. Very interesting story

The Personal Librarian. A beautiful narrative giving a glimpse of history, the strength and struggles that not only formed foundations of our world and society but with issues that are relevant today.

Brilliant. Entertaining. Insightful.. Great read.

Excellent Book! The more I learn about how horribly Black peoples. Are treated here in America, the more I’m embarrassed to say I’m American.

. The librarian has a real talent in the art industry. I needed more to get the end of the story. It stopped too soon.

Excellent read. well written, great level of detail, fascinating perspective into life of a successful black woman in the early part of 20th century

Personal librarian. Fascinating story/history.

Captures the imagination from a historical standpoint. This story sheds a light into the world of high society, art, travel and segregation in the 1900s. The secret of living as a white person afforded Belle a great life but cost her soul. A True but sad historical fiction that is intriguing. My view of the past is forever changed in a way that was needed! Great book you will not want to put down!

Good title appropriate. It was very interesting n well written. I enjoyed it thoroughly

The Personal Librarian. I loved this book. A true story of a remarkable woman who curated the Pierpont Morgan Library in New York at the turn of the 20th century, an African American who because of the racism in this country at the time, passed as white her whole life.

Amazing. Like nothing I’ve ever read. So dynamic & interesting!

Excellent, informative , well-written. This was such an interesting book. Very well written that I thoroughly enjoyed. I look forward to add a tour of this library to my bucket list.

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