Here is an American epic of the bonds of money, morality, and social position. Even in this territory of privilege, no riches can put things right once they ve been torn asunder. This powerful, poignant saga takes the reader inside the gilded gates of an American dynasty to tell of three generations worth of longing and missed opportunities. The result is the behind-the-headlines story of the Astor empire s unraveling, filled with never-before-reported scenes. New York journalist Meryl Gordon has interviewed not only the elite of Brooke Astor s social circle, but also the large staff who cosseted and cared for Mrs. Rarely has there been a story with such an appealing heroine, conjuring up a world so nearly forgotten: a realm of lavish wealth and secrets of the sort that have engaged Americans from the era of Edith Wharton to the more recent days of Truman Capote and Vanity Fair. The fate of Brooke Astor, the endearing philanthropist with the storied name.

Astor s only child, was indicted on charges of looting her estate. Astor Regrets: The Hidden Betrayals of a Family Beyond Reproach. Astor Regrets: The Hidden Betrayals of a Family. And shortly after her death in 2007, Anthony Marshall, Mrs. Astor Regrets Award-winning journalist and New York Times best-selling author Meryl Gordons Mrs. 2, 2009 Prologue Trial by Tabloid When god created tabloids, that Tuesday after Thanksgiving was surely the kind of day he had in mind.

The fate of Brooke Astor, the endearing philanthropist with the storied name, has generated worldwide headlines since her grandson Philip sued his father in 2006, alleging mistreatment of Brooke. Astor Regrets: The Hidden Betrayals of a Family Beyond Reproach Hardcover Decemby Meryl Gordon (Author) 615 ratings 3.6 on Goodreads 2,027 ratings Kindle 11.99 Read with Our Free App Audiobook 0.00 Free with your Audible trial Hardcover 7.99 102 Used from 1.49 8 New from 9.75 9 Collectible from 9. A riveting look behind the gates of the house of Astor as a famous family falls apart in public

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