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Book Synopsis: “A world straight from the pages of an F. Scott Fitzgerald novel. . . . An extraordinary story about coming of age, following your dreams and discovering (or rediscovering) who you are, were and want to be.” — Parade
Rescued from a Dumpster on the Upper West Side of Manhattan, a discarded diary brings to life the glamorous, forgotten world of an extraordinary young woman
Opening the tarnished brass lock of a red leather diary found in the basement of a New York City apartment building, New York Times writer Lily Koppel embarked on a journey into the past. Compelled by the hopes and heartaches captured in the pages, Koppel set out to find the diary’s owner, a 90-year old woman named Florence. Eventually reunited with her diary, Florence ventured back to the girl she once was, rediscovering a lost self that burned with artistic fervor.
Joining intimate interviews with original diary entries, The Red Leather Diary is an evocative and entrancing work that recreates the romance and glitter, sophistication and promise, of 1930s New York, bringing to life the true story of a precocious young woman who dared to follow her dreams.
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Step into the world of 1930s glamour and romance with the captivating memoir, "The Red Leather Diary: Reclaiming a Life Through the Pages of a Lost Journal." This remarkable book, described by Parade as "a world straight from the pages of an F. Scott Fitzgerald novel," takes readers on a journey of self-discovery and inspiration.
Imagine stumbling upon a discarded diary, hidden away in the basement of a New York City building. Opening it reveals a treasure trove of hopes, dreams, and heartaches penned by an extraordinary young woman. With curiosity and passion, New York Times writer Lily Koppel embarks on a quest to find the diary's owner – a remarkable 90-year-old woman named Florence.
Through a combination of intimate interviews and the vivid diary entries themselves, Koppel unveils the captivating story of Florence's past. As readers, we are transported back to 1930s New York, a time of opulence, sophistication, and promise. Florence's artistic spirit and determination to follow her dreams come alive in every page, creating an evocative and entrancing reading experience.
Are you ready to immerse yourself in the lost world of 1930s glamour and rediscover the true essence of following your dreams? Don't miss the chance to join Florence on her incredible journey of self-discovery. Experience the romance, glitter, and artistic fervor of a bygone era by diving into "The Red Leather Diary: Reclaiming a Life Through the Pages of a Lost Journal" today.
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