The Marble Faun of Grey Gardens: A Memoir of the Beales, the Maysles Brothers, and Jacqueline Kennedy
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Book Synopsis: The Marble Faun of Grey Gardens is Jerry Torre's touching and at times haunting memoir about his teenage days as caretaker of Grey Gardens, the now-celebrated mansion chronicled in the iconic documentary Grey Gardens and two feature-length films. The book, co-written with film historian Tony Maietta, is a behind-the-scenes look at "Big Edie" and "Little Edie" and their bizarre and reclusive life of squalor amidst the tremendous wealth of East Hampton, the family bond that developed between Jerry and them, and the day everything was turned upside down forever with the arrival of documentary filmmakers Albert and David Maysles.
What begins as a teenager coming upon what he assumed was an old, abandoned house takes on new dimensions when suddenly Edie appears on the porch draped in a shower curtain with an apron tied around her head. "You must be the Marble Faun," she tells the stunned Jerry. Rather than chasing him away as he at first feared, she invites Jerry to meet her mother upstairs. So begins a strange and unusually close friendship with the two women as Jerry takes on the task of volunteer gardener of their estate, often sleeping nights in their living room and staying out of the way of mother-daughter arguments.
The Marble Faun of Grey Gardens is Jerry's look back on the filming of Grey Gardens but also how the notoriety the movie achieved changed his life along with the Beales's as their private world is shared with audiences everywhere.
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Unlock the secrets of Grey Gardens with The Marble Faun of Grey Gardens: A Memoir of the Beales, the Maysles Brothers, and Jacqueline Kennedy. Discover the untold stories and hidden moments behind the iconic documentary and feature-length films. This touching and haunting memoir, written by Jerry Torre in collaboration with film historian Tony Maietta, takes you behind-the-scenes of the mansion that fascinated the world.
Immerse yourself in the captivating world of "Big Edie" and "Little Edie" as Jerry shares his firsthand experiences of living and working in the midst of their reclusive life of squalor amidst immense wealth. Witness the bond formed between Jerry and the Beales, as he becomes their trusted caretaker and volunteer gardener. From sleeping in their living room to witnessing intimate mother-daughter arguments, Jerry's memoir is a testament to the extraordinary friendship that unfolded within the walls of Grey Gardens.
The Marble Faun of Grey Gardens not only provides a unique perspective on the filming of Grey Gardens but also delves into how the film's notoriety forever changed Jerry's life as well as the Beales's. From the moment Edie draped in a shower curtain and an apron tied around her head called him the "Marble Faun," Jerry's life took an unexpected turn. As he shares the impact the documentary had on him and the Beales, you'll gain new insights into their private world that captivated audiences worldwide.
Don't miss your chance to uncover the mysteries of Grey Gardens and delve deep into the fascinating lives of the Beales. Grab your copy of The Marble Faun of Grey Gardens today and embark on a journey of friendship, wealth, and intrigue. Get your copy now!
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