Description
Book SynopsisPresents a detailed portrait of a fascinating woman, a complicated figure who was at once a dedicated mother and a faithless spouse, a feminist and a member of a conservative sorority, a vivacious extrovert and a social pariah.
Trade Review“A substantive, thoughtful, and carefully wrought contribution to our historical knowledge about Mamah Borthwick. The author’s patient, assiduous research and clear, straightforward presentation offer much-needed correctives to the narrative of Borthwick and her important relationship with Frank Lloyd Wright.”—Anthony Alofsin, author of
Wright and New York: The Making of America’s Architect “Meticulously researched and full of information drawn from newly discovered sources, this book is the first to restore Mamah Borthwick—a highly educated, vibrant, and well-connected woman—to her proper place in the life and work of Frank Lloyd Wright and in the history of twentieth-century feminism.”—Alice T. Friedman, author of
Women and the Making of the Modern House “An incredibly well-written and deeply researched portrayal of Mamah Borthwick. So much of her life has focused on her tragic ending without knowing more specifically who she was as a person: strong, intelligent, and fiercely brave. While her life indeed ended tragically early, there is no doubt that her brave and lovely spirit is still embedded in her home, Taliesin.”—Carrie Rodamaker, executive director, Taliesin Preservation
Table of Contents
- Preface
- Acknowledgments
- List of Illustrations
- Introduction
- Part One
- 1. Woman of the Hour
- 2. Heartland
- 3. Dakota Territory
- 4. The Prophecy
- 5. A Nobler Womanhood
- 6. Mrs. Jarley and Mrs. Cheney
- 7. Westward Ho
- Part Two
- 8. Moderns in Transition
- 9. Local Hero
- 10. Cheney House
- 11. Modern Drama
- 12. Lunch at Marshall Field’s
- 13. Wisconsin Road Trip
- 14. Hyde Park Hideaway
- 15. Flight
- Part Three
- 16. Berlin Setup
- 17. Home Fronts
- 18. Mission to Stockholm
- 19. Love and Ethics
- 20. Secession
- 21. Berlin to Alvastra
- Part Four
- 22. Home of Tomorrow
- 23. A House Divided
- 24. Miss Chicago
- 25. Mamah of the Hills
- 26. Taisho Turmoil
- 27. The Woman Movement
- 28. Final Portrait
- 29. Lightning
- 30. All That Remains
- Notes
- Bibliography
- Index
