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by Gloria Morgan Vanderbilt (Author), Palma Wayne (Author)
Without Prejudice is a memoir written by Gloria Morgan Vanderbilt, a socialite and mother of fashion designer and television personality, Anderson Cooper. In this book, Vanderbilt shares her life story, starting with her privileged upbringing as a member of one of America's wealthiest families. She talks about her mother's tragic death when she was just a baby and her father's neglectful parenting.Vanderbilt also delves into her turbulent love life, including her marriages to Hollywood agent Pat DiCicco and conductor Leopold Stokowski. She candidly discusses her affairs with numerous men, including Howard Hughes and Frank Sinatra.Throughout the book, Vanderbilt reflects on the societal expectations placed on women during her time and how she struggled to break free from them. She also opens up about her battle with depression and the loss of her son, Carter, to suicide.Overall, Without Prejudice is a frank and revealing memoir that offers a glimpse into the life of a woman who lived through some of America's most significant historical events and cultural shifts.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
