Finding Betty Crocker is fascinating not only because of the biography of its fictional subject but also because of the history of 20th century Minneapolis it presents. According to the book's jacket, "In 1945, Fortune Magazine named Betty Crocker the second most popular American woman, right behind Eleanor Roosevelt, and dubbed Betty America's First Lady of Food. Not bad for a gal who never actually existed." I don't think I realized Betty Crocker hadn't been a real person until I was about 30 years old.
Sunday, April 24, 2011
Finding Betty Crocker
Finding Betty Crocker is fascinating not only because of the biography of its fictional subject but also because of the history of 20th century Minneapolis it presents. According to the book's jacket, "In 1945, Fortune Magazine named Betty Crocker the second most popular American woman, right behind Eleanor Roosevelt, and dubbed Betty America's First Lady of Food. Not bad for a gal who never actually existed." I don't think I realized Betty Crocker hadn't been a real person until I was about 30 years old.
Friday, April 1, 2011
True Compass
This is an incredible account not only of Kennedy's life but also of American history and politics. Kennedy reflects on events in his life including his family's time in Europe just prior to U.S. involvement in World War 2, his lost family members and how they impacted him, and his endorsement of Barack Obama for president. As a child, Kennedy's father said to him, "You can have a serious life or a nonserious life." What really struck me was his gratitude for the privilege he had and for what it allowed him to do for his country.
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