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Bridesmaids: Grace Kelly, Princess of Monaco, and Six Intimate Friends

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It has been a long time since I first read this book, (1994) - however, this biography of Grace Kelly is one that forever stands out in my mind as a great portrayal of the princess and actress.
Quine writes of Grace as only a best friend can. She shows Grace Kelly in good times and sad times, exploring her emotions and her fears and overall, portrays the princess as a real human being. I couldn't help but feel that as I read this book Quine was letting me into Grace Kelly's life a little more than she should, and by the time I finished this book, I felt I knew more about Grace Kelly than ever the media could allow me to. I felt literally, like one of Grace Kelly's friends or even a confidant. That is how close Quine brings you to this legendary person.

This is an interesting book about a very interesting lady.
Ms Quine has an intimate view of one of the most famous marriages of the past century. She writes eloquently of a time past, where women lived to be married, and the progression to the modern day where most of the bridesmaids had shed those essential husbands.
Ms Quine has an easy to read writing style and you can whip through this book.
My only criticism is that the book focuses far too much on Ms Quine. She seems to have a very high opinion of herself, and while others may have found reading about her interesting, I did not.

It's an absorbing and different kind of story, this tale of six girls, best friends, of The Lsst of the Hollywood Glamour Girls (Grace Kelly), who were bridesmaids in Ms. Kelly's Royal Wedding. There's more to the book, however, because it's a book about women who grew up believing they would find their Prince and live happily ever after someday -- and didn't.

Whether the bride did or not remains a matter of conjecture, although the impression here is that Grace Kelly Rainier's married life really wasn't all that terrific after all.

The book is opinionated to the point of being offensive. The author solves problems and gives advice to all who would listen. Her voice is strident but her story is compelling. I enjoyed the book, although I certainly do not agree with her perception of the women of her day. (I am one, after all, and I can speak with the authority of personal experience.)

Ms. Quine, a long-standing friend of the late Princess Grace of Monaco, did a fine job of relating all the details of Grace's engagement and marriage; in fact, I felt that I was right there alongside her and Grace throughout all the proceedings. I simply couldn't have gotten a more detailed or accurate account of one of the greatest weddings of the 20th century.

What turned me off was that Ms. Quine spent way too much time discussing her own life: Her father's head-honcho job at a movie studio; her family's wealth and status; her own numerous, tumultuous marriages; her personal problems; and her errant children. She might as well have made this an autobiography! For those of you who don't know much about the details of Grace Kelly's life, you'll most certainly know less about her than you will about the author after you finish reading this book.

Great quick read about the beautiful Grace Kelly, althought I feel like the author uses it to highlight her own life and opinions...almost to the point of disrespecting a successful beautiful woman/actress/Princess. If you want something more true to the Princess, pick another book. This was more like Grace Kelly 90210 if you get my drift.

This is my favourite book, Grace Kelly's legend will never be lived out, this book showed me that.