50 Most Romantic Things Ever Done [Paperback]

Dini von Mueffling (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: February 14, 2001

A box of chocolates, a bunch of flowers -- lovely, but gone in an instant. Here, in a book that can be treasured forever, are fifty priceless bouquets of romance for the person you love. From Antony and Cleopatra to Hepburn and Tracy, from the Taj Mahal to the Rainbow Room, The 50 Most Romantic Things Ever Done gathers the most extraordinary stories of what historical figures, celebrities, and ordinary people have done for love. The 50 Most Romantic Things Ever Done is irresistible reading -- a book for the incurable romantic in us all.

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A box of chocolates, a bunch of flowers--lovely but gone in an instant.Here, in a book that can be treasured forever, are fifty priceless bouquets ofromance for the person you love. From Antony and Cleopatra to Hepburn andTracy, from the Taj Mahal to the Rainbow Room, The 50 Most Romantic ThingsEver Done gathers the most extraordinary stories of what historicalfigures, celebrities, and just plain folks have done for love.

Among the unforgettable tales: the woman who looked into the eyes of a handsomestranger on a plane and knew at once he was the man she would marry--and howthey eventually connected; Carole Lombard's special Valentine's Day gift toClark Gable; the couple who ran off to live together on a tropical island oftheir own in the South Pacific; the real story that inspired the classic rockhit "Layla"; and forty-six other true stories that will capture your heart.

The 50 Most Romantic Things Ever Done is irresistible reading--a bookfor the incurable romantic in us all.

A journalist who has written for major newspapers and magazines and hasproduced for television news, Dini Von Mueffling is also the president of LoveHeals, an organization dedicated to AIDS awareness and prevention in youngpeople. She lives in New York City.

--This text refers to the Hardcover edition.

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A box of chocolates, a bunch of flowers--lovely but gone in an instant. Here, in a book that can be treasured forever, are fifty priceless bouquets of romance for the person you love.  From Antony and Cleopatra to Hepburn and Tracy, from the Taj Mahal to the Rainbow Room, The 50 Most Romantic Things Ever Done gathers the most extraordinary stories of what historical figures, celebrities, and just plain folks have done for love.

Among the unforgettable tales: the woman who looked into the eyes of a handsome stranger on a plane and knew at once he was the man she would marry--and how they eventually connected; Carole Lombard's special Valentine's Day gift to Clark Gable; the couple who ran off to live together on a tropical island of their own in the South Pacific; the real story that inspired the classic rock hit "Layla"; and forty-six other true stories that will capture your heart.

The 50 Most Romantic Things Ever Done is irresistible reading--a book for the incurable romantic in us all.

A journalist who has written for major newspapers and magazines and has produced for television news, Dini Von Mueffling is also the president of Love Heals, an organization dedicated to AIDS awareness and prevention in young people.  She lives in New York City. --This text refers to the Hardcover edition.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 144 pages
• Publisher: Grove Press; Reprint edition (February 14, 2001)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 080213789X
• ISBN-13: 978-0802137890
• Product Dimensions: 7.4 x 4.5 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 3.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,404,709 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful and very enjoyable!, April 23, 2005

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Blaine Greenfield "eclectic reader" (Belle Meade, NJ) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: 50 Most Romantic Things Ever Done (Paperback)

Heard THE 50 MOST ROMANTIC THINGS EVER DONE by

Dini Von Mueffling . . . it contains a wide range of wonderful tales of love, ranging from the famous (George Burns and Grace Allen)to everyday folks who glance at each other on a plane

and then somehow manage to connect afterwards . . . I got a

special kick out of reading about how Clark Gable took Carole

Lombard to a Hollywood party in her Valentine's Day gift to

him--a beat-up Model T with hearts painted all over it . . . this

is the perfect gift to give to anybody you care about . . . S. Patricia Bailey's narration added to my enjoyment of the book.

4 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars perfect book to keep on your nightstand, November 21, 1998

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This review is from: 50 Most Romantic Things (Hardcover)

I am a divorce attorney who listens to the stories of unhappy couples all day. I laughed quite cynically at the title when I picked it up at the bookstore but opened the book and was quickly hooked, reading a wonderful story about George Burns and Gracie Allen. I am now giving away copies of this book at my office, hoping to remind people of the true essence of romance. This little gem of a book is heart-warming and makes a great gift.

2 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars One of the top 50 books I've ever read, September 22, 2000

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"gkerner" (New York, NY USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: 50 Most Romantic Things (Hardcover)

I read The 50 most romantic things ever done in one sitting! Each and every "thing" is heartwarming, surprising and completely original from the others. SO THERE! to all true-love's nay-sayers.....I'm going to give it to all of you for Valentine's Day.