Public Smiles, Private Tears [Paperback]

Helen Van Slyke with James Elward (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: February 1986

She was a radiant bride. In the spring of 1946, Beverly Thyson stood beside her handsome young husband confident that she would have it all ... home, family - and the career most women were denied. But the turbulent years ahead would bring hard truths and agonizing choices. Her own complex needs would sweep her into the arms of the one man who could offer her everything - but love. Her own talent and ambition would propel her to the very pinnacle of success in the ruthless world of high fashion. Through tragedy and triumph, through failure and success, she would learn what it really means for a woman to get what she wants ... to have everything - everything but the one thing her heart most desires.

Product Details

• Paperback
• Publisher: Bantam Books (February 1986)
• ISBN-10: 0553229249
• ISBN-13: 978-0553229240
• Product Dimensions: 6.8 x 4.2 x 1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 4 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,695,843 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Who cannot relate to this story? A Great Book!, August 23, 2001

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This review is from: Public Smiles, Private Tears (Hardcover)

Beverly Thyson's extraordinary rise in the ruthless world of women's fashion astonishes everyone-including herself. But her personal life (including one failed marriage and an exciting but unfulfilling affair) makes Bev feel she is lacking as a woman. Using all of her strength and intution to reach the very pinnacle of success, she is still constantly searching for love.