Ross, Andrea Friederici

Edith: The Rogue Rockefeller McCormick

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ISBN 13:: 9780809337903
author:: Ross, Andrea Friederici
format:: Hardback
publisher:: Southern Illinois University Press
language:: English
Publication Year:: 2020
Pages:: 248
Dimensions:: 22.9 x 15.2 x 2.8 centimeters (0
Genre:: Biography, Rich & Famous, Biography,
Condition:: New
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Edith Rockefeller McCormick: A Life of Independence and Resilience This gripping biography tells the story of Edith Rockefeller McCormick, daughter of John D. Rockefeller, America's foremost industrialist. Born into a life of privilege, Edith rejected the limited role expected of her and forged her own path, marked by financial ruin and personal struggle. Despite her family's wealth and influence, Edith faced societal pressures that stifled her independence. She overcame these challenges through education and self-examination, even seeking analysis with Carl Jung. Her journey was not without its costs, including the loss of two children and struggles with mental illness. Through her story, Edith Rockefeller McCormick emerges as a complex and fascinating figure, one who defied convention to create a life of purpose and meaning.

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