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Great Fortune

The Epic of Rockefeller Center

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Great Fortune

Auteur(s): Daniel Okrent
Narrateur(s): Christopher Grove
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In this hugely appealing book, a finalist for the Pulitzer Prize, acclaimed author and journalist Daniel Okrent weaves together themes of money, politics, art, architecture, business, and society to tell the story of the majestic suite of buildings that came to dominate the heart of midtown Manhattan and with it, for a time, the heart of the world.

At the center of Okrent's riveting story are four remarkable individuals: tycoon John D. Rockefeller, his ambitious son Nelson Rockefeller, real estate genius John R. Todd, and visionary skyscraper architect Raymond Hood. In the tradition of David McCullough's The Great Bridge, Ron Chernow's Titan, and Robert Caro's The Power Broker, Great Fortune is a stunning tribute to an American landmark that captures the heart and spirit of New York at its apotheosis.

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I rather liked this history of New York’s Rockefeller Center. Having visited New York many times, I have spent time around this area, with a tour of Radio City Music Hall, attending a concert there (Aretha Franklin!), and lunch in the restaurant next to the skating rink. All of these moments gave this book context for me, as these spaces were discussed in detail. Not sure how interesting it would be if you haven’t been to these spaces, while they talk about the Rockefeller family, its not a full blown family biography/ history, which I appreciated. The most interesting parts were the art that was commissioned for these spaces, some never installed, some installed but removed, some hidden away…. and some you can still see today. The backstory of Diego Rivera’s murals that no longer exist was super interesting. Hearing about Georgia O’Keeffe’s commission, that was never completed, was sad, and gave me more insight into her life. The narrator was a bit monotone, but the content was good, so I got over it.

An interesting history

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