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Jul 26, 2021delphimo rated this title 2.5 out of 5 stars
An enlightening novel based on the life of Belle da Costa Greene, a light skinned woman of African-American descent who passed as a white woman in the early 20th Century. By intelligence and luck, Belle Marion Greener became the personal librarian of J. P. Morgan and controlled his library for 43 years. The novel portrays Belle as ambitious and dedicated to reaching for the stars. After Belle’s father left the family, Belle and her sisters struggled to earn enough money to support the family and send their brother to college. The story shows that dreams can turn to reality with determination and perseverance. An interesting story, The Personal Librarian, about success.