lemoney 's review for:

The Magnificent Lives of Marjorie Post by Allison Pataki

4.0

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4.5 stars. I first heard of the incredible Marjorie post while watching The Foods that Built America on the History Channel. I was amazed at how much she had done, especially being a women during those times when women were typically not taken seriously or given chances to do great things. Her father brought her up teaching her the important things in running a business successfully. She had many unfortunate things happen, serious illnesses in the family, and especially her 4 failed marriages, but she persevered and did many wonderful things for the world. She brought to post company to what it is today, General Mills. Pushing to get things like frozen foods brought to fruition. Marjorie was also a philanthropist, helping out as many people as she could. She lived through two World Wars as well as the Great Depression . Her roles and connections she had during these difficult times were able to assist many people.
I enjoyed reading this historical fiction novel about Marjorie, helping me realize the scope of what she’d done during her long life. It’s a wonderfully written story and I recommend it to anyone wanting to read about this strong woman who changed history.