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The Mitfords

Letters Between Six Sisters
May 24, 2015
I have been fascinated by these sisters for years. I had read "The American Way of Death" by Jessica which was my first implication that the capitalists were not on our side. I believe that she helped us somewhat although it amuses me to see people paying for long, expensive obituaries in the newspaper. So what did we learn? Diana has been in my mind, always wondering just how nice was the jail that she and Mosely occupied during WWII? I just finished his son's "Time at War" which, once again made me realize that a good education stands one in good stead — even in wartime. Unity's miserable life and poor decisions make me shudder ,and now that Doorothy, the baby of the family, has died, I feel somewhat bereft. Although I personally do not know any Duchesses, she was the most "sensible" of the five women, and I have always been taught to be sensible. I have loved the two DVDs about Chatsworth and her huge part in creating this business. She pops up in many places, even in "Little Gloria, Happy at Last." (Familiar because Anderson Cooper is Gloria's son.) I am very much looking forward to reading this book. I love the positive comments on this page.