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Our discussion groups are led by library staff\, and welcom e everyone. We plan to meet in-person at Brewery Becker. You can request a copy of the book or book on CD through the shared library system. \;< /p>\n

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The Personal Librarian by Marie Benedict& nbsp\;

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In her t wenties\, Belle da Costa Greene is hired by J. P. Morgan to curate a colle ction of rare manuscripts\, books\, and artwork for his newly built Pierpo nt Morgan Library. Belle becomes a fixture in New York City society and on e of the most powerful people in the art and book world\, known for her im peccable taste and shrewd negotiating for critical works as she helps crea te a world-class collection. \;

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But Belle has a secret\, one she must protect at all costs. She was born not Belle da Costa Greene but Belle Marion Greener. She is the da ughter of Richard Greener\, the first Black graduate of Harvard and a well -known advocate for equality. Belle's complexion isn't dark because of her alleged Portuguese heritage that lets her pass as white--her complexion i s dark because she is African American. \;

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The Personal Librarian tells the story of an extraord inary woman\, famous for her intellect\, style\, and wit\, and shares the lengths she must go to--for the protection of her family and her legacy--t o preserve her carefully crafted white identity in the racist world in whi ch she lives.

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