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The Real Beatrix Potter Kindle Edition

by Nadia Cohen (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.5 out of 5 stars 117 ratings
A revealing and surprising biography of the woman who defied Victorian expectations and gave the world Peter Rabbit.
 
Beatrix Potter’s children’s books have enchanted generations of young readers who adored the characters she created as well as her distinctive illustrations. Born into a typically repressed Victorian family, Beatrix was expected to achieve little more than finding herself a rich husband, and thus her parents felt there was no point in bothering to educate her. But the Potters underestimated their daughter. Stifled by the lack of stimulation, she educated herself in art and science, and developed a great love of the natural world.
 
The success of The Tale of Peter Rabbit proved her to be creative genius who could have become the toast of the London literary scene—but when her fiancé tragically died, Beatrix retreated to the Lake District where she reinvented herself as a successful farmer, a canny businesswoman, and an early environmental pioneer. Passionately campaigning to save the area from development, she helped establish the National Trust, and despite her great wealth Beatrix lived out her days in humble anonymity.
 
From a journalist who has authored biographies of Roald Dahl and A.A. Milne, this is an in-depth look at the woman behind the beloved books.
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  4. Publication date
    April 30, 2020
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Nadia Cohen is an entertainment journalist who has worked at a number of national newspapers and magazines including Grazia and the Daily Mail. As a show-business correspondent she covered film festivals, premieres and award ceremonies around the world. Nadia was headhunted for the launch of a new American magazine, In Touch Weekly, and spent several years living and working in New York. She now lives in London and juggles family life with writing contemporary and historical biographies.

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B0886KH7YC
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ White Owl; Illustrated edition (April 30, 2020)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ April 30, 2020
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 10.4 MB
  • Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 195 pages
  • Page numbers source ISBN ‏ : ‎ 1526752751
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.5 out of 5 stars 117 ratings

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  • Joyelaine1950
    5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent history of the family
    Reviewed in the United States on May 19, 2024
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    This tells the true history of William and Beatrix. Excellent story of their lives. They lived full lives. So glad
    They met a and fell in love.
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  • Grandma
    5.0 out of 5 stars Complex Woman of a restricted time.
    Reviewed in the United States on June 1, 2021
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    I learned so much from her life and the sign of her times.
    I don't think I could ever garner these things from her writing.
    Fascinating read.
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  • Paul
    4.0 out of 5 stars Peter Rabbit fan
    Reviewed in the United States on January 12, 2025
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    She’s an interesting woman. Ahead of her time.
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  • GAB
    5.0 out of 5 stars Great read...
    Reviewed in the United States on September 13, 2020
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    My wife and I enjoyed getting better acquainted with Beatrix Potter and her interesting life.
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  • Judith Peterson
    5.0 out of 5 stars The beauty of Beatrix Potter's work!
    Reviewed in the United States on August 2, 2020
    Children's books are treasures. When one picks up a book by Beatrix Potter, one picks up a book of happiness, beauty and the unique.

    This book is about Beatrix's life. How she grew up and then how she lived.

    What joy she brought us. Her drawings are amazing. I always was interested in how she colored the drawings. Now, learn about when she created her stories and how she managed her life.

    A wonderful book! Pick it up! Then, pick up a few of her books for your children/grandchildren.
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  • Debbie Payne
    4.0 out of 5 stars biography
    Reviewed in the United States on October 29, 2020
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    I learned about her by reading this book. I didn't know much about her and was greatly surprised by this book. I highly recommend that you read this book.
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  • openmypages
    4.0 out of 5 stars The Real Beatrix Potter
    Reviewed in the United States on August 13, 2020
    "I see no reason why common sense should not foster a healthier appreciation of beauty than morbid sentimentality."

    "I just made stories to please myself, because I never grew up."

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    This biography tells the story of a rather privileged English girl's young life that was marred by boredom and inattention from her parents. Beatrix's imagination grew out of her circumstances, she was fascinated with the world and sought to learn about it in every way she could much to the chagrin of the society of the time.

    She was a miniature biologist and her observations of flora and fauna as a child helped to inform the beloved characters of the stories we all know and love. I was surprised to hear about her forays into science and how she was turned away from contributing what would have been valuable scientific info simply because she was a woman without formal education.

    Her penchant for journaling throughout her life left a rich set of notes so those of us reading about her later could truly get a sense of what was ticking through her mind. I'm absolutely amazed that she wrote such hopeful children's stories when she clearly was a frequently depressed person. She's exactly the type of person I find absolutely fascinating, curious and with a lust for learning that seemed infectious and yet wholly practical and shrewd in her desire for success. I love that she went from paying to be published in a small run to being inundated with fanmail and success. Her legacy that continues through The National Trust is just remarkable. She was a woman well beyond her time!

    Thank you to Netgalley for a review copy in exchange for my honest opinion.
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  • Barbara johncock
    5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful!
    Reviewed in the United States on December 1, 2021
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    I love it!!
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  • Amazon Customer
    5.0 out of 5 stars enjoyable read
    Reviewed in Australia on March 20, 2024
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    I looked for the book after seeing the Miss Potter film because I wanted find the rest of her story
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  • LindYLOU
    5.0 out of 5 stars Accurate biography
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on October 5, 2024
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    This is the best biography of Beatrice Potter. Extremely well researched and written. Read it on kindle; am purchasing a paperbook copy for my library.
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  • Nathalie Rousseau
    4.0 out of 5 stars Unforgettable woman
    Reviewed in Canada on November 18, 2021
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    Very interesting book about Miss Potter. A remarkable woman.
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  • Mr Satish Ambekar
    5.0 out of 5 stars Exceptionally insightful book
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on May 16, 2022
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    The author has written an account that gives a more truthful description of how the thought process of Beatrix Potter’s mind came to be.

    I would have liked more details of Bolton Gardens houses in its location.

    I wholeheartedly agree that the Walt Disney film was grossly unlike what the original tale was about.
    The writers of the film have lost the plot and smacks of violence shown in Ninjago series to create excitement in young minds.
    More sales and more money for raising funds, but a total loss of the aesthetics of the story.
    Stick to the original books.
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  • M. Sedgwick
    5.0 out of 5 stars Beatrix Potter
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on March 26, 2024
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    I enjoyed the book because you get screal insight into the life and times of Beayrix Potter.
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