Being a Rockefeller, Becoming Myself A Memoir
Being a Rockefeller, Becoming Myself A Memoir by Eileen Rockefeller is an illustrated memoir published by Penguin on August 26, 2014. In this 352-page book, Rockefeller shares her experiences growing up as the great-granddaughter of John D. Rockefeller, exploring the complexities of wealth and fame. She reflects on how her privileged upbringing, marked by both lavish comforts and significant emotional challenges, shaped her understanding of personal worth and social responsibility.
Readers will find a candid exploration of family dynamics and personal identity as Rockefeller navigates her role within one of the world’s most renowned families. The memoir delves into themes of family and relationships, highlighting the lessons learned from her parents and the impact of her upbringing on her journey to self-discovery. Through her narrative, Rockefeller emphasizes the importance of finding one’s own path amidst the expectations tied to her lineage, offering insights into the universal quest for belonging and purpose.
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A pioneering philanthropist and daughter of American royalty reveals what it was like to grow up in one of the world’s most famous families.
The great-granddaughter of John D. Rockefeller, Eileen Rockefeller learned in childhood that while wealth and fame could open any door, they could not buy a feeling of personal worth. The privileges of having servants and lavish summer homes were offset by her parents’ thoughtful yet firm lessons in social obligation, at times by her mother’s dark depressions and mercurial moods, and the competition for attention among her siblings.
In adulthood, Rockefeller has yearned to be seen not as an icon but as a woman and mother with a normal life, and like all of us, she had to learn to find her own way. Being a Rockefeller, Becoming Myself is an affirmation of how family shapes our identity and the ways we contribute to the larger family of life, regardless of our origins.
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