Margaret Mitchell & John Marsh: The Love Story Behind Gone with the Wind

Marianne Walker

Jan 21, 2021

Margaret Mitchell John Marsh The Love Story Behind Gone with the Wind The marriage of Margaret Mitchell and John Marsh was than a marriage of great love and deep friendship it was a lucky literary match both for them and for a world made richer by the creation of GONE

Title: Margaret Mitchell & John Marsh: The Love Story Behind Gone with the Wind

Author: Marianne Walker

ISBN: 9781561452316

Page: 465

Format: Hardcover

The marriage of Margaret Mitchell and John Marsh was than a marriage of great love and deep friendship it was a lucky literary match, both for them and for a world made richer by the creation of GONE WITH THE WIND Based on almost 200 previously unpublished letters and extensive interviews with their closest associates, this ground breaking new biography allows the eThe marriage of Margaret Mitchell and John Marsh was than a marriage of great love and deep friendship it was a lucky literary match, both for them and for a world made richer by the creation of GONE WITH THE WIND Based on almost 200 previously unpublished letters and extensive interviews with their closest associates, this ground breaking new biography allows the extraordinary couple to tell their love story in their own words In extracts from their letters to family and friends, John and Peggy describe the stormy years of their courtship, the arduous but fulfilling years when Peggy ws writing her famous novel, the thrill of its literary success, the excitement of the movie making All of the exhilarating, poignant, and moving moments of their lives are brought to life by the voices of John and Peggy themselves In telling the private story of this remarkable 24 year marriage, author Marianne Walker reveals a long suspected truth that GONE WITH THE WIND might never have been written if Margaret Mitchell had not married John Marsh In addition to being Peggy s husband, best friend, and constant support, he acted as her editor, proofreader, researcher, business manager, and in general, the inspiration obehind her work At every point in their relationship, including the turbulent years of Mitchell s first marriage to Red Upshaw, it was john who providedthe intellectual stimulation, emotional support, and editorial expertise that enabled his gifted wife to channel her talents into the making of GONE WITH THE WIND After years of meticulous research, Marianne Walker has created a fascinating portrait of a love match between a writer and her editor a childless marriage dominated from beginning to end by their dear but difficult baby, GONE WITH THE WIND.

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This is a biography of the book Gone With The Wind and also of Margaret Mitchell and her husband John Marsh. An absorbing read!

I gave up at page 85. It was so tedious to read. And the time frames kept jumping around. I just couldn't see myself enduring it for another 433 pages. Disappointed, but I'm sure there is a biography of Margaret Mitchell out there I will enjoy reading more. So I'm off to find it.

One of my favorite biographies of Margaret Mitchell because the text relies on/quotes/cites numerous letters and other private papers. Seems to be a fabulous piece of research and the book reads very easily too!

This is more than a biography. This well-researched, well-written book covers a lifetime of writing by Margaret Mitchell and John Marsh, and all of the historical happenings of the day - hydro power under the New Deal, an inside look at the newspaper business of the 20s and 30s, and the foreign copyright law of today that bears Margaret Mitchell's name. Read this book. You won't be disappointed.

I knew I should have read the last few chapters of this biography first. I've just finished them, & now I'm sad, as I always am at the end of a biography. This was a reread of the first book I ever read on Peggy. I loved this second read! This time I noticed that, perhaps even more than Peggy, the biography is about "J.R.M." -- John Robert Marsh, the name on the dedication page of Gone with the Wind. Peggy is such a firestorm I frankly hardly noticed him when I read this the first time, thou [...]

A fascinating account of the woman who wrote one of my favourite books of all time, and the man behind her. It is part of the legend behind this book that Mitchell wrote the ending first, while lying in bed with the flu. She then went on to write the greatest novel on the American Civil War ever. Sounds easy? Also accidental? I certainly had the impression that the author stumbled upon the writing of this novel almost incidentally. Furthermore, Gone with the Wind was the only book Mitchell publi [...]

It is not well known that John Marshall helped Margaret Mitchell write the Pulitzer Prize winning novel, "Gone with the Wind". Margaret Mitchell, known to her friends as Peggy, came from a family of southern, wealthy and traditional aristocrats . She alienated some of her relatives when during the 1920s and early 30s she, in her rebellion which was fashionable at the time, was attracted to dashing playboys, gamblers and a decadent lifestyle. Then she met John and her life took an about face. The [...]

Okay, a little long for my taste (500+ pages) but having been a long-time fan of Gone with the Wind, it gave a lot of interesting details of the writing of the book, the publishing nightmares and the making of the movie. I can't imagine undertaking such a task as writing and editing an epic without a computer! My favorite quote in the book is when Margaret Mitchell was asked who should play the role of Rhett in the movie, she told them she didn't care if it was Donald Duck or Groucho Marx.

I am a big fan of "Gone With the Wind". I saw the movie in 3rd grade and then read the book with a dictionary. I stumbled upon this book at the library and knew I had to read it. the love they had for each other is shown throughout the book . The sacrifices he made to help her write the book and then get it published took a toll on his life. John did not care, for him she was his life. The positive and negative attention followed them for years. It forced them to retreat into privacy and be hard [...]

This is probably my all time favorite biography. I read this two years ago and I still find myself thinking of it almost daily. Marianne Walker is a phenomenal writer and really lucked out with the resources for this book. Definitely a MUST READ for all Gone With The Wind fans as it allows one to look deeper into the story and truly understand where it came from. I would read this and GWTW over and over again before I ever touched any of the sequels (which I have, and they were very poor, indeed [...]

Mitchell was an interesting person, self absorbed, hypochondriac, talented, popular. She married a man who adored her and apparently they were in love to the end. This author tries to put to rest the notion entertained by many that her husband wrote the book while emphasizing his role in encouraging her, editing her, giving her ideas and dealing with the publisher and later her adoring public. Mitchell hated being fawned on in Atlanta and the fame she achieved.

Not only is this the best book about Margaret Mitchell that I've read, it's one of the best books I've read. I've read it several times. The background story of how Ms. Walker came to write it is interesting in itself. For once someone gives John Marsh the credit he deserves, and a truer picture of both of them as people emerges gracefully from the pages. The love John Marsh had for MM is amazing. I would love to find someone like that

Margaret Mitchell's life story will just pop into my head from time to time. No idea why except that it could have been a tragically wasted life, but thankfully, it wasn't. This love story can easily rival John & Abigail Adams love story too, but is tinged with much more needless drama (her being from the South and all). A very "good read!"

Wow! This is all I ever wanted to know (and much more) about Margaret Mitchell's life, her writing of Gone With the Wind, and the aftermath of its incredibly successful publication. I gained a great appreciation for her loving and devoted husband; without his editorial help and encouragement, I doubt Mitchell's masterpiece would ever have been finished and published.

I liked (what I read of) this look behind the scenes of Gone With the Wind. My "could not finish" status on the book doesn't mean it wasn't good; it simply means that it was over 600 pages and I got tired of renewing it. Definitely interesting and engaging, just a bit long-winded. Probably more suited for the total GWTW buff.

I bought this book in the gift shop of Margaret Mitchell's home in Atlanta. Gone with the Wind is arguably my favorite book. As a fan, I loved this biography and treasured the unique quality of relating how her marriage supported her writing. A great read for the GWTW fan.

I picked up this book at the Marrietta, GA "Gone with the Wind" museum a few weeks ago. While it is a long book, it's a must have for all GWTW fans!!! It's an amazing love story and the struggles (both in health and the sudden fame) that John and Peggy went through, made me appreciate and love GWTW even more!

This was just a great book! It's long, but it's worth it. The book tells the story of the love between Margaret Mitchell (who wrote Gone with the Wind) and John Marsh. It's well-written and easy-to-read. It is also very well-researched and provides and excellent narrative of their lives together.

I LOVED this book!! Nate got it for me my junior year of high school, and I was obsessed with it. I think even people who haven't read GWTW would love it. Full of history and fun tidbits. Tons of pictures. Peggy Marsh (aka Margaret Mitchell) was quite a character!!

Amazing story and two really interesting people. Everyone who wants to write a great book could use the undying support of a John Marsh in their life. I read this book as one of my ten books on marriage for my tenth wedding anniversary