Peter Duchin
The New York Times Book Review said that Peter Duchin was a living compendium of a hundred years of social history. . . . He has lived a life another man would not have survived. Orphaned by his glamorous parents, the Newport debutante Marjorie Oelrichs and the famous bandleader Eddy Duchin, he was raised in the privileged, old-money world of Averell Harriman, the diplomat and former governor of New York. He grew up to be America's preeminent society bandleader, effortlessly entertaining and...See more
The New York Times Book Review said that Peter Duchin was a living compendium of a hundred years of social history. . . . He has lived a life another man would not have survived. Orphaned by his glamorous parents, the Newport debutante Marjorie Oelrichs and the famous bandleader Eddy Duchin, he was raised in the privileged, old-money world of Averell Harriman, the diplomat and former governor of New York. He grew up to be America's preeminent society bandleader, effortlessly entertaining and charming partygoers at Truman Capote's Black and White Ball, the White House, and thousands of society galas. As he recalls his life and relates the frank, often surprising recollections of the many friends and famous figures who made up the strange family of his youth, Duchin also explores the changing face of social life in America. See less
Peter Duchin's Featured Books
Peter Duchin book reviews
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Ghost of a Chance: A Memoir
Life withthe rich
by Sivvie, Oct 15, 2009
Peter Duchin writes with a quiet voice yet not a bland one . His father was the famous bandleader and pianist, Eddy Duchin, and his mother a beautiful and vibrant woman from a prominent American ... Read More
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Blue Moon
Compelling Read
As a committed Wilson fan and an Eddie/Peter Duchin afficianado, I found this book to be totally enjoyable. I could relate to the musical side -- the supper club culture -- and found it a nice ... Read More