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Lenka Trlicová _enka_rlicova — Before reading this book, all I knew about Molly Brown I had learned from the movie: "The Unsinkable Molly Brown." Based on that portrayal, I've always been a bit puzzled as to why she was so great. She seemed like a loud-mouthed, new money-flaunting social climber. So Iversen's premise intrigued me: that there was much more to Molly than the popular myth has claimed. As it turns out, Iversen delivers. Starting and ending with the story of Mrs. Brown on the Titanic, she lays out a new picture. To start with, Margaret Brown did not go by "Molly." Ever. Yes, she was very outspoken. No she was never a waitress in a bar. Yes, her husband struck it rich when one of the mines he owned hit gold. No, she never hid the money in the stove only to have it go up in flames by mistake (ok, even I suspected that one was made up for the movie.) The portrait that emerges is of a fascinating, forceful woman with a soft spot for those with less. Before they were even considered wealthy, every Christmas Margaret and J.J. donated hundreds of pairs of shoes, clothing, and food to the mine workers under their employ. And once they were rich, their philanthropic net just kept extending. Margaret's personality and drive made her very good at fundraising--nearly all of which she did for charitable causes. As for the "social climber" bit? Iversen points out that the Brown were not trying to be accepted by Denver society. They were Denver society. Nearly every edition of the newspaper at the time included something about the Browns, often full-page spreads. Invitations to their home were prized. I'm glad I read this. I can finally understand why Maragaret was someone worth all the hype. Just treat the movie like the piece of fiction it is, and you'll be on the right road to appreciating the real Mrs. Margaret Brown.