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A Genius in the Family is a memoir by Piers and Hilary du Pré, which chronicles the life and career of their late sister, cellist Jacqueline du Pré. The book claims to tell the true story of their family lives, and each chapter is headed 'Piers' or 'Hilary', according to which author wrote it.
Sep 1, 1998 · Du Pré's closeness to her family--in particular her sister (and early musical rival) Hilary, and brother Piers--has been well-documented, but the publication of A Genius in the Family was a revelation.
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Oct 22, 2019 · Du Pre, Piers, 1948- Boxid IA1679404 Camera Sony Alpha-A6300 (Control) Collection_set printdisabled External-identifier urn:oclc:record:1149346615 urn:lcp:geniusinfamilyin0000dupr:lcpdf:e1b1a867-6037-45e4-a459-0668b60ceec5
Jan 1, 1997 · Hilary and Piers du Pre offer a frank, heartfelt description of a loving family life, and offer a glimpse of the enigmatic, awkward, engaging brilliance that was Jacqueline du Pre. Yes, Jackie’s mother’s obsession with her daughter hurt her husband and other two children.
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In this uniquely revealing biography, Hilary and Piers du Pré have re-created the life they shared with their sister in astonishing personal detail, unveiling the private world behind the public face.
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About the Author. Hilary du Pré and Piers du Pré co-wrote A Genius in the Family (republished as Hilary and Jackie ), which tells the story of the life of their sister, Jacqueline.
A Genius in the Family. : Hilary Du Pré, Piers Du Pré. Vintage, 1998 - Biography & Autobiography - 426 pages. Since her death in 1987, Jacqueline du Pre's brother and sister have long...
