Renee Rosen - Let's Call Her Barbie

I am a big fan of Renee Rosen and her historical fiction novels that revolve around strong, glamorous women—Estée Lauder, Helen Gurley Brown, Alva Vanderbilt, Mrs. Marshall Fields. In this podcast episode, we discuss her latest book, LET’S CALL HER BARBIE. The woman behind the story? Ruth Handler, who co-founded the Mattel Toy Company with her husband, Elliott.Renee and I discuss LET’S CALL HER BARBIE, the Mickey Mouse Club, Mattel Toys, the Sears Toy catalog, and Barbie conventions. We swoon over the Barbie wardrobe, her dress designers and dressmakers.Renee’s other booksFifth Avenue Glamour GirlThe Social GracesPark Avenue SummerWindy City BluesWhat the Lady WantsDollfaceWhite Collar GirlOther topics we mentionYoga with KassandraOther episodes you may enjoy:Remember Pan Am Airlines? Bestselling author Fiona DavisA dermatologist recommends inexpensive skincare productsIs Botox for you? An author who writes some of my favorite booksA neuropsychologist discusses Alzheimer’sDo the Next New Thing is out and available at your local bookstore, my local bookstore, or on Amazon.