Author Natalie Dykstra recounts the story of Isabella Stewart Gardner's extraordinary life in this moving and illuminating biography.  A Boston socialite, Gardner lived a life full of passion but one which was also marked by grief.  Dykstra delivers compelling insight into Gardner's friendships, world travels, and her keen eye for collecting treasures all of which shaped the creation of the Stewart Gardner Museum. 

The Meader Fine Arts Library is a free resource open to the public during operation hours. The library is open Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday from 11am-3pm.  Books are available on loan for members. 
All book discussions are free and open to the public.  Participants do not need to have read the book but it will help facilitate overall discussion.