Suz, I agree with you and Jean Louise.
I think it was Grace Metalious who wrote "Peyton Place", "Return to Peyton Place" "The Tight White Collar" and "No Adam in Eden" (all outstanding books by the way)who said "all you do is stare at a sheet of paper until drops of blood form on your forehead." I wonder if Betty had read Peyton Place.
Welcome, Cheri! I, too, became a "Betty Explorer" after reading her books and realizing it was worth the ferry ride to see what I could find! You got some good information, and some bad, when you went to Vashon. During the libel trial (Bishops vs. MacDonald) in 1951, there was a slide that took out a good portion of the hill near Betty & Don's home. There was no fire, however, and as John stated, the home still stands. The farmhouse in Chimacum burned so it sounds like two stories got blended into one! You can see photos of both homes in our Gallery. Enjoy!
Hello, my name is Lise ( like in "leez" ) I am a writer, of french origine, living in NY state (up-state). I am actually seeking more information about Betty macDonald's life , and I wanted to thank you all very much for the Friends of Betty MacDonald's Magazine. Everything I am reading here is of most valuable importance to me.
I would like to know if Betty's daughter Anne has children and grand-children ?