Frank Lloyd Wright

By: Ada Louise Huxtable

Narrated by: Carrington MacDuffie

Pulitzer Prize-winning critic Ada Louise Huxtable's biography of America's greatest architect

Renowned architecture critic Ada Louise Huxtable's biography Frank Lloyd Wright looks at the architect and the man, from his tumultuous personal life to his long career as a master builder. Along the way she introduces Wright's masterpieces--from the tranquil Fallingwater to Taliesin, rebuilt after tragedy and murder--not only exploring the mind of the man who drew the blueprints but also delving into the very heart of the medium, which he changed forever.

Critic reviews

"The eventfulness of the extraordinary life and the refreshing intelligence and craft of the author make this book a pleasure to read." -- The New York Times

Timeless and inspiring

Frank Lloyd Wright was deeply gifted and never questioned himself or his destiny. This biography conveys the essence of him in all his humble arrogance. I enjoyed the way this story presents the truth and an alternative to it.

A stuburn artist

You have to be stuburn and go against the grain to be someone that changes the simplicity of our common and typical way of doing things.

Two Frank Lloyd Wright’s

As an interpreter at the Home & Studio, I strive to present an accurate portal of both Wright and the buildings. After listening to the book, I have come to the realization that an “accurate” description of FLW is beyond the 50

Quick, yet insightful

Would you listen to Frank Lloyd Wright again? Why?

Yes. It was a quick read. Short book. And it was very interesting.

What did you like best about this story?

I learned things that I did not know. It focused on his life, not just his work, and referenced other authors. That was smart.

What about Carrington Macduffie’s performance did you like?

She did very well. Easy to listen to.

Did you have an extreme reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry?

I was shocked by how rude Frank Lloyd Wright could be.

Any additional comments?

If you want to learn about the life of Frank Lloyd Wright, start here.

excellent review

Having the privilege of an open archives and the temperance of time after a person's death, the author has been able to create an even handed biography of this interesting architect, and his creations. while also including the opinions of his critics and the voices of the people who supported him.