Sue Myrick, country born, grew up to become the leader of society in Macon, GA. She met and became best friends with Margaret Mitchell, who strongly recommended her to David Selznick to help with Southern customs and accents for Gone With The Wind. The book is based on her own writings--letters to Mitchell, her diary kept while preparing to go and while in Hollywood, and her newspaper columns. She wrote for The Macon Telegraph for 50 yuears, winning numerous awards for her work. She was invited to the White House with other outstanding newspaper women.

This hardback is available on order from bookstores or from the author at P. O. Box 33536, Decatur, GA 30033.  Cost, 29.95 + $5.00 S & H. (It weights almost 2 pounds!)

Susan Myrick was a close friend to Margaret Mitchell and chosen by MGM to be technical consultant for "Southern authenticity" for the making of Mitchell's classic novel into a movie. This book, authored by Myrick's niece, reveals the Susan Myrick that she hid from the world and recorded only in her diary. You will feel her anguish at the loss of love. You will feel her own fear at the prospect of having to face down David Selznick over the realities of the South’s customs, agriculture, and other matters. You will also get a look into the private letters she wrote Peggy Mitchell, and learn about her ever-changing opinions of Hollywood personalities. And learn about the behind the scenes activities on the GWTW set.