Hemingway in Love: The Untold Story: A Memoir by A. E. Hotchner Paperback – Deckle Edge, November 1, 2016

Based upon years of conversations with Hemingway, the author has put together a series of vignettes from various times in Hemingway's life. It's a fascinating read as most of the words are directly from Hemingway as he recalls and relates past events. It's partly about losing his first wife, Hadley, when he zigged instead of zagged. His other three wives get short shrift and only brief mentions. Other significant and/or memorable events in his life are covered and this book is best read with some previous knowledge/reading of Hemingway, his life, and his writing. The author slightly ruins the ending of the book by making the last sentence about himself. Otherwise, this is a sweet and heart-rending collection of the regrets of a man near the end of his life. As Hemingway himself said elsewhere: "All you have to do is write one true sentence. Write the truest sentence you know." "I wish I had died before I had ever loved anyone but her."

I read 95-year-old A.E. Hotchner’s book entitled HEMINGWAY IN LOVE: HIS OWN STORY. This just released short book was a quick read for me as I enjoy Hotch’s writing style and hang on his every Hemingway word. Why? Because he was a very good friend of Hemingway’s and that point really cannot be disputed. Hemingway invited Hotchner on many a journey and obviously Hem did not suffer fools, so what Hotch says matters. I have previously read four of Hotchner’s books starting with PAPA HEMINGWAY, then his autobiographical books, KING OF THE HILL and LOOKING FOR MIRACLES, next PAUL AND ME (about his friendship with Paul Newman), and lastly EVERYONE COMES TO ELAINE'S. Hotchner has written two other books on Hemingway, but I have not yet gotten around to reading them (there are so many Hem books to read). All together, Hotchner has written 18 books on a variety of subjects.This book re-emphasized Ernest’s realization that his first wife, Hadley, was the love of his life and that he made a terrible mistake by letting Pauline Pfieffer into his life at all. As in most books about Hemingway, Pauline is not a sympathetic character. Pauline ingratiated herself with Hadley first, then Hemingway, and there was no stopping her in her quest to become the next Mrs. Hemingway. She is such a paradox as she did not mind sleeping with someone else’s husband and breaking up a marriage, but insisted on getting married in the Catholic Church and converting Ernest. Such hypocrisy. I always think of that short but sweet quote, “If they’ll cheat with you, they’ll cheat on you.” And he did.Hotchner claims that the last time Ernest saw Hadley was in Paris at a restaurant. All the biographies say Ernest saw Hadley on another occasion when he was in Wyoming and ran into her and her second husband, Paul Mowrer. So I can always understand the scholars weariness of Hotchner. Nonetheless, I enjoyed this short and sweet book about Hem’s regret and realizations.As everyone does, Pauline had some good qualities, and unfortunately her viewpoint on her marriage and how she won over Ernest from Hadley will never really be known. In the newest version of THE GREEN HILLS OF AFRICA, parts of her diary are published, but she and Ernest were already married and on safari due to her Uncle Gus’ financing of the trip. I have yet to read either version of THE GREEN HILLS OF AFRICA.Oh, well. I don’t believe Pauline was ever really happy. She died 10 years before Hemingway.

The book answers a lot of questions I've had for years re Hemingway as a person and as a writer. I had just re-read "The Sun Also Rises," which I first read years and years ago. I didn't like it then and still don't. Although I've always admired his writing style, his persona not so much. Hotchner's book offers insight into Hemingway's life, describing the events that seem to have shaped the man's character, for good or ill. Definitely worth reading if you're interested in the effect of Hemingway's life on his work.

Good for anyone interested in Hemingway and what made him tick. Some insights into his feelings at various times in his life and particularly about his first wife Hadley.

In life as we look back, we remember things sometimes as we wish they were and thru our own rose colored glasses. Is that what Hemingway does in this book? Are we users or abusers of love given us? You decide. After reading this novel vs just having read Beautiful Exiles by M.W. Clayton you will see such a dichotomy. Hemingway's story vs a woman's story of his love. Read this book and think about your own story of the loves in your life.

This book was very interesting. In my mind, he has always come acrossas "larger than life"--but I was not sure why.My opinion after reading this book is that he had a very huge ego, andhe was a "real people-user"--from friends, to wives--he had four overthe years. At one point, he wanted to have both his current wife andhis current lover--be agreeable to having both, with "no strings" attached..It seemed to always be about him. He seemed very "conflicted" andeventually took his own life.I have also read two other books that were about friends of his, andin their books, one sees the same Hemingway coming through--in mostsituations!

This was a really short and quick book about Hemingway and his romantic life—experiences, lessons, regrets etc. that he learned over time. I found it to be very insightful and emotional at times. I’d definitely recommend it.

A heart wrenching story of how Hemingway's mistakes haunted him the rest of his life.You can feel Hemingway's regret and anguish as he tells Hotchner what happened with Hadley, the love of his life. This all comes together in the final chapter, which carries so much weight which I have been unable to shake.Not only does the book talk about Hemingway's first wife Hadley, but Hotchner gives the reader insight on the inspirations for Hemingway's most famous female characters.Would recommend for any Hemingway aficionado, or anyone who loves a good heartbreaking love story. Because that is what the book truly is, a story about how a man lost the love of his life.

Outstanding delivery time and the book was just as I expected it to be.

Hotchner knew Hemingway well and, more importantly, he admired him. But, also the book is very well written, in a kind of journalistic style that makes the reader enjoy the story.

If you love Hemingway you'll enjoy it but there isn't much new in it.

This book written by A.E. Hotchner, former friend of Hemingway, was only published after the death of Hemingway's fourth wife Mary. It covers the complex relationship with his first wife, Hadley Richardson, his affair with Pauline Pfeiffer who was to be his second and himself. It is possible some of the conversations between Hemingway and Hotchner may not be gquite as verbatim as original. But it is a fascinating description of the life of that time in hus career. The reason for 4 rather than 5 stars is that there is no reference to third wife Martha Gelhorn. I would like to read a biography or Pauline Pfeiffer, however, as she seems to stand out in the "list" of wives. A very good read for anyone interested in Hemingway particularly as a man rather than author.

Hemingway book in very good condition. Very pleased