Jubilee Prosperity

The first of her two blockbuster novels, The Fountainhead, had been rejected by twelve publishers, and was not accorded respect by critics.

Two years after its debut, it worked itself to the top of the best-seller lists.

It is still known as the greatest word-of-mouth book ever published.

My personal opinion is that the hero of The Fountainhead is a pig-headed vandal, and violates Rand’s own philosophy at several points.

Rand acquired a coterie of young admirers who formed her salon.

Nathaniel Branden and his girlfriend Barbara, who became his wife, were the closest to Rand.

Ayn and Frank served as matron of honor and best man at the Brandens’ wedding.

Nathaniel called Rand Mrs. Logic.

He became her designated intellectual heir.

Rand was often a difficult person, even as she was almost universally admired and respected, and sometimes loved, by those who knew her.

The New York Times once called her one of the most impossible women of all time.

In her most infamous activity, Rand one day declared that she and Nathaniel were to become lovers, and persuaded her husband and Barbara to go along with the arrangement.

But it was a disaster in the end.

Nathaniel found a younger woman, and finally told Ayn.

Hell had no fury like her reaction.

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