Comments by "Andrew Brendan" (@andrewbrendan1579) on "Forgotten Lives" channel.

  1. I have to disagree on one point in the video. It's mentioned that Hetty's father said never to give anyone anything, even kindness. I read a 1930's biography of Hettie and it said that her father told her to never OWE anyone anything, not even a kindness. Though it was not with direct financial aid Hetty at times was very helpful to others.
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  2. Great comparison with the Collyers. I'm reminded somewhat of Mrs. Edith Beale and Miss Edith Beale who lived at Grey Gardens in the Hamptons.
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  3. You might be interested in the 1964 book "The Recluse of Herald Square -- the Mystery of Ida Wood" by Joseph A. Cox. Very good reading and much more information.
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  4. I don't know if it was used in prepration for this excellent video, but there's a very interesting book about Ida Wood called "The Recluse of Herald Square -- The Mystery of Ida Wood" by Joseph A. Cox and published in 1964. Recommended reading! --- Also, is the hotel still standing? It would be fun to visit the rooms where the ladies lived for so long and, according to the book, never got direct sunlight.
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  5. 96 or 116, I hope I don't live anywhere near that long. -- Very interesting documentary. Does the house in which Mrs. Lewson lived still exist? Either way it would be interesting to see what is on that site now. --- It's been a while but I read a very good historical fiction novel called simply "Havisham" which is the story of Miss Havisham from "Great Expectations". Highly recommended!
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  6.  @winros  One died from boxes falling on him, the other died of starvation and dehydration. A horrible prolonged death.
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