Why You're Richer Than You Think

by Emyl Jenkins

Genres: Reference

249 pages, Hardcover

First published June 1, 1982

About the author

Emyl Jenkins of Richmond, Virginia, born Mary Louise Joslin, was an internationally known antiques appraiser, prolific writer and author, and engaging speaker. She was a graduate of Mary Washington College and held a Masters in English from the University of Virginia. She was involved with many arts and cultural activities including the Library of Virginia, Virginia Governor's Mansion Citizen Advisory Committee, Garden Club of Virginia, James River Writers, Virginia Press Women, North Carolina Ballet, and the Arts Council of North Carolina State University.

She worked at two auction houses and wrote numerous books and articles on antiques, as well as a syndicated column. Jenkins's first antiques book, Why You're Richer Than You Think (later reissued as Emyl Jenkins' Appraisal Book) landed her a 3-day stint on Good Morning, America. She was the author of Emyl Jenkins’ Southern Christmas, The Book of American Traditions, and From Storebought to Homemade, among others.

A lady of superior accomplishments, Emyl brought happiness to the many people she encountered throughout her distinguished career. Emyl requested that her friends "think happy thoughts."