Women of Means: The Fascinating Biographies of Royals, Heiresses, Eccentrics and Other Poor Little Rich Girls (Bios of Royalty and Rich & Famous) (Celebrating Women)
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Book Synopsis: A Glimpse Behind the Façade of Rich and Famous Women“…wild, witty, gossipy, and glamourous. A sheer delight.” ―Becca Anderson, author of Badass Women Give the Best Advice
#1 Best Seller in Women's Studies and Biographies of the Rich & Famous and Royalty
An intimate portrait of women of privilege. As Becca Anderson recommends, read about “heiress Barbara Hutton's outrageous lifestyle, Jackie O as a step-mom, Patty Hearst's many adventures, Peggy Guggenheim's collection of art (and men), and Almira Carnarvon, the real-life counterpart to Lady Cora of Downton Abbey.”
The grass isn't greener on the other side. Heiresses have always been viewed with eyes of envy. They were the ones for whom the cornucopia had been upended, showering them with unimaginable wealth and opportunity. However, through intimate historical biographies, Women of Means shows us that oftentimes the weaving sisters saved their most heart-wrenching tapestries for the destinies of wealthy women.
Happily never after. From the author of Behind Every Great Man, we now have Women of Means, vignettes of the women who were slated from birth–or marriage–to great privilege, only to endure lives which were the stuff Russian tragic heroines are made of. They are the nonfictional Richard Corys–those not slated for happily ever after.
Women of Means is a non-fiction best seller, full of the best biographies of all time. Some of the women whose silver spoons rusted include:
- Liliane Bettencourt, whose chemist father created L'Oreal... and was a Nazi collaborator
- Nica Rothschild, who traded her gilded life to become the Baroness of Bebop
- Jocelyn Wildenstein, who became a cosmetology-enhanced cat-woman
- Ruth Madoff, the dethroned queen of Manhattan
- Patty Hearst, who trod the path from heiress... to terrorist
Fans of Women of Means will want to try other Marlene Wagman-Geller books including Fabulous Female Firsts, Great Second Acts, Still I Rise, Unabashed Women, and Women Who Launch.
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Are you ready for an intimate glimpse into the fascinating lives of royalty, heiresses, eccentrics, and other poor little rich girls? Look no further than Women of Means: The Fascinating Biographies of Royals, Heiresses, Eccentrics and Other Poor Little Rich Girls. This book has it all – from wild and witty anecdotes to glamorous tales of unimaginable wealth and privilege.
As Becca Anderson, author of Badass Women Give the Best Advice, describes it, this book is a sheer delight. It's no wonder that Women of Means is already a #1 bestseller in Women's Studies and Biographies of the Rich & Famous and Royalty. Get ready to be captivated by the stories of iconic women like heiress Barbara Hutton, the outrageous lifestyles of Jackie O, and the many adventures of Patty Hearst.
But don't be fooled by the lavish facade. Women of Means reveals the truth behind the lives of these wealthy women. It's a collection of heart-wrenching stories that prove that the grass isn't always greener on the other side. Behind their opulent exteriors lie tales of tragedy and disillusionment – just like the heroines from Russian literature.
Written by the author of Behind Every Great Man, Women of Means showcases the nonfictional Richard Corys – women who were destined for great privilege but found themselves in lives that were far from happily ever after. This book is a compelling journey into the lives of the rich and famous, bringing to light the untold stories and hidden struggles of these remarkable women.
Women of Means is more than just a bestseller; it's a treasure trove of the best biographies of all time. Prepare to be engrossed in the captivating tales of Liliane Bettencourt, the L'Oreal heiress whose father had a dark Nazi secret, and Nica Rothschild, the gilded woman who risked it all for her love of jazz. Join us as we delve into the fascinating lives of Jocelyn Wildenstein, the cat-like socialite, and Ruth Madoff, the dethroned queen of Manhattan. And of course, discover the incredible journey of Patty Hearst – from heiress to terrorist.
If you're a fan of Women of Means, you won't want to miss out on other captivating books from Marlene Wagman-Geller. Dive into the world of Fabulous Female Firsts, Great Second Acts, Still I Rise, Unabashed Women, and Women Who Launch. Experience the triumphs and tribulations of extraordinary women who have shaped history and defied expectations.
To embark on this remarkable journey, get your copy of Women of Means: The Fascinating Biographies of Royals, Heiresses, Eccentrics and Other Poor Little Rich Girls now.
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