Title : Coco Chanel & Igor Stravinsky - A Novel
Author : Chris Greenhalgh
Publisher : Penguin Groups (Riverhead Books, New York)
Year : 2002/2009
This is the first time I read a biography of some sort. Although the book is classified as "fiction", there must be some truth in it that allowed it to be published and most recently adapted into a movie.
I knew the brand Chanel since school. I knew it is a very expensive brand. In my family, we are not big about brands, we go for practicality. My parents are simple people who teach their children to be prudent in spending money.
I started to be interested in fashion (and probably brands) once I started working. Although I don't really spend money on branded items, I make it a point to learn a thing or two about them. I know Chanel No. 5 is simply irresistible, simply elegant scent that I vowed to have one day. I only recently had the courage to visit Chanel booth to have a taste of its perfumes. But, until today, I have not owned any. It's such a big splurge for me. :-)
The book gave me insights of who Coco Chanel was. She is a real woman that came to her own. She had a successful business and money to spend. However, her personal life was not as successful. In fact it borders to tragedy in my opinion. The story showed every side that she had on her. The aggressive businesswoman, the passionate lover, the sad little girl, the loyal friend, etc.
The book also in a way, a reality check to the readers. Because it shows how having all the wealth that you can in the world is not everything. Coco died lonely, without a loved one beside her. But leaving a legacy that continues years and years after she's gone should amount to something. People still remember her today.
I guess we must remember that not everything is about money. If there is a chance for happiness we should grab it. (Although I do not condone adultery or getting involved with a married person, that is. ;-p )
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