Coco Chanel: An Intimate Life

I have been interested in the life story of Chanel for some time. Such a dark cloud hung over this woman it's surprising she maintained her creativity. No holds barred pertaining to social stigmas, wealth and poverty. I'm finding it so detail oriented that it puts one in the era with a clear understanding of the struggles due to the customs and beliefs of that time. If you have an interest this is some what of a historical documentation. I'm glad to have found it.

Love Chanel

A very good, well-researched bio of the first modern fashion female icon of the 20th Century whose life sparked some controversy. Her life--from the convent to rubbing elbows with the elite, her ambition, her unfailing originality and the cast of unusual characters who surrounded her--all catalogued by the author in straightforward prose. Wisely, she let Chanel carry the narrative. Her energy, strength and creativity: hats, her little black dress, and borrowing styles from men's clothing for women I found fascinating.

Lots of well-researched information, but still lacking real insight into Chanel. I finished the book but felt no connection to Chanel or the author. The book was received instantly, as always.

I loved this book, though I have to admit at times it was quite dry reading. For anyone who is deeply interested in who Gabrielle "Coco" Chanel truly was and what a glimpse into her life might be like, this book is definitely worth the read.

Comprehensive account of Coco Chanel's rise to fame and power from humble beginnings---amidst the influences of a world changed by war and global influences. Her fashions reflected her creativity and ability to respond acutely to the changes and dramatically influence the creation of the modern woman.

If you love biographies, then this one will absorb you, who would have thought morphine would play such a huge part in her life. The lengths she went to to be able to market her extreme talents, the people she met, loved and played with along the way. I loved this book, and will read it again.

This is an In -depth biography of Gabrielle Chanel with a more candid view of her than previous books about her. It does a good job of conveying the social and political norms of Chanel's times. Chanel was a fascinating yet tortured woman who helped shape the idea of womanhood in our modern era. She influenced much more than just fashion. She had the courage and instinct to risk the accepted norms of her time. She gave woman the freedom to dress and act without the restrictions of the stilted past.

No me gusto mucho. La portada es literalmente una hoja, me llego golpeado y arrugado en las esquinas, la tapa no es ni siquiera semi blanda, es menos que eso!

A marvelous piece full of details and extra information. Quiet easy to read and really emotionally, specially at the end of the story. A way to know chanel's life and a really glamorous edition.

all ok... the book is ok... i will like reading it... bla bla bla bla bla bla ok ok ok

super love it

Bin zufrieden sieht genau so schön aus wie auf dem Fotos