This biography is a bit of a rough read, but interesting all the same. Sheesh, this took way too long for me to get through! She applied her knack for fabrication to her own identity as well as to the clothing lines she introduced. As far as giving me an idea of who Coco Chanel was, well that the author did very well. She was an exception in her day because she was a very successful bu Very thorough biography about Coco Chanel from childhood to her death.
Preview — Coco Chanel by Axel Madsen. Of course she is not likeable, and no, she is not a chsnel. I read on anyway. I personally believe Chanel was caught in the old and new ways of thinking for woman.
This book also covers her involvement with a Nazi officer, which is omitted from many of the Chanel stories. A Biography by Axel Madsen. Her ruthless drive for perfection, wealth, power, and love made for an interesting read. Of her own poor judgments. I would love to read more about her, some that focus more on her work. Denise rated it it was ok Dec 04, Later in life she would describe as living with her aunts. This biography is a bit madsfn a rough read, but interesting all the same.
I found myself both despising and completely adoring Coco Chanel, based on this biography. I looked for both of their memoirs and acel but could only find a chanep of Chanels. As far as giving me an idea of who Coco Chanel was, well that the author did very well. I think that book touches on the whole range of her life unlike the movies that show a glimpse.
This book is not yet featured on Listopia. She was an exception in her day because she was a very successful bu Very thorough biography about Coco Chanel from childhood to her death. The fact that she came from absolutely nothing and created a huge life for herself the one she always believed she deserved in the first place is madesn inspirational.
Definitely preferred the film to the novel. Want to Read Currently Reading Read. My admiration for what she achieved as a business woman is marred by her need to be loved by men and the exceptions she made about her own ambitions as a women in contrast with her endorsement of the patriarchal view of the woman as the domesticated creature who should have no desire to further her own understanding of the world.
Coco Chanel was het eerste deel dat ik las. I understand why some elements of her life are often romanticized by novelists: Account Options Sign in. Nov 30, Weaverannie rated it really liked it Shelves:. This website uses cookies to improve your experience while you navigate through the website.
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