- Hardcover: 288 pages
- Publisher: John Blake Publishing Ltd (3 Mar 2008)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 1844545326
- ISBN-13: 978-1844545322
- Product Dimensions: 23.4 x 15.4 x 3.2 cm
- Average Customer Review: 3.8 out of 5 stars See all reviews (8 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 785,266 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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The Gucci name conjures up images of designer handbags, world-class fashion shows and exclusivity. Their clothes and accessories are found in the wardrobes of the rich and famous - and longed for by the rest of the world. But behind the glamour and opulence lies a family with a history of betrayal, jealousy and even murder. In this astounding book, Jennifer Gucci, a one-time 'Gucci wife', reveals what it was like to live in the dangerous world of what was once one of the most powerful families on the planet.In 1977, Jenny was an operatic student in Florence. Young and beautiful, she caught the eye of Paolo Gucci, grandson of the founder of the fashion house, and one of the wealthiest men in the world. Paolo was artistic, creative and, in their early days together, had what Jenny describes as 'a hypnotic gentleness'. Within nine months of meeting, the couple were married and, for Jenny, things would never be the same again...For a decade, Jenny lived a life that most women can only dream of: she stayed at the world's most exclusive locations and kept company with celebrities and royalty. But such privilege came at a price - behind the glamorous facade of the fashion house was a family torn apart by rivalry, greed and in-fighting. Against this backdrop, the darker side of Paolo's personality began to show itself as he became more and more cruel and vindictive.She suffered threats and intimidation from him and feared for her safety and that of their daughter Gemma who he also refused to support. Even a spell in jail for contempt of court failed to move him. Then in a final act of defiance that shocked the world, he starved his racehorses in a sick attempt to plead poverty. His fortune was so well hidden that even today - thirteen years after his death - it still has not been found.Jenny has survived countless struggles and unbelievable trauma - yet has come through them all to become a stronger, more independent woman. This intriguing book gives an insider's view of what it was really like to be at the heart of a force so powerful and, at times, so unscrupulous. Her story will leave you breathless.
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Jenny Gucci was studying music in Italy in 1977 when she fell in love with one of the world's wealthiest men. A few months later she became Mrs Paolo Gucci and her life changed overnight to one of incredible privilege. However, when the marriage went sour, she quickly learned the downside of being a Gucci wife as her philandering husband cut her and their daughter off without a penny. The subsequent battle through the High Courts of London and New York continued up to and after Paolo's death in 1995. It has never been resolved. Jenny is now a performing soprano and voice coach currently dividing her time between Marbella, London and New York where her 24-year-old daughter, Gemma, is a private banker. Apart from music, Jenny's other passions are animals and fashion - she has the ambition to one day present a make-over show for 'women of a certain age'.
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Format:Hardcover
I did not like Jenny Gucci at all. She comes across as a hard nosed, big headed, opportunist, who has an inflated opinion of her physical charms. In my opinion, the woman is by no means a looker. In fact, she is plain, bordering on ugly. But by her description of herself, you would think she was super model material! She patently set out to snag Paolo Gucci at any cost. She tries to enforce the notion she loved him. Impossible, the only person she loved, is herself! If her description is to be believed, then he treated her abominably during the long years of the divorce proceedings. She was entitled to support and certainly the daughter was. But, not once, did she ever think of getting off her backside and getting a job to bring in some much needed finances. Also, the private education she so craved for her daughter, should of been a luxury she could not afford. She had no shame in leeching off of her friends to continue to pay for her daughters education. (which incidentally, has proven no more successful than millions of state educated individuals) it should of been way down on the list of her priorities, as should of getting taxis' and the like. Never once did she try and be independent financially, she just sat around hoping she would get her dues. Personally, I think the woman is a parasite. If you hate a family the way she is supposed to hate Gucci, you do not retain their name! Yes, she is jumping on the Gucci bandwagon, but the book is worth a read, if only to marvel at the womans misappropriation of funds and her conceited oblivion to her own part in her financial demise.
Format:Paperback
I was initially very keen to read this book - but half way though I was sick of ready about how amazingly beautiful, wonderful and perfect Jenny is and gave up.
This book seems to have been an attempt for Jenny to boost her own ego, rather than for her to actually write an interesting book.
Not rated... sorry.
This book seems to have been an attempt for Jenny to boost her own ego, rather than for her to actually write an interesting book.
Not rated... sorry.
Format:Hardcover
Interesting book but not because of Jenny Gucci but Gucci family. I learn more about the brand with book as I wasn't aware of the whole history.
I do not like Jenny Gucci either; she seems to have a too high opinion of herself to my point of view. And I am sorry to say that she is a gold-digger as she was able to stand her husband because of all the presents he bought her and when he didn't want to share his money anymore she divorced.
And during the long years of the divorce proceedings, she still wanted to live a wealthy life like Patrizia Paolo and couldn't find a cheaper apartment to live in and didn't even try to find a job in the UK to settle. She has chosen to fight for the millions she thought she deserved.
Besides, she says and claims everywhere that she's happy not being a Gucci anymore but she's still using the name to make money. Why can she just stop doing all that and forget she's been a Gucci in her life?
By the way, I would have call this book "Millions war" than "Gucci war"
I do not like Jenny Gucci either; she seems to have a too high opinion of herself to my point of view. And I am sorry to say that she is a gold-digger as she was able to stand her husband because of all the presents he bought her and when he didn't want to share his money anymore she divorced.
And during the long years of the divorce proceedings, she still wanted to live a wealthy life like Patrizia Paolo and couldn't find a cheaper apartment to live in and didn't even try to find a job in the UK to settle. She has chosen to fight for the millions she thought she deserved.
Besides, she says and claims everywhere that she's happy not being a Gucci anymore but she's still using the name to make money. Why can she just stop doing all that and forget she's been a Gucci in her life?
By the way, I would have call this book "Millions war" than "Gucci war"
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Deluded
I have to say this book deserves 5 stars for being well written and interesting. But I did not warm to Jenny Gucci at all! Read more
Published on 1 Sep 2008 by Mrs. S. E. Davies
An extraordinary, incisive insight
5.0 out of 5 stars An extraordinary, incisive insight, 6 April 2008
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Published on 7 April 2008 by M. Souter
A must read.
This is a book that should be made compulsory reading to all those girls who think that all they need do to find happiness is to latch on to a rich man. Read more
Published on 6 April 2008 by NBF
Don't waste your money
This book has to be one of the worst ever written, the story is extremely weak and so badly put together it is a joke!! I am no literary expert yet i found it truly appalling. Read more
Published on 1 April 2008 by milly
An honest account of the ups and downs of being a Gucci wife
I thought the author gave an honest and insightful account of her time as part of the Gucci family. She made me laugh at the good times and cry at the bad, and they were very bad. Read more
Published on 31 Mar 2008 by S. Larkin
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