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A review by tabberz77
The Fashion Orphans by Randy Susan Meyers
4.0
A definite 3.5 stars but I rounded up.
This was a story about sisters, loss and building a legacy. Two half-sisters, Gabrielle and Lulu, have been estranged for many years. They are forced together after their mother's death and reading of her will. Both have suffered not only the loss of their mother but other losses in their lives that have driven them apart.
Gabrielle has gone through a messy divorce where her name was smeared and she lost the career that she cherished. Lulu is now a widow with two grown sons. She runs a bakery with her in-laws in upstate New York.
Based on their mother's extravagant lifestyle and beautiful apartment, they both thought they would be getting a sum of money from her estate. However, they are surprised when they are left with dealing with their mother's legacy - her overflowing collection of couture, mostly vintage and mostly Chanel.
What ensues is an adventure for them both. They learn a lot about their mother that they never knew. They meet her eccentric group of friends and where they end up, is no where near where they thought they would. There is healing, laughter and love all rolled into one.
This book is great if you love fashion. You learn so much about vintage fashion and a bunch about Coco Chanel. I love the way it is weaved into the story of these sisters and their mother. You'll also enjoy this book if you love these types of family drama to healing books.
It was a departure from my usual books and I did enjoy it.
This was a story about sisters, loss and building a legacy. Two half-sisters, Gabrielle and Lulu, have been estranged for many years. They are forced together after their mother's death and reading of her will. Both have suffered not only the loss of their mother but other losses in their lives that have driven them apart.
Gabrielle has gone through a messy divorce where her name was smeared and she lost the career that she cherished. Lulu is now a widow with two grown sons. She runs a bakery with her in-laws in upstate New York.
Based on their mother's extravagant lifestyle and beautiful apartment, they both thought they would be getting a sum of money from her estate. However, they are surprised when they are left with dealing with their mother's legacy - her overflowing collection of couture, mostly vintage and mostly Chanel.
What ensues is an adventure for them both. They learn a lot about their mother that they never knew. They meet her eccentric group of friends and where they end up, is no where near where they thought they would. There is healing, laughter and love all rolled into one.
This book is great if you love fashion. You learn so much about vintage fashion and a bunch about Coco Chanel. I love the way it is weaved into the story of these sisters and their mother. You'll also enjoy this book if you love these types of family drama to healing books.
It was a departure from my usual books and I did enjoy it.