Rich Girl, Poor Girl

When ‘Poor Little Rich Girl’ Gloria Vanderbilt Mesmerized The Nation

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For months, even after her recovery from tonsillitis, Vanderbilt remained with her aunt in Old Westbury and Newport, being cared for by Keislich and hearing nothing from her mother. She had returned for money. She also realized that without any parental rights—she had been too young to legally obtain them when Reginald Vanderbilt died—she was in danger of losing her daughter, and thus her money. But her own mother protested—filing a complaint with the court and claiming Morgan Vanderbilt was an unfit mother.

It was 9-year-old Vanderbilt, though, who kicked the tension into high gear. One day she overheard her mother discussing the matter with her twin sister. Vanderbilt ran upstairs to Keislich in hysterics. Vanderbilt in with sons Anderson, 9, and Carter, Keislich took Vanderbilt out of the house, telling Morgan Vanderbilt they were going to feed pigeons in Central Park.

There, in front of Whitney, the distraught Vanderbilt broke down. She would later tell her son about it.

To Whitney, it only seemed reasonable to take her in, saving her from what appeared to be a torturous existence. She decided to petition the court for custody. The moment that changed my life. B efore the custody trial even began, everyone involved knew it would be scandalous and likely detrimental to the young girl at its center. Whitney even bought the heiress a pony.

Reginald Claypoole Vanderbilt. On its very premise, the custody battle over little Gloria was dirty—it required her grandmother to turn on her mother, and a central accusation was that money mattered more to her than love. As the trial began, it got even dirtier.

Reporters from all over the country crowded the steps of the courthouse to watch Vanderbilt walk into the courtroom with her aunt. In the days and weeks that followed, both sides brought in witnesses eager to tear down the other side, and as the public followed along, the trial became more sensational—and surely destructive to the year-old at the center of it all. With the launch of her eponymous blue jeans, Vanderbilt became a fashion icon. Many believe it turned public opinion against Morgan Vanderbilt.

Vanderbilt, for her part, was not spared. And as the world read up on her, she became a target not only of media attention but also of blackmail, with threats on her life. The trial had it all: sex, royalty, celebrity and, at the root of it all, money. Whitney won primary custody, and Vanderbilt was allowed to see her mother only on weekends and certain holidays, and usually with the accompaniment of a detective and a nurse. While this is the outcome that Vanderbilt seemed to have wanted, it also included a judgment that left her worst fear realized: The judge ruled that Keislich, her beloved Dodo, negatively influenced Vanderbilt against her own mother, pointing to the letter Keislich forced Vanderbilt to write to her grandmother.

She was ordered to no longer care for Vanderbilt. F or the next seven years of her life, Vanderbilt saw her mother rarely. They were reunited more meaningfully when the year-old Vanderbilt went to visit her mother for the summer in California. If you pick it up for free and you have no other reading options, yes. In any other situation, it's not worth your time.

Dec 08, Sammie rated it it was amazing. Caryn and Simon were my favourite couple for them to end this way was too sad for me!! May 24, Rio C rated it liked it. This is only the second book I've read by Lokko, but she seems to like this whole "separate plot lines converging into one big story" thing.

She also could have developed some of the other characters more, but, as I said, I still think it's a good read and that the overall story was entertaining. Mar 01, Julie rated it really liked it. This book starts out as 'chick lit' about 3 friends from school in the s, and comes through to the present day, getting deeper and the characters getting more entangled as the story goes on. It's all about money and power with revenge thrown in for good measure, and takes place in various locations all over the world.

I really enjoyed this book and couldn't put it down towards the end and will certainly try other Lesley Lokko books. Mar 28, Ilana Fox rated it really liked it. As soon as I started reading this book I loved it - love Lesley's style, and her characters are fantastic. As the book went on it got a bit complicated for me, and I have to admit I struggled By the end of the novel the plot became crystal clear, but I was slightly disappointed with the ending. It wasn't as happy-ever-after as I'd have liked! A good, solid read though - I'm envious that I didn't write this! Jul 29, Julie rated it it was ok.

Interesting premise, but I never really did believe the motivations of all the characters. I never really connected with the characters either. Even being that I liked the plot and it was well-written, it was just okay. May 18, Jue rated it it was amazing. I read this book some 18 months ago or more before it became available in the book shops.

Poor Little Rich Girl

The story is centered around three girls who become friends at school. It tracks their lives, loves and friendships until they are in their late twenties with loads of twists and turns along the way. This is a must read. Lokko has done a great job yet again. Apr 20, Noninuna rated it it was ok. The beginning was good enough to make me hook for a chick-lit with pages book but nearly the end, i just fed-up.

Too soap opera-ic. Overall, the story was pretty ok. Sep 01, Louise Gray rated it liked it. Definitely too long but the fact that the chapters were generally quite short helped me get through it swiftly. Typical chick-lit in the sense that you could work out what was going to happen a mile off but the ups and downs of the friendships, not to mention the numerous romps, meant that it was just enough to keep me interested enough to get to the end!

Jun 25, Kelly rated it it was amazing. If you don't know the style Lokko uses, that is an interconnected story of characters mostly young women, then it may be hard to get her novels. But do persist, Lokko has a skill of bringing chick lit beyond the pages of trashy novels and easy glamour points, delving into the hopes, dreams and links between characters to weave a tale worth reading.

Nov 16, Manda rated it it was ok Shelves: chick-lit. I found this one hard to get into. I enjoyed the complex intertwining stories of the characters but some of it wasn't really crucial to the story. The ending was wrapped up really quickly compared to the setting up of the plot.

I found Bitter Chocolate a much more enjoyable read. Aug 18, Totty Teabag rated it did not like it. If it wasn't for the fact that this book was in the lav and I only read a page or two at a time, I would probably have given up on it.

The final chapters were written with such a broad brush that it read more like a story outline than a novel. Aug 27, Lna rated it it was amazing. I totally enjoyed this book, the same as all other books from Lesley Lokko. I like the way it's written, with three different stories in parallel. All three characters were interesting to me. Would recommend this book to everyone! Oct 22, Lillian Harper Avery rated it did not like it Shelves: wouldnt-read-again.

I liked how all the characters were all connected in some way. Fantastic twists kept me interested. However, I feel that for being such a descriptive book throughout the ending was lacking and I was pretty dissapointed. I doubt that I'll willingly read it again.

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Aug 08, Rosslyn added it. This is a story of love, revenge, betrayal, corruption and truth! It is a complex relationship story which is well thought through and delivered however there is too much swearing and sexual content for my personal taste. Aug 19, Cody rated it really liked it. Couldn't put this book down but couldn't help But feel disappointed with the ending. It didn't really end just stopped.

Left with so many questions unanswered. Loved the suspense and drama throughout the read though! Sep 07, Linda Maw rated it really liked it. Another book telling the story of 3 girls friendship from Lesley Lokko. I found the end a little disappointing but on the whole was an enjoyable read. To say this book dragged on Some are predicted from the first time of characters were introduced. However, there's something in the way of the story telling that hooked me up. Both girls are 16 years old nearly 17, with light It's a really simple story with nothing much of conflicts.

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Sep 12, Lisa rated it really liked it Shelves: This was the first book I read this year and I gave it 4 stars. Polly is brought up in virtual poverty and works in a factory in contrast Rosalie is brought up in wealth.

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