I was as caught up
as, apparently everyone else, when NBC NEWS began posting articles by
Bill Dedman about the "mysterious heiress" Huguette Clark, but at the
time I supposed I was the only one.
I read news headlines while
drinking coffee and consider the new ways the world might be coming to an end,
so it was a fascinating sidebar to read these articles.
Lo and behold, I was one of
many who found this story fascinating and so in good time, it was compiled into
a book. As soon as I heard it was published I promptly ordered it on
Amazon.com and have been steadily reading it ever since.
What it is: The full title of the book is EmptyMansions - The Mysterious Life of HUGUETTE CLARK and the Spending of a GreatAmerican Fortune.
Who wrote it: The authors are Bill Dedman
and Paul Clark Newell, Jr.
Why I recommend it: It is a fascinating look
into America's history spanning from the Civil War to just recently. The
part of me that is fascinated by the lives of the super wealthy also finds it
intriguing. There is mystery and bitter sweetness throughout.
When I read it: It is broken into small
chapters and the writing grabs you easily. I find I read it in the
bathroom (#TrueConfession), before bed at night, and occasionally after I
finish the day job and I need some time to wind down before making
dinner.
Photo: So the photo has nothing to do with the book, but who doesn't like a good giraffe photo? He lives in San Diego - FYI.
