Betty Halbreich - From Rich to Poor to Happy

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Betty Halbreich is the essence of true USA moxie - she came from a very wealthy family, cared more about being superior - lost everything, but sucked it up, no excuses, and at age 80 - is still happily going to work everyday. 

From an Amazon Reviewer
QG: 
I loved loved loved this book. I'm not a "fashionista" in any sense of the word (I shop consignment!) however, Betty's long journey through life is really what this book is about and I found it so refreshing in a world filled with doing things for "shock" value or to show how "rebellious" you are (seriously - the in your face sex references from clothes to books to movies have been "trending" since the 60's - it's no longer "rebellion" it's now "group think." ) Betty's journey takes us back to a world filled with manners, class, and glamour.
I found her description of food more fascinating than her description of clothes - but never felt this was a book about fashion - it's a book about a women who grew up dependent on others (it happens to the rich just as much as it happens to the poor) which in turn led to her having very low self esteem/respect. But as soon as she found her calling (which she knew all along - but as soon as she PUT IT TO WORK) - she flourished. At 86 years old, she still works five days a week. HELLO! If that isn't testament to the fact that work + meaning = happiness...I don't know what does.
I truly loved this story, one of the best non-fiction I've read all year. Actually, probably the best.