Different Like Coco
by Elizabeth Matthews
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Author: Elizabeth MatthewsIllustrator: Elizabeth Matthews
Edition: Hardcover
Audio: English (Original Language); English (Unknown); English (Published)
Published: 2007-02-13
ISBN: 0763625485
Number of pages: 40
Reading Level: Ages 4-8
Publisher: Candlewick
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Book Review: A CHARMINGLY ILLUSTRATED STORY OF THE FAMED COURTIER'S LIFE
Summary: 4 Stars
First time children's book author/illustrator Elizabeth Matthews could haven't chosen a better subject than Coco Chanel. A graduate of the Rhode Island School of Design Matthews obviously has an appreciation of Chanel's numerous contributions and reflects that feeling in this charmingly illustrated story of the famed courtier's life.
Orphaned at the age of 12, Chanel and her two sisters were relegated to an orphanage. It was a mixed blessing because it was there that Chanel learned to sew. She had a lively imagination and often dreamed of being with a family again and being accepted by a society that now ignored her because she had no position, no funds.
Later, at the age of 18 she was dispatched as a charity case to Notre Dame, a finishing school. There the difference between rich and poor was more marked than ever so Chanel learned how to emulate the wealthy - she studied their manners, and the way they walked.
Upon leaving Notre Dame Chanel found work at a tailoring shop. Even then she was determined to better herself. Obviously, she couldn't afford to dress the way the rich women did, the ones she wanted to accept her. So, she made a life altering decision - she would deliberately be different. She made her own dresses, very unlike the corseted gowns the wealthy ladies wore. She carried this off with style and a touch of arrogance.
When a wealthy young man fell in love with her he bought her a small shop in Paris - the rest is fashion history.
"Different Like Coco" is not only an entertaining story for young readers but is also an example of how someone can "embrace their uniqueness and dream big."
- Gail Cooke
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