Gospel According to Coco Chanel

Life Lessons From The World'S Most Elegant Woman

Published by Skirt!
Distributed by Simon & Schuster

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A modern look at the life of a fashion icon—with practical life lessons for women of all ages

Delving into the extraordinary life of renowned French fashion designer Coco Chanel, Karen Karbo has written a new kind of self-help book, exploring Chanel’s philosophy on a range of universal themes—from style to passion, from money and success to femininity and living life on your own terms.

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  • Publisher: Skirt! (March 1, 2011)
  • Length: 256 pages
  • ISBN13: 9780762774852

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Raves and Reviews

“Reading Karbo is like listening to a dear friend talk about the legendary designer over brunch.”—Los Angeles Times

“We’re in a period of Coco-worship, with a number of new books and films about her. But before you overdose, check out ‘The Gospel’ for useful insights into some of the strategies and traits that made Ms. Chanel a mogul. . . . [T]he humorous commentary makes it all worthwhile.”—Wall Street Journal

“This is a book for fashionistas everywhere; those who love to read about the fashion legacy that continues to inspire women all over the world.”—Creators.com

 “Anyone with a good sense of humor should hugely enjoy, or should I say enjoie, Karen Karbo’s funny and stylish take on Coco Chanel. Like a little black dress, this handy life guide will take you from day into evening. K.K. on C.C.: oui, oui!

—Henry Alford, author of How to Live

“Wise, witty, and refreshingly colloquial, The Gospel According to Coco Chanel is an enchanting tour through the complex, often controversial life of fashion icon Chanel. Filled with relevant life lessons for the modern woman, this book is Karbo at her irrepressible best.”—Hilary Black, editor of The Secret Currency of Love

No writer has a better understanding of what it means to be Chanel and what it means to be a woman who admires Chanel than Karen Karbo, author of the short and addictive The Gospel According to Coco Chanel.” —HeadButler.com

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