Comments on: Review: The Glitter and the Gold, Consuelo Vanderbilt Balsan

By: Irene

Irene — Sat, 07 Jan 2012 03:06:41 +0000

A few years ago I was trying to track this book down as I had read a reference to it in a book called “Consuelo & Alva Vanderbilt” written by Amanda Mackenzie Stuart. My daughter gave me this book for my birthday. I found it thoroughly enjoyable and went then in search of Consuelo’s book ‘The Glitter & the Gold” only to be told it was out of print many years ago.
I have renewed interest again and am on the path to tracking it down now that it is back in print.
Have also finished reading the life of Chanel. Another woman who changed the course of many womens lives.

By: Jessicabookworm

Jessicabookworm — Thu, 27 Oct 2011 07:20:03 +0000

Sounds interesting, and I must admit not a person I’ve ever heard of! But I do love this time period. Reminds me a little bit of Downton Abbey

By: Amused

Amused — Wed, 26 Oct 2011 02:32:16 +0000

Oh this sounds great! I am intrigued now!

By: Nymeth

Nymeth — Tue, 25 Oct 2011 17:33:18 +0000

I think your favourite aspect would be mine too. I find this time period fascinating and want to read this for that alone!

By: bermudaonion (Kathy)

bermudaonion (Kathy) — Tue, 25 Oct 2011 16:28:31 +0000

I’m sure my mother would love this book!

By: Stephanie

Stephanie — Tue, 25 Oct 2011 14:03:06 +0000

This sounds very interesting. I haven’t heard of this woman before but it sounds like she lived a fascinating life.

By: zibilee

zibilee — Tue, 25 Oct 2011 13:21:33 +0000

I know very little about Consuelo Vanderbilt Balsan, as a matter of fact, I may have never even heard her name before reading this review, but her life does indeed sound fascinating to me. It is interesting to me that she chooses not to dwell on her marriage in the book, and that she instead recounts other aspects of her life. A very circumspect way to write a memoir, I think. I would love to read this one!

By: Kailana

Kailana — Tue, 25 Oct 2011 08:59:55 +0000

Sounds good! Good review!