
- 320 pages
- English
- ePUB (mobile friendly)
- Available on iOS & Android
About this book
In this "page-turning memoir of decadence and faith" ( Publishers Weekly, starred review), Jill Dodd writes movingly and evocatively about her journey from Paris model to Saudi billionaire's harem wife to multi-million-dollar business entrepreneur. In the 1980s, Jill Dodd determined that her ticket out of an abusive home was to make it as a top model in Paris. Armed with only her desire for freedom and independence, she embarks on an epic journey that takes her to uncharted territoryâthe Parisian fashion industry with all its beautiful glamour and its ugly underbelly of sex, drugs, and excess. From there, Jill begins an eye-opening roller-coaster adventure that includes trips to Monte Carlo, sexual exploitation, and falling in love with one of the richest men in the world, soon becoming one of his many wivesâuntil she ultimately finds the courage to walk away from it all and rebuild her dreams. In The Currency of Love, she "writes earnestly and refreshingly about learning many of life's more difficult lessons the hard way" ( Kirkus Reviews ) with page-turning accounts of her struggles and triumphs as she paved her path through a dangerous and seductive world, before ultimately coming into her own as the founder and creator of global fashion line, ROXY. This "raw and inspiring story" (PopSugar) with a feminist fairy tale twist reveals how one woman chose to live her life without forfeiting her independence, ambition, creative expression, and free spirit, all while learning one invaluable lesson: nothing is worth the sacrifice of her integrity, inner peace, and spirit.
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Table of contents
- Cover
- Dedication
- Authorâs Note
- Chapter 1: Pirates
- Chapter 2: Wilhelmina Models
- Chapter 3: French for Travelers
- Chapter 4: My Plan De Paris
- Chapter 5: The Mouth of Truth
- Chapter 6: Adjustments
- Chapter 7: Paris Photos
- Chapter 8: Julie on the Couch
- Chapter 9: Pollywogs
- Chapter 10: The Girl Who Dresses Weird
- Chapter 11: La Model
- Chapter 12: Stained Glass
- Chapter 13: HĂ´tel Andrea to Le Bon HĂ´tel
- Chapter 14: Jardin Des Modes
- Chapter 15: Le Palace
- Chapter 16: Broken Boundaries
- Chapter 17: The Road to Puerto BanĂşs
- Chapter 18: Dreaming in French
- Chapter 19: Revolving Door of Models
- Chapter 20: The Camel
- Chapter 21: California Sucks
- Chapter 22: Monte Carlo
- Chapter 23: Aboard the Nabila
- Chapter 24: Queen Jewelry
- Chapter 25: My Broken Zipper
- Chapter 26: Butter Croissants
- Chapter 27: The Contract
- Chapter 28: Love in Africa
- Chapter 29: Tokyo or Milan?
- Chapter 30: 99-Cent Shrimp Cocktail
- Chapter 31: The Sands
- Chapter 32: The Currency of Love
- Chapter 33: FIDM
- Chapter 34: Chasing My Tail
- Chapter 35: Hollywood Mimics Reality
- Chapter 36: Question Everything
- Chapter 37: Listening for God
- Chapter 38: A Cabinet of Drawers
- Chapter 39: Ribbon Purses
- Chapter 40: Dress-Up Doll
- Chapter 41: The Black Notebook
- Chapter 42: My Pink Dress
- Chapter 43: Graduation
- Epilogue
- Acknowledgments
- Permissions
- About the Author
- Copyright