House of Gucci: A True Story of Murder, Madness, Glamour, and Greed by Sara Gay Forden

BATB score: 7/10 👜

I don't want to spoil anything.. but make sure you marry well 💍 (and avoid working with family if you don't have to)

Best to: "The first generation is the one that creates the idea, the second develops it, the third must face the big growth questions." a good juicy story from 1921 to date on the story of Gucci but... it's just 500 pages too long 🤯

Best for: a 3rd generation stuck in a family business that grandpa made or a fan of Gucci brand narrative - this book will touch you ❤

BATB lingering thought: you know I have always been envious of people who has a family business to go back to or fall back on, after reading this book especially on how grandpa gucci treats papa gucci then papa treats son gucci then son with grandpa's legacy on his shoulder try to do his best for uncle gucci.. it's a lot man

Best as: IMDb 6.6/10 maybe it's better to watch the movie adaptation "House of Gucci" on Apple TV starring Lady Gaga, Adam Driver, and Jared Leto #wow

Best quote: “In this industry there are so many companies with potential that never take off because the founder is still in control.”

"weep in a Rolls-Royce than be happy on a bicycle"

"Every human creature has three essential things that must always be in harmony among themselves: a heart, a brain, and a wallet."

"I forgot that vendetta is not just for the downtrodden but also for the angels."

"To have a successful meeting, three things are required: courtesy, transparency, and goodwill, I regret that this morning you have shown none of these."

"All happy families resemble one another, but each unhappy family is unhappy in its own way."