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Lessons : My Path to a Meaningful Life - by Gisele Bundchen (Hardcover)
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The instant New York Times bestseller Supermodel and philanthropist Gisele Bündchen shares personal stories, insights, and photos to explore lessons that have helped shape her life. Gisele Bündchen's journey began in southern Brazil, growing up with five sisters, playing volleyball, and rescuing the dogs and cats around her hometown. In fact, she wanted to become either a professional volley player or a veterinarian. But at the age of 14, fate suddenly intervened in in the form of a modeling scout, who spotted her in São Paulo. Four years later, Gisele's appearance in Alexander McQueen's memorably rain-soaked London runway show in the spring 1998 launched her spectacular career as a fashion model, and put an end to the heroin chic era of fashion. Since then, Gisele has appeared in almost 400 ad campaigns and on over 1200 magazine covers. She has walked in more than 470 fashion shows for the most influential brands in the world. Gisele has become an icon, leaving a lasting mark on the fashion industry. But until now, few people have gotten to know the real Gisele, a woman whose private life stands in dramatic contrast to her public image. In Lessons, she reveals for the first time who she really is and what she's learned over the past 37 years to help her live a meaningful life--a journey that takes readers from a childhood spent barefoot in small-town Brazil, to an internationally successful career, motherhood and marriage to quarterback Tom Brady. A work of great openness and vulnerability, Lessons reveals the inner life of a very public woman.About The Author
Gisele Bündchen is one of the most famous supermodels of all time. Known globally for her business savvy, her philanthropy, and her advocacy for environmental protection, she has been listed by Forbes as one of the Most Powerful Women in the World and among the world's most generous celebrities. She has served as Goodwill Ambassador of the UNEP (United Nations Environment Program), and was named by Harvard University as a Global Environmental Citizen in recognition of her eco-efforts. She lives near Boston with her husband, New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady, their children, and their dogs. Her profits from this book will go to Luz Foundation, which Bündchen created in 2007 to support social and environmental causes.Dimensions (Overall): 9.2 Inches (H) x 6.2 Inch (W) x 1.1 Inch (D)
Weight: 1.14 Pounds
Suggested Age: 22 Years and Up
Number of Pages: 232
Genre: Biography + Autobiography
Sub-Genre: Personal Memoirs, Fashion, Motivational & Inspirational
Publisher: Penguin Group USA
Format: Hardcover
Author: Gisele Bundchen
Language: English
Street Date: October 2, 2018
TCIN: 53823604
UPC: 9780525538646
Item Number (DPCI): 059-01-0697
Origin: Made in the USA
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3 out of 5 stars
Ms Kate - 4 years ago, Verified purchaser
So I bought the book because it sounded interesting when it came to living a holistic lifestyle and reading about famous model Gisele Bundchen bio along with her family life with Tom Brady. However, instead, it really felt more like I was reading an extended article in some magazine like Allure or Elle with brief headlined chapters. Note: The book is thinner than I expected. Pros-Some of the tips she gave for living a more holistic, healthier lifestyle was interesting though nothing too new. It was definitely an easy read ( I read most of it in two hours). So maybe, too easy, lol. Cons-Some of the topics were redundant, the book didn't seem well organized, and some stuff seemed unnecessary like naming all her siblings and a brief description of who they are which did not have much bearing on stories about her life. Lastly, there is a chapter in the book that was supposed to be about her interpersonal relationships with others and how she deals with them. Except the whole section was almost entirely about a deceased dog. Ooh, Vida. Now, I love, love, dogs and owned one as well. But this was kind of over board in regards to how many pages she devoted to the dog. In fact, I counted about two pages discussed some friends in the business and that was it. After I skipped most of that section, I ended up losing interest before getting to the last chapter that looked pretty dull upon quickly skimming it before putting the book down. Conclusion: Did I think it was any good? Well, It was okay if you're into holistic living and extra healthy lifestyle habits, like Gisele, and don't mind the occasional ramblings of a former top model when discussing aspects of her career along with a little too much self praise. It's also not lost on the reader how much she keeps insisting that she walked away from the modeling business and is still on top throughout the book as if someone was saying otherwise. But Is it worth the price or worth your time? Nah, maybe more like $10.00 and if you really curious about her daily regime for holistic living or wish to be inspired to get healthy. Most of which you can probably find on the internet. Hope this review helps.