The Woman I Wanted to Be

By: Diane von Furstenberg

Narrated by: Diane von Furstenberg

One of the most influential, admired, and colorful women of our time: fashion designer and philanthropist Diane von Furstenberg tells the most personal stories from her life, about family, love, beauty and business: “It’s so good, you’ll want to take notes” (People).

Diane von Furstenberg started with a suitcase full of jersey dresses and an idea of who she wanted to be—in her words, “the kind of woman who is independent and who doesn’t rely on a man to pay her bills.” She has since become that woman, establishing herself as a major force in the fashion industry, all the while raising a family, maintaining that “my children are my greatest creation.”

In The Woman I Wanted to Be, “an intriguing page-turner filled with revelations” (More), von Furstenberg reflects on her extraordinary life—from her childhood in Brussels to her days as a young, jet-set princess, to creating the dress that came to symbolize independence and power for generations of women. With remarkable honesty and wisdom, von Furstenberg mines the rich territory of what it means to be a woman. She opens up about her family and career, overcoming cancer, building a global brand, and devoting herself to empowering other women. This “inspiring, compelling, deliciously detailed celebrity autobiography…is as much of a smashing success as the determined, savvy, well-intentioned woman who wrote it” (Chicago Tribune).

My favorite book of 2021 so far.

What a wonderful story, I just love it! Diane, I've really enjoyed your journey. I'm so happy that I found this book.

Love Love Love

What an inspiration and so honest!!! Diane is a true woman who went after what she wanted.

What an interesting Life

I remember the original wrap dress...yes an insightful women. Oh but smart, and business in tuned. She bought it back not once but twice! That's confidence with beauty.

Inspire

I love the story, and the strength. I wold like to know more about the business not just the story

DVF's Character Rocks!

If you could sum up The Woman I Wanted to Be in three words, what would they be?

Honest, Daring and Intriging

Any additional comments?

DVF's life is a life with no boundaries, she was daring to give anything a try, and she was open for adventure in life. Love her attitude and find it very interesting. No, I won't be able to step out of my comfort zone and try new things after listening to her story but I do find it very amusing. Love it.

Loved it.

So much insight into Diane Von Furstenberg's background, inspirations, and her brand. This was a beautifully honest self-portrait. Whether you're a fan of her designs, or have never heard of her - everyone can learn a lot from this extraordinary woman.

Amazing story!

I love the story of DVF. It's very personal, very interesting and great to listen.

Loved it!

I was a fan of DVF before the book and now I am the biggest fan! Great story with many life lessons!

Amazing book

Very well done audiobook
The way she wrote the book didn't necessarily follow a time line but its easy to connect each chapter

DVF

Because being a princess was not her dream, Interesting life, amazing woman, let her to be a lesson to all of us.