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(More customer reviews)This is an eye opening look at Palm Beach society featuring big bucks and big boobs (2 kinds of boobs-silicone and people!) Seriously,Kessler devotes a whole chapter to the fake breasts that dot the Palm Beach landscape! And the silly, snobby behavior of some of the locals is described by Kessler in great detail. The money must grow on palm trees there too. Kessler describes in depth how the $$$ are made, spent and used as tools to further "ones position". And there are lots of $$$ flowing. Kessler does tend to focus though on limited areas in Palm Beach. At times I felt as though I was reading an advertisement for the Palm Beach restaurant Taboo. Not that it wasnt interesting. I had lunch at Taboo several years ago and never realized that folks there have been know to pay $500 for twinkies with cream and leave their panties for the busboy. If I ever get back there I will certainly be more attentive! I was also surprised to read that Donald Trump who does not play well in the media often coming across as self centered and immature actually listens to people and appears interested in them.(Or did the private flight in "the Donalds" plane influence Kesslers opinion?) Regardless of what his true character is, sounds like the Trump is shaking up the Palm Beach area with his gusto and drive! I am so sorry I did not get a chance to visit Donald's club while I was there...Sounds gorgeous, if one can afford the dues! It was also interesting to read that Palm Beach is considered very safe. Unfortunately I had a bad experience just on the outskirts after dining at the absolutely exquisite Breakers hotel (which is not mentioned in the book enough) that has not helped my feelings towards the town despite its great beauty. The book is gossipy, revealing and definately a juicy read. I do wish though that Kessler had explored some other avenues in the town and not focused primarily on Taboo and just a few other places. Overall though a nice, light read. Perfect for the pool! (Oh you say its winter where you are? Well why aren't you flying to one of your other homes for the season?!)
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