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Too Rich: The Family Secrets of Doris Duke
by Pony Duke, Jason Thomas, Jason Thomas as

Published: 1995-12
Hardcover : 269 pages
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One of the richest women in the world, Doris Duke lived life on her own terms. When she died in 1993, Duke left behind more than $2 billion, most of it under the control of her butler, with instructions to keep her estate intact for her reincarnation. This sensational, illustrated ...
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One of the richest women in the world, Doris Duke lived life on her own terms. When she died in 1993, Duke left behind more than $2 billion, most of it under the control of her butler, with instructions to keep her estate intact for her reincarnation. This sensational, illustrated biography offers the definitive account of Doris Duke's life and death. of photos.

Gossipy, lascivious, irreverent and wild -- just like Doris Duke, the woman who inspired this romp of a biography. Born the richest child in America, Duke broke free from the restraints of her privileged upbringing into a life of scandal, sexual conquest, inheritance and headlines, ending with her mysterious murder at the age of 80. A no-holds-barred look into the lives of the rich and famous.

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  "Well Written Bio"by Ginger P. (see profile) 01/13/13

Although I've read articles here and there over the years, and even visited Shangra La in Hawaii, I'd never read a biography of Doris Duke. The authors did a great job of telling her story without being... (read more)

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