The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo by Taylor Jenkins Reid

“When you're given an opportunity to change your life, be ready to do whatever it takes to make it happen. The world doesn't give things, you take things.” 

Reclusive Evelyn Hugo, star of the golden age of Hollywood, has decided it’s finally time to tell her life story and she has chosen Monique to do it. No one understands why, especially not Monique. Why would a star like Evelyn Hugo want some nobody magazine writer to write her memoir? Nevertheless, Monique agrees to write the book, she meets Eveyln at her luxurious apartment to hear the story of her life. From ruthlessly crawling her way out of poverty into stardom, the many loves of her life, and the side of her the world has never seen before. As they begin to reach the conclusion of their story, Monique continues to wonder why Evelyn has chosen her to write it, and why now? 

The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo is a must read book for all. It is inspiring and moving and beautiful in a way very few books are. Switching back and forth between Evelyn's life through the decades and Moniques current life makes this story so much more captivating and meaningful. As we watch Evelyn ruthlessly climb her way to the top and do whatever she needs to be the best we see Monique become inspired like she never has before. She learns to stand up for herself and get what she wants because of Evelyn's life story. This is an emotional book and as glamorous as Evelyn's life was, it was also very difficult. She grew up extremely poor, was used by rich Hollywood men, and experienced a lot of pain in her life, but it creates a beautiful story. This book is a must read for everyone.