The rich life sounds incredibly difficult to navigate. So with this in mind, comes Christopher Tennant's "The Official Filthy Rich Handbook," which is written in the same spirit as the "Official Preppy Handbook." The book is a spot-on parody aimed at the rich (i.e. those who possess at least $30 million in assets) or for those social climbers who desire to mimic them. But it's also an accurate and (dare I say) useful field guide.
Without giving too much away, the book offers witty tidbits of information and advice for the rich, from dress codes and staffing, to security, cosmetic surgery and rehab - all of which can be an absolute minefield for the filthy rich.
He also offers some very important travel advice, which could have devastating effects should the rich veer of course: the do's and don'ts on "jettiquette"; how to pick your own PJ (personal jet) when a Gulfstream just won't do; how to dress the part, from Nantucket to Newport; or which sports to engage in (fly fishing, golf, sailing) and those to steer clear of while on holiday (tractor pulls, bowling, rodeos).
Overall, it's a brilliant, playful read.
By: Chelsea Orth, KWE Group
