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Brazen
- My Unorthodox Journey from Long Sleeves to Lingerie
- Narrated by: Julia Haart
- Length: 19 hrs and 11 mins
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Publisher's Summary
The Sunday Times bestseller.
From the star of Netflix's My Unorthodox Life, a riveting, inspiring memoir. Julia Haart tells the story of her extraordinary journey, from leaving an ultra-Orthodox Jewish community to becoming one of the most influential people in fashion.
Ever since she was a child, every aspect of Julia Haart's life—what she wore, what she ate, what she thought—was controlled by the orders of ultra-Orthodox Judaism. At 19, after a lifetime spent caring for her seven younger siblings, she was married off to a man she barely knew. For the next 24 years, he would rule her life.
Eventually, when her youngest daughter, Miriam, started to question why she wasn't allowed to sing, run or ride a bike, Julia reached her breaking point. She knew that if she didn't find a way to leave, her daughters would be forced into the same unending servitude.
So Julia created a double life. When no one was looking, she'd sneak looks at fashion magazines and sketch designs for the clothes she dreamed about wearing in the world beyond her Orthodox suburb. In the ultra-Orthodox world, clothing has one purpose: to cover the body from head to toe. Giving any thought to your appearance beyond that is considered sinful, an affront to God. She started clandestinely selling life insurance to save her 'freedom' money. At the age of 42, she finally mustered the courage to leave.
Within a week, Julia started a shoe brand, and within nine months she was in Paris for fashion week. A year later, she became creative director of La Perla, the world-leading lingerie brand. And now, she is the co-owner and CEO of Elite World Group and one of the most powerful people in the fashion industry.
Propulsive and unforgettable, Julia's story is the journey from the world of 'no' to the world of 'yes'. She is an inspiration for women everywhere to find their freedom, their purpose and their voice.
PLEASE NOTE: When you purchase this title, the accompanying PDF will be available in your Audible Library along with the audio.
Critic Reviews
"Julia lives her life with an exhilarating fervour that's contagious to anyone lucky enough to be around her. Never willing to accept the status quo, time and again she has fought for her place in the world and demanded her seat at the table. I'm incredibly inspired by her stories, which are always told with honesty and heart. This book is a must-read!" (Coco Rocha)
"Julia Haart is a hustler. Her story is an inspiring, believe-in-your-dreams, never-give-up, anything-in-life-is-possible story of hope. Run, don't walk, to get this book!" (Lisa Rinna)
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- Anonymous User
- 27-12-2022
Beautiful story teller
Great to hear it from her
She is a wonderful storyteller
Empowering story
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- Gerard
- 23-01-2023
Interesting story
Good to hear from the start to the recent ending. Since then we know she has had her world ripped from under her again . Let’s see what the next chapter brings !
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- Yael Clark
- 01-02-2023
Intelligent, thoughtful, and gutsy!
Julia's voice is a delight and her reflections are deeply considered. She and I are very different yet have walked similar paths. Her narrative has helped me reflect further on my own. Hatzlacha raba, Julia!
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- Ari
- 13-05-2023
New life not so interesting
I really enjoyed hearing about her background and she tells the story beautifully I wasn't so interested with her business details
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- Angela
- 14-10-2022
Fascinating!
A fascinating read!!
Passionately read by the author, so engaging, I couldn’t get enough of it!
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- Anonymous User
- 18-12-2022
Loved every single second and didn’t want it to end
For the first time in a long time, I didn’t want a book to end. From start to finish I was in, hook line and sinker. So beautifully articulated, I felt every emotion, every roller coaster of anger, frustration and elation. Truly inspiring, I couldn’t recommend this book more highly.
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- Anonymous User
- 16-01-2023
Inspiring read
I really enjoyed this - I am sure it will change lives for the better
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- Emily
- 28-03-2023
Great story
Very interesting story following Julia’s life. Her enthusiasm and uniqueness is inspiring. Enjoyed this very much,
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- Sharon Elkins
- 28-07-2023
50/50
I loved the story, I did find it as very long. I did skip a few chapters as there was so much sex etc which I understand if you are going through it, however I’m not.
Very inspiring to those going through the same.
There was lots of inspiration for me as a female-however I was able to take what I needed and skipped some.
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- Natasha Tarler
- 05-07-2022
I was hooked!
Absolutely incredible! It was amazing to hear the detail Julia went into in describing her early life, and then the process of reframing her worldview in recent years. So glad Julia was also the one to read/record her own book as it was engaging and you could hear her genuinely choking up when talking about difficult experiences. Such a heartfelt book, this woman inspires me!
Highly recommend!!
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