--- product_id: 18982449 title: "The Woman I Wanted to Be" price: "$52.84" currency: USD in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 url: https://www.desertcart.us/products/18982449-the-woman-i-wanted-to-be store_origin: US region: United States of America --- # The Woman I Wanted to Be **Price:** $52.84 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** The Woman I Wanted to Be - **How much does it cost?** $52.84 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.us](https://www.desertcart.us/products/18982449-the-woman-i-wanted-to-be) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description One of the most influential, admired, and colorful women of our time: fashion designer and philanthropist Diane von Furstenberg tells the most personal stories from her life, about family, love, beauty and business: “It’s so good, you’ll want to take notes” ( People ). Diane von Furstenberg started with a suitcase full of jersey dresses and an idea of who she wanted to be—in her words, “the kind of woman who is independent and who doesn’t rely on a man to pay her bills.” She has since become that woman, establishing herself as a major force in the fashion industry, all the while raising a family, maintaining that “my children are my greatest creation.” In The Woman I Wanted to Be , “an intriguing page-turner filled with revelations” ( More ), von Furstenberg reflects on her extraordinary life—from her childhood in Brussels to her days as a young, jet-set princess, to creating the dress that came to symbolize independence and power for generations of women. With remarkable honesty and wisdom, von Furstenberg mines the rich territory of what it means to be a woman. She opens up about her family and career, overcoming cancer, building a global brand, and devoting herself to empowering other women. This “inspiring, compelling, deliciously detailed celebrity autobiography…is as much of a smashing success as the determined, savvy, well-intentioned woman who wrote it” ( Chicago Tribune ). Review: Put on your DVF dress and read this book! - Diane von Furstenberg (DVF) is a woman to admire. She credits her mother for her elegance and for training her to be independent. She credits her father for his unconditional love. Then there is that wrap dress she created, which a woman of any shape or size can wear confidently and stylishly. DVF tells the story of how she became the woman she wanted to be. She led a fabulous life, good schools and travel, mingling with the rich and famous and people of accomplishment in the arts. She talks about love and it's importance in an unabashed way. "I have tried not to lie my whole life", she writes, and I believe her. She was introduced into the Jet Set life, married a prince and danced and designed her way to the DVF empire which now has stores world wide. There were setbacks, both financial and health, but she is still standing and smiling. The book was a blast from the past for me, moving through six decades and inspiring all along the way. I ordered a wrap dress which I can't wait to receive and I look forward to what she does next! Review: I enjoy her vision and her philosophies - DVF integrated her life very well and is quite a remarkable woman, beginning as a child of a concentration camp survivor, living a priviledged childhood, marrying into royalty, and the ups and downs of her goal of self-sufficiency. I enjoy her vision and her philosophies. There is so much more about her life, but I don't want to spoil the read for those who are fascinated by this woman and her brand. I had troubles with the continuity of the book relative to time, as chronology was not the goal of this book. Overall, it was a good read with bonus photographs. ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | #135,817 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #9 in Fashion & Textile Business #37 in Biographies of Artists, Architects & Photographers (Books) #68 in Fashion Design | | Customer Reviews | 4.2 out of 5 stars 1,366 Reviews | ## Images ![The Woman I Wanted to Be - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71d+FRV8WlL.jpg) ## Available Options This product comes in different **Media Language, Media Format** options. ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Put on your DVF dress and read this book! *by B***S on December 26, 2014* Diane von Furstenberg (DVF) is a woman to admire. She credits her mother for her elegance and for training her to be independent. She credits her father for his unconditional love. Then there is that wrap dress she created, which a woman of any shape or size can wear confidently and stylishly. DVF tells the story of how she became the woman she wanted to be. She led a fabulous life, good schools and travel, mingling with the rich and famous and people of accomplishment in the arts. She talks about love and it's importance in an unabashed way. "I have tried not to lie my whole life", she writes, and I believe her. She was introduced into the Jet Set life, married a prince and danced and designed her way to the DVF empire which now has stores world wide. There were setbacks, both financial and health, but she is still standing and smiling. The book was a blast from the past for me, moving through six decades and inspiring all along the way. I ordered a wrap dress which I can't wait to receive and I look forward to what she does next! ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ I enjoy her vision and her philosophies *by J***R on November 12, 2014* DVF integrated her life very well and is quite a remarkable woman, beginning as a child of a concentration camp survivor, living a priviledged childhood, marrying into royalty, and the ups and downs of her goal of self-sufficiency. I enjoy her vision and her philosophies. There is so much more about her life, but I don't want to spoil the read for those who are fascinated by this woman and her brand. I had troubles with the continuity of the book relative to time, as chronology was not the goal of this book. Overall, it was a good read with bonus photographs. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Behind all the glamour, this lady has real guts & is a true inspiration! *by L***S on March 15, 2015* I love this biography! Diane von Furstenberg is such an intelligent, educated, and passionate woman. It was so interesting to read her life story and to get to know the woman behind the brand. I also enjoyed her life lessons along the way, especially when things went wrong. She never shied away from taking ownership for some of her mistakes. No matter what problems she encountered in her path, she refused to be a victim or to give up. She's an inspiration, and I learned a lot from her story. --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.us/products/18982449-the-woman-i-wanted-to-be](https://www.desertcart.us/products/18982449-the-woman-i-wanted-to-be) --- *Product available on Desertcart United States of America* *Store origin: US* *Last updated: 2026-10-17*