A Model Summer by Paulina Porizkova; Hyperion Books
Most people only dream about leading the life of author Paulina Porizkova—being “discovered” as a model and living a life of parties and glamorous magazine shoots. Porizkova captures this experience as she tells the story of Jirina, an awkward 15-year-old-girl from Sweden. Before her “model summer” she had spent most of her time avoiding the taunts of her classmates and seeking the affection of her uncaring mother—until a well-known Paris agent sees her picture and invites her to spend the summer modeling. Her struggle is palpable and her self-analyzing nature is relatable. Other than some unsatisfying loose ends, A Model Summer is an entertaining read with enough scandal to keep you turning the pages. All 322 of them. ** **** *