This is the fascinating story of Vivian Morris. In 1940, she is kicked out of Vassar for poor performance, which doesn't faze the nineteen year old who wasn't interested in the studies of, or people who attend, Vassar.
Her privileged and affluent family is appalled and send Vivian to New York city to live with her aunt Peg. Vivian barely knows her aunt, who lives in a giant forlorn building that houses the "Lily Playhouse", but discovers, to her delight, that her aunt is nothing like anyone she has ever known.
The spirited but innocent Vivian is introduced to the work of showgirls, writers, actors, musicians, and dancers and discovers that her talent for sewing allows her to become part of the many small productions as their costume designer. During this time she meets many fascinating characters, explores her own new found freedoms and is delighted in her unconventional lifestyle.
The story follows Vivian through a world war, scandals, loves and losses, heartbreaks and triumphs to the 1970's... and all of the lessons that she learned along the way.
I highly recommend this one!
"Life is both fleeting and dangerous, and there is no point in denying yourself pleasure, or being anything other than what you are." - City of Girls
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