Unless you were born rich, at some point in your life you’ve probably dreamed about becoming wealthy. You know, ridiculous wealth, winning-the-lottery kind of money, with visions of lifestyles of the rich and famous, mansions with manicured lawns and massive swimming pools, personal islands, expensive sports cars and private jets. What happens to those lucky few people for whom dream becomes reality?
Carol Philo watched her poverty-stricken parents become millionaires when a printing company they owned and ran out of the family’s spare bedroom took off. With the profit, came an obsession for more and more.