Among Bernard Madoff’s many dupes were his closest friends, including two tycoons he loved as surrogate fathers: the late Norman F. Levy—whose girlfriend, supermodel Carmen Dell’Orefice, would lose her life savings—and the prominent philanthropist Carl J. Shapiro. Amid the sobs, screams, and curses in Aspen, Palm Beach, and New York, with victims sharing their stories, the author gets behind Madoff’s affable façade, to reveal his most intimate ... Full Story »
Posted by Mel Jay
The tale of the house of cards of false fronts and false finances affecting the super-rich and glamorous appears in a magazine resplendent in photos and ads addressed to the super rich and would-be glamorous. I see a house of mirrors.
In-depth report on how Bernie Madoff befriended some of his victims, as seen through the eyes of people who were close to him. Well researched, with extensive factual evidence and context from multiple sources.
A deep probe into Bernard Madoff's relationships, written in the conversational tone that Vanity Fair is known for.
I liked this story in that it put a face on some of the people involved in this incredible scam. I wondered who gave Bernie money and why and now i think I understand a lot more about it.
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