Luxury often comes at a hidden cost. In Rich White Americans, Virginia Dale tells a coming-of-age story that goes beyond glitz and glamour. Ginny, a determined UC Berkeley student, spends a summer in Montecito, where wealth and privilege shape everything. Behind the elegant homes and exclusive parties, she encounters a world where entitlement leads to reckless behavior. The more she observes, the more she realizes how status can overshadow morals. Through sharp storytelling, Dale captures the reality of being a young woman in a society that values appearance over integrity. This memoir is a powerful look at class, gender, and self-discovery. Readers will connect with Ginny’s fight to stay true to herself in a world that tries to define her worth by wealth alone.
