Episode 56: The Pink Dress - A Memoir of a Reluctant Beauty Queen by Jane Little Botkin

This week's episode covers The Pink Dress: A Memoir of a Reluctant Beauty Queen by Jane Little Botkin. Growing up in West Texas, Jane Little Botkin had no plans on becoming a beauty queen but after joining a pageant on a whim in college, she became the first protégé of El Paso’s Richard Guy and Rex Holt, known as the “Kings of Beauty". A pink, rose-covered gown—a Guyrex creation—symbolizes the fairy tale life that young women in Jane’s time imagined but its near destruction exposes reality. Triggers: Child Abuse Child Molestation Domestic abuse Emotional abuse Eating Disorder Infidelity Car accident Addiction Animal cruelty As always, our episodes contain spoilers in our podcast is intended for those 18+ as it does contain mention of mature content. Please listen, like, rate, review and share our episode! Check out our website at www.booktrospective.com. And follow us on Facebook, Instagram, Tiktok, and YouTube @ Booktrospective.