I was one of Saudi arms dealer’s 'ELEVEN pleasure wives': How an American model joined a billionaire's harem before she left to found Roxy clothing

WWD: What inspired you to share your story, and in the format of a written memoir?
Jill Dodd: I’ve known for over 20 years that I wanted to tell the story and have several reasons for sharing it. 

Interview with Jill Dodd author Currency of Love founder Roxy

El pasado de la empresaria y diseñadora Jill Dodd, fundadora de la marca internacional de ropa deportiva Roxy, es sin duda exótico. Su vida tuvo un giro inesperado un fin de semana a principios de los ochenta, cuando con 20 años trabajaba como modelo en París. Le reveló a la BBC un mundo que pocos conocemos.

Former model Jill Dodd spoke to Jo Fidgen about joining the harem of Saudi arms dealer Adnan Khashoggi, one of the richest men in the world with powerful political connections. Jill retrained as a fashiondesigner and went on to found the global fashion brand Roxy.

Jill Dodd Talks About The Currency of Love | Book Circle Online

Some call it fickle finger of fate; others explain circumstances as acts of divine intervention; still, there are those who try to find the cause and effect of everything. Whatever the situation or outcome, one can discern from Jill Dodd’s memoir “The Currency of Love” that life’s journey has many paths and detours, and it’s all about how you adapt to change.