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Summary: Susan Jane Gilman is my hero
Review: I know, I know, this book is supposedly for 'older' women. But I am only fourteen, and I loved it. I think this is exactly the kind of stuff young girls need to read. It's hilarious, it is smart, it is serious and it is silly. It's alarming and yet comforting. It makes me want to go out and change the world. She's obviously educated, and unafraid to shock people. I was surprised and delighted with the way she unabashedly bombs republicans and conservatives-I am a stalwart liberal, and many authors today are afraid to say too much bashing the opposite party. Another pleasant surprise was her frank language-too many authors-particularly those writing for teens-don't swear at all in their books. Now, this may be a personal preference for some authors, but it is just plain unrealistic to write a contemporary book and not swear or use profanity at all. Not to mention that it weakens the book if you're saying 'heck', and 'shoot', and 'darn it' all the time. Ms. Gilman is not afraid to say any bad language, and that, in my opinion, makes her writing much stronger and sassier.The only problem I had with her logic was the disses on 'old-fashioned' feminism. I am a feminist, and that doesn't mean I'm whiny, or unfeminine, or man-hating, or too 'nice', or any of the labels that the media has put on feminism. I think Susan Jane Gilman was too hard on 'old fashioned' feminism, but that's about it. Everything else she said I agree with completely. Personally, I think this should be required reading for high school girls!
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Summary: Hooray To All The Goddesses!!!
Review: This book is uplifting, inspirational and funny. It feels like you're actually sitting down with the author as she tells you about her grandma's funny lines. She is clever in turning sappy magazine "love advice" into much needed career advice for us new age "PRIMADONNAS". Strangely enough, this sort of turns into a self-boosting book. It's definitely for women who already live as smartmouth goddesses or for those who are trying to harness their inner goddess. I, for one, am a proud GoDDess, pRiMAdoNNa, PriNCess...Buy this book now!
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Summary: A MUST READ for all women, young and old
Review: This is a great, fun book! It is easy to read, having an "ala carte" menu of topics to choose from. You can read the book straight through or just a chapter at a time. A must-have for any young woman.
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Summary: Put this on your Christmas List
Review: I'm giving every woman I know a copy of this book for Christmas!! It is insightful, to the point and no holds barred. A fabulous read. For every woman whether full of self-confidence or a tad bit lacking and needing a boost. Gilman puts our harsh reality into great presepective.
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Summary: like pulling teeth
Review: this book looked and sounded really good but in reality was one of the most boring books i've read. and i read a lot of non-fiction. i almost didn't make it all the way through. my suggestion? don't waste your time
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Summary: Laugh out loud, but oh-so-true!
Review: This a book every woman (and man) should read. Gilman has a wonderful style that points out all of those little things about us girls we all know and hate, but at the same time, talks some sense into us. The book is hilarious, even as you read and realize that these are things you do. It points out how foolish some of the things we do or don't do. But most importantly, it encourages and offers support on how we can be more happy with ourselves, without being too serious, of course.
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Summary: Typical liberal rants
Review: I bought this book because I thought it was going to be a funny life primer for women, in the same vein as Three Black Skirts and Swell. Wrong! Instead, I was treated to the author's one-sided rants on the stupidity of conservatives, the bigotry of Christians, and the glory of abortion-on-demand. I'm not a prude or a Bible-thumper, and I'd classify myself more as a Libertarian than a Republican, but I became angrier with every chapter. I wanted to finish the whole thing, though, so I could form a fair opinion of the book. What a waste of time! The author becomes more and more strident with every chapter, convinced of her own "rightness." Gilman is guilty of what I call "Carville-ism," the inability to understand that perfectly reasonable people can disagree with her. The only thing that I can do with this book now is re-sell it and content myself with the knowledge that I'm cheating Gilman out of another sale. Unless you count Faye Wattleman and Patricia Ireland as your personal heroes, give this book a wide berth.
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Summary: She got it right...she got it SO right!
Review: This book needs to be purchased for every girl between the age of 12 and 50. Its a book on how to be a strong female. In an age where women are defined by how big their chest is and how small their waist is, this book tells you how it should be. It tells girls they have the right to be single, indepentant feminist career women. That they don't have to wear uncomfortable shoes and get plastic sugery. I love it and if the time comes when I have a daughter, I hope she gets to read it too.
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Summary: This is a definite "must-read" book!
Review: I recommend this book to anyone and everyone interested. I cannot say enough. Gilman is funny, honest, cynical, and reassuring, all the while sharing helpful hints and pieces of advice that can change the way you view life around you.
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Summary: Women Everywhere Must Read This Book
Review: I am telling every woman I know to read this book. Susan Gilman has some very intelligent things to say about women in today's world - how we are treated, how we treat ourselves, our self-perceptions and our relationships to name a few. Not only is she spot on for most of the book, but she is very funny. She uses humor effectively to get her point across. People who consider themselves right-wing conservatives will probably not like this book. People who believe in women's equality, but who hate joining hands and singing Kumbaya, probably will. Enjoy, Goddesses!
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