Real Gorgeous: The Truth About Body and Beauty

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Summary: Feel Like the Queen You Are!
Review: This book is absolutely-without-a-doubt-fabulous. I have been having some body image issues lately. I pulled Real Gorgeous out again and reminded myself that I am beautiful--not in spite of--but because I am a curvy, soft woman. I need to get away from the constant bombardment of messages (from the media and other people) telling me I need to lose weight to be a worthwhile human being. I like the author's style of discussing all sorts of issues women face without condescention. The illustrations are delightful, too.

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Summary: A dose of confidence for pre-teens.
Review: This book is cute in spots. It seems designed to placate adolescent fears about the developing female body. It is obviously not directed toward an American audience. The factual content is a few years behind.
As a 40 something woman struggling with body image issues, I was disappointed. I give it a lower rating because the description didn't match the content very well.It is well-suited for an eleven year old girl.

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Summary: Hilarious! A wonderful self-esteem builder
Review: This book is exactly what it claims to be - something you can turn to when you feel like a 'space-porker' for a dose of reality and a self-esteem boost. It is also increadibly funny although I suspect that some of the humour would not travel well. This book is esential reading for anyone who battles with their self confidence. It is a frank look at the world of self-image and body image from a very refreshing angle. Kaz Cooke is an Australian treasure and this is possibly her finest work

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Summary: Good...but not for the younger girls
Review: This book is fun and very tongue-in-cheek and makes you feel good about those cute chunky thighs. The book is promoted for women "11-111", but it is NOT appropriate for girls in their early teen years. I bought the book for my 12 year old daughter, but I'm glad I read it first. I will not be giving it to her. Some of the drawings are a bit too graphic, and sexuality is mentioned as though the reader is sexually active. This book is OK for grown women, but not for young girls as it will only further bewilder them.

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Summary: Great for all women :)
Review: this book is great for all women who always thought there is an irony in the media about beauty. first time I saw this book I thought the back had an interesting introduction. then when I read a couple of first pages i laughed!!it has great information about media and stuff you wish you didn't know. i have this book for a bout a year and i still read it for fun:)

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Summary: Interesting
Review: This book is loaded with lots of info. I enjoyed reading his book, lots of info.
I am now wise beyond my years. No really, you learn a lot.

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Summary: LOVED it!!
Review: This book is so funny and (how is this possible?) upbeat about all the horrible and ridiculous indignities that girls are taught to suffer that I am, as I write, on my way to ordering a second copy to donate to my high school's library (the first time I've ever been moved to do this). I know I will return to this book time and time again to laugh at the cartoons and enjoy Kaz Cooke's straightforward writing style and, even if just a little, feel better about being a girl.

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Summary: Real Gorgeous: The Truth about Body and Beauty.
Review: This bright pink book just screams for attention. Australian author Kaz Cooke is well known for her cartoons, films, and writing. Her humorous book provides delightful wisdom about a variety of female topics: nutrition, dieting, the fashion industry, and self-image to name a few. As Cooke says, �We want to find out how to stop seeing our bodies as the enemy. And hey, let�s face it, we wouldn�t mind a laugh while we�re at it.� Cooke manages to provide serious, thoughtful information in a casual, appealing manner. Because the text is divided by bold titles and subtitles, it is easy to pick it up and flip through to a subject of interest. The text is broken up by cartoons, quotes, and quizzes. One of the best parts of the book is the �Contacts� and �Further Reading� lists at the end of each topic. The book is sassy and fun, great for kids from 14-103. Some of the humor may go over the heads of younger readers. This version has been �Americanized,� changing metric measures to American measures.

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Summary: Real Gorgeous: The Truth about Body and Beauty.
Review: This bright pink book just screams for attention. Australian author Kaz Cooke is well known for her cartoons, films, and writing. Her humorous book provides delightful wisdom about a variety of female topics: nutrition, dieting, the fashion industry, and self-image to name a few. As Cooke says, 'We want to find out how to stop seeing our bodies as the enemy. And hey, let's face it, we wouldn't mind a laugh while we're at it.' Cooke manages to provide serious, thoughtful information in a casual, appealing manner. Because the text is divided by bold titles and subtitles, it is easy to pick it up and flip through to a subject of interest. The text is broken up by cartoons, quotes, and quizzes. One of the best parts of the book is the 'Contacts' and 'Further Reading' lists at the end of each topic. The book is sassy and fun, great for kids from 14-103. Some of the humor may go over the heads of younger readers. This version has been 'Americanized,' changing metric measures to American measures.

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Summary: This book is Really, Really Gorgeous!
Review: This is a great book for anyone who is feeling like a 'space-porker from hell'. Kaz Cooke tells the truth about dieting, modelling, body image and much more. The section on cosmetic surgery and why it is not a good thing was really useful to me. The information is presented in a frank, easily readable way, with funny cartoons and tips on how to deal with the 'body police' and the 'style police'. This book taught me to feel good about who I am and that my personality is more important than my looks. I especially liked 'Social Blunder Woman' and the 'Sensible Underpants' cartoons.I really enjoyed reading (and re-reading) this great book and anyone who has ever felt like they are worthless, fat or ugly will too. An excellent read for women (and men!) of all ages.