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Summary: Well written and addicting
Review: Anyone that has done any babysitting in the past will automatically connect with this book. My childcare experience isn't even close to that of the authors, but I still connected to Nan and understood her attachment to Grayer.
I couldn't put this book down. It had a good mixture of amusing and serious moments, but most of all, they created a character you can really relate to. I highly recommend it.
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Summary: huh?
Review: I honestly don't know what the big hype is. I thought this book was one of those can't-put-down, have-to-read-in-one sitting but it's far from it. I didn't find it funny.
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Summary: Great light comedy
Review: While this book was not all that thought provoking, it was a good read. It not only kept me interusted, but laughing. I found myself laughing out loud. Sure maybe it is to be expected that the rich and famous do not treat their nannies well, the authors over exaguration and sarcastic humor made this book fun. If you are looking for a book to make you think and not be able to put down, skip this one. If you are looking for a light book, this is a must.
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Summary: Really depressing...
Review: I was really disappointed with the Nanny Diaries. I thought it would be funnier, but I couldn't get past the sadness of Grayer (4 years old) and his disfunctional family life. He tries to reach out to his parents, but they won't give him the time of day. Hence the Nanny. There are a few funny moments in the book; example: Mrs. X, Grayer's mother finds Grayer running around the apartment naked and says basically, "What did I tell you? No penises in the house, only in the bedroom!" Nanny and her love life are left hanging by the end of the novel, so I suspect that there is a sequel just around the corner. Maybe it will be better...
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Summary: Bitter Self Serving Tripe
Review: I can't believe I paid for this drivel. A couple of ex-nannies write a completely self-serving piece of trash and now they are living the high life from the proceeds...the life style they so love to look down upon from their ivory tower. Pity the child who was exposed to such holier than thou attitudes. Does the author really think she/they are any better than the parents they portray so vitriolically? I think not.
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Summary: No warm, fuzzy feelings at the end of this book.
Review: It looks like the people who read this book either loved it or hated it. I think a lot of people are taking this book too seriously. Remember, this is a work of fiction even though it may be based on real life experiences. I thought the book was a very enjoyable read and would highly recommend it. I do however wish the characters had better names than Mrs. X, Ms. Chicago, H.H. and Grayer. The ending was excellent. Who ever said the ending for books had to make your heart feel all warm and fuzzy?
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Summary: Sarcastic frustrated employer bashing
Review: This book was touted as being "funny" and "hilarious". I found it to be neither. The nanny seemed nothing more than a frustrated employee who took delight in ripping her employer to shreds with a sharp tongue and sarcasm. When a person becomes a "household" or "domestic" employee, the private life of the employer is revealed. Every family has ghosts and troubles of some sort or another. The authors of this book are merely exploiting the personal matters of a "richer" family for financial gain. A disappointment to read. I threw it away after the dog chewed up the corner.
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Summary: The Nanny Diairies
Review: A great light-hearted read! I have been a preschool teacher for years and was a nanny in college, I could relate to too much of this book! It was VERY funny and entertaining!
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Summary: THE NANNY DAIRIES
Review: WONDERFUL!! EASY READING-KEEPS YOU SMILING AND AT TIMES GIVES YOU A GOOD LAUGH!!!!! I LOVED IT!
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Summary: Entertaining and there's truth behind the fiction...
Review: As you the reader will likely know, the authors worked as nannies for years in New York City, so their novel really is "authentic" in its portrayal of the nanny's everyday routines and ups-and-downs. While they say Nanny Diaries is not autobiographical, it's likely they wrote some of their individual personalities and experiences into the character simply known as Nanny. The story's first several chapters are very funny, and there's a great deal of ridicule, satire and name-dropping to set the tone. The last third of the book is not funny though. Rather, it's sad to read how the parents of Nanny's charge, whom she affectionately nicknames Grover, completely disrespect Nanny's concern and love for Grover's well-being. They do everything imaginable to avoid bonding with their child, and at the same time, criticize and belittle Nanny's competence as a nanny and best friend to him. The book is more than just a work of fiction. It's also a pointed and (likely) accurate look at a niche of American society that can afford the luxury of private child-care/nannies while they pursue their selfish lives. I've read that Miramax has bought the film rights, and Julia Roberts is reportedly interested in playing Nanny. I'm more than sure this will make a great movie, and Julia Roberts will be the perfect "Nanny" to bring the character to life!
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