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I am a college student, if you use the box below I earn money to spend on Amazon to buy books. 4/29/2009
One more returned unfinished: American Thighs by Jill Conner Browne.
I just can't do it anymore! I tried, I got about 70 pgs in, and then I just took it back. I couldn't deal with it. The first few books were endearing and fun (and the recipes weren't bad either!) but this one just hopped from place to place. I can't get into something that choppy.
There's this trend now, and it's not specific to Browne, where instead of WRITING a book, an author just compiles anecdotes from other people. And who gets the check in the end? I actually saw on a web site, one not connected to this book or movement, a link where you could submit your own picture to be used in the book. does this person get paid? My guess is no, although if you know then tell me.
Another thing I'm getting tired of is women and fat jokes/comments (again, not specifically tied to Browne). Can we move beyond this? Few of us are happy with our bodies, but when I hear a woman like Browne talk disparagingly about having a less than perfect figure it really bugs me. I've met Browne, and I would cut a bitch for her figure at MY age.
I know in posting this I might get some hateful comments. That's fine. Go for it.
There's this trend now, and it's not specific to Browne, where instead of WRITING a book, an author just compiles anecdotes from other people. And who gets the check in the end? I actually saw on a web site, one not connected to this book or movement, a link where you could submit your own picture to be used in the book. does this person get paid? My guess is no, although if you know then tell me.
Another thing I'm getting tired of is women and fat jokes/comments (again, not specifically tied to Browne). Can we move beyond this? Few of us are happy with our bodies, but when I hear a woman like Browne talk disparagingly about having a less than perfect figure it really bugs me. I've met Browne, and I would cut a bitch for her figure at MY age.
I know in posting this I might get some hateful comments. That's fine. Go for it.
Labels: books
posted by Leah at 4/29/2009 05:53:00 PM
2 Comments:
I thought the first SPQ book was lifechanging - maybe it just came out at a time when i really needed some sass. I think I'm about 3 books behind the pace now, and it's disappointing to hear that this one was so bad. I trust your judgement on these things.
I was right there with her until the last book (Raising Children for Fun and Profit), and it was kind of a let down. I kind of wish she'd stopped with the Wedding/divorce guide. you might want to give it a go if you can borrow it or get it from the library.
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