Good in Bed
Registered by pippadaisy of Rochester, New York USA on 7/7/2004
This book is in a Controlled Release!
5 journalers for this copy...
A decent beach read if you don't mind suspending disbelief at some of the plot details. A full review can be found here at Epinions.com: http://www.epinions.com/content_146699292292.
Sent in a trade to BookXer kamalamalama.
I can't believe that I never journaled this one!! So sorry!!!
I actually ended up picking up another copy of this in the meantime so I am placing this in the Book Obsessed Romance virtual book box.
From Publishers Weekly
It is temping at first but unwise to assume Candace Shapiro is yet another Bridget Jones. Feisty, funny and less self-hating than her predecessor, Cannie is a 28-year-old Philadelphia Examiner reporter preoccupied with her weight and men, but able to see the humor in even the most unpleasant of life's broadsides. Even she is floored, however, when she reads "Good in Bed," a new women's magazine column penned by her ex-boyfriend, pothead grad student Bruce Guberman. Three months earlier, Cannie suggested they take a break apparently, Bruce thought they were through and set about making such proclamations as, "Loving a larger woman is an act of courage in our world." Devastated by this public humiliation, Cannie takes comfort in tequila and her beloved dog, Nifkin. Bruce has let her down like another man in her life: Cannie's sadistic, plastic surgeon father emotionally abused her as a young girl, and eventually abandoned his wife and family, leaving no forwarding address. Cannie's siblings suffer, especially the youngest, Lucy, who has tried everything from phone sex to striptease. Their tough-as-nails mother managed to find love again with a woman, Tanya, the gravel-voiced owner of a two-ton loom. Somehow, Cannie stays strong for family and friends, joining a weight-loss group, selling her screenplay and gaining the maturity to ask for help when she faces something bigger than her fears. Weiner's witty, original, fast-moving debut features a lovable heroine, a solid cast, snappy dialogue and a poignant take on life's priorities. This is a must-read for any woman who struggles with body image, or for anyone who cares about someone who does.
I actually ended up picking up another copy of this in the meantime so I am placing this in the Book Obsessed Romance virtual book box.
From Publishers Weekly
It is temping at first but unwise to assume Candace Shapiro is yet another Bridget Jones. Feisty, funny and less self-hating than her predecessor, Cannie is a 28-year-old Philadelphia Examiner reporter preoccupied with her weight and men, but able to see the humor in even the most unpleasant of life's broadsides. Even she is floored, however, when she reads "Good in Bed," a new women's magazine column penned by her ex-boyfriend, pothead grad student Bruce Guberman. Three months earlier, Cannie suggested they take a break apparently, Bruce thought they were through and set about making such proclamations as, "Loving a larger woman is an act of courage in our world." Devastated by this public humiliation, Cannie takes comfort in tequila and her beloved dog, Nifkin. Bruce has let her down like another man in her life: Cannie's sadistic, plastic surgeon father emotionally abused her as a young girl, and eventually abandoned his wife and family, leaving no forwarding address. Cannie's siblings suffer, especially the youngest, Lucy, who has tried everything from phone sex to striptease. Their tough-as-nails mother managed to find love again with a woman, Tanya, the gravel-voiced owner of a two-ton loom. Somehow, Cannie stays strong for family and friends, joining a weight-loss group, selling her screenplay and gaining the maturity to ask for help when she faces something bigger than her fears. Weiner's witty, original, fast-moving debut features a lovable heroine, a solid cast, snappy dialogue and a poignant take on life's priorities. This is a must-read for any woman who struggles with body image, or for anyone who cares about someone who does.
I sent this one off to bartonz today. Enjoy!
Thanks Ri! I'm looking forward to reading this.
sent as an RABCK to skizeye9
Journal Entry 9 by skizeye9 from Washington, District of Columbia USA on Thursday, December 20, 2007
This is my third Weiner--can't wait to read! Thanks for the RABCK!!!
I definitely enjoyed this book. It was a little slow-going--it wasn't like I couldn't put the book down. But I'm glad I read it. It was cute as long as, like a previous entry said, "you don't mind suspending disbelief". The characters I thought were pretty well-developed. It goes off on some tangents I found unnecessary. All in all though--a good read--I just wouldn't wait for it with bated breath.
Released 15 yrs ago (3/13/2009 UTC) at Washington, District of Columbia USA
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Released to a colleague, fellow SC to DC transplant, fellow booklover, workout partner and friend! Enjoy--it's a funny one!
Released to a colleague, fellow SC to DC transplant, fellow booklover, workout partner and friend! Enjoy--it's a funny one!