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Gunn's Golden Rules: Life's Little Lessons for Making It Work by Tim Gunn

lkthomas07's review against another edition

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5.0

I downloaded this book to my iPad pretty randomly. I like Project Runway and have always thought Tim Gunn was hilarious and seemed like a really nice person. This book definitely proved that to me. This book sounds like him. It's funny and real and just so true! I wasn't sure what the book would be about, but it was mostly about manners - at least that's how I'd describe it. Of course there were also some great celebrity stories, so that always makes things interesting. I'd definitely recommend this book if you're looking for a fun read that actually has content too. I think this is a book I'd want my daughter to read someday. It makes manners sound fun! ;-)

gloame's review against another edition

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5.0

Tim Gunn is a really cool guy, and I loved this look into his life. He's got a really pragmatic head on his shoulders and I loved reading the scandalous and the not-so-scandalous anecdotes about his friends, family, and other celebrities. Looking forward to reading his other book now because I really enjoyed his voice.

kbogdano80's review against another edition

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3.0

A really quick, fun book by Project Runway's designer mentor Tim Gunn. While talking about his golden rules that people should adopt to successfully deal with the world, Gunn dishes on himself, Project Runway, and the various celebrities he has met. There are plenty of funny stories about famous people behaving badly but also many other stories that are sad and/or inspiring, including a few personal ones from Gunn's own life.
After reading this, I feel that the world would be a nice, funner place if everyone could follow Tim Gunn's rules and example.

cojack's review against another edition

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3.0

This was a fun and fast read. As far the advice he dispenses: It wasn't anything I didn't know already, and a few times I found it to be contradictory. Also, I was expecting dishier gossip. On the other hand, Gunn writes in a very conversational tone, and it was like having a conversation with him. I liked the book and would recommend it, with the above reservations. Basically, if you love Tim Gunn, you'll like this book. If you don't love Tim Gunn, you need your head examined.

lizaroo71's review

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3.0

I love Project Runway and Tim Gunn's catch phrase: "Make it work."

This has some nuggets of minding your manners as well as some nice stories involving some of the industry's elite.

A quick and enjoyable read.

conzj's review against another edition

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3.0

It was a light read. His thoughts sometimes go off on tangents like a conversation going off route, but it was nice to just read something that required no thinking.

brdgtc's review against another edition

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1.0

I love Tim Gunn and I found his first book on style very useful and inspiring. This just sounded like a catty gossip tirade, from someone who would tell you gossip was inpolite...

nglofile's review against another edition

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4.0

A lovely book. Yes, there's dish here and there from Runway or about fashion celebrities, but at its heart it's a book on conducting yourself well. Gunn is open and earnest, and he makes an excellent case for bettering ourselves and how we live our lives.

malamarvoncat's review against another edition

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5.0

I absolutely loved this book. It is a sassy, personal, humorous take on universal life lessons.

offbalance80's review against another edition

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5.0

Like spending a pleasant lunch with Tim Gunn. I loved all of his stories, the gossipy and the serious ones. If you love Tim Gunn, this is a must.