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Stay Sexy & Don't Get Murdered: The Definitive How-To Guide by Georgia Hardstark, Karen Kilgariff

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sklus's review against another edition

5.0

I usually don't like modern autobiographies or even just modern biographies. There's just something about reading a book about the life of a person who lived in the same time period as me that just isn't appealing to my brain. But I wanted to read SS&DGM because I found this podcast over the summer and immediately became obsessed with it. I listened to it almost every day on the way to work and listening to it on the drive home or while making anklets was the only thing that made a day full of screaming children worth it. So I really wanted to give this book a try.

And I loved it. It didn't feel like a biography, it felt like a friend telling you their life story. Maybe not a friend, but like a cooler, older friend of a friend who you admire from a distance. It was interesting and vulnerable and full of advice that I might actually try on for size. The only reason I wouldn't recommend this book to someone is that it talks about murder, sexual assault, drug usage, alcohol, and other tough topics that you might not want to read about. Or because you're my mother and you've already expressed your distaste for the number of true crime books I read (hi mom!). But I stand by the fact that my mom might like this particular book because it is not a true crime story and they talk about appreciating moms at times.

Anyways, love this book. SSDGM!

emilyjaco25's review against another edition

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4.0

Loved learning more about these wonderful ladies. Stay out of the forest!

gracefullypunk's review against another edition

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4.0

I'm writing this while listening to the q&a with Karen and Georgia and I have to say, I disagree with Lizzy that there's much in here I haven't heard on the show. While I'm glad they were able to write the book, and I certainly hope they continue to be so frank about their pasts and their mental health, I likely wouldn't give it 4 stars if I didn't love the show so much. It felt disjointed at times, and the "interviews" at the end of every section felt forced. Overall, I liked Karen's parts more than Georgia's; I simply felt they had more thought behind them and were better written.

thelibrarian390's review against another edition

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5.0

I never re-read or re-listen to books. I can count the number of times I've done so on one hand. But this book. I think I'll have to be sure I re-listen often. I'm a loyal listener of their podcast and get my Karen and Georgia fix every week but my 2nd read through reminded me how much I love them and how important their message is.

liamurph's review against another edition

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emotional funny hopeful reflective fast-paced

3.5

_reading_with_kate_'s review against another edition

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I had read most of this book in uncorrected proof form and would like to state that my drawing of a goose that I put in the ~image to follow~ blank was better than what showed up in the real published book.