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emjay24's review against another edition
2.0
I started reading this, and i liked it. I looked up the author, and found out that the book is sort of autobiographical, as it seems to mirror the description of the story of her memoirs. Her best friend since they were little kids ups and moves away with only a few days notice, and then proceeds to ignore her, even through a pregnancy and having a baby. Her therapist, who she's addicted to, leaves too. And for a few months, her husband has to go to LA for a job, but he comes back. This makes her have a nervous breakdown of sorts, and start eating sugar again. So, her husband seems like a good guy. Her therapist sounds crazy. And her best friend seemed like a really bad friend and someone who should be dropped. the main girl herself is kind of annoying. BUT i got to learn a lot about sugar addiction and addictive personalities. By the middle of the book it was kinda ugh and by the end i finished it just to finish it. It had such promise at the start then kinda flopped.
missriki's review against another edition
4.0
Susan Shapiro brings us self-help "guru" Julia Goodman, who seems to have lost all she holds as stable and steady in her life when both her best friend and her psychoanalyst/editor/sounding board/obsession move away from her. Although Julia at times comes off as self-centered and myopic, I found myself rooting for her to "speed shrink" her way to a thin physique and a healthier outlook on life. Any woman who has ever felt conflicted about food will identify with Julia's tendencies towards the occasional all-out cupcake icing binge.
I love the way Susan Shapiro brings Julia's therapy sessions to life with quick, realistic therapy dialogue. As someone who has visited her share of "shrinks," I felt right at home in the offices of Dr. Ness and the handsome Dr. Cigar. In true-to-life fashion, not every relationship Julia tends ends up as fulfilling as she'd hoped, but it sure is a fun ride along the way.
I love the way Susan Shapiro brings Julia's therapy sessions to life with quick, realistic therapy dialogue. As someone who has visited her share of "shrinks," I felt right at home in the offices of Dr. Ness and the handsome Dr. Cigar. In true-to-life fashion, not every relationship Julia tends ends up as fulfilling as she'd hoped, but it sure is a fun ride along the way.
jenijo's review against another edition
3.0
This book was interesting. It's about a girl obsessed with losing weight while gorging herself on cupcakes, and obsessed with seeing Shrinks. A lot of it seemed repetetive, but parts were funny. It did have some language, which it could have done without.
The main character gains some weight at the beginning of the book, and losing weight basically takes over her life.. Not one of those, "be happy with who you are" kind of books. I think by the end, that is what the author wants you to feel, but by then its too late. You already feel like crap for however much you weigh.
It was light hearted, and funny, and I enjoyed reading it (besides the language), but at the same time, it wasn't the best for the self-esteem. I'd give it 2 1/2 stars if I could, but I couldn't so I rounded up.
The main character gains some weight at the beginning of the book, and losing weight basically takes over her life.. Not one of those, "be happy with who you are" kind of books. I think by the end, that is what the author wants you to feel, but by then its too late. You already feel like crap for however much you weigh.
It was light hearted, and funny, and I enjoyed reading it (besides the language), but at the same time, it wasn't the best for the self-esteem. I'd give it 2 1/2 stars if I could, but I couldn't so I rounded up.
valdez's review
3.0
As her publication date for her diet book approaches, a woman can't stop eating. At the same time her psychiatrist and best friend move out of state.
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