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Burnt Toast: And Other Philosophies of Life
by
Teri Hatcher
From the comedic actress and star of "Desperate Housewives" comes a personal, heartfelt, and often very funny manifesto on life, love, and the lessons learned on the road to happiness.
Paperback, 224 pages
Published
April 10th 2007
by Hyperion
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When I choose to read a book written by a celebrity author, it is usually because I am a fan and want to know more about them. But I wouldn’t necessarily say I am a “fan” of Teri Hatcher’s. Sure, I still tune into Desparate Housewives but for some reason I have a hard time separating the actor from the role and I think of Teri as Susan. Which is pretty much what I got out of this book too.
The amount of information she shares in this book is shocking; from no sex on her honeymoon to i...more
The amount of information she shares in this book is shocking; from no sex on her honeymoon to i...more
Подходих към тази книга доста лекомислено - мислех си как ще я прочета за час-два, без да се задълбочавам особено. Сигурна бях, че няма да ме впечатли. Пък и ми беше любопитно що за четиво ще сътвори една симпатична актриса от "Отчаяни съпруги". Е, оказа се, че съм подценила и актрисата в качеството й на писател, и книгата.
Всъщност четивото освен приятно, се оказа и хубаво. Тери Хачър е много открита, честна и непосредствена в книгата. Почти всяка жена може да открие в лутанията ...more
Всъщност четивото освен приятно, се оказа и хубаво. Тери Хачър е много открита, честна и непосредствена в книгата. Почти всяка жена може да открие в лутанията ...more
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I classify this as unputdownable! Reading the book was a breeze for me mainly because (a) I'm a fan of Lois & Lane and Desperate Housewives and (b) c'mon, who wouldn't admire her for maintaining a goddess figure through the years?
Teri Hatcher is a heck of a funny lady! She's very natural in relating her stories with loads of humor and bits of sarcasm all throughout. I never thought that she's a practical yet classy lady, a strong person who survived two divorces, a healthy eater and a...more
Teri Hatcher is a heck of a funny lady! She's very natural in relating her stories with loads of humor and bits of sarcasm all throughout. I never thought that she's a practical yet classy lady, a strong person who survived two divorces, a healthy eater and a...more
I was curious about this book because of the title. I too am an Type A personality and could certainly relate to many of Teri Hatcher's stories thinking of various points of my life.
It was a long read because there was no dialogue, just the recounting of her many experiences and the journey she has made while reflecting on and learning from these experiences. It did make me laugh at times and at times it was a bit long.
What I did like, was the honesty with which s...more
It was a long read because there was no dialogue, just the recounting of her many experiences and the journey she has made while reflecting on and learning from these experiences. It did make me laugh at times and at times it was a bit long.
What I did like, was the honesty with which s...more
I finished this book because I felt like I needed to be nice to the author, who seemed to be trying really, really hard. I acknowledge that that was a pretty silly reason.
Andrea
marked it as to-read
I purchased this book after reading the first few pages which explain the title. The idea behind it is that if her mother was making breakfast for everyone and ended up burning some toast, she would eat that toast herself, instead of making another slice so she could have good toast. It occurerd to me that I actually do this too, not only in relation to toast, but other sacrifices for my family as well. Despite the fact I have not yet gone back to finish reading this, even if I never do, I know ...more
I loved this book! I wouldn't say I've always been a fan of Teri Hatcher, but that doesn't mean I wasn't a fan either. I saw her in things, and knew who she was, but can't say I was a follower. I picked up this book because the title caught my attention, and sometimes the "hollywood" life intrigues me. I felt like I was reading my own diary, not with life situations, but with the feelings and battle inside. Great, funny, inspiring, and uplifting book that leaves you thinking of wa...more
I had my doubts when I began reading this book. I honestly didn't expect to get much out of it but typical Hollywood fluff from another actress. Don't get me wrong - I like Teri Hatcher as a character in television, she was good in Lois and Clark, etc. What I really enjoyed about her book was her honesty and what a sincere, loving mother she is. I am impressed by her views on how we should treat each other and appreciate that her celebrity seems not to have changed her core values.
I actua...more
I actua...more
I don’t know why I was interested in reading this book. I have never watched a show Teri Hatcher played on and she isn’t really a favorite actress of mine. I liked her on the Radio Shack commercials with Howie Long. I thought she exuded self confidence especially with someone as hunky and cool as Howie. When I saw that she wrote a book, I was intrigued. I thought maybe she was writing about her life and how she became famous with a story full of name dropping and gossip and maybe a little t...more
A bit of a slow read as this is more of a self-help style book than typical fiction.
I thoroughly enjoyed this, and knowing nothing of Teri Hatcher previously, now adore her. She has lots of great life tips and advice that really rings true and honest. I personally very much enjoyed this one. It feels like sitting down and reading one of your best girl friend's thoughts...
I thoroughly enjoyed this, and knowing nothing of Teri Hatcher previously, now adore her. She has lots of great life tips and advice that really rings true and honest. I personally very much enjoyed this one. It feels like sitting down and reading one of your best girl friend's thoughts...
This was a book club read, which I ended up liking more than I thought I would! I had to get past a few F-bombs at the beginning, and another somewhat explicit chapter, but overall it was a good book - funny, with some great advice on what it really takes to be happy and satisfied with your life. There were some great quotes to remember toward the end.
After reading this, I find Teri Hatcher quite likeable, but wow, is she insecure! She got rather repetitive, but I enjoyed the book for the most part. The whole "burnt toast" metaphor was on target for a lot of women, I'm sure! If you're making toast and you burn it, do you eat it anyway or are you worth a fresh piece?
I enjoyed this book and Teri's upbeat look at life. She doesn't talk about anything too serious like how she was abused as a child.
I always think of her appearance on Seinfeld - "They're real and they are spectacular!" I think she talked about being on the show but I read this awhile ago and I don't remember for sure.
I always think of her appearance on Seinfeld - "They're real and they are spectacular!" I think she talked about being on the show but I read this awhile ago and I don't remember for sure.
A pleasant look at some common phsycological issues through the experiences of celebrity (self-esteem, choosing for yourself, accepting the leftovers -- eating the burnt toast). Nothing ground breaking. Just some good reminders that you are in charge of your own happiness.
I enjoyed this book. I was not sure getting into it, but I did enjoy it. It made me realize I deserve more than what I give myself. I am always so focused on my family and others, that I often give myself the "Burnt Toast".
This was a gift I received for something to read while recovering from a medical procedure. Personally, Teri Hatcher's life story is not that moving or interesting (to me anyways) and she does not offer any 'expert' philosophies of life that are touching or ground-breaking.
love it...
one of my favorites...
she is a simple lady who is expressing simple facts
that show that awkward moments and reaching rock bottom isn't the end of the world
I really believed her... and related to her
one of my favorites...
she is a simple lady who is expressing simple facts
that show that awkward moments and reaching rock bottom isn't the end of the world
I really believed her... and related to her
This was kind of like a self-help book/semi-memoir written by your very sweet best friend. Nothing earth-shattering or terribly surprising here, it reads like a good pep talk from a good friend.
Teri is wonderful actor, and she's a very great author Too ! : ) I liked the book, her life experience, her sense of humorm her and her messages, Burnt Toast is a lovely book to read !
I heard this was a funny book; i bought it because I like a quick read and a funny biography. I could not get through this book for a while so I finally gave up. I haven't finished it.
I am usually not a big biography reader, but I enjoyed this book immensely and found myself having things in common, as I think any woman will. Well worth the read.
Kind of boring-- she is corny.. and if I heard about "burnt toast" one more time I thought I was going to throw the book-- did have a few good stories and insight to the life of a "star".
loved it!
teri is so cute and funny.
her life is so real.
i love how she worrys about stupid stuff like i do, like what if i just accidently swerve off the road!
teri is so cute and funny.
her life is so real.
i love how she worrys about stupid stuff like i do, like what if i just accidently swerve off the road!
I never thought I'd ever read anything written by a former Lois Lane. But strangely, this book showed a side of celebrities that I've always known: they're just people. People with problems, hang-ups, insecurities, and blotched pasts. Duh. But in the current wave of celebrity worship, this was a refreshing change from the usual "woe-is-me-I'm-so-talented-that-I-can't-even-go-out-of-my-door, and-my-poor-relations-take-advantage-of-me" memoir. She talks about her difficulty being a singl...more
I did not think I would enjoy this book as much as I did. This is part memoir (but not salacious tell-all) and part self-help. I'm grateful to have read this now since I recently underwent a big breakup and could relate to Teri's feelings about her divorce. In addition, I think many women suffer from insecurity and feelings of phoniness when they are successful. In college they had a seminar for women students about it, but I foolishly didn't attend, thinking it wouldn't affect me. This focuses ...more
Some of this book was good, some of this book was not good. I really wanted to enjoy it, but I would say it was 1.5 stars. Don't read unless you really, really are a fan.
This was a funny and honest memoir. It was written in a conversation style, you felt like Teri Hatcher was talking to you.
This is not an autobiography at all - but rather comments and anecdotes from a certain period in Teri Hatcher's life. It was whimsical, amusing and insightful in many parts, but verging occasionally on 'self-help' and a little preachy especially towards the final few chapters. I think I read this book about 10 years too early, and it's something perhaps I'd come back to in years to come when I'm at a comparable stage in my life.
The beginning and middle of the book was really interesting. Getting to know little facts about the Desperate Housewives star that I have come to love and watch every Sunday night was interesting to me. However, the last few chapters seemed to lag on and on and I had trouble concentrating. I like how Hatcher used intimate details of her life and actually wrote the truth. Most autobiographies don't seem to be as truthful as this one. Overall this book was filled with good life lessons but li...more
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