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May 11, 2009

Sandy rated it:

Hilarious!!!
This was my first read by Jenny McCarthy. I will defintely pick up others by her.
I laughed so hard reading this book because it is so true! I was also left feeling a tiny bit depressed, because it is so true. Great read for women.
Also good for men if they want to stop being so selfish and learn a little something about women. Like the fact that our wants and needs are completely different than their's. (Especially when it comes to sex.)

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Dec 22, 2010

Kitt-e-kat rated it:

Well I read this because I've always been a fan of Jenny McCarthy. I've always thought Jenny was a riot on TV. I watched her from her beginning on MTV's Singled Out, her own short lived comedy skit show The Jenny McCarthy Show and some of her bad movies she did in later years. I wasn't really interested in her mommy or autism books but I did see this book & thought I try it cause it was about other stuff in her life. I knew by getting into reading this book that I couldn't take anything serious More...

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Dec 27, 2011

Nikki rated it:

Jenny McCarthy is awesome! And not just in her books, in life she seems like such an awesome person too. I spent my early teen years watching her on Singled Out and loved her quirky personality on that show. If you've never heard of it or never watched it it's a show about getting a date and she was one of the hosts on the actual show.

Previously I have read her other books about her pregnancy and the first year of her son's life. This book continues on from the previous one and just More...

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Jul 18, 2009

Bonnie Gayle rated it:

It was hot and I was lazy today, so I laid in bed, and read this entire book in two hours after work. It wouldn't have taken as long if Micah and Molly hadn't kept laying on the book. Whoever said reading and cats go together has NOT met my cats!

Anyway, this was funny and naughty, and a perfect quick read for when my brain felt like it was boiling a bit. I remember her from Singled Out when I was in junior high, I guess, and I thought she seemed like a pretty cool chick. She definite More...

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Jul 28, 2009

Matilda rated it:

Granted Jenny McCarthy is not the best writer in the world. She was darn FUNNY! I felt like she was sitting in my living room talking my ear off for one afternoon. Because that's how long it took me to read the entire book. It was such an easy read. I spent a Saturday afternoon laughing my head off at Jenny's (were on a first name basis now) views on marriage. She talks about her divorce in the book but she never bad mouths her ex-husband. She seems really ok with everything. I think that More...

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May 18, 2010

Hillary rated it:

Funny, but quite shallow, I decided not to post my review or count this book towards the blog challenge. The chapters were 2-3 pages each and I finished this book in a day and a half. Yes she's funny, but I felt like she did a LOT of male bashing in this one. Maybe I have one of the great ones, but my husband does a lot in our relationship and it seems like Jenny's got a pessimistic attitude when it comes to men. Please don't waste your time on this one. I would however like to read her others, More...

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Oct 08, 2009

Clare rated it:

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Oct 01, 2008

Beejay rated it:

It's very funny little book that I found in the bargain aisle at Borders. I don't like much some negative or actually overreacted thoughts in the book, however it made me laugh - you know, laughing/smiling is always good. For example, this is about guys going out together:

"When guys go out with their friends they seem to lose brain cells and all concept of reality. Unlike girls, men still try to go out to a club to see if they're still "got it". Not to cheat (hopefully More...

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Jun 27, 2007

Michele rated it:

Girls Night Out

Like the author, Jenny McCarthy, I was also raised Catholic in a Chicago suburb and attended Southern Illinois University. This is what compelled me to read Life Laughs, her third book. She starts out the essay collection with a warning, preparing readers for her "honesty," as she discusses a variety of personal topics in a brash, "crude, raw, and sometimes dirty" manner. Truly, it's an honest description of her simple, conversational writing.
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May 17, 2011

Melissa rated it:

This book took about 30 minutes to read, which is the amout of time I estimate it took her to write this book. I kind of want to put book in quotations...it was like she chose several topics and gave herself 5 minutes to reflect on each one, then lumped them randomly together in no apparent order, while making sure she threw in a few 'f' words and embarrassing tidbits into her personal life for good measure. Not impressed. If you want this sort of book, read Chelsea Handler.

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Jan 08, 2011

Erin rated it:

Jenny McCarthy wrote about writing this book in her other book, Louder Than Words. This book was originally supposed to be called "Marriage Laughs" but with her marriage coming to an end, she had to change the name to "Life Laughs." She also wrote this book while she was dealing with her son's autism (only kept going with it I believe because she needed the income) and I like how she can find a funny twist on everything in life, even the bad stuff. Cute and uplifting.

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Mar 07, 2008

Karen rated it:

So, I read her first 2 books because anyone who's gone through this stuff (i.e. pregnancy & early motherhood) is automatically wiser than you are in that arena. I don't think she's a particularly good writer, but she's very honest and real. And while I was entering this crazy thing called motherhood I really appreciated a frank account of someone else's life during that time. That being said, this book isn't really about any aspect of life I'm not familar with (other than divorce which I have More...

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Aug 11, 2008

Lani rated it:

This is another one that I just couldn't entirely appreciate because of where I am in life.

I did find this one much more fun, but it is still about much of Jenny's mommyhood and her 'pregnancy recovery'. This one is a little less a 'how to be a new mom' helpful hints book, and more about the life she leads now.

Jenny is funny, and the tone is the same as previously - you feel like a friend getting a quirky email update for each chapter. It's a shame she doesn't do more on More...

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May 29, 2011

Jennifer rated it:

Oh Jenny, you aren't the greatest writer, but I do admire your humor, spirit, and courage. To put yourself out there in the manner than she does, is hard. Yes, it is quite crass in many, many ways, but also amusing. I sat alone and burst out laughing as I read the various chapters. Some, I do have to say made me feel kind of bad for her and for those who may have to deal with some of the scenarios she mentioned... I feel as though I live a somewhat normal life and she seems to believe she does a More...

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Aug 09, 2009

Dayna rated it:

Contrived, predictable, and not nearly as honest as her first two books in the series. I got the feeling that she was trying really, really hard to be funny; it not only lost the humor but also came off as not genuine. The last few chapters went back to her honest & open tone (similar to the first books), but it just made me wish that the whole book was that way.

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Nov 27, 2009

Jessica rated it:

No man should read this book - they just wouldn't get it, but its hilarious for women who are mom's and wives. I laughed out loud so much. She's a little vulgar, but her stories are so funny that they make you see your life in a different way. Not to mention, helps you laugh about the craziness that does happen in your own life.

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Jun 27, 2009

Jschwabenland1 rated it:

I don't know if I really like this book or not. Whe she says the "The Naked Truth," in the title, she isn't kidding. I don't know if I should be embarassed for reading it or embarassed for her for writing it. Parts of it were funny. Parts of it were too much information, such as the bachelor party chapter. Did I need to know that? Sadly, much of this book falls into the too much information category. On the other hand, I openly admit I laughed out loud at sections of it. I espec More...

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Mar 17, 2009

Jennifer rated it:

I liked this book but I think that I had such high expectations for it as I really enjoyed the other two and was expecting it to be like this one. I was a bit disappointed and found it wasn't as funny. I felt like she wasn't comfortable talking about what was happening in her life when she wrote this.

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Jan 25, 2010

Sarah rated it:

I loved this book and laughed out loud many times. Not little "hehe" laughs, but full on had to try not to snort belly laughs :) If you have a husband and ever feel like you're alone in not wanting to have "relations" every night or feel like you are carrying the weight of the world on your female shoulders, read this book for a great laugh. It is VERY crude so it's not for the faint of heart, but Jenny writes like she's just talking to her girlfriends so it's a very fun r

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Jul 27, 2011

Katie added it

Jenny McCarthy's books are a quick read for me. Since I'm a slow reader, that's an amazing thing! Her writing keeps me entertained throughout the entire book. Every book of her's I've read including "Louder than words" & "Mother Warriors" has been a great read, and I suggest them to all.

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Nov 20, 2008

Shawna rated it:

This is a read every woman will enjoy. McCarthy makes a laugh out of the worst situations and you might find yourself saying "OMG that is sooo me!"

Finished this book in less than 48 hours... could not put it down as I did not want to stop laughing!

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Dec 15, 2010

Jennifer rated it:

Jenny in general just cracks me up! This book is real and very honest, that is the best part - people can actually relate! Nice to know that I am not the only one with some of the questions/situations that were in the book. I laughed during the whole read.

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Aug 02, 2009

Angel rated it:

This book was ok. It wasn't really as funny as I expected it to be but I did get a couple of laughs at it. It was mostly just cool that she could put all her issues out in print like that and that she can admit she's human just like the rest of us.

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Oct 12, 2010

Oakley-Raine rated it:

I ran across this in the grocery store of all places. It enticed me and I could not put it down.I had no idea how funny she is. Laugh out loud, pee your pants HILARIOUS! I love how honest she is about real life. A quick read too.

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Jan 18, 2009

Gretchen rated it:

this was such a great laugh i dont think i could keep a straight face the whole night it took me to read it! i couldn't put it down. this book gave me the will to just know things happen in life and that you really just need to laugh!

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Sep 09, 2009

Michelle rated it:

I honestly love this book! Jenny McCarthy is brillant. She took soo many issues that we all can relate too. She put her humor and perspective on it. Loved it, couldn't stop laughing. I even had to read a few chapters to my boyfriend of five years. Who, I thought should of read it. lol

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Jan 06, 2011

Kayla rated it:

While this 3rd Life Laughs book wasn't as good as the first two, it was still an easy read and touches on how hard it must be to realize that the person you had a child with is not the person you are meant to be with.

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Jan 27, 2011

zxvasdf rated it:

Funny as hell, and overpasses the celebrity status to show that she's a mere human like the rest of us. She is truly forthcoming so if you want to hear Jenny McCarthy talk about vaginas this is the book.

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Nov 28, 2010

Leone rated it:

I have read Belly Laughs and thought it was very funny. There are some funny moments in this book as well but it seemed pretty crude and also pessimistic towards men. I like her humor for the most part.

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May 04, 2009

Aimee rated it:

Oh my gosh! I LOVED this book! Its a bunch of short stories - all written by Jenny McCarthy - and they are all SO funny! I read this book in one sitting because I could not put it down! LOVED it!

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