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published
February 1st 2001
by Warner Books
binding
Paperback, 224 pages
isbn
0446675776
(isbn13: 9780446675772)
description
Designed to help women ages 18-35 catch a life, not a husband, with chapters such as Nevermind a Penis, Well Take a Paycheck. Like The Rules, its base...more
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It's not as laugh-out-loud funny as the title makes it out to be.
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Read in January, 2008
A suggestion from a Goodreads member. I started reading this on the bus last night and I'm already laughing. I have a feeling this will be one to pass on to every girlfriend you know.
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Kiss My Tiara has been my bus read for the past couple of weeks and I must say I really enjoyed this book. I have NEVER bought this style of book before but I really loved some of the stories and humour she used.
Reading this helped me look at things just a bit differently. I'm ...more
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Kiss My Tiara has been my bus read for the past couple of weeks and I must say I really enjoyed this book. I have NEVER bought this style of book before but I really loved some of the stories and humour she used.
Reading this helped me look at things just a bit differently. I'm ...more
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Read in January, 2006
Gilman's writing style is funny and witty, and she is well-informed. Even though I didn't agree with everything she had to say, I did feel that a lot of what she had to say was pertinent to the current world. There are no hard and fast rules to follow for a happier life; there is no right way to do anything. A lot of what Gilman had to say was about options, and about making the most of our opportunities. This book, taken literally, is not for everyone. But some sections of this book are useful ...more
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Read in January, 2004
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HOLY COW! I need to RE READ this book again and again!
Anytime I want to empower myself, whether I feel bad or confused about decisions I need to or have made, frustrated about a coworker (or heaven forbid, a guy), or want to justify my crazy ass's latest spontaneous move, this book is EXACTLY what I need.
This book first caught my eye when I was just randomly shopping in a Walgreens, and I saw the hot pink lips (I LOVE pink)--then the title caught me. Without even so much as a glimpse at...more
Anytime I want to empower myself, whether I feel bad or confused about decisions I need to or have made, frustrated about a coworker (or heaven forbid, a guy), or want to justify my crazy ass's latest spontaneous move, this book is EXACTLY what I need.
This book first caught my eye when I was just randomly shopping in a Walgreens, and I saw the hot pink lips (I LOVE pink)--then the title caught me. Without even so much as a glimpse at...more
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Read in May, 2008
This book was ok. It had some standout moments that made me laugh and it had a lot of filler. I am glad I read it but could have gone without. For me, it just seemed to ply a lot of the same thoughts over and over with different topic lines and a few different words. I get it! We should all be fabulous the way we are; I agree. The biggest issue I did have was that I felt a lot of the book was non relate able since I am getting married, don't groan with agony at the mention of my family, and don'...more
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This book is great for combining being feminine and a feminist. I consider Kiss my Tiara my guide for navigating todays world. I Love that Gilman takes what women have learned inherently in this media driven world and gives tips to turn those shallow cons into deep pros about ourselves and how we attack problem. my favorite wuote out of this book applies to everyone "every Idiot you date is one less you risk marrying" this little quote has helped everyone i know who i've told it
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Read in May, 2000
recommends it for:
100% of women under 50 and 50% of men in general
This is the book that I read most often. I go back to it, I give it as a gift. I quote it. This book combines humor, insight and a thoughful reflection on third-wave feminism that helps thinking young women to navigate the world. It is irreverant and comforting at the same time and it helps me to look at myself as a more complete person. Frank McCourt said "Thank you, O Lord for giving us Susan Jane Gilman." I second that emotion.
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girls - any shape, size, or color
Kiss My Tiara never fails to put things in perspective. This book is more about loving yourself than it is about loving women. It's lighthearted, honest, and hysterical. It features great quotes, anologies, and realistic situations re. relationships with friends, family, and lovers (homo + hetero), careers, etc. that women in their early-mid 20s can actually relate to.
Read. Read. Read.
This book is fabulous.
Read. Read. Read.
This book is fabulous.
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Read in August, 2007
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I loved her second book, Hypocrite in a White Poofy Dress. I thought it was a really funny piece of feminist fiction. This first book however, was a terrible book that absolutely pailed in comparison. It was supposed to be a self help book, but really it was a how to find a man book with a little bit of advice about your career and diet. Ugg...
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I didn't even finish this book. I like her other book ("Hypocrite in a Pouffy White Dress") for its humor factor and for her narrative voice, but this book was annoying and lacked all of the positive points of her other book. It was kind of faux humorous in that new feminist way that just irritates me by being about nothing in particular.
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Read in September, 2007
This book has a feminist voice but not in an overbearing way. I particulary was struck by the author's thoughts on women's tendency to make a sport of judging other women and the realities of marriage. This may seem like a fluffy book from the title but it will spark you to examine your thoughts and behavior even after putting the book down.
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Read in August, 2007
I liked it, not nearly as much as her second book, but I liked it. I wish I had read it before I went to law school, maybe it would have helped. There is a lot of 'girls don't be so hard on girls' girl power stuff in here. I would have liked her to tell me why she thinks we are so hard on each other instead of just telling me I shouldn't be.
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Read in March, 2008
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Mary H.recommends it for: young women of a non-republican nature
Would recommend this book to younger women. At my age, I'm pretty well on my way in the I'm-a-sassy-brassy-goddess department. But definitely it's a book I will recommend to my daughters. The author reminds us to love the power of being female and not to accept our paternalistic society's sexism and backlash against feminism.
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Read in August, 2007
Susan Jane Gilman makes some interesting insights and witty observations in this book, but it's uneven. Like many "Third Wave" feminists, she's trying to demand a better situation for women while remaining attractive to men. So, some of the chapters are inherently contradictory. But then, so are many women's lives today.
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This is a short read and while it should be more of a general girlie catagory, the author (Susan Gane Gilman) also has quite a bit to express on her own political statements throughout the book as well. She's a little too far hanging off the left wing edge for me, but it was a hilarious and easy read.
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Read in October, 2008
With chapter titles like Beauty Tips from Mental Institutions, Niceness:Barf, and Everything We Need to Know We Learn From Shopping you just know you're in for a treat. Susan Jane Gilman has a sharp wit and she makes you laugh while making you think. A great, fun read.
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Read in July, 2008
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Amazonrecommends it for: Sarita
This book really made me think. It makes me want to be a more empowered, badass woman. It could get a little preachy at times, and the use of the word "Goddess" kind of made me want to throw up a little. But overall, it was enjoyable and had some really good points and ideas.
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A "girl empowering," witty book...(but the slang can be somewhat of a distraction). If you're looking for a truly moving feminist anthology, skip this one as it is pretty tongue-in-cheek. But, if you are looking for a quick, light read, go for it~
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Kills me. Totally quotable. Especially her section on comebacks to family members that ask annoying questions. Such as "Why aren't you married/pregnant/dating, yet?"
Reminds me of a bumper sticker that my husband has. "Always a pallbearer, never the corpse."
Reminds me of a bumper sticker that my husband has. "Always a pallbearer, never the corpse."
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"Good girls don't hurt other people's feelings. Good girls are not overly aggressive, competitive, or boastful. Good girls please others. But what good girls are good for is another question."
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