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Ruby's Diary: Reflections on All I've Lost and Gained
When television viewing audiences first met Ruby Gettinger, a mild-mannered, sweet-natured, Southern-food addicted Sunday school teacher, her weight was hovering near 500 pounds. As the ad campaign for the show says, Ruby doesn′t know how she got to this weight, but she knows its killing her. Having been diagnosed with Type 2 Diabetes and told by doctors that she would die
...moreHardcover, 169 pages
Published
September 8th 2009
by William Morrow & Company
(first published September 1st 2009)
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I've watched this show since it's inception, but I've had a lot of issues with it along with the way. While I find Ruby's story inspiring, I find her personality to be grating. Can't stand her "Rubyisms," which were present in abundance in this book. The most disappointing thing about the book is that it did not fill in many gaps about Ruby's life that we didn't see on the show. I don't mean her missing memories (a recurrent plot point), just other aspects of her life that we don't see...more
I've been following the Style Network show "Ruby" for awhile, and I think she's so inspiring. Since I've always had a struggle with my own weight she really touches a cord with me. To see someone be able to get down from over 700 pounds to where she is now (I think she's around 300 now... or maybe under...)really helps me see that there is no need to just give up on the idea.
Anyway, I saw that she'd published this book so I read it, and I really loved it. A lot of it is the...more
Anyway, I saw that she'd published this book so I read it, and I really loved it. A lot of it is the...more
This is very much a book about a woman still on her journey, and not yet at her 'destination.' I found that very refreshing, as a lot of celebrity autobiographies seem to begin with the premise of:
"I used to [insert negative behavior here:] but then I figured it all out, and magically everything in my life is great, so now you go do that for yourself."
No narcissism here. Ruby has, quite refreshingly, NOT figured it all out! She has serious issues, and is dealing wit...more
"I used to [insert negative behavior here:] but then I figured it all out, and magically everything in my life is great, so now you go do that for yourself."
No narcissism here. Ruby has, quite refreshingly, NOT figured it all out! She has serious issues, and is dealing wit...more
I read this book on a flight home from my vacation. I have not seen Ruby's show before (book was given to me by a co-worker), but that didn't affect my enjoymet of the book. It was a fast read and interesting to hear from a woman about her life, how she got to where she is and how she plans to get where she wants to go. I also liked reading about her close friendships and how they value each other.
I love this show and try to watch whenever I can. Ruby is fascinating both because of her personality and because she once weighed over 700 pounds. Her book showed a lot of courage, insight, and personal responsibility. If more people took responsibility for themselves (me included) then we might not be in this national healthcare debate.
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The book being a companion to the Style Network show doesn't hold much on its own. Ruby is a very nice woman with a loving personality that just does not translate to the written page. Watch the show - you will have a much better comprehension of her personality and her struggles with weight loss.
Bought it today and read it today (I was off work today!)... what an absolutely amazing lady. Keep going to Savannah in hopes that I run into her! Would love to meet her and join a "fat night". The book was typical Ruby!
I really enjoy the TV show and thought this would be a good companion, filling in where the show left off. I was a bit disappointed. There wasn't much in the book that wasn't already talked about on TV
Maybe her tv show is more interesting. She seems like a nice person but it is not a very helpful book. Maybe it is not supposed to be but it is only a little interesting.
I love inspiring people and Ruby is a gem. She is sweet, funny, and a beautiful example of the power of hope, of wanting something different, better, stronger.
I loved this book...I felt it was a must read because I enjoy her show. She's incredibly inspiring and absolutly hilarious.
a real inspiration to anyone struggling with their weight. My new motto is " If Ruby can do it so can I ! ".
Very good book! Even better than Half Assed. Your right AA, it was a fast read.
Refreshing to hear a southern's point of view. I like the words she makes up. Cute.
I like the Tv show, Ruby, but, this book is a waste of time..
Bubbly, happy personality, but lacking in insight
If you watched the show then you know everything that's in this book
Very inspiring and unique woman!
Impressive!
This was basically a re-cap of the TV show so I didn't learn anything new from it. And the writing wasn't great.
Ruby is such an inspiration. I love her show on the Style network and I equally loved her book. She has such a kind, compassionate, and willful heart. It is nice to know that there are good people like Ruby out there. I admire her bravery so much!
This was basically a rehash of the TV show but it is still inspirational.
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