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Jan 19, 2011

Kimberly rated it:

This book took me less than 2 hours to read.

The good part?
I know that JLH made millions from this book based on her name recognition. Can't hate her game, as it's an easy to write for market.

The bad?
While I don't feel stupider for reading this book, unlike many Amazon reviewers, I feel unfulfilled. I would rather a book benefit the reader in a solid way and leave the reader with a sense of betterment as the last page is turned. This book did not do that for me.

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Jan 28, 2012

Felicia rated it:

Review: I am not sure really how to review this book. If it was marketed as her "How I got over my recent engagement and got a dating manifesto", I could have probably gotten it more. I think JLH is sweet and charming. Those personality traits come across in several sections of the book but it seems to me she wrote this book for her exes and/or her girlfriends to read. She is never mean to them but it does give a bit of that look where I am now vibe. It is kind of like "The Rules" More...

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Jan 07, 2012

Chrissy rated it:

Okay, so I thought THE DAY I SHOT CUPID would be some sort of Jennifer Love Hewitt memoir, which was the *only* reason I decided to give it a chance. I liked her in Kids Incorporated, and I didn't even hate the I KNOW WHAT YOU DID LAST SUMMER franchise --- and, well, the cover is cute, so why not?

But, yeah, it's not a memoir. It's a bunch of random tips on love and breakups from someone who has no reason whatsoever to be writing any type of book -- let alone a book on relationships More...

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Sep 29, 2010

Maria rated it:

The Day I Shot Cupid: Hello, My Name is Jennifer Love Hewitt and I'm a Love-aholic by Jennifer Love Hewitt or Love as her friends call her, or JLH as she signs off in the book.

First, I am a Jennifer Love Hewitt fan and was an avid viewer of Party of Five and Ghost Whisper, plus, she is one of my husband's favorites if you know what I mean.

Honestly, I was hard up for a book and saw this at the library. The cover is cute, it is written by an actress I like and she and her More...

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Jul 08, 2010

Juliette rated it:

Recently, I've noticed a slew of advice books from B and C list celebrities in the book section at Target. I found this book at the library, and due to my celebrity memoir addiction, picked it up. This book is pretty pointless, although cheery and kindhearted. Jennifer Love Hewitt decided to write a dating advice book. I don't need or want dating advice, but read it anyway. Look for a charming ode to ladies' large bottoms penned by her early 2010 boyfriend, comedian Jamie Kennedy. Love your body More...

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Apr 14, 2010

Tanya rated it:

Quirky and a fast read. Much ink is spent on how to deal with a break up, but it does emphasize taking care of yourself and gives some specific tips--one of which I really liked that was written by her personal trainer and encouraged getting active.

Some other gems:
"Let's look at each other with love and respect and find the one who is right for us, not the one who is perfect."
"Figure out what you want out of love and life and go get it."
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Mar 27, 2010

Brennan rated it:

I just got home from a book signing and after meeting Jennifer Love Hewitt, I have an even greater respect for her work. This is a wonderful book for those of us who continue to look for love in all the wrong places, for all the wrong reasons, and maybe, just maybe, fall a little too hard sometimes. :) I love this book and her! (and yes, she personalized my copy!)

The W.O.R.T.H chapter was my favorite and after telling JLH this, her response was "keep reading that one lots More...

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Jan 07, 2012

Meg Marie rated it:

This is the worst book I have ever read. Seriously. Jennifer Love Hewitt starts by saying that the book is inspired by a conversation with her girlfriends, then goes into some discussion about how she googled cupid and decided she hated him and was going to kill him, and then she give us a bunch of love lessons and dating tips. Did you know that guys LOVE when you get a mani/pedi, but they hate to snuggle? Also, flip your hair around a lot. Guys like that.

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Jan 11, 2011

Sally rated it:

I was sincerely disappointed in this one. While Hewitt's first attempt at writing had it's clever moments here and there, it read more like a self-help book than I expected. And no offense to Ms. Hewitt, but she would not be my first choice for a love and relationship self-help book author. In the book, she said she really wasn't a serial dater, just misunderstood and looking for love, but honestly, after reading her life put onto paper in her own words, it was quite obvious that not only was sh More...

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Sep 07, 2011

Ruthanne rated it:

I grabbed this book at the library bc I like JLH and didn't know she wrote a book. I was expecting JLH's debut book to be more of a memoir. But this is more of a self-help book on the do's & don'ts of dating. I've been out of the dating game for 10 years now, so a lot of what she mentions doesn't apply to me, but I certainly remember some of the things she mentions. Most of her advice is laughable bc it's so out there. Spray tanning before a date and LMAO bedazzling your vagina! No gracias More...

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Mar 31, 2010

Susan rated it:

I'm actually ashamed to say I even read this book. I'd heard nothing about it and it looked mildly interesting...it was terrible! It reads like a long text-message or facebook note, complete with 'LOL's' and 'OMG's'.

The target audience for this book is probably not someone like me; a 20-something single mom who hasn't been on a date in 5 years. This is probably geared towards girls who are into the club/party scene. Rules like 'Make out with a complete stranger after a breakup' are More...

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Jul 30, 2011

Kiki rated it:

this was so not what i thought it was going to be. i thought, based solely on the title, that it was going to be a memoir. it's not. it's one of those think-positive-thoughts-and-positive-shit's-gonna-go-down self-help books.

i really like jennifer love hewitt, and i really wanted to like this book, but i have a really low tolerance for stupid. add those three facts and they equal a rage blackout on the leather sofa in a hotel lobby.

we shall not speak of her writing st More...

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May 03, 2010

Nely rated it:

Self-proclaimed Love-aholic, Jennifer Love Hewitt, has penned this adorable little book for all you girls looking for love in all the wrong places. In its pages you'll find all sorts of advice from what to wear on a first to what not to eat or drink while you're on it. How to wait for him to call. How to not be overly needy. Feeling worthless. When to snuggle like "velcro" and then act all nonchalant about it. It is a tell-all book about all the "do's" and "don'ts" More...

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Mar 20, 2011

Akemi rated it:

This is possibly one of the worst books I've ever read! I know, if it was so bad, why did I keep reading? It was like watching a car wreck that you just can't take your eyes off of. I can't help wondering if JLH is playing some really bad trick on everyone or if she really is this superficial and "simple." I don't like to be a snob, but I will never be able to see JLH on tv without cringing. In this book, she not only describes her now infamous "vajazzling" of her "va-ja More...

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Apr 25, 2010

Mary rated it:

Part of me cringes to admit that I checked this out from the library... but I'll say I did it in the name of research. Basically, this book is utter drivel. It reads like an editor never touched a page and Ms. Hewitt (while entertaining on "The Ghost Whisperer") is definitely NOT an author. I don't know who thought it would be a good idea for her to write a book, but this was just awful. Any "advice" that she does attempt to dole out is either utterly useless or falls int More...

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Apr 01, 2010

Juju rated it:

The Day I Shot Cupid was just what I expected and so much more. It is charming, honest, zany, and real. Jennifer Love Hewitt draws for her many years of dating experience to teach (or remind) her readers how to tackle the game of love with grace and humor. Expect adorable sassy graphics, short light chapters, great tips (on everything from cellulite to feelings of worthlessness), and a quirky jovial tone. The Day I Shot Cupid is even peppered with some man-truths and celebrity quotes, married wo More...

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May 07, 2010

Melanie rated it:

I picked this up for fun and actually enjoyed it. She was born a week after Valentine's and explains that's why she's a hopeless romantic - even made it sound like she was going to be born on V-day. I was born the day after and while I think the hopeless romantic exists I really haven't seen much romance in this world.

While some people say what she says is common sense - not many people have that. It was a fun and light read, and that may help more people to read it.

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Feb 18, 2012

Kristin (Kritters Ramblings) rated it:

Short, sweet and to the point. This little book is chock full of tips, thoughts and ideas about dating and break ups. As a young lady that is in a relationship, I even enjoyed the reminder to be a little mysterious and to appreciate the good guy that I have in my life.

Jennifer Love Hewitt has been in the spotlight from a young age and so has her love life. Through this book she allows the reader a little behind the scenes peek into how she approaches new relationships and endures More...

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Jan 30, 2011

Jaclyn rated it:

This was a fast and cute read. There weren't any major revelations, I didn't learn a lot, or feel moved when it was over. I did get a chuckle here and there. I did appreciate reading about how very normal JLH is despite being, in my opinion, adorable, famous, and rich. She writes this book as a dating advice book and presents it that way throughout. However, I don't know that I want to take dating advice from her, considering her own lack of success in that department. I did see it as a cu More...

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May 04, 2010

Liliana rated it:

I really liked this book although i feel there are other self-help / relationship books out there that are much better. But i just love Jennifer Love Hewitt and she has such a beautiful personality and i felt like i can relate to her with this book. It was like listening to advice from a friend, a lot of it is common sense but it was also helpful reminders that sometimes we tend to forget. She makes you remember about being happy for you first, and ways to go about it, also how to handle breakup More...

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Apr 11, 2010

Katjusa rated it:

I got this because I like a good train wreck (and needed to read firsthand about the atrocity that is "vagazzling"). But it was even worse and disjointed than I expected. Instead of getting a good laugh, I just feel sorry for her. Besides liberal CAPS LOCK abuse, she actually uses 23 exclamation points in a row, like this: "What I found next would forever change me. What the hell to my Googling Cupid eyes should appear, but the TRUTH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!"

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Apr 09, 2010

Jennifer rated it:

According to the book the #1 thing a "Man Should Know" is....wait for it...How to pick a diamond. Pretty much summing up for me why you don't take relationship advice (or advice on men in general) from someone who is not currently even in a relationship. If she knew 'the secret'...well, you get the idea.

I really like JLH. A lot. And I feel bad that she gets close to good advice every once in a while in her book without ever really getting there.

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Nov 24, 2011

Emily rated it:

I'm not really sure what to think about this. Having finished it, I'm not entirely certain what it was really about. However, Love-Hewitt seems like she would be an interesting person to have dinner and drinks with to just chat and hang out. But I don't think that was supposed to be the point. She began writing the book when she was heartbroken, but kind of got over it and moved on while she was writing the book, so it lost some focus. Also, I got the strong feeling that she's never written a bo More...

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Sep 19, 2010

Kristen rated it:

I love Jennifer Love Hewitt (I think she is very real and sweet which is why I bought the book) but I didn't love the book.

It was cute and funny at times and once in a while had a good quote or piece of advice but overall it was fluffy and sometimes felt a little immature like something my teenager would have said. I would recommend this book if you are looking for a light, quick and entertaining read. But it definitely is for a more mature audience, not a book I would recommend t More...

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Jul 30, 2011

Rebecca rated it:

Oy, this book was dumbdumbdumb. I don't even remember where I heard about it, but it was a while ago and they finally stocked it. It was a sort of wannabe self help book? But lamer, if that is even possible. This was Jennifer Love Hewitt's book about lourveeee. And the funniest part was there is a chapter that her boyfriend at the time wrote (Jamie Kennedy) but I think they have since broken up. HAHA! So lame. Don't bother. Luckily, it was a wickedly quick read, so I didn't waste my time too muc More...

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Jul 21, 2010

Patricia rated it:

This was absolutely a very cute book! Also, a must-read for any woman who has been in a relationship (even if they are currently in one). Jennifer Love Hewitt uses her personal experiences from her MANY publicized relationships with men to shed a little light on all the intricacies of dating, all the good stuff and bad stuff, and even the 'Why didn't I think of that?' stuff in relationships. This does not mean that JLH is telling you "HOW IT IS" and that there is no other way, she i More...

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Jun 28, 2010

trina rated it:

silly, fluffy, not so much about love as about jennifer love hewitt and her habits and insecurities, but you know, if you're a celebrity i guess even your craziest whims (vagazzling, anyone?) are worth recording in a book. i'm almost embarrassed to have picked this up and read it in an hour, except for the fact that i'm a girl and anything that promises lighthearted insight into relationships is like crack to me. also she has a really nice rack and i'm obsessed with her show. so there. absolutio More...

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Jan 24, 2012

Denise rated it:

This book wasn't as good as I thought it would be. Although some parts are a fun read, most of the advice is definitely not for a wide audience. This is more of a personal tool box for Jennifer Love-Hewitt rather than something that others can use. I would definitely take this stuff with a grain of salt and realize that this is not meant as a dating "how to" or even an advice column. After reading it, this really wasn't worth being a book but rather maybe a blog or article. Another exa More...

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Sep 28, 2010

Tessa rated it:

This actually deserves a 1.5 (if I'm generous) except for a few little nuggets:
1) Her trainer's chapter with step by step tips/tricks
2) Vajazzling
3) her self-helpish chapter on W.O.R.T.H.
4) Jamie Kennedy's ironic chapter
Unless you love laughing at J-Love (you know she whispers to ghosts), I'd say skip this one. I, for one, had an amusing couple of hours w/ her. For those of you who like LMN, this book may be worth it for similar entertainment value.

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Jul 01, 2010

Katie rated it:

I found this book very witty and entertaining. Despite having the Hollywood reputation of being a lovelorn starlet, JLH has always seemed really down to earth and quick to me. I loved the portion of the book that was hijacked by her then fiance Jamie Kennedy, and I was actually sorry to see that their relationship didn't last. A lot of her advice is pure common sense delivered with a kick of humor, but A LOT of women don't have common sense when it comes to love, so I think perhaps this was n More...

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