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Binding: PaperbackEAN: 9781844005864 Format: Illustrated ISBN: 1844005860 Label: Quadrille Publishing Limited Manufacturer: Quadrille Publishing Limited Number Of Pages: 160 Publication Date: January 04, 2008 Publisher: Quadrille Publishing Limited Studio: Quadrille Publishing Limited Related Items:
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 Rating:  - JSP debunks the myths surrounding modern lifestylesShe is just fabulous- what a brilliant book. This is a must have for every woman on the planet - no longer do we have to believe the "experts" JSP tells it like it is - no worries - enjoy life - just stop wasting your valuable time and energy on following the dictates of those self appointed experts who charge you a fortune and sell you unattainable dreams. Of course she puts it much better than I. JUST READ IT Rating: - She calls a spade a spadeI devoured this book in about a day and a half, not difficult as it's easily readable and fun. It is certainly not in the usual style of most self help books; JSP is no patronising therapist or analyst, and I think she would wholly disapprove of too much navel-gazing. She delivers her no-nonsense take on life in a loud, punchy, entertaining way - a sort of short sharp shock treatment! The JSP we all know and love is very evident; slightly scary, ball-breaking, arrogant, ambitious and bossy. But it is very clear that there is another side to Janet, a hugely likeable, self-deprecating, practical, intelligent woman; a realist, with a deep appreciation of life's simple pleasures. She comes across as someone who is at peace with herself, and she does this by NOT trying to be all things to all men(or women) and she wants us to learn to do the same - to listen more to ourselves and less to other people. Did it help me? Well, being 42 with two marriages, three kids and a succession of unfulfilling crappy jobs under my belt, this book didn't actually teach me anything I didn't already know, but it did reinforce much of what I've already learnt the hard way. If I'd read this 20 years ago however, I might have saved myself many years of wasted mental energy on things and people that didn't matter. Once you've read the whole book keep it by your bed, or in your loo for many years to come so that you can dip in and out at random. A few paragraphs of wisdom JSP style will help you focus on what really matters, sort the wheat from the chaff in your life, and go forth with more confidence in yourself. Rating: - Good Fun.I enjoyed this book, which made me laugh out loud sometimes. I also found it useful, especially the chapter on work/writing a cv, which has given me more confidence to try for the kind of jobs I want. I also like what Janet Street Porter says about how nonsensical all these so-called scientific studies are, and gives the address of a website where you can read the facts. And I love that she thinks going to spas is rubbish! I always thought that myself. The only thing I'd knock off a star for is all the different colours/fonts. I found that a bit off-putting, and it made me want to eat kiddie sweets! Rating: - Common sense makes a comeback!I found this book a good antidote to the myriad of self help books out there which want you to follow a complicated regime. JSP advocates following your instinct and not conforming to what other people think you should be. Buy the things you like rather than what's fashionable. Don't spend fortunes on the latest must have beauty product because they're all rubbish. Don't follow fad diets - no woman is meant to be a size zero. It is the food section which made me give it 4 stars rather than 5. The food she says she eats is rather restrictive in that it appears to cut out wheat and dairy completely. Most nutritionists say it is not a good idea to cut out whole food groups unless you really have an allergy or serious intolerance. That said, everything else made sense - life's too short to go to a spa, or bother with men who aren't interested in you and it's definitely too short to try and impress people either at work or in the rest of your life. The book is amusing and gives a good insight into JSP's character and career. It is perhaps a bit too gimmicky with its layout and the different fonts, but it certainly gets the message across. A good present for someone who's self esteem needs boosting. Rating:  - No Swearing!I won't read a book with a swear word for the title. It isn't proper and is a great taboo. I don't know why she's missed off parts of the letters it's plainly obvious what the word is saying. No, I don't approve. Sorry.  Try searching the Internet for "Life's Too F***ing Short" or Ebay for "Life's Too F***ing Short". You might also be interested in the following great products:
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