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Jean Kilbourne first gained prominence in the 1970s as the maker of Killing Us Softly, a documentary that detailed how the images of women in advertising were destructive for women in real life. In the years since, her thesis hasn't changed much, but the evidence supporting it has accumulated at an overwhelming rate. One of the first points that Kilbourne makes clear in Deadly Persuasion is that advertising does influence people, which is why newspapers and magazines engage in cutthroat competition to convince corporations to place ads in their publications, on the principle that their readership consists of the most valuable demographic. What appear in those ads, though, are images that equate emotional well-being with material acquisition; encourage women--beginning in their teenage years--to work at preserving the one "right" look; and associate rebellion and independence with the consumption of alcohol and tobacco.
Kilbourne is militant on these issues, and some readers may find her positions a bit too extreme, as when she lambastes ads that employ surre alism for imitating a drugged state of altered consciousness or when she declares that most sexual imagery in advertising is "pornographic," elaborating in such a way as to denigrate the very idea of casual sex. And, despite several attempts at grim sarcasm, Deadly Persuasion is ultimately rather humorless. Kilbourne's heart, though, is definitely in the right place, and her demonstration of the extent to which we allow corporations to shape our desires is truly eye-opening. --Ron Hogan
Book Description
The average American views three thousand ads in one day. Yet remarkably, most of us believe we are not influenced by advertising. In this lively and shocking exposé, Jean Kilbourne reveals how deeply advertisers insinuate themselves into our daily lives. Advertisers do far more than influence our taste -- they manipulate our desires so that their products will become our closest friends.
Drawing upon twenty years of research and using hundreds of examples, Kilbourne reveals the true nature of our connection to the myriad products that advertisers sell to us. From the earliest days of our childhood to the mature years of our adulthood, advertisers encourage us to develop a relationship with things. Whether it is the ice cream that will comfort us when our blind date goes wrong, the nail polish that will make us feel wild, the car that carries us away from a boring spouse, or the wristwatch that is our true pride and joy -- the product promises us that it can be trusted when people let us down. But when we substitute things for people, we mirror the behavior of addicts -- dooming ourselves to return, unsatiated, to that pint of ice cream or new lipstick. This dynamic is nowhere more evident than in alcohol and tobacco advertising, where advertisers are explicitly promoting a relationship with an addictive substance. The next glass of wine can never love us back like a person does -- but with time, it can become the focus of all our emotions. This is exactly what alcohol advertisers want to happen, Kilbourne points out, for the alcoholic is the industry's best customer. No wonder, then, that such advertisers entice teenage consumers to take the first step in a lifelong relationship.
We are all at risk in this toxic cultural environment. But as Kilbourne shows, women and girls are at special risk. Because the psychology of women is so deeply rooted in relations with others, women are particularly vulnerable to the promise of a relationship with a product. Advertisers exploit this fact throughout a woman's life, from the onset of her teens, when she is susceptible to the lure of romance and rebellion in a cigarette advertisement, to her adult years, when she yearns for release through the promise of a chocolate binge or glamour through the next sip of a dry martini. That is why most ads aimed at women offer comfort, power, and gratification -- feelings that many women don't experience in their day-to-day lives. All of us, including women and girls, can learn to resist this kind of deadly persuasion; but in order to do so, we must first be attuned to advertising's methods and its messages.
Through her lectures and award-winning documentaries, Jean Kilbourne has alerted several generations to the dangers of advertising. Here, she brings her life's work together with the trademark intelligence, passion, and humor that have made her a national figure. A warning shot about the perils of the media and a call to resistance on the part of all women, parents, and educators, Deadly Persuasion is a must-read for anyone who cares about the future of our culture. After reading it, none of us will ever look at ads -- or ourselves -- the same way again.
Customer Reviews:
Phenomenal.......2004-07-15
This book was OUTSTANDING. The only thing that pains me about it is that I bought it out of bargain bin. I would have gladly paid full price.
I thought I knew quite a bit about the insidiousness of advertising but this book brought new information on that subject. It is has some very enlightening points on the nature of addiction.
Buy it for your favorite teenage grrrrrrrrrrrrl.
Only a little out of print..........2003-11-27
This powerful and vital book is out of print - but only under this title. "Deadly Persuasion" was released in November 2000 under the new title "Can't Buy My Love: How Advertising Changes the Way We Think and Feel". Under that title, the book has never gone out of print, so it is easy to acquire. And you definitely should acquire it!
Deadly Persuasion.......2002-07-25
A brillient and stunning consideration of how advertising affects society. Rather than the more popular route of blaming problems of the modern world on entertainment media, Kilbourne convincingly argues that it is, indeed, the unnoticed and unceasing stream of advertisments which is harmful. Required reading for anyone who ponders modern sociology.
get it back in print!.......2002-02-05
This book not only changed my attitude towards advertising and commercialism, but changed the way I see myself and the world around me. I'm shocked that the book is no longer in print, although after reading it I get the impression Jean Kilbourne would not be entirely surprised. How can you survive without supporting commercialism? I thought at times she overstated her point and could have been more concise, but on the whole her style is entertaining and easy to follow. The adverts on most of the pages are also very interesting - although you feel a bit guilty about being entertained by them! This book has to get back into print - maybe it needs some more advertising?!
This book changed how I view advertising.......2001-04-25
This book is a must read for anyone, especially women. I always thought of myself as someone who was not affected by advertisements, but this book makes it painfully clear how not one is unaffected by ads, regardless of what types of good you purchase. It correlates the selling of ideas and attitudes through advertisements with degenerating relationships between males and females, people of different social classes and ethnicities, even different ages. Advertisements sell ideas about self-concept, american culture, and values right along with their products. I found the idea that advertisers create a culture, and use the idea of that culture to sell us not only products, but lifestyles, and attitudes towards other people, our society, and ourselves fascinating and horrifying. This book will make you not only a more aware consumer, but also a more aware citizen. It was fascinating, clear, and well-researched.
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Todays twisted pictures of gender roles create confusion over how a woman should define herself. Women and men are encouraged to move closer to center and away from the traits that distinguish male from female. How can women feel good about themselves when society is constantly dictating what they can and should be? In FIGHT LIKE A GIRL, Lisa Bevere exhorts us to embrace the differences between sexes. Her goal is to encourage women to celebrate the unique aspects of femininity. Instead of trying to adopt ill-fitting character traits, women should see themselves as designed and valued by God and savor their femininity as their strength, not a flaw.
Customer Reviews:
WOW!.......2007-01-12
This book really brought home some issues I thought I had already overcome. Very empowering and liberating for both men and women to read. Opened my eyes to more understanding of the subject and what women are up against and what it is going to take to get us back to where we belong as women.
redefining.......2006-10-03
After taking me the first 3 chapters to get going, I found that I couldn't put it down. I never really thought about how I fight and what I fight for. What an eye opener.
More than worth the read! .......2006-07-31
"Fight Like a Girl" is empowering, honest and relateable. Once again, Lisa clearly communicates truths that so many women are searching for. In an understandable ways that encourages your intellect without insulting your intelligence, she encourages you to be the women you are. Femininity is strength. Kudos to Lisa for once again succeeding in reaching each and every generation and blessing them with a strength that can alter the course of their lives for the better!
Lousy.......2006-07-28
How could any educational book be taken seriously when every other work in it is god?
What every woman needs to read........2006-07-18
This book is inspirational and real. What every woman should want to strive to be like.
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With Victoria's Secret now targeting 18-24 year-olds with the PINK line, and Abercrombie & Fitch successfully selling clothing through a catalog available only to those 18 and over, the need for a clear voice on modesty has never been greater. In this reformatted edition of Dannah Gresh's bestselling book on modesty, teen and twenty-something young women are given actual pictures and examples of modern clothing-a modesty fashion show, of sorts. Dannah's approach to explaining the critical nature of modest is both cool and relevantThe photos will also show the girls how to take the 'Truth or Bare Fashion Tests.' In essence, this will provide concrete, 'how-to' modest dressing skills.Brand new products to this line are the Secret Keeper Devos and Power Pak!
Customer Reviews:
Great food for talk.......2007-10-02
When I received a review copy of this from the publisher, I showed it to my wife and said, "Look at this--it's a book about modesty". Our daughter, then just 14 years old, grabbed it out of my hand, said "I want to read it", sat down on the floor of our kitchen, read it straight through, emailed two or three of her best friends, and let each of them read it. This sparked a year-long on-and-off conversation about relationships, attractiveness, modesty, desire, and how guys and girls think. Now that these girls are in college, we continue to have good conversations about these vital issues of life. I highly recommend this to any parents of young girls (11-14 years old), and recommend that you read it, too.
Must Have and Then Share for Teen Girls.......2007-08-05
Though many Christian dating/love related books mention modesty, none really clarify it and what it's about. This book is the much needed voice to change all that.
I think the biggest problem with modesty in a lot of Christian girls is simply unawareness of the problem. This book does an excellent job of teaching girls to protect their beauty, help their brothers in Christ not to sin, and overall giving insight into purity and saving yourself for your spouse.
Dannah is very understanding of - but it's fashion! and comes up with lots of hip and fun alternatives, but yet she's encouraging of simple jeans and tees too.
I read in another review the comment of 'the picture on the back of the book is not modest by God's standards'. Though I will not say that is untrue, none of the photos in this book are eye-catchingly unmodest and I would guess this is more of a guy needing to watch issue than the girl in the picture being so immodest.
Eye-opening, and excellent and easy to read book! You will return many times.
AWESOME!.......2007-07-03
This book is so awesome! I would give it 10 stars if I could! It has taught me lots of things about modesty. Now I have a whole new perspective on how I dress, and what it does in guys minds. This book has changed my life, and the way I dress.
good little book.......2007-05-13
small book, important message! you can read this book in like an hour, its only 90 pages long. This book is clear on how exactly to be modest and demand other's respect by respecting yourself. It talks about how modesty is not just what you wear, but how you act. You should definately buy this book.
right on.......2006-12-20
She is direct, reasonable, mature, and friendly. It is a smart girl's guide to thinking through the decisions many girls allow the crowd to make for them.
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- Brava ,Thunder Bunny!
- a beautiful story for children and grown-ups
- "Oh my."
- My granddaughter loved it!
- Peek-a-blue courage, imagination and well being.
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Book Description
Thunder Bunny was a surprise. She was the last and littlest one. But there was something about her . . . just something.
Thunder Bunny is a poetic and stunningly simple story of one most unusual bunny who comes out of the blue—and discovers who she is.
In exquisite collage, Barbara Helen Berger brings life to this remarkable and original story that celebrates the spirit and courage of even the smallest. Like Berger's classic Grandfather Twilight, a story to remember.
Customer Reviews:
Brava ,Thunder Bunny!.......2007-04-21
Babara Helen Berger, author of the beloved GRANDFATHER TWILIGHT, A LOT OF OTTERS,ALL THE WAY TO LHASA and five other picture books, has done it again. This simply told story of a small blue bunny is a celebration of adventure, courage and discovery. After her journey into the dark storm clouds, Thunder Bunny recognizes that she is part of the blue "that is always there, no matter what." And, it is, oh, so satisfying that this change in her is lovingly appreciated by her entire family. Using a technique of cut and torn paper refined with acrylic, the illustrations of this amazing bunny and her vividly colored world surrounds the reader with warmth, beauty and a sense of wonder. Lovely!
a beautiful story for children and grown-ups.......2007-04-19
Like all of Ms Berger's books, the illustrations are exquisite, gentle and enthralling to children and adults of any age. This lovely book is about an awareness that each of us experience being different, and yet prevailing, in a sometimes harsh world, through trial and persistence to an understanding that we are fine because we can identify with the unseen and unspoken sacredness in all life. Thunder Bunny knew she came from the sky - even if her siblings did not - "I am the blue, and the blue is me!" Her inner strength guided her with courage and purpose.
When Thunder Bunny's Mama looks at her, completely without judgment, and says "Oh My" - she recognizes something precious here, as we do with all our children.
My 3 ½ year old grandson and I read this book over and over during a recent visit... he loved it as much as I did!
"Oh my.".......2007-04-05
In the first place, the age suggested for this book is wrong. It should be 2-15 years, being a perfect read-aloud for very small children - "I am a rumble bunny ... a Thun-Thun -THUNDER Bunny!" - and the kind of book that older children take out and look at reminiscently in secret for its lovely inspiration.
Berger's brief stories and pictures follow the direct line of children's associations, which makes them seem skewed to adult minds complicated by much data. If the smallest bunny in a toast-colored litter "came out of the blue" and is blue, it is a logical progression for her to be The Blue, as little Thunder Bunny discovers, to her glowing delight.
The illustrations are a departure for Berger, being mainly torn paper collage, with a little paint as appropriate here and there, instead of the watercolors and acrylics of her earlier books. The effect is as fresh and original as the story itself, entirely charming.
My granddaughter loved it!.......2007-04-05
Thunder Bunny is a big hit with my 2 1/2-year-old granddaughter. The illustrations are beautiful, and the story is sweet and imaginative. We had fun imitating the rumbling of the thunder together!
Peek-a-blue courage, imagination and well being. .......2007-03-31
Barbara Helen Berger creates a magical world where a blue bunny, the same color as the sky into which she flies, leaves the security and safety of that which she knows, rides the wind into and through dark clouds, reaches the glorious blue sky and then returns to the love and warmth of her family.
Ms. Berger's words and lovely images paint a picture of what it means to live an active, hopeful, courageous life, willing to ride on the wind to and through darkness to a place where one's life, one's very being, glows.
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With sassy, city-girl wit, the self-proclaimed princesses of a new urban culinary lifestyle share a collection of over 120 of their favorite recipes that are sure to complement every stage of a growing romance. Whether you're planning an intimate dinner for two with your honey or a down home feast reminiscent of his Mama's Sunday dinner, The Get' Em Girl's Guide to Unlocking the Power of Cuisine is filled with helpful advice from stocking your pantry and shopping for basic kitchen tools to tips on proper setting and wine selections. The Get 'Em Girl's Guide to Unlocking the Power of Cuisine has the recipes that you'll want to cook and eat but is about much more than the food; it's about investing time in yourself and your relationship. Going after what you want in unconventional ways. Thinking outside the box- and going out and getting what's yours!
Customer Reviews:
Even for us Married girls, this book is a hit!!!!!!!!!!!!!1.......2007-10-15
This book is wonderful- Ive been with my husband for 10 years, and even I have found this book to be a great resource! From setting the table to the morning after- even nursing a cold- these ladies certainly know what they are talking about!
Get this book for ALL the women in your life!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Excited about Hooking up a meal plan.......2007-06-08
I am so excited that I was allowed to meet the authors of this book. I have never been big on actually cooking but once I got home and skimmed through this book, it was on. I am definitely hitting the supermarket and putting some of these treats to the test.
The book is quick, light and definitely something to try.
This is "The Secret".......2007-05-20
I love this cookbook so much that I purchased seven copies to send to some friends. The recipes are easy and fun.
The Southern Girls iced tea is an awesome treat. I no longer cook without consulting this cookbook first.
My goal is to prepare everything in this book.
You must try the brown sugar glazed salmon it is the best meal I have prepared for my husband in years.
I would suggest that all ladies, especially ladies that are trying to find Mr. Right purchase this cookbook. This book is the real SECRET.
Mmm mmm Good!!.......2007-05-18
The Get'Em Girls Guide is my new bible!! Can I get an AMEN!!
Seriously though, this book is great. It's not just a cookbook, the recipes are homespun and the techniques are easy enough that anyone can attempt to create the masterpieces described, and if done right they might Get`Em!!!
I loved it! I recommend the smothered pork/turkey chop recipe!!
Good work Subira publishing.
The Girl Has Skills.......2007-05-09
Skills, that's what this book is about. I never heard of anyone doing anything well, without having the skills to accomplish what they set out to do. The Get 'Em Girls give you the tools to set the perfect table, select the perfect wine and cook the perfect meal for whatever the occasion requires. Great tips for the newbie cook and great recipes for anyone who wants to impress. I also liked the non-cooking writing, I really like these women, they have brains and heart. Enjoy!!
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- Just who is Power Girl anyway?
- needs focus
- Geoff Johns makes DC's most confused hero somewhat sensical
- A Long, Strange Trip...
- Well thought out character
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Customer Reviews:
Just who is Power Girl anyway?.......2007-01-20
The publisher, DC Comics, has been doing so much retconning (retroactive continuity revisions) in the last twenty years that in some cases, a fan who enjoyed comics in 1986 or 1995 would find today's characters, even though they go by the same names and look the same, unrecognizable. This volume, a collection of previously-published material, is an essential read for today's fan to have any idea what this character has undergone since her introduction thirtysome years ago. Various artists' and writers' work is reprinted; the quality is uneven, but enough is excellent (the art of Amanda Conner in particular) for this purchase to be worthwhile.
needs focus.......2007-01-06
This is a prime example of how Dc has a tendacy to overfil it's roster of superheros.I mean,this character never would have gotten a different writer and origin every few years if she was a marvel character.Marvel would of examined her flaws and defined her powers better,Dc seems to care more about putting a set of muscles or curves into a colorful suit and calling that a hero than doing the nitty-gritty of character developement.Still,the comic is interesting as an unintentional spoof of DC.
Geoff Johns makes DC's most confused hero somewhat sensical.......2007-01-02
Power Girl, for those of you who don't know, is Superman's blonde haired Kryptonian cousin who shares similar super powers. Now I know what you're thinking, "isn't that Supergirl?". Well, yes and no. Power Girl is the cousin of the man of steel, only from a different universe. See, in the mid-80's, DC had a mess on their hands. They had multiple Earth's in their universe, each containing different versions of various heroes and villains. Power Girl is the cousin of the Earth-2 Superman, and when DC did their Crisis on Infinite Earths maxi-series, which destroyed every different Earth except Earth-1, she still managed to survive, with no memory of her true origin. Over the years, her origins have been played with (Atlantean? Really?), but DC writer extraordinairre Geoff Johns (Flash, JSA, Green Lantern, Infinite Crisis) attempts to fix some of the past tinkerings with Power Girl. The bulk of this TPB contains the first four issues of JSA Classified, which finds our busty heroine questioning herself, and getting a taste of her true past when she comes face to face with the only person in the world who really does remember where she came from: the Psycho Pirate. Johns is at his near best here taking convoluted past material and making the most out of it (and even introduces more aspects including an appearance from the Legion of Super Heroes), while Amanda Conner provides decent enough pencils to provide for the most of cheese cake shots. There are some older stories thrown in at the beginning of the TPB as well so new readers can get a taste of just how much Power Girl has been tinkered with over the years, and the climax even sets the stage for the cataclysmic events of Infinite Crisis. All in all, if you're a fan of Power Girl, the Crisis books, or Johns himself, this TPB is worth picking up.
A Long, Strange Trip..........2006-11-03
This edition is a great collection of several key phases of Power Girl's storylines, beginning with her first in Showcase in the 1970's. She's unique among comicbook characters - she's essentially a knock-off of a company's own character (Supergirl), which in turn was a knock-off of yet another charcter owned by the same company (Superman)! And oddly enough, these 'knockoffs' quickly became their own charcters, though Power Girl did a better job earlier on than Supergirl did.
Power Girl's other unique feature is her roulette-wheel-style series of origins, which is what this collected edition demonstrates. In a nutshell, originally she was the Earth-2 Superman's cousin, like Supergirl is/was for Earth-1's Superman (brief comics history - DC had established a 'multiverse' to account for why they had characters from the 1930's & 1940's who were still young in the present day; the explanation was, essentially, every few years, we switched over to a parallel universe where the characters were just getting started). When DC revamped its continuity in 1985 (see 'Crisis on Infinite Earths' which was recently released in an 'Absolute Edition'), it was decided that the multiverse would become one universe, Supergirl was killed off, but Power Girl (due to fan popularity) would survive. However, since part of this reorganization involved having Superman be the sole survivor of Krypton again, the people at DC were left to try and figure out how to account for Power Girl's existence in the newly formed universe.
The other stories in this collection show the attempts, which were not entirely successful. Finally, it was decided to go back to the original origin (cousin of Earth-2's Superman) since DC decided to do a direct sequel to 1985's 'Crisis' series with 'Infinite Crisis' (available in a collected edition as well, though at this time not an Absolute Edition). That second 'Crisis' series was not, shall we say, as well-done as the original, and while there were a few nice touches, generally speaking it felt contrived and arbitrary. The reason this volume gets 4 stars instead of 5 from me, is because the final story was one of the key lead-ins to 'Infinite Crisis,' and helped add to the mess that's going to be with us for years to come.
The character is still a solid character however, and was a key part of the recently-cancelled 'JSA' series (presumably to be reborn as 'Justice Society of America,' though the character appears destined for the 'Justice League of America' title - in any event, all 87 issues of the 'JSA' run are collected in a series of trade paperbacks; I recommend them all since the series was that great). Power Girl is probably going to be around for a long time - the real question is, will DC figure out a consistent way of keeping her around.
Well thought out character.......2006-07-20
I won't kid you. i like Power Girl for here costume. it's initally the first thing that caught my eye. this was years ago. but lately, power girl has been getting alot of hype and exposure. so i jumped on the band wagon to check out her new book. it's amazing.
i know all about the multiple earths of DC's past. it's enough to make your head hurt. while the first part of the book is a sort of introduction to Power Girl, it's the disjointed mess that plagued any comic book with the words "Infinite" on the cover. Skip it by all means. the latter portion of the book is the real meat of the story and kinda lays down a definitive origin for a misplace super hero.
The art work fits and is great. after my second and third read, it appears to be very "wordy" with lots of dialogue. but it explains so much more about the character than alot of source books out on the market today. i definately support this book to anyone. a nice storyline with great artwork
Book Description
Insatiable is an astonishingly moving story of four teenage girls whose shame, fear and confusion compel them to binge, purge and refuse to eat in misguided attempts to feel safe and in control of their lives. This incredible, imaginative story, written in episodic format, is based on real case histories and tells a true-to-life story through character-driven vignettes. Insatiable will envelop readers in the personal and seemingly tangible worlds of each of the main characters. What makes this novel so forceful and vibrant is the way Eliot weaves her story through dynamics that inform these friendships and the therapy that helps them address their pain and fears. For every teen trapped in this seemingly endless cycle, and those who simply enjoy reading about real life issues (i.e. teen bestsellers Speak and Smack), Insatiable is a must-read.
Customer Reviews:
Tries, doesn't quite deliver........2006-09-21
Eve Eliot, Insatiable (HCI Teens, 2001)
Eve Eliot has done something that few, if any, other authors who write about eating disorders have done: she considered the fat kid.
I mean, think about it. We're constantly hearing that childhood obesity is an epidemic in the United States, and the diet book industry has gone through the roof in the past couple of decades. (Would that I'd written The Eat Your Weight in Bushes and Slim Down! diet book five years ago. I'd be rich.) And yet every book I've picked up dealing with childhood eating disorders is preoccupied with anorexia and bulimia. One might call it an obsession, even. Books on eating disorders, as a rule, do not talk about childhood obesity.
Eliot feels the pull, though. Anorexia and bulimia is sexy, from the perspective of addressing eating disorders. And three-quarters of Eliot's main characters fall solidly into the anorexia/bulimia camp, and those three, as one would expect, get much of the screen time here (and more of the drama). But at least we have Phoebe, the smart, popular girl who cannot stop eating. And her presence in this book alone, let alone the fact that certain chapters of the book focus on her, raises the book a couple of notches by itself.
Eliot gives us the story (thinly-veiled nonfiction, I'd expect; Publisher's Weekly calls it "a work of fiction based on actual case histories," which I assume means it's got more truthiness than, say, a James Frey book) of four teenagers who all have eating problems. They also have a few side-effect-style problems (one character is a cutter, though the actual descriptions of cutting and its psychological effects sound more like they were absorbed from a psych journal instead of direct experience), but the eating disorders take center stage.
There's a lot of potential here, but much of the time, I wasn't sure under what it was hiding. The dialogue tends to flatness, the characters to steretypical actions (though they are well-drawn, especially for a book based on case histories), and the whole thing seems dated thanks to the details on which Eliot chose to focus in places, especially clothing and hairstyles. But Eliot does rise up from the mundane every once in a while, and when she does, this becomes a fascinating little work. Most of these times are when the girls are at their worst and give in to whatever desire each happens to be fighting. When Eliot's writing the bad stuff, she really takes off. It's the connective tissue in between that could have used some work.
But still, she considered the fat girl. And that's worth checking out, for its rarity if nothing else. ** ½
annoying.......2006-03-27
Okay, I haven't finished reading this book. So far it's just getting on my nerves with all of the stupid dialogue, flat, boring characters, and horrible writing.
I also noticed that the author's favorite color seems to be green for most things she describes are green (i.e., green shirt, green couch, lime green hair thing, etc). And that's getting on my nerves.
Seriously, like some people have mentioned, the dialogue in this book is unrealistic. Someone else stated that the author is trying too hard and I agree.
Someone else stated that this book is triggering and I agree. It made me want to eat like the fat girl. And not eat like the anorexic smoker.
This book is weird and it sucks and I'm not even halfway done with it. The author gets repetitive with the bulimic's OCD about cleaning her room and looking at zebras and the fat one wanting to be skinny like the anorexic smoker.
Don't bother with this book. It's a waste.
Insatiable.......2005-09-30
This book got off to a fairly good start; the situations are catching. However, I think that the author tried to include a little too much. Jessica-anorexic AND a smoker; Hannah-bulimic AND dealing with being an asexual lesbian; Samantha-anorexic AND a cutter, and so on, and also in making Phoebe, the friendly, intelligent binger, and Jessica, her polar opposite (a cold, rather empty-headed anorexic) her best friend. The ending was also very predictable in the way things worked out: one by one three of the four girls start therapy, then the fourth one dies. It's rather unrealistic. Too many eating-disorder books end in Therapy Happily Ever After.
The scenes in which each girl succumbed to her disorder were fairly thrilling and very well written. The thoughts were absorbing and you could really identify with them, even if you had never felt them before, as when I read about Hannah throwing up. Eliot captured in great detail the gist of each disorder and the forced lifestyle that follows, but I think she's too into happy endings.
This book makes you want to starve yourself.......2005-04-15
I think that people should stop writing books on Anorexia, Bulimia and Cutting because it only drives you to do it.
While reading this book I myself suffer from being a Cutter and a Bulimic, every time Samantha cut herself it made me want to cut, every time Hannah made herself throw up I wanted to make myself throw up, every time Phoebe went into the kitchen to fill up on milk, cookies, ice cream and pie, it made me want to do the same thing, and every time Jessica starved her self for food it made me want to starve myself.
If your Anorexic, Bulimic or a Cutter you shouldn't read this book because it doesn't help you at all it only inspires you to harm yourself even more.
This was a good book but it has some bad effects.
Insatiable .......2004-12-08
By: Nicole Rojas ISBN 1558748180 Image coming home every day with that one felling that you are fat? With that felling that you could any day grow up to be a big and plump. The sad part about this may be that felling inside your self but the even worse part about it that hundreds and thousands of teens around the world feel this way about their body. Teens with Anorexia and Bulimia aren't really self-confident about their body image. They could be the skinniest people in the world and yet they are hurt by food. This is all learned in the book Insatiable by: Eve Eliot
Jessica, Hannah, Samantha, and Phoebe are all four girls with the same sort of problems having to deal with food. Hannah, who is the one in the book that throws up, deals with her mothers death and pretty much blames it on herself for the loose of her mother. She does eat but the thing that she has is Bulimia. Where you throw-up right after your eat. It is a though she has these cravings for food but once she gobbles them all down she purges. Samantha, a blond cheerleader is another character in the book. Samantha faces the trouble of Anorexia and is dealt with her boyfriend dumping her because of her Anorexia he is scared to know what might happen if he continues the relation ship any longer. Jessica who is also friends with Phoebe in the book consist of cutting her se......Phoebe is a normal girl who's father stress her out on about her weight. Her father thinks that Phoebe should start to look more like the young ladies and teens he photographs. In the book Phoebe feels as though she cannot do any thing about it. What do Phoebe learn once Jessica dies? You'll have to read to find out!
It is a very hart thumping book that will have you go to the edge of your seat. With in every chapter there is a problem. This book was very interesting to read and I think that most teenage girls will really enjoy this book. All of them dealt the same subject but in different issues. It is worth reading and the cool thing about it is that most of the stuff are facts since the author is a therapist with eating disordered teens.
Book Description
The Cheetah Girls are starring in a movie of their own on the Disney Channel in 2003. They're spicier than hot sauce and as cool as iced cappuccino. They outshine any diamond with their supa-dupa inner sparkle! Now see how it all began in the first books of the series starring Galleria, Chanel, Dorinda, Anginette, and Aquanette. Each bind-up features four Cheetah-licious tales about girls having guts, brains, courage, and friends (while flashin' some style and always shining from the heart).
Customer Reviews:
The Cheetah Girls: 5-8: Supa-Dupa Sparkle [ Spoliers!!].......2006-11-08
This is all the stories:
Woof, There It Is: This is when the Cheetah's arrive to Hollywood.They also start making Cheetah Girls chokers. It's a cute story.
It's Raining Benjamins: It's Pucci's 9th birthday. Chanel's mother isn't sure if she wants Pucci to have his own pet. But anyway, she buys one. On Pucci's b-day, Chanel's mother is angry because Chanel did not have permission to get a pet. And, Pucci gets upset because his father bought him a math book. It's a cool story.
Dorinda's Secret: Dorinda finds out she has a REAL sister. Tiffany. Dorinda isn't sure that the Cheetah's are gonna be okay with it. So, she doesn't tell her crew. When Dorinda meets Tiffany, she finds out she is white. Dorinda also has a meltdown. But, at the end of the meet Tiffany says: " Can i have your phone number?" then " Can i have a hug?" then " I'm so glad i met you!" Dorinda tells her crew about her sis. They are cool with it. It's a neat story.
Growl Power: Aqua And Angie are going back to houston for Thanksgivng. It's a big story. You'll have to read it it! It's a fabulous story.
This is a nice book.
Thank You For Taking Your Time To Read My Review
everyones wrong.......2004-07-07
All the reviews I've read are nothing like the book the book is much more different than the movie. It turns out that there are 5 grls instead of 4 and its really different like a totally different book except wit the same names. It is really good though.
worth every penny.......2003-12-16
i bought this for my 11 year old. she loves this book. kiki started reading it on saturday afternoon and was half way finshised by sunday night. she even took it in the bathroom. thahk god we have two. she is on her second or third time reading it and has recomended it to all her friends. she won't loan it to them yet. i will be purchasing the rest of the series.
Book Description
This dynamic health-and-wellness education program was developed at the Harvard Medical School by a leading clinician and an acclaimed curriculum designer. It addresses critical issues of body preoccupation and reduces risk for disordered eating in girls (grades 3-8). Emphasizing girls' personal power and overall mental and physical well-being, Full of Ourselves contains a range of upbeat units that foster:
* Increased self and body acceptance
* Healthier eating and exercise habits
* Leadership and media literacy skills
* A range of coping skills for resisting unhealthy peer and cultural pressures
Each unit ends with a "Call to Action" to help girls translate their new-found knowledge into positive action at school, home, and in their community. Older girls are trained as peer leaders and given the opportunity to pass along their learning to younger peers.
Evaluated with more than 800 girls, this primary prevention curriculum is the first of its kind to show sustained, positive changes in girls' body image, body satisfaction, and body esteem. Educators, health professionals, counselors, and parents will find Full of Ourselves the ideal resource for helping girls make healthy choices for themselves.
Book Description
The respected, world-renowned New York Times bestselling psychic takes on an intriguing new subject—the psychic abilities of children. Sylvia Browne shares profound stories of how children can be channels to the Other Side.
A child's world is comprised of extraordinary things—vivid imaginations, imaginary friends, Zen-like naïveté, and a heightened sense of good and evil. In fact, it is now in vogue to proclaim that certain children are a direct channel to God, calling them Indigo Children or Crystal Children. But psychic Sylvia Browne knows these are merely fashionable labels. She recognizes that all children have unusual psychic gifts and abilities—including each one of us—but society has been conflicted about those gifts, at times cherishing them and often stifling them over the centuries.
Sylvia Browne writes from personal experience. After her own psychic abilities were revealed at age three, her mother tolerated but never encouraged her startling talent. Browne's own son would exhibit psychic abilities of his own as a toddler, which she fully embraced and supported. What Browne has learned over a lifetime is that psychic gifts are present at incredibly tender ages; they are, in her view, special blessings from God. Some children learn to develop them while others are pressed to ignore them. In Psychic Children she illuminates the phenomenon, issuing a call to society for more understanding and acceptance of these remarkable children.
Customer Reviews:
Excellent.......2007-10-19
This is a captivating book! I have had several psychic happinings myself. It is fascinating to really listen to children, instead of "listening over" what they say. You miss some really great things. Today it seems we are always too busy to really listen and learn. What a waste to miss some beautiful truths and jewels of wisdom. Thanks Sylvia for another great book!
Psychic Children by Sylvia Browne.......2007-09-09
I just could not put this one down. I wanted to keep reading and learning with each page. Sylvia doesn't let you down in this book either. A must read, highly recommended.
Sylvia Browne Psychic Children.......2007-09-02
While reading Psychic Children, I enjoyed the personal stories mothers wrote about their 3 year old children. I would like to read more of these stories about older children.
Another HIT from Sylvia Browne.......2007-08-28
I have not yet completed the book but so far I love it!
I am very happy with this book! It is GREAT if you have
children around the house or if you are around children
very much.
Reading this book gave me extra knowledge in being able
to know what to watch for and ask for with my two
granddaughters. I only wish I had this knowledge with
my OWN two children!
For example my 1+ month old granddaughter is always
looking above my right shoulder with an "awe" look on her
face and even though she is "supposed" to be too young to
really smile.. she kicks her legs happily, smiles and
keeps her eyes in the location above my shoulder. I look
behind me and also say hello to whoever is there.
Regarding my 5yr old granddaughter she tells me about
"things that happened before" and also "future" things to
watch out for. It is amazing how much knowledge these
youngsters have. All you have to do is ask the right
questions with the toddlers, which Sylvia Browne helps
you with, and with the infants what to LOOK out for.
Sylvia has also helped me with my 5yr old
granddaughter's reoccuring "nightmares".
I love the prayers she has given to help
children understand "that was a past life,
you are no longer living that life" and how to "let go"
of these fears.
Thank you Sylvia for another HIT!
With Love and admiration,
SM
Psychic Children.......2007-08-24
Excellent book from Sylvia Browne again! A lot of new information concerning the other side.
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