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‘Magnificent. Their guide is infused with wit, warmth and wisdom and a refreshing dose of common sense.’ Stephanie Merritt, Observer
‘I love this book. It's one of those rare beasts that you want to earmark, scribble in and rush out and buy for all your girlfriends. Intensely charming, like a clever, fascinating woman in an impeccable little black dress at a dinner party where every other woman is flashing her fake tits and batting her eyelashes. “Backwards in High Heels” tells it how it is’ India Knight, Sunday Times
‘“Backwards in High Heels” is a gem. Not a self-help book or a style guide, but full of kindly practical advice and information about subjects from love to grief to philosophy. Worldly, witty and wonderfully wise, this lovely book about negotiating the world if you’re a modern woman should be handed out free on the NHS.’ Tina Jackson, Metro
‘A witty and penetrating examination of the fantasies women create that imprison them. Marvellously liberating.’ Dorothy Rowe
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'Magnificent. Their guide is infused with wit, warmth and wisdom and a refreshing dose of common sense.' Stephanie Merritt, Observer 'I love this book. It's one of those rare beasts that you want to earmark, scribble in and rush out and buy for all your girlfriends. Intensely charming, like a clever, fascinating woman in an impeccable little black dress at a dinner party where every other woman is flashing her fake tits and batting her eyelashes. "Backwards in High Heels" tells it how it is' India Knight, Sunday Times '"Backwards in High Heels" is a gem. Not a self-help book or a style guide, but full of kindly practical advice and information about subjects from love to grief to philosophy. Worldly, witty and wonderfully wise, this lovely book about negotiating the world if you're a modern woman should be handed out free on the NHS.' Tina Jackson, Metro 'A witty and penetrating examination of the fantasies women create that imprison them. Marvellously liberating.' Dorothy Rowe
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91 of 97 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
As a 70 year old man I am certainly not the target audience for this book. My daughter is and I have given her a copy. I picked it up because I liked the look of the cover. Dipping in to it, I was at once struck by the authors' wit and intelligence. It's very entertaining - not at all what one might have expected. It's full of surprises. It seems to be a book of thoughts, almost of musings, rather than of advice as such. What about a chapter entitled 'Philosophy of Life, Self-Esteem and the Whole Damn Thing'? Whoa, as the young say. Buy it - you'll enjoy it.
33 of 35 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
I read this whilst trying to teach my 9 week old son to sleep - it was diverting and light hearted enough to keep me sane and good tempered in the task. A lovely book that gently pokes fun at the expectations that we set for ourselves as women whilst at the same time encourages us to take time just to appreciate and enjoy things just as they are.
26 of 29 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
I really enjoyed this book. I disagree with view that it is only of interest to those without 'life experience', if such people exist. Speaking personally, which is all you can ever do, I found the book to be full of wisdom and insight of which mostly we are all aware but which we forget we know, particularly in our dark moments. Reading it was like having a wonderful day out with your closest women friends and talking about everything from the meaning of life to the perfect lipstick and all in between. It is a reminder that we are all imperfect and should be glad to be so, as it is our flaws and idiosyncrasies that make us who we are and that attract others to us. It is wonderfully witty, warm and comforting. I loved it.
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A book like a friend in need
It seems to me that women's books tend to get a lot of bad reputation, and usually because they fall into two categories: they are being far too 'feminist' for their own good (one... Read more
Published 3 months ago by Andrea
Could be better..
This book promises a lot and has the potential to deliver incisive, humourous and meaningful insights into the female experience. Read more
Published 4 months ago by Robyn S
backwards in high heels
fabulous book . i have previously read myself and have bought and continue to buy for all of my female friends . Read more
Published 4 months ago by RIA
great book - true and hilarious
very easy to readand can be readiin short bursts - fabulous book for everyone about life and on going pre-occupations
Published 4 months ago by anne
This book should be given to every 40 year old woman!
I love this book, there are parts of it where I feel the authors must have been spying on me, it's so accurate a depiction of my life experiences! Read more
Published 5 months ago by cathapple
Backwards in High H....s
A very interesting and very readable book for both sexes. To be 'dipped in' - don't start at page 1 and churn your way through !
Published 15 months ago by PaulDR
Clever Book Title, Promises Much But Delivers Very Little
The book title is based on the fact that Ginger Rogers danced backwards, in high heels but was never fully recognised for her talent, whilst her (male) partner, Fred Astair,... Read more
Published 16 months ago by Charlie
Not nearly as good as it thinks it is.
Entertaining on all things female up to the point where they offer their own life choices by way of example. Then you realise the planet on which they reside is not yours. Read more
Published 16 months ago by Jools
Great for dipping into and reaffirming your faith in yourself!
I love this book. The paired authors ("We")can sometimes come across as a bit bossy, 'head girl' types, and assume to have all the knowledge of all women at their fingertips, when... Read more
Published 22 months ago by jude1207
Great read and great gift idea
I LOVE this book. It's written in such a concise and well-thought out way and is the sort of book you can dip in and out of when it suits you. Read more
Published 24 months ago by Charismattic
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