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I Feel Bad About My Neck: And Other Thoughts On Being a Woman [Kindle Edition]

Nora Ephron (Author)
4.1 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (45 customer reviews)
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Lots of good jokes, and a wonderfully amusing read. -- Virginia Ironside

Nobody does it funnier. -- Maureen Lipman

One of the smartest, slickest looks at being a woman growing
older.
-- Good Housekeeping

Wildly funny and, although extremely accurate,...not remotely
depressing...the perfect antidote to a dark month. -- Joanna Trollope, Psychologies

Virginia Ironside

Lots of good jokes, and a wonderfully amusing read.
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  • Format: Kindle Edition
  • File Size: 206 KB
  • Print Length: 224 pages
  • Publisher: Transworld Digital (4 Sep 2008)
  • Sold by: Amazon Media EU S.à r.l.
  • Language: English
  • ASIN: B0031RS3TE
  • Text-to-Speech: Enabled
  • X-Ray: Not Enabled
  • Average Customer Review: 4.1 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (45 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Bestsellers Rank: #7,529 Paid in Kindle Store (See Top 100 Paid in Kindle Store)

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42 of 42 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars An absolute must for any woman over 40 31 Dec 2008
By Adrienneabrevaya
Format:Paperback|Amazon Verified Purchase
This is the loveliest of books-I came across it by accident and immediately rushed out to send it to my very best friends. The word gem comes to mind. If youre over 40 and beginning to feel old, buy this and laugh. Its so true to life, the wrinkles on our necks, on where we live, how we entertain, its a book I keep looking through and every time it makes me smile.
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11 of 11 people found the following review helpful
4.0 out of 5 stars An Imaginative Writer Actively Combats Aging at 65 . . . with Self-Deprecating Humor 25 May 2007
By Donald Mitchell HALL OF FAME TOP 500 REVIEWER VINE™ VOICE
Format:Hardcover
I think Nora Ephron could write about the telephone book and make it entertaining (one brief section in this book about parenting proves the point). Here's an example. Most writers don't want to think about aging. If they do, they want to prescribe "solutions." Nora Ephron has a different idea: Simply describe aging as something we foolishly try to stave off (pretty unsuccessfully) by sharing her own experiences.

That concept is best captured by her essay "On Maintenance" that describes in detail the time, money, and effort she puts into trying to look as good as she can. I'm reminded of a conversation I had with my cousin (who in her more naive days was a beauty queen) who always looks terrific. When I complimented my cousin on her appearance once, she replied, "You have no idea how much more effort it takes every year." Now, I do!

The essay "I Feel Bad About My Neck" is very funny. I don't think I ever look at women's necks . . . but now I know that some women do. Apparently it's all downhill after 43. The essay ends with the irony that Ms. Ephron cannot do anything about her neck without a facelift, and she's not a good candidate for a facelift.

I also liked her essays about how we fall in love with concepts, places, and people . . . for no particularly good reason. But that temporary embrace is soon replaced by another one that will probably be even more satisfying. Although not described that way, you get a sense that she views her prior two marriages much in the same way.... Read more ›
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15 of 16 people found the following review helpful
4.0 out of 5 stars There comes a time in every woman's life when she has to face being older 30 Jan 2011
By Penelope Young
Format:Paperback
I've admired Nora Ephron's film work for a long time. She wrote the screenplay for 'When Harry Met Sally', one of my favourite movies. She has a wonderful knack of writing humorously and hauntingly all at the same time.

'I Feel Bad About My Neck' is a series of short essays about her life. It reflects that time in life when each of us has to face our mortality, work through the inner turmoil that may bring and arrive at a place where we can be at peace with ourselves and our age. This is a chocolate box book. One into which you can dip in every now and again and pick out a soft cream one day and a brazil nut the next. For example: "But if the events of the last few years have taught me anything, it's that I'm going to feel like an idiot if I die tomorrow and I skimped on bath oil today." Funny and very readable.
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14 of 15 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars I feel bad about my neck 14 Jan 2010
By Mrs. Wendy P. Neal
Format:Paperback
This book is an absolute delight, women of all ages will relate and laugh. You will see yourself and your friends in a very good way. Hurry and buy it.
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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
4.0 out of 5 stars Humorous book from Nora 5 July 2007
By Jenny J.J.I.
Format:Hardcover
I remember reading Heartburn many years ago, and I thought I remembered that I liked it. Nora Ephron's neck may be losing it, but her writing is as fresh and vibrant as ever. Very funny, very honest. Immensely likeable. She talks about maintenance being a second career because a lot of women are pre-empting age. For example, hair dying, botox etc. She talks about her husbands theory of women either being birds, muffins or horses and that is the shape of your face. If you are a muffin, you can have a zillion face lifts and be fine, but other shaped faces - not so much.

She talks more seriously about reaching 60 and start loosing friends. You have to come to grips with reality and realise that we aren't invincible and won't die - it's getting closer to being on the cards. She also mentions things she wishes she'd known You can't be friends with people who call after 11pm, Write everything down, Back up your files etc.

She's very funny (a very dry sense of humour) and it shows through this book. It's a good read that is sometimes serious but overall will be thoroughly enjoyable and entertaining. If you are a fan of her movies, you will definitely love I Feel Bad About My Neck ...
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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars I Feel Bad About My Neck 7 Aug 2012
By Ms. J. Berry
Format:Paperback|Amazon Verified Purchase
Absolutely love this book. Could be me and I'm sure a huge percent of women, couldn't put it down and if I have an appointment where I think I may have to wait take it with me to have a chuckle at it again. Can almost feel my head nodding in agreement to most of it. Lent it a couple of friends who also loved it and are buying it themselves. One of those books its always nice to pick up and read again.
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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
4.0 out of 5 stars An Imaginative Writer Actively Combats Aging at 65 . . . with Self-Deprecating Humor 25 May 2007
By Donald Mitchell HALL OF FAME TOP 500 REVIEWER VINE™ VOICE
Format:Hardcover
I think Nora Ephron could write about the telephone book and make it entertaining (one brief section in this book about parenting proves the point). Here's an example. Most writers don't want to think about aging. If they do, they want to prescribe "solutions." Nora Ephron has a different idea: Simply describe aging as something we foolishly try to stave off (pretty unsuccessfully) by sharing her own experiences.

That concept is best captured by her essay "On Maintenance" that describes in detail the time, money, and effort she puts into trying to look as good as she can. I'm reminded of a conversation I had with my cousin (who in her more naive days was a beauty queen) who always looks terrific. When I complimented my cousin on her appearance once, she replied, "You have no idea how much more effort it takes every year." Now, I do!

The essay "I Feel Bad About My Neck" is very funny. I don't think I ever look at women's necks . . . but now I know that some women do. Apparently it's all downhill after 43. The essay ends with the irony that Ms. Ephron cannot do anything about her neck without a facelift, and she's not a good candidate for a facelift.

I also liked her essays about how we fall in love with concepts, places, and people . . . for no particularly good reason. But that temporary embrace is soon replaced by another one that will probably be even more satisfying. Although not described that way, you get a sense that she views her prior two marriages much in the same way.... Read more ›
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Most Recent Customer Reviews
4.0 out of 5 stars Amusing light read
All very recognisable stuff. Funny takes on what it's like to be a woman nowadays in western world especially an older one.
Published 25 days ago by lulu
5.0 out of 5 stars BRILLIANT
Ephron was a superb, honest, and very funny writer, much missed. This set of essays is a joy--perfect for vacation or commute readings as it's short, brilliant and hilarious yet Oh... Read more
Published 1 month ago by abi21gail
5.0 out of 5 stars Great
Loved it and it was as it said on the packet so I was happy to buy and would do so again
Published 2 months ago by k.mathur
4.0 out of 5 stars Funny and sweet
I read this just after I Remember Nothing and really enjoyed them both. She is a very quick wit and a funny way of looking at the world. Read more
Published 2 months ago by Clodagh
5.0 out of 5 stars Witty, sharp, un-putdownable
It felt like hanging out with a friend - Nora's insights and experiences are funny but poignant. Sharp but jovial. Read more
Published 2 months ago by MISS M JONES
5.0 out of 5 stars Nora ephron
I read this book in one go. Funny with a wry take on life. You feel like she could be your best friend
Published 3 months ago by Katy Park
5.0 out of 5 stars Sad
Well written and I enjoyed reading this book .but it made me feel kind of old and aware of the quick passing of time
Published 4 months ago by Bookworm
2.0 out of 5 stars Dull
Dull - why do famous people think they are so interesting and insightful? Some fun observations on life but nothing exceptional.
Published 5 months ago by Black Cat
5.0 out of 5 stars Great read
I read this on holiday and it was a perfect choice, warm witty and wise thoughts on older womanhood.. Ire commend it.
Published 5 months ago by Toonie
5.0 out of 5 stars Fantastic book
Loved this book, entertaining, great read, wonderful views on life, and very interesting. Just not long enough! Read more
Published 5 months ago by Annabel Fletcher
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