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Gay Men Don't Get Fat [Hardcover]

Simon Doonan

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Book Description

1 Mar 2012

Simon Doonan knows that when it comes to style, the gays are the chosen people. A second anthropological truth comes to him midway through a turkey burger with no bun, at an otherwise hetero barbecue: Do the straight people have any idea how many calories are in the guacamole? In this hilarious discourse on and guide to the well-lived life, Doonan goes far beyond the secrets to eating like the French--he proves that gay men really are French women, from their delight in fashion, to their brilliant choices in accessories and decor, to their awe-inspiring ability to limit calorie intake. A Gucci-wearing Margaret Mead at heart, Doonan offers his own inimitable life experiences and uncanny insights into makes gay people driven to live every day feeling their best, and proves that they have just as much--and possibly better--wisdom, advice, and inspiration beyond the same old diet and exercise tips.

So put down that bag of Pirate's Booty and pick up this fierce and fabulous book. From slimming jaunts through Capri in the evening to an intrepid "Bear" hunt (if you have to ask, you have to read this book and find out for yourself), "Gay Men Don't Get Fat" is the ultimate approach to a glamorous lifestyle--plus, you are guaranteed to laugh away the pounds!


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  • Hardcover: 256 pages
  • Publisher: BLUE RIDER PRESS; 1 edition (1 Mar 2012)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0399158731
  • ISBN-13: 978-0399158735
  • Product Dimensions: 14.7 x 2.8 x 21.6 cm
  • Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 385,616 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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Praise for GAY MEN DON'T GET FAT by Simon Doonan: "Simon Doonan is one funny gay nugget."
--Chelsea Handler "If I were really short, gay, and way funnier than I am now, I would try to pass myself off as Simon Doonan."
--Malcolm Gladwell "Simon Doonan is the Auntie Mame every up-and-coming future legend should have, the gay best friend who always gives it to you straight."
--RuPaul "Simon writes like a lethal combo of Robert Benchley and Dorothy Parker. I laughed so hard while reading this book I nearly split my Spanx."
--Joan Rivers "The most un-tragic book about being gay ever written."
--John Waters "Dining with Mr. Doonan is like lunching with the 'Jersey Shore'-era grandnephew of Oscar Wilde....there are times when his thoughts on the sexual orientation of food can be unexpectedly eye-opening."
--Jeff Gordinier, "The New York Times"" ""[D]eliciously mischievous wit...Doonan is the David Sedaris of the style universe."
--Christopher Muther, "The Boston Globe"" ""Blisteringly funny."
--"Kirkus Reviews"" ""["Gay Men Don't Get Fat]" will certainly have you laughing until your sides hurt."
--Alyssa Vingan, "Marie Claire"" ""In addition to educating those not-in-the-know, Doonan regales readers with tongue-in-cheek commentary and witchy barbs that bespeak a more militant Joan Rivers."
--"Publishers Weekly"" ""The sense of humor ... is matched by a very real motivation to empower women."--Kerry Pieri, "Harper's Bazaar"

About the Author

Simon Doonan is the author of several books, including "Wacky Chicks," "Confessions of a Window Dresser," and "Beautiful People," which was adapted for television in the UK. Originally from England, he worked on Savile Row before becoming the creative director for Barneys New York, where he designed legendary window displays for more than twenty years. Formerly a columnist for "The New York Observer," he is now a contributor to Slate.com, and has appeared on "Gossip Girl," "Iron Chef America," "America's Next Top Model," and elsewhere. Doonan lives in New York with his husband, Jonathan Adler.

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Amazon.com: 3.7 out of 5 stars  21 reviews
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1.0 out of 5 stars I don't like Simon Doonan anymore 21 April 2012
By MK-NY - Published on Amazon.com
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I absolutely loved "confessions of a window dresser", loved some of Simon Doonan's other books, died laughing with his TV show "beautiful people", and I also love everything Jonathan Adler so I obviously bought the book as soon as it came out.
Huge mistake. I don't like Simon Doonan anymore. His book is condescending to women, seems like it's been written by a bitter middle aged guy, and worst of all, it's not funny. At all.
I've tried my best but I had to put it down.
28 of 34 people found the following review helpful
1.0 out of 5 stars Some books aren't worth the paper they are written on, nor the minimum requisite one star. 27 Feb 2012
By Victor Weinblatt - Published on Amazon.com
Format:Hardcover|Amazon Verified Purchase
The snarky ramblings of a self-important, self-indulgent, self-appointed gay guru. An amusing premise, that gay men are simply smart & stylish French women with penises, is tortured and dragged out (pun intended) into an endless, superficial stream of drivel. Barney's needs a new fashion director and this publisher needs better authors. Tasteless, humorless, and sans style. Don't burn your money by buying it. Should be placed on the express cart to the remainder table where it will instantly crumble into a heap of fluff and further poison the environment!
9 of 11 people found the following review helpful
3.0 out of 5 stars Mixed feelings 27 Feb 2012
By Larry Gentry - Published on Amazon.com
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I'm sure the humor and cultural references will appeal to gay men of a certain age and identification, but I couldn't finish it.
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