- Paperback: 216 pages
- Publisher: Rodale International Ltd (17 Jun 2005)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 1405087951
- ISBN-13: 978-1405087957
- Product Dimensions: 23.2 x 15.4 x 1.6 cm
- Average Customer Review: 3.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (1 customer review)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 4,977,610 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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Kirstie Alley captured our hearts on screen and now she is poised to do it again in print as she laughingly explores our obsession with fat, food, love, sex, beauty and weight loss.
About the Author
Kirstie Alley is a much-loved American actress. She has starred in America's No 1 sitcom, Cheers, for six years; appeared in many successful movies including Look Who's Talking and Deconstructing Harry; been nominated for six Emmys (winning twice); and won a Golden Globe and two People's Choice awards. She is currently starring in and co-producing a new, unscripted comedy series called Fat Actress, in which she plays a fictionalised version of herself.
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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
Supposedly, when a book is titled How to lose your ass and regain your life, it should somewhere in the book tell you how to do just that. This book doesnt tell you how to do anything. It has no beginning and no end, it is a gathering of disjointed anecdotes from Kirtie Lou's youth. It has some extremely funny lol moments and for that I am eternally grateful and for that I have given it 3 stars but the title doesnt fit the book. If you are looking for an easy read and a few laughs, its great, if you are looking for an inspirational and insightful guide on how to lose your ass and regain your life, buy a different book.
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14 of 16 people found the following review helpful
Gentle Giggles and Some Heart Felt Sighs
22 Mar 2005
Format:Hardcover
There's all this talk going back and forth about Kirstie Alley right now. Whether she's a positive or negative influence for large women depends on the group or individual. Despite her weight, she is the 'it girl' of the moment. She's also just another woman trying to make it through life the best she can. She just happens to be using her butt to do it instead of her breasts.
"How to Lose your Ass..." is not a how-to book as the name suggests but a diary-biography. Each chapter opens with a few excerpts from Kirstie's diary followed by a vignette. Diary entries begin on December 31st, 2003 and end January 1st 2005. A year and a day. There aren't a lot of entries; about 63 ranging from a few lines to a few paragraphs. There's a mix up with dates on two entries that appear on the book flap and then again inside. This is not a tell-all book, just some exciting and sentimental tidbits, a few juicy parts. Each chapter reads like a complete story.
Kirstie talks about sex with Tim Matheson (and a few other people), how she first learned about scientology, the secret behind the name Kirstie, her life long self esteem issues, and her assassin Corgi. Doing coke, decorating houses, lying to friends, family and to herself, and bringing 'Fat Actress' to fruition are all open to discussion. She talks about her daughter Lillie and son True and their issues with weight, hers and their own; the personal tragedy that led her to gain weight and the revelation and emotional release she witnessed with Dianetics. How she secretly blames John Travolta for everything, the death of her mother, and one of my favourite topics...airplane seats are all mentioned. The last chapter is the best of funny. I can't tell you why or the title because it would ruin it for you. Let's just say it's something everyone can relate to and leave it at that.
Be prepared for some swearing and other vulgar analogies. She doesn't go overboard with them but they are present and may offend the delicate of mind. There's the occasional mention of her first marriage but not a lot about the who, when, what and how of it. There are lots of black and white photos from her childhood, a few of her children and of her beautiful parents. I would have liked more current photos of Kirstie included. Not embarrassing one that certain media like to focus on but something to bring the reader to the present.
With Alley's book you are sure to experience some gentle giggles and some heart felt sighs. Her warm sensibility and mild sarcastic tone are reminiscent to a chat with an old friend. [How to Lose Your Ass and Regain Your Life] was an enjoyable look into one of Hollywood's foxiest women. I'd definitely read another book by Alley. There is still much to be learned about this stunning actress.
"How to Lose your Ass..." is not a how-to book as the name suggests but a diary-biography. Each chapter opens with a few excerpts from Kirstie's diary followed by a vignette. Diary entries begin on December 31st, 2003 and end January 1st 2005. A year and a day. There aren't a lot of entries; about 63 ranging from a few lines to a few paragraphs. There's a mix up with dates on two entries that appear on the book flap and then again inside. This is not a tell-all book, just some exciting and sentimental tidbits, a few juicy parts. Each chapter reads like a complete story.
Kirstie talks about sex with Tim Matheson (and a few other people), how she first learned about scientology, the secret behind the name Kirstie, her life long self esteem issues, and her assassin Corgi. Doing coke, decorating houses, lying to friends, family and to herself, and bringing 'Fat Actress' to fruition are all open to discussion. She talks about her daughter Lillie and son True and their issues with weight, hers and their own; the personal tragedy that led her to gain weight and the revelation and emotional release she witnessed with Dianetics. How she secretly blames John Travolta for everything, the death of her mother, and one of my favourite topics...airplane seats are all mentioned. The last chapter is the best of funny. I can't tell you why or the title because it would ruin it for you. Let's just say it's something everyone can relate to and leave it at that.
Be prepared for some swearing and other vulgar analogies. She doesn't go overboard with them but they are present and may offend the delicate of mind. There's the occasional mention of her first marriage but not a lot about the who, when, what and how of it. There are lots of black and white photos from her childhood, a few of her children and of her beautiful parents. I would have liked more current photos of Kirstie included. Not embarrassing one that certain media like to focus on but something to bring the reader to the present.
With Alley's book you are sure to experience some gentle giggles and some heart felt sighs. Her warm sensibility and mild sarcastic tone are reminiscent to a chat with an old friend. [How to Lose Your Ass and Regain Your Life] was an enjoyable look into one of Hollywood's foxiest women. I'd definitely read another book by Alley. There is still much to be learned about this stunning actress.
6 of 6 people found the following review helpful
Really funny!
8 Mar 2005
Format:Hardcover
Things are looking up for Kirstie...successful show, deal with Jenny Craig, and who knew she could write? How to Lose Your Ass and Regain Your Life is alternately hysterically funny and deeply touching, occassionaly managing to be both. Though some of her tales are a bit racy, if you're not easily offended it's refreshingly honest from a celebrity and surprisingly enjoyable writing.
8 of 9 people found the following review helpful
Awesome
7 Mar 2005
Format:Hardcover|Amazon Verified Purchase
I loved her when she was thin and I loved her when she was fat. No matter how you look at Kirstie Alley, you will get the genuine article. No plastic Barbie doll here.
Kirstie writes from her life in such an engaging way, I could really relate. I love the formatting she used. The diary notation at the top to set the stage for what came next. This is a real person! She is funny, poignant and down home. A great read that will leaving you laughing in some parts and shaking your head in agreement all the way through.
(I preordered the book as soon as I read about it in the Good Housekeeping article about Kirstie.)
Kirstie writes from her life in such an engaging way, I could really relate. I love the formatting she used. The diary notation at the top to set the stage for what came next. This is a real person! She is funny, poignant and down home. A great read that will leaving you laughing in some parts and shaking your head in agreement all the way through.
(I preordered the book as soon as I read about it in the Good Housekeeping article about Kirstie.)
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