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In print her forthrightness works to hilarious effect. More importantly, she does actually talk a lot of sense. --BIG ISSUE, 4th February 2008
Regardless of your view of JSP, this is a hugely entertaining read from a hugely ballsy woman who, crucially, knows how to laugh at herself and takes no nonsense from anyone ----THE OBSERVER, 20th January 2008
How to live lifee to the full while kicking out the (Word removed), JS-P style - straight from the mouth of the lady herself. **** (out of 5) ----HEAT magazine, 9th February 2008
Regardless of your view of JSP, this is a hugely entertaining read from a hugely ballsy woman who, crucially, knows how to laugh at herself and takes no nonsense from anyone ----THE OBSERVER, 20th January 2008
How to live lifee to the full while kicking out the (Word removed), JS-P style - straight from the mouth of the lady herself. **** (out of 5) ----HEAT magazine, 9th February 2008
from Marie Claire APRIL 2008
(mail of the month) - following an excerpt from the book :-
THE RULES ACCORDING TO JANET gave me a much needed kick up the arse. Just after New Year, I was sacked and was feeling incredibly insecure. To my mind, I was old (33), unemployed, unmarried, fat and ugly. After reading Janet..., I was literally laughing at myself for being so pitiful. I soon realised that I will get a better job, I'm gorgeous and in my prime, my boyfriend is a wonderful person with whom i have a fantastic relationship and that I shoudl be grateful. There are so many terrible things happening to women all over the world that life is, indeed, far too short short to worry about the small stuff.
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THE RULES ACCORDING TO JANET gave me a much needed kick up the arse. Just after New Year, I was sacked and was feeling incredibly insecure. To my mind, I was old (33), unemployed, unmarried, fat and ugly. After reading Janet..., I was literally laughing at myself for being so pitiful. I soon realised that I will get a better job, I'm gorgeous and in my prime, my boyfriend is a wonderful person with whom i have a fantastic relationship and that I shoudl be grateful. There are so many terrible things happening to women all over the world that life is, indeed, far too short short to worry about the small stuff.
MARIE CLAIRE reader
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57 of 58 people found the following review helpful
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I devoured this book in about a day and a half, not difficult as it's easily readable and fun. It is certainly not in the usual style of most self help books; JSP is no patronising therapist or analyst, and I think she would wholly disapprove of too much navel-gazing. She delivers her no-nonsense take on life in a loud, punchy, entertaining way - a sort of short sharp shock treatment! The JSP we all know and love is very evident; slightly scary, ball-breaking, arrogant, ambitious and bossy. But it is very clear that there is another side to Janet, a hugely likeable, self-deprecating, practical, intelligent woman; a realist, with a deep appreciation of life's simple pleasures. She comes across as someone who is at peace with herself, and she does this by NOT trying to be all things to all men(or women) and she wants us to learn to do the same - to listen more to ourselves and less to other people. Did it help me? Well, being 42 with two marriages, three kids and a succession of unfulfilling crappy jobs under my belt, this book didn't actually teach me anything I didn't already know, but it did reinforce much of what I've already learnt the hard way. If I'd read this 20 years ago however, I might have saved myself many years of wasted mental energy on things and people that didn't matter. Once you've read the whole book keep it by your bed, or in your loo for many years to come so that you can dip in and out at random. A few paragraphs of wisdom JSP style will help you focus on what really matters, sort the wheat from the chaff in your life, and go forth with more confidence in yourself.
10 of 10 people found the following review helpful
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I found this book a good antidote to the myriad of self help books out there which want you to follow a complicated regime. JSP advocates following your instinct and not conforming to what other people think you should be. Buy the things you like rather than what's fashionable. Don't spend fortunes on the latest must have beauty product because they're all rubbish. Don't follow fad diets - no woman is meant to be a size zero. It is the food section which made me give it 4 stars rather than 5. The food she says she eats is rather restrictive in that it appears to cut out wheat and dairy completely. Most nutritionists say it is not a good idea to cut out whole food groups unless you really have an allergy or serious intolerance.
That said, everything else made sense - life's too short to go to a spa, or bother with men who aren't interested in you and it's definitely too short to try and impress people either at work or in the rest of your life.
The book is amusing and gives a good insight into JSP's character and career. It is perhaps a bit too gimmicky with its layout and the different fonts, but it certainly gets the message across. A good present for someone who's self esteem needs boosting.
That said, everything else made sense - life's too short to go to a spa, or bother with men who aren't interested in you and it's definitely too short to try and impress people either at work or in the rest of your life.
The book is amusing and gives a good insight into JSP's character and career. It is perhaps a bit too gimmicky with its layout and the different fonts, but it certainly gets the message across. A good present for someone who's self esteem needs boosting.
35 of 40 people found the following review helpful
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I totally agree with 'Jake music fan'. I've only had this book for about a week now and although I haven't read it cover to cover, what I have read so far has been funny (sometimes laugh out loud), honest and written in JSPs common sense, down-to-earth manner. I'm so impressed I have 3 more copies on order for gifts to family and friends. A lot of it is basic stuff that I think most of us know deep down, but the difference is, is it's just nice to be reminded in a 'in print' kind of way. If you need advice from cooking, to careers, to life and relationships, then I can't recommend this book enough and all for less than a tenner, bargain!!
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Refreshing
I picked this book up in a charity shop and read it in about two days. Janet Street Porter offers very sound advice in a many aspects of life, especially those areas that a lot of... Read more
Published 2 months ago by Em B
Truly Dreadful
This is a truly dreadful book. I bought it because I thought it would provide some light entertainment, but the only part of it I would recommend are the recipe ideas. Read more
Published 12 months ago by Chantaclare
Life's too f***ing Short
Very honest and uplifting way to live your life.
If you're feeling older and a bit down this will
lift you up and set you on your way. Read more
If you're feeling older and a bit down this will
lift you up and set you on your way. Read more
Published 15 months ago by hart1
Life is too short to read this this book.
My mother gave me this book to read and I hoped it would be amusing. It started out well then fell into holes and contradictions. I stopped reading it.
Published 21 months ago by Georgina
Too F******* Short
This was bought as a birthday gift.
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The service and value for money given by Amazon is second to none.The free delivery is also very pleasing.
Published 23 months ago by Ms. Wwd Thomson
thoughtprovoking
i wasnt a big fan as such of JSP but after reading this I am now. She has got a great way of thinking about things. A good read and made me laugh more than once. Read more
Published on 31 Mar 2010 by Janny Max
Great Read in 2 sittings
This book was bought as a present for my partner and so when she'd finished I sneaked a peek and read the whole thing in two sittings. Read more
Published on 29 July 2009 by Mr. N. Cresswell
Great Book
I really enjoyed this book ,it makes you want to get out of your comfort zone and enjoy life. I've read it many times since I bought it.
Published on 23 July 2009 by Mrs. S. Goralski
Life's long enough for basic research
The book is attractively presented and the reader might expect an individualist, left-field view of life from this distinctive personality to emerge amongst the over-large print... Read more
Published on 22 July 2009 by N. R. Boretum
Funny & True...
Funny & True, you can almost here JSP speaking as you read. A great read - I would highly reccomend it.
Published on 22 Jun 2009 by Mrs C
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