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Life's Too F***ing Short [Illustrated] (Paperback)

by Janet Street-Porter (Author)
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  • Paperback: 160 pages
  • Publisher: Quadrille Publishing Limited (4 Jan 2008)
  • Language English
  • ISBN-10: 1844005860
  • ISBN-13: 978-1844005864
  • Product Dimensions: 24.4 x 16.6 x 1.8 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 3.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (33 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 39,854 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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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

In print her forthrightness works to hilarious effect. More importantly, she does actually talk a lot of sense. --BIG ISSUE, 4th 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.
MARIE CLAIRE reader

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42 of 42 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars She calls a spade a spade, 15 May 2008
By TiggyR (Essex) - See all my reviews
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.
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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars Common sense makes a comeback!, 25 April 2008
By Damaskcat (UK) - See all my reviews
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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.
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68 of 79 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Great Advice!, 3 Jan 2008
By Jake M "terbo08" (England) - See all my reviews
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This is a woman to listen to, Janet Street Porter knows exactly what she's talking about and truely makes good sense of everything covered in her new book from fashion to friends. Ms Porter has written a book that is honest, straight to the point and full of good, useful information to carry with you for life.
"LTFS" is funny, blunt, outrageous and I can fully recommend it highly to all.
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4.0 out of 5 stars 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 3 months ago by Mr. N. Cresswell

5.0 out of 5 stars 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.
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1.0 out of 5 stars 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
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5.0 out of 5 stars Funny & True...
Funny & True, you can almost here JSP speaking as you read. A great read - I would highly reccomend it.
Published 4 months ago by Mrs C

5.0 out of 5 stars She says out loud what we all know and think.
Really easy read, the pages have colouring, graphics and the text more of a magazine format than book. Read more
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What a refreshing read! JSP is my kind of female... no nonsense, common sense prevails! Couldn't put it down. Read more
Published 6 months ago by Maybee

4.0 out of 5 stars Gopod fun
This will cheer you up on days that it all seems a bit of a struggle. Real girl power!
Published 7 months ago by E. MCARDLE

5.0 out of 5 stars Refreshing
I bought several copies for friends who just seem swept away with all this celebrity 'how to live your life' tosh. Read more
Published 8 months ago by S. Lumley

5.0 out of 5 stars Pull yourself together man
This is a very good quick read and I've bought it for four other friends -I buy it instead of flowers. If JS-P and Clarkson ran this country, we'd be on a much better track. Read more
Published 8 months ago by J. Colwell

4.0 out of 5 stars Relax - it's only a book...
I read this during a recent flight, and then passed it to my husband. We both enjoyed it very much - JSP can be abrasive, but to my mind she is spot on with much of what she... Read more
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