straight up and dirty by stephanie klein
Tuesday July 25th 2006, 8:37
Filed under: blogging

Klein writes in ‘girlfriends around the table’ relatable. Natural narration that makes the reader forget the New York native’s not sitting in front of them, sharing mother-in-law horror stories and mouth watering metaphors. (She’s all about ‘emotion as food’ …because isn’t it just?)

Readers will laugh and cry. Love and hate. They’ll connect with Klein; and they’ll connect with her life.

Cosmopolitan, but not in your face. Not chick lit. But chick litters will love it. I found “Straight Up and Dirty” in the Self Help Section. By the end of it, I understood why.

Straight Up is about relationships; but it’s about more than that. It’s a reassessment. It’s a wake up call. It’s a ’stop relying on other people for happiness’…and Do today. Because you can.

Stephanie Klein’s memoir reminded me of all the things I want to accomplish, and why. It’s poetic motivation and I loved it.

Buy the Book.


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I was already thinking of purchasing this book, and your write up just sealed the deal. Thanks!

Comment by karen 07.25.06 @ 12:16

Wow, sounds like a “must read” to me! Thanks for the review.

Comment by Katherine 07.25.06 @ 13:09

stephanie is magic — i love her and i don’t even know her.

Comment by sophie 07.25.06 @ 16:34

Got it last night! So excited.

Comment by Scarlet 07.25.06 @ 16:59

I’m buying it today!!

Comment by Flora 07.25.06 @ 17:10

I’m backlogged on my reading, but as soon as I clear some space on the nightstand SUAD is gonna occupy it.

Comment by Liz 07.25.06 @ 20:51

Still waiting for your book!

Comment by Hattigrace 07.26.06 @ 0:55

I just bought it today and I can’t put it down! She is hilarious, I found myself laughing out loud! Highly recommended!!! A+++++

Comment by Suzie 07.26.06 @ 1:51

I just bought this book today and can’t put it down! It is absolutely hilarious, I literally laughed out loud on occasion! Highly recommended!! A++++

Comment by Suzie 07.26.06 @ 2:30

I couldn’t wait to pick up my own copy. And just a few pages in – I can’t stop reading.

Comment by Jessica 07.26.06 @ 7:09

I am so, so, so jealous … mine is on the way from Amazon. I just can’t wait to read it!!!!!
ALthough I am certain that all other life will stop once I get it.

Comment by mamak 07.27.06 @ 4:20

I didn’t realize it had come out already. Great writer, that one. (And you too, B.)

Comment by kerri anne 07.27.06 @ 11:54

OMG, you lucky blogger. I love Stephanie. I actually got to meet her and we’re still friends. Glad you enjoyed her book.

Comment by Plantation 07.28.06 @ 1:03

I just finished it a few days ago. (came out in U.S. a little after U.K.) There were things I found funny, but mostly, I found kindred. She admits to thoughts I’ve had but have been too afraid to say out loud. She’s very inspiring. I can’t wait for her next book.

Comment by Andrea 08.21.06 @ 20:16



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