straight up and dirty by stephanie klein

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.

14 Responses to “straight up and dirty by stephanie klein”

1. karen says:

   25 July, 2006 at 12:16

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

   25 July, 2006 at 13:09

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

   25 July, 2006 at 16:34

   stephanie is magic — i love her and i don’t even know her.
4. Scarlet says:

   25 July, 2006 at 16:59

   Got it last night! So excited.
5. Flora says:

   25 July, 2006 at 17:10

   I’m buying it today!!
6. Liz says:

   25 July, 2006 at 20:51

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

   26 July, 2006 at 0:55

   Still waiting for your book!
8. Suzie says:

   26 July, 2006 at 1:51

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

   26 July, 2006 at 2:30

   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++++
10. Jessica says:

    26 July, 2006 at 7:09

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

    27 July, 2006 at 4:20

    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.
12. kerri anne says:

    27 July, 2006 at 11:54

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

    28 July, 2006 at 1:03

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

    21 August, 2006 at 20:16

    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.