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New York Times bestselling author Jen Lancaster takes you from sorority house to penthouse to poorhouse in her hilarious memoir of living the sweet life—until real life kicked her to the curb.
She had the perfect man, the perfect job—hell, she had the perfect life—and there was no reason to think it wouldn't last. Or maybe there was, but Jen Lancaster was too busy being manicured, pedicured, highlighted, and generally adored to notice.
This is the smart-mouthed, soul-searching story of a woman trying to figure out what happens next when she's gone from six figures to unemployment checks and she stops to reconsider some of the less-than-rosy attitudes and values she thought she'd never have to answer for when times were good.
Filled with caustic wit and unusual insight, it's a rollicking read as speedy and unpredictable as the trajectory of a burst balloon.
Read Bitter is the New Black Confessions of a Condescending Egomaniacal SelfCentered Smartass Or Why You Should Never Carry A Prada Bag to the Unemployment Office Jen Lancaster 9780451217608 Books
"This is worth the read. Jen Lancaster is a great and funny (albeit 'out there' at times and totally raw at others) writer and it is a worthwhile story that will capture and keep your attention. The saga truly is inspiring. Compensation consumption is a malady we can all fall prey to in order to soothe ourselves and the life lessons learned in the end were great. Let's just hope that the author uses a very wide latitude of literary license. I would hate to think that someone would really be like that! In the end, she is better but still--well--- bitter! Guess we can tell where the name comes from. I came across this author because of her newest book, The Tao of Martha Stewart, and I love it. Life seems to have softened her a bit around the edges and she is a much more likeable person in the more recent book."
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Bitter is the New Black Confessions of a Condescending Egomaniacal SelfCentered Smartass Or Why You Should Never Carry A Prada Bag to the Unemployment Office Jen Lancaster 9780451217608 Books Reviews
- I rather enjoyed 'Such a Pretty Fat,' so when I asked a friend to recommend a good witty book and she recommended this one, I looked forward to seeing what Jen had in store. While 'Such a Pretty Fat' was funny, self-deprecating, and had a healthy dose of schadenfreude, this has none of that...just the ramblings of a narcissistic jerk. I was pretty shocked, to be honest, that the same person to whom I found myself so easily relatable in 'Such a Pretty Fat' was able to write this book. I laughed once. The rest of the time, I was either bored or annoyed. To be fair, I only read half of it. But if a book can't pull me in and make me even remotely interested within the first 150 pages, it's not worth wasting my time over.
- One of my favorite writers. I own all her books and yes 2 of some but who’s counting. Her humor and way of taking me on her adventures whether it be to watch the bachelor or to lunch with friends is the best. I love that she is a crazy dog mom like myself! I love that she makes me laugh out loud while reading her books. I have let friends borrow many of my books and always say pass them on but it’s a Jen Lancaster then you can read that here at my house thank you. If I really think you will get her humor and will enjoy it as much as I do, then I will let you borrow it only to ask you 47 times if you’ve finished it and demand you tell me how much she made you laugh. I recommend any of her books. You will enjoy them and it will give you an excuse to let the laundry fold itself for the day. It may also make you want to throw a Martha Stewart-esk party.
- Lots of people gave this book a low rating, but I enjoyed Lancaster's humor and brutal honesty. Yes, she's crude. If a book with profanity is not your thing, then this book is not for you.
Yes, she is self absorbed and materialistic and narcissistic. But, unlike some of the other reviewers here, I think she did "grow up" toward the end of the book -- reflecting on WHY?? had she spent so much money on frivolous items, and, in the end, deciding to stick with her writing career rather than take a fast paced, lucrative job. (Clearly, that was the better decision for her, anyway. Check out her growing list of books and bestsellers).
Lancaster is brutally unkind toward her co-workers at the beginning of the book, but Hello! They sounded like incompetent, nit-wit, lazy people in the first place. (See? She and I would probably get along just fine...)
Finally, I think Lancaster would be a very loyal friend. I wouldn't go out drinking with her (she could probably out-drink most sailors?), but Lancaster strikes me as a person who would stick with you when the going got tough. Case in point how she rallied to help her husband and get him the necessary medical help (despite not having health insurance) during his bout of depression. When he needed her to be his advocate, she refused to take "No" for an answer, and made sure he had the counseling and medication that he needed. - Should have read more of the reviews. really did not enjoy this book took forever to finish so frustrating reading about a self absorbed shopaholic.like the anti Sophia Kinsell. Consatnt angry outbursts child like behavior hard to feel sorry for her job searches and interviews not working out. Carreer as a writer reader is punished.
- This is worth the read. Jen Lancaster is a great and funny (albeit 'out there' at times and totally raw at others) writer and it is a worthwhile story that will capture and keep your attention. The saga truly is inspiring. Compensation consumption is a malady we can all fall prey to in order to soothe ourselves and the life lessons learned in the end were great. Let's just hope that the author uses a very wide latitude of literary license. I would hate to think that someone would really be like that! In the end, she is better but still--well--- bitter! Guess we can tell where the name comes from. I came across this author because of her newest book, The Tao of Martha Stewart, and I love it. Life seems to have softened her a bit around the edges and she is a much more likeable person in the more recent book.
- Couldn't read it beyond 100 pages or so. I'm not an overly delicate sensibility and I can swing with an unlikable main character but the narrator/author is so despicable AND boring, I couldn't make myself stay with her. In short, I needed something to care about and I simply couldn't locate it.
- Jen Lancaster is living the good life in Chicago with Prada purses, great job and live in boyfriend Fletch. Then September 11, 2001 comes around and within a month Jen loses her job and the good life that she has always enjoyed. Now she finds herself sending out hundreds of resumes, watching "The Price is Right" and going to the umemployment office with her Prada bag. When things can't get any worse they, her now husband Fletch loses his job and these two now find themshelves in some serious trouble.
I loved "Bitter is the New Black" Jen gives a voice to so many people who can't speak for themshelves. She shows in clear detail whats like to make hard choices each day. Such what bill to pay and can we afford food this week. I was so pleased that Jen was able to learn what happen to her and as someone who is working there way out debt I completely understood where she was coming from. Can't wait for her next book - Is this book about me? Seriously. Is it about me? What better praise can I give except to say that on multiple occations while reading this book I laughed out loud, and then wanted to call people and read it to them so they could laugh out loud, too. I have SO had the same thoughts that Jen has about people around me, but alas, without the benefit of a bad case of Terets Syndrome (oh, shut up, Bleeding Hearts - you know Terets is funny)I didn't think they could be said aloud! Good Times. I only gave it 4 stars because their were a couple of parts in the middle that dragged a bit, but its okay, because I needed a stopping point anyway. If you (are hateful, and) liked this book, definitely check out anything by Laurie Notaro. My favorites are - We Thought You Would Be Prettier True Tales of the Dorkiest Girl Alive, and I Love Everybody (and Other Atrocious Lies) True Tales of a Loudmouth Girl. Ahhh, good mean fun. ;)
