Sunday, January 6, 2013

Book Review: White Girl Problems


Title: White Girl Problems

Author: Babe Walker

Publisher: Hyperion

Release Date:  January 31, 2012

Genre: Chick Lit

Format read in: Paperback

What Goodreads says: Babe Walker, center of the universe, is a painstakingly manicured white girl with an expensive smoothie habit, a proclivity for Louboutins, a mysterious mother she's never met, and approximately 50 bajillion Twitter followers. But her "problems" have landed her in shopping rehab--that's what happens when you spend $246,893.50 in one afternoon at Barneys. Now she's decided to write her memoir, revealing the gut-wrenching hurdles she's had to overcome in order to be perfect in every way, every day. Hurdles such as: - I hate my horse. 
- Every job I've ever had is the worst job I've ever had. 
- He's not a doctor, a lawyer, or a prince. 
- I'll eat anything, as long as it's gluten-free, dairy-free, low-carb, low-fat, low-calorie, sugar-free, and organic. 
In an Adderall-induced flash of inspiration, Babe Walker has managed to create one of the most enjoyable, unforgettable memoirs in years.


What I say: I thought this book was ok, though I admit that I'm not a huge fan of chick lit. I usually get sucked into one because the plot seems interesting but then I'm only disappointed at the lack of humor, plot and character development. I originally picked this book up because I thought it sounded like my sister would like. My sister, who isn't a reader, and I didn't exchange Christmas gifts this year, but I wanted to get it for her. So I read it first so I could give it to her. I read on the flight back east for the holidays and was happy to give it away to her. I'm sure she'll like it more than I did.
3.59 of 5 stars3.59 of 5 stars

Saturday, January 5, 2013

New Year, New Goals, New Commitment to Reading and Writing

This blog as been long neglected. 2012 was the worst year for me personally and my desire to read or write diminished. I'm trying to push through my depressed and angry emotions of what my husband and I have gone through and try to find myself again. Or at least find out who am I now.

So here I am. Taking a deep breath and starting back again with this blog.