Jennifer, Gwyneth & me
Subtitle: the pursuit of happiness, one celebrity at a time
By: Rachel Bertsche
Published: 2014
Language: eng
Number of pages: 234
ISBN-13: 9780345543226; 9780345543233
Subjects: BIOGRAPHY & AUTOBIOGRAPHY / Personal Memoirs; Journalists; Social aspects; Personal Memoirs; BIOGRAPHY & AUTOBIOGRAPHY; Celebrities in mass media; Fame; Biography
Description: "For fans of The Happiness Project and The Year of Living Biblically comes a pointed look at our fascination with celebrities, as one woman strives to remake herself in the image of her favorite stars. What woman hasn't seen pictures of Jennifer Aniston, Gwyneth Paltrow, or Beyonce and wished she had their clothes, their abs, their seemingly flawless lives? For Rachel Bertsche, these celebrities are the epitome of perfection--self-assured and effortlessly cool. Yet lately, between juggling her career, her marriage, and her dream of becoming a mother, Bertsche feels anything but put together. In Jennifer, Gwyneth & Me, Bertsche embarks on a quest to emulate her Hollywood role models--while sticking to a budget--to see if they really hold the keys to happiness. While trying to unlock the stars' secrets, from Sarah Jessica Parker's wardrobe to Julia Roberts's sense of calm to--maybe one day--Jessica Alba's chic pregnancy, Bertsche learns valuable lessons. A toned body doesn't come easy or cheap, avoiding social media can do wonders for your peace of mind, and confidence is the key to pulling off any outfit. But can she immerse herself in the A-list lifestyle and still stay true to herself? And will her pursuit of perfection really lead to happiness? Praise for Rachel Bertsche's MWF Seeking BFF "Written with verve, insight, and humor. Bertsche writes cleverly, but not glibly, about the challenges young women face today."--Chicago Tribune "[A] charming, funny chronicle."--People"--
Table of contents: title: Chapter 1; title: Jennifer Aniston's Body; title: Chapter 2; title: Gwyneth Paltrow's Kitchen; title: Chapter 3; title: Sarah Jessica Parker's Wardrobe; title: Chapter 4; title: Tina Fey's Work Ethic; title: Chapter 5; title: Jennifer Garner's Marriage; title: Chapter 6 -. Julia Roberts's Serenity; title: Chapter 7 -Jessica Alba's Pregnancy; title: Chapter 8; title: Beyonce: The Whole Package.