Jennifer, Gwyneth & Me: The Pursuit of Happiness, One

Jennifer, Gwyneth & Me: The Pursuit of Happiness, One Celebrity at a Time

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.
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What woman hasnâ€™t seen pictures of Jennifer Aniston, Gwyneth Paltrow, or BeyoncÃ© and wished she had their clothes, their abs, their seemingly flawless lives? For Rachel Bertsche, these celebrities are the epitome of perfectionâ€”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.
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In Jennifer, Gwyneth & Me, Bertsche embarks on a quest to emulate her Hollywood role modelsâ€”while sticking to a budgetâ€”to see if they really hold the keys to happiness. While trying to unlock the starsâ€™ secrets, from Sarah Jessica Parkerâ€™s wardrobe to Julia Robertsâ€™s sense of calm toâ€”maybe one dayâ€”Jessica Albaâ€™s chic pregnancy, Bertsche learns valuable lessons. A toned body doesnâ€™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 Jennifer, Gwyneth & Me
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â€œIf youâ€™ve ever had a celebrity girl crush, stick Jennifer, Gwyneth & Me in your beach bag. Bertsche is your people.â€â€”Associated Press
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â€œ[A] super-fun social experiment.â€â€”PureWow
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â€œBertsche ups the ante. . . . The well-researched information on celebrity culture provides food for thought.â€â€”Booklist
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â€œWhat makes Jennifer, Gwyneth & Me work is Bertscheâ€™s honesty. . . . [She] is funny, creative and, more importantly, manages to stay sane.â€â€”Boston Herald
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â€œAn entertaining memoir about a womanâ€™s attempt to model her life on those of stars.â€â€”Tampa Bay Times
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â€œA worthy narrative.â€â€”The Boston Globe
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â€œBertsche blends elements reminiscent of Julie & Julia and The Happiness Project in this â€˜self-improvement journey.â€™ . . . The process not only provides Bertsche with fruitful writing fodder but also prompts readers to examine their outlook on perfection, self-acceptance, and aspiring to be oneâ€™s very best self.â€â€”Publishers Weekly
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Praise for Rachel Bertscheâ€™s MWF Seeking BFF
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â€œWritten with verve, insight, and humor . . . Bertsche writes cleverly, but not glibly, about the challenges young women face today.â€â€”Chicago Tribune
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â€œ[A] charming, funny chronicle.â€â€”People
Country USA
Brand BALLANTINE GROUP
Manufacturer Ballantine Books
Binding Paperback
Color White
ReleaseDate 2014-07-01
UnitCount 1
EANs 9780345543226

Country	USA
Brand	BALLANTINE GROUP
Manufacturer	Ballantine Books
Binding	Paperback
Color	White
ReleaseDate	2014-07-01
UnitCount	1
EANs	9780345543226

Jennifer, Gwyneth & Me: The Pursuit of Happiness, One Celebrity at a Time