Diary Of A Mad Bride

Author : Laura Wolf
Publisher : Delta
Page : 304 pages
File Size : 53,7 Mb
Release : 2015-06-17
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9780804181259

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Diary of a Mad Bride by Laura Wolf Pdf

Once I was a sane, levelheaded professional woman. Then I said “yes.” Now I am the lunatic bride I always made fun of! What is it about getting married that turns normal people into total freaks? A savvy, riotously funny novel, Diary of a Mad Bride is for anyone who has ever been a bride, is about to become a bride, yearned to be a bride, or suffered the sheer indignity of appearing in public in the world’s ugliest bridesmaid dress.... My wedding was starting in less than twenty minutes, and I was stuck in a 7-Eleven parking lot with popcorn kernels wedged in my gums and vanilla ice cream melting on my dress. It was a disaster too large to comprehend. After an agonizing year spent planning my wedding, could it really end like this? The voices chronicling a year of wedding hysteria swirled in my head.... — My grandmother upon viewing my engagement ring: “What do you mean he gave you an emerald! Diamonds are eternal, emeralds say, maybe five years.” — My future father-in-law on the night of my engagement party: “To a happy marriage and, if necessary, a painless divorce!” — My best friend, Anita: “Oh, screw congratulations. Of course I’m happy for you. Stephen’s a major piece of ass and he’s got a sense of humor. Just as long as you’re certain this is what you want.” Would I survive this day after all....?

Author : Laura Wolf
Publisher : Delta
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 51,5 Mb
Release : 2003
Category : Diary fiction
ISBN : 0385336772

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Diary of a Mad Mom-to-be by Laura Wolf Pdf

Amy, the quirky heroine of "Diary of a Mad Bride, " has survived her wedding with aplomb, only to find herself yearning for the patter of little feet. Next stop: parenthood!

Author : Stephanie Harzewski
Publisher : University of Virginia Press
Page : 212 pages
File Size : 44,7 Mb
Release : 2011
Category : Literary Collections
ISBN : 9780813930718

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Chick Lit and Postfeminism by Stephanie Harzewski Pdf

The author offers a scholarly dissection of "chick lit" from a post-feminist perspective. She analyzes the novel Bridget Jones' Diary and the HBO series Sex and the City while making parallels back to writings of Jane Austen and the Victorian novel in general. She looks at what these works say about women in society and whether they are just an escape or a serious reflection of women's concerns.

Author : Susan Campbell Bartoletti
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 224 pages
File Size : 52,5 Mb
Release : 2003-11-01
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 0439555108

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A Coal Miner's Bride by Susan Campbell Bartoletti Pdf

A diary account of thirteen-year-old Anetka's life in Poland in 1896, immigration to America, marriage to a coal miner, widowhood, and happiness in finally finding her true love.

Author : Suzanne Ferriss,Mallory Young
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 288 pages
File Size : 48,9 Mb
Release : 2013-03-07
Category : Literary Criticism
ISBN : 9781136092503

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Chick Lit by Suzanne Ferriss,Mallory Young Pdf

From the bestselling Bridget Jones's Diary that started the trend to the television sensation Sex and the City that captured it on screen, "chick lit" has become a major pop culture phenomenon. Banking on female audiences' identification with single, urban characters who struggle with the same life challenges, publishers have earned millions and even created separate imprints dedicated to the genre. Not surprisingly, some highbrow critics have dismissed chick lit as trashy fiction, but fans have argued that it is as empowering as it is entertaining. This is the first volume of its kind to examine the chick lit phenomenon from a variety of angles, accounting for both its popularity and the intense reactions-positive and negative-it has provoked. The contributors explore the characteristics that cause readers to attach the moniker "chick" to a particular book and what, if anything, distinguishes the category of chick lit from the works of Jane Austen on one end and Harlequin romance novels on the other. They critique the genre from a range of critical perspectives, considering its conflicted relationship with feminism and postfeminism, heterosexual romance, body image, and consumerism. The fourteen original essays gathered here also explore such trends and subgenres as "Sistah Lit," "Mommy Lit," and "Chick Lit Jr.," as well as regional variations. As the first book to consider the genre seriously, Chick Lit offers real insight into a new generation of women's fiction.

Author : Cathy Yardley
Publisher : Macmillan
Page : 232 pages
File Size : 51,5 Mb
Release : 2013-07-23
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 9781466850200

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Will Write for Shoes by Cathy Yardley Pdf

* What is Chick Lit exactly? * How do I write a Chick Lit novel? * What are the steps I need to take to get published? Once dismissed as a fad by the popular press and literary community, the women's fiction genre called Chick Lit is now one of the hottest growing markets for new writers. In Will Write for Shoes, veteran Chick Lit and romance author Cathy Yardley addresses the common questions (and misconceptions) about the genre. Based on years of teaching about commercial women's fiction, this definitive guide provides invaluable tips and step-by-step methods for writing and selling a successful Chick Lit novel. Features include: * The history of Chick Lit * A blueprint for writing a Chick Lit novel * New trends in the genre * Tips and tools for breaking into the market * FAQs and miscellanea A directory of agents and publishers who acquire Chick Lit, sample submission materials, and online resources make this fun and comprehensive manual a must-have for all women who want to write a Chick Lit novel.

Author : Jennifer Weiner,Lauren Weisberger,Adriana Trigiani
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Page : 402 pages
File Size : 42,7 Mb
Release : 2005
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781416507314

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American Girls about Town by Jennifer Weiner,Lauren Weisberger,Adriana Trigiani Pdf

Seventeen favorite American women authors contribute to this scintillating collection of short stories. Red-hot authors include Jennifer Weiner, Lauren Weisberger, and Adriana Trigiani. Proceeds benefit the Make-A-Wish Foundation and Barnardo's, the largest children's charity in Britain.

Author : Charlotte S. Martindell
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 174 pages
File Size : 45,8 Mb
Release : 1905
Category : Marriage
ISBN : NYPL:33433112008648

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The Diary of a Bride by Charlotte S. Martindell Pdf

Author : Laura Tropp
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing USA
Page : 337 pages
File Size : 49,8 Mb
Release : 2013-01-09
Category : Health & Fitness
ISBN : 9798216166108

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A Womb with a View by Laura Tropp Pdf

Through history, interviews, anecdotes, and popular culture, this book examines pregnancy from all angles, covering changing expectations for pregnancy; new definitions of when fatherhood begins; the implications of new, earlier connections to the fetus; and the political, economic, and social consequences to the public. In the 21st century, pregnancy is more than a biological event—it's a cultural phenomenon. A Womb with a View: America's Growing Public Interest in Pregnancy addresses how media influence and changes in society have exposed and commoditized pregnancy like never before, while technology has enabled us to share, record, and preserve all aspects of the pregnancy experience. Each chapter of the book focuses on an aspect of the pregnancy experience, including efforts to peer in and bond with the fetus, the various ways of obtaining advice, the evolving role of expectant fathers, how pregnancy is depicted and treated in popular culture, and branding and marketing to pregnant couples. Interviews with those marketing products and services to pregnant women reveal how pregnancy is now "big business," while real-life stories from pregnant women and images from television and film serve to illustrate our culture's fascination with pregnancy.

Author : Jacqueline Baird
Publisher : Harlequin
Page : 193 pages
File Size : 45,5 Mb
Release : 2011-01-17
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781459200432

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The Italian's Runaway Bride by Jacqueline Baird Pdf

A wealthy Italian count searches for his unhappy English wife in this classic contemporary romance by a USA Today–bestselling author. Gianfranco asked Kelly to marry him, after her holiday affair with him left her pregnant! But, once married, Gianfranco was often away on business, and his family made Kelly’s life a misery. Then she heard that Gianfranco didn’t want her at all—he just wanted their baby. . . . Kelly had no choice but to run away . . . However, one thing was certain. Gianfranco would find her—but why? Because he wanted to reclaim his bride . . . or his child? Originally published in 2001.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 974 pages
File Size : 41,7 Mb
Release : 2005
Category : Libraries
ISBN : IND:30000107430567

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Library Journal by Anonim Pdf

Author : Sarah Mlynowski,Farrin Jacobs
Publisher : Quirk Books
Page : 192 pages
File Size : 49,5 Mb
Release : 2015-06-30
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 9781594748554

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See Jane Write by Sarah Mlynowski,Farrin Jacobs Pdf

With chick lit novels popping up on every bestseller list, millions of readers are all thinking the same thing: I could write this stuff. I could write a bestseller and never go back to the office again! And here’s the guide that will show you how. Bestselling novelist Sarah Mlynowski and veteran chick lit editor Farrin Jacobs cover every stage of developing and selling your soon-to-be bestselling novel, with information on • developing an idea • learning the basics of plotting • deciding on a point of view • pacing, and conflict • making your characters likable • finding an agent —and much more, including humorous tips and advice from scores of established writers (from Meg Cabot and Marian Keyes to Emily Giffin and Sophie Kinsella). If you’ve got stories to tell, See Jane Write will take care of the rest!

Author : Melvil Dewey,Richard Rogers Bowker,L. Pylodet,Charles Ammi Cutter,Bertine Emma Weston,Karl Brown,Helen E. Wessells
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 666 pages
File Size : 40,9 Mb
Release : 2005
Category : Electronic journals
ISBN : UOM:39015063398203

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Library Journal by Melvil Dewey,Richard Rogers Bowker,L. Pylodet,Charles Ammi Cutter,Bertine Emma Weston,Karl Brown,Helen E. Wessells Pdf

Includes, beginning Sept. 15, 1954 (and on the 15th of each month, Sept.-May) a special section: School library journal, ISSN 0000-0035, (called Junior libraries, 1954-May 1961). Also issued separately.

Author : Carolyn Keene
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Page : 160 pages
File Size : 47,7 Mb
Release : 2014-11-11
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 9781481440066

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The Runaway Bride by Carolyn Keene Pdf

Nancy’s in Tokyo to attend the wedding of her friend, Midori Kato, but the guests are greeted with a most shocking announcement: the bride has disappeared! Will Nancy’s sleuthing enable Midori to keep her wedding date, or is it already too late?

Author : Stephanie McAfee
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 447 pages
File Size : 55,9 Mb
Release : 2012-02-07
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781101575055

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Diary of a Mad Fat Girl by Stephanie McAfee Pdf

Graciela "Ace" Jones is mad-mad at her best friend Lilly who cancels their annual trip to Panama City for mysterious reasons; at her boss Catherine for "riding her ass like a fat lady on a Rascal scooter;" at her friend Chloe's abusive husband; and especially at Mason McKenzie, the love of her life, who has shown up with a marriage proposal one year too late. Ace is never mad, though, at her near-constant companion, an adorable chiweenie dog named Buster Loo. Ace's anger begins to dissipate as she takes matters into her own hands to take down Chloe's philandering husband-and to get to the bottom of a multitude of other scandals plaguing Bugtussle, Mississippi. Then, she starts to realize that maybe Mason deserves a second chance after all. With a sharp and distinctive voice, Stephanie McAfee delivers a hilarious and fast-paced tale about Ace Jones and her two best friends-thick as thieves and tough as nails-navigating Southern small-town politics and prejudices, finding love, and standing up for each other all the way.