The 10 Women You'll Be Before You're 35 [Paperback]

Alison James (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: February 25, 2005

Today's twenty- and thirty-something woman is both blessed and burdened by the expectations of boyfriends, girlfriends, parents, siblings, and even the media as to who she should be and what kind of woman she should become...Alison James, the author of I Used to Miss Him...But My Aim Is Improving, delivers this smart, sassy guide guaranteed to help women laugh and learn from the many roles they play on the road to self-discovery. From the Independent Maven and the Party Girl to the Good Girl, today's young women are trying out different roles in their youth in an attempt to figure out who they are and what they want out of life. Every woman can identify with and learn the pros and cons of being...The idealistic New Graduate; The shopoholic Dollarless Diva; The Party Girl, who knows how to have fun; The changeable Chameleon, who adapts to the tastes and whims of her latest beau; By the book's end, readers will be able to integrate the lessons of each role into one fabulous True You.

Editorial Reviews

From Publishers Weekly

Young female readers with spare time on their hands may enjoy figuring out which of the 10 frivolous personality categories outlined in this book they fall into. There's The Dollarless Diva, whose look is "consistent and unsophisticated, a bit worn," or The Worker Bee, whose life goal is "to accomplish every task, on time, perfectly." The Party Girl, The Body-Conscious Babe and Crisis Chick also receive their due, but in the end, all women wind up at The True You stage by their mid-30s, at least according to this book. James, author of I Used to Miss Him...But My Aim is Improving, excels in her humorous descriptions of these girly character types, but the book's simple language and familiar advice (i.e., the Worker Bee should "Be Bold and Ask for the Gold" and learn to say "no" once in a while) limits its usefulness and appeal. Nevertheless, some readers may be entertained by James's flippant humor and amused to find echoes of their own personalities in these descriptions.
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About the Author

Alison James is the author of the hit breakup survival guide I Used to Miss Him... But My Aim Is Improving. Alison's work has been featured in more than thirty publications, including Maxim and Woman's Own. She has appeared on talk shows and more than fifty radio stations in the United States, Europe, and Australia.

Product Details

• Paperback: 256 pages
• Publisher: Polka Dot Press (February 25, 2005)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1593372779
• ISBN-13: 978-1593372774
• Product Dimensions: 8.5 x 5.5 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 9.6 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (11 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #908,127 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Alison James is an expert in relationship and lifestyle issues that affect young women today. She has appeared on VH1, Soap Talk, CBS, Cinemax, and more. Her work has been featured in USA Weekend, The Wall Street Journal, The NY Daily News, and in hundreds of other publications and on radio shows around the world. Alison James is a graduate of Princeton University and The London School of Economics.

Customer Reviews

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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Fun and helpful for women of all ages, March 14, 2005

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Jenni "Jenni" (St. Louis) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The 10 Women You'll Be Before You're 35 (Paperback)

a friend just bought me this book and i finished it in two days!!! i was going through an early life crisis and this book made me feel like all women go through the stages the writer talks about. this is good for anyone with any uncertainty in her life.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Humorous but very practical, August 15, 2005

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Annsbonanns (PA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The 10 Women You'll Be Before You're 35 (Paperback)

This book was filled with tips that were so encouraging for me. I am about to graduate college and i am finding myself confused about finding a job, a man, a life...you get the point. She covered so many topics and i found myself in a few of the phases. She adds quote from famous people and real women who experienced these phases as well. The book was so funny at times i cried laughing. So, I highly recommend this book...my best friend has my copy right now.

4 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A must read for women of all ages!, March 16, 2005

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K. Brame "KMD" (New York, NY) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The 10 Women You'll Be Before You're 35 (Paperback)

This hilarious book appeals to those having their quarter-life crisis, mid-life crisis and that floating-in-between age: the mid 30s. Whether you are looking for humor, advice, or just want to have fun looking back on your misspent youth, this book is for you.
A quick read, to enjoy over and over again.