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The Art of Living Well: Looking Good, Feeling Great

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I bought this book used through Amazon and it arrived quickly for media post to Alaska. When I opened it, I realized that this book was a much newer one than I thought. Without reading too much about the book I thought it was done in the 90's. A lot of the information is therefore very relavant to todays world. The cover and pictures are done quite well. It is well written and gives you good information with a peek into her world. There are some very tasty recipes from top restaurants that I will be trying shortly. The book gave information on eating, working out, being strong, presenting yourself and beauty. Overall, very well rounded. I recommend this book and I have already ordered some of her others.

The Art of Living Well: Looking Good, Feeling Great offers up consumer beauty tips from one of the most famous, glamerous women in the world, covering everything from makeup secrets and exercise to eating, relationships, skincare, entertaining and more. As an all-around guide to enhancing life its chapters gather not only Collins' own success stories but those of other glamorous women, blending color photos with clear details on how to effect positive changes. An inspirational guide to the beauty and self-health world, this comes from a pro used to living her words.

Diane C. Donovan
California Bookwatch

I read this years ago when I was turning 30. I pull it out now and again when I need a little encouragement, and it still works!

For the night you just want to read after a few self-spa treatments. Joan is an inspiration for taking care of yourself.

This book was excellent encouragement for me to take better care of myself. The way Joan spoke felt genuine to me and the photos...well, look at her! She has lines on her face but is radiant and gorgeous. I love her attitude. That was the most motivating factor was her attitude. She is positive, refined, elegant yet straight-forward. She knows what she is talking about. I find it amazing that with all the hurdles and disappointments she faced in life she did not 'let herself go' and kept a good attitude. It can be tempting to give up when disappointed or to develop a bitter temperament. I see Joan as a good model of self-respect & self-love(the healthy kind of self love-where you treat yourself with loving care as you do your family). People mention about Joan having had plastic surgery which she insists she didn't. It is quite possible she has not and the reason I say this is because of people like my aunt. My aunt is 70 and is every bit as youthful-looking/beautiful as Joan. Every bit...and with no plastic surgery. My aunt is an absolute delight to be around so there you have it. Take good care of yourself and keep a good attitude and the glow will show!

Excellent book, beautifully done with photographs and very informative.