Joan's Way: Looking Good, Feeling Great [Hardcover]

Joan Collins (Author), Brian Aris (Photographer)

Book Description

Publication Date: April 2006

Distilled from a lifetime in the limelight and enhanced by anecdotes and personal revelations, Joan's Way brings together Joan Collins' inside knowledge of Hollywood glamour together with her common sense guidelines on diet, exercise and well-being. Focusing on ageing gracefully and positively, Joan lifts the lid on the secrets of super youth and shows how it's possible to be stylish and stunning on any occasion whatever your lifestyle or budget.

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About the Author

Joan Collins has appeared in over 55 films, 25 TV series and countless plays throughout her glittering career. She has written a number of books, including the best-selling novel Star Quality, also published by Robson.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 224 pages
• Publisher: Robson Books (April 2006)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1861055455
• ISBN-13: 978-1861055453
• Product Dimensions: 9.3 x 7.6 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.9 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,705,024 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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Most Helpful Customer Reviews

15 of 15 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Joan's Way is the Best Way!, July 14, 2005

A Kid's Review

This review is from: Joan's Way: Looking Good, Feeling Great (Hardcover)

"Joan's Way" by Joan Collins is an informative read on proper nutrition (that does allow one to indulge!) fantastic exercise routines (that work, trust me) skin, hair and nail care solutions (all practical, effective and quite low cost) vitamin supplementation (all medically sound) and assorted lifestyle tips, including travel and the quest for happiness.

Always practical and with a flair for living the good life Collins is chatty and warm rather than stern and commanding in her writing.

Accompanied with exclusive photographs by Brian Aris this book is essential for everyone who wants to live life to the fullest and enjoy themselves while looking and feeling fabulous at the same time!

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Joan Really Does Know!!!!..., November 25, 2006

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TK "A woman who knows!!!!" (Everywhere, USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Joan's Way: Looking Good, Feeling Great (Hardcover)

I've been fascinated by Joan since I was a kid and have always looked at her as being absolutely fabulous (I'm 34 now so I've been a fan for a loooooong time). She dishes out sound advice with eloquence and humanity. Ms. Collins comes across as a good friend showing you the way rather than someone who is lecturing and pointing fingers. She is down to earth but at the same time quite regal and very intelligent. I love the exercise and diet tips (stay away from those processed/sugared up foods and a glass of wine a day won't hurt. Amen, I would have a wine with lunch but my job doesn't allow it.) as well as the tips on glamour, dressing, makeup, socializing, not being a doormat etc... I've always looked up to the old glamour of Hollywood because the Paris Hiltons, Lindsay Lohans etc... could learn a great deal from the old Hollywood ways. Honestly, I don't understand the fascination with these new girls and as Collins points out much of the modern set all look the same. I don't care what anyone says, there is nothing special about them.

She also relates things using really great anedotes from her own life and career. I found these to be witty and an effective teaching tool.

If anything, pick up a copy of this book and read it for yourself. It is a great read and there is always much to learn from women of "a certain age" (as the French call more mature women) especially Ms. Collins.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Fun and Interesting, February 12, 2007

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Joyce Ralston "Teacher in Training" (Aurora, CO) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Joan's Way: Looking Good, Feeling Great (Hardcover)

Ms. Collins gives basic, common sense. Sometimes we just don't think about those things. She is very encouraging when you're having a bad day. Pick it up and see that life isn't all peaches and cream because you're famous.