Model: Life Behind the Makeup [Paperback]

Jillian Shanebrook (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: January 1, 2003

An autobiographical account by a New-Yorker-turned-model, detailing her adrenaline-filled, near-spiritual adventures in the tropics. Her unexpected entry into the world of modeling brought her to the jungles of Southeast Asia, the beaches of the French Riviera, nudist recreation in California, and ultimately into revolution in the world's largest Muslim nation. These are the colorful and riveting accounts of her life-changing odyssey.

Editorial Reviews

Review

"A truly colourful depiction of Jillian’s experiences in Asia. This is a brilliant piece of work." -- Artiste Management, MediaCorp Studios

"Gorgeous photos and a hip narrative from a saucy storyteller." -- Gabriel Bellman, MTV Producer, Runway Fashion Show

"Jillian Shanebrook's modeling and academic career is wonder woman-like. Her intelligence and sense of adventure amaze us." -- Bu Ani, Editor, Popular Magazine

About the Author

Jillian Shanebrook arrived in Southeast Asia in search of adventure. She was hungry for experiences beyond the sphere of academics, where she excelled at Ivy League Universities, earning distinction as a Rhodes Scholar Finalist, graduating second in her college class, Phi Beta Kappa. She now holds Master's Degrees in Asian Studies and Development Economics. A Princeton University scholarship took her to Jakarta, where she chanced upon the opportunity to model. And as they say, "the rest is history." A well-known model in Asia, voted the top covergirl in Indonesia, she works fervently and also authors a travel/popculture column for several Asian magazines. She is now based in New York.

Product Details

• Paperback: 176 pages
• Publisher: Blue Bali Editions (January 1, 2003)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0615120504
• ISBN-13: 978-0615120508
• Product Dimensions: 8.3 x 6.3 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 10.1 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,391,467 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

3 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars An inspirational and adventure-filled book, September 12, 2002

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Alison (New York) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Model: Life Behind the Makeup (Paperback)

Jillian Shanebrokk's "Model:Life Behind the Makeup", was a tremendously enjoyable read. This book is filled with adventure and excitement and allows the reader to experience all the breathtaking and exotic places Jillian Shanebrook visits through her extremely vivid and sensual writing.
It is a tale about truly going after your dreams and reading this book reminds you and inspires you.
A popular model in Asia, and voted one of the top two covergirls in Indonesia, Jillian Shanebrook shares this luxurious world with us but describes it through her down to earth, humorous, and perceptive eyes. Her voice is unique and irresistible. Her style is free and playful.
Jillian Shanebrook never takes herself too seriously but she does take her dreams serously and this is contagious. I didn't want the book to end but reading it made me want to go out live adventures like her. I can't recommend this book enough.

3 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Such a fun read!, September 12, 2002

By A Customer

This review is from: Model: Life Behind the Makeup (Paperback)

This was a great read. I brought it along with me on vacation and I read the whole thing cover to cover before I got home. It's a behind-the-scenes look at a model's life, from her start in Indonesia to traveling all over. The model, Jillian, seems very down-to-earth and introspective about life. Her story makes me want to have my own adventure...

1 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Entertaining!, September 12, 2002

By A Customer

This review is from: Model: Life Behind the Makeup (Paperback)

I recently bought this book before I boarded a flight to Japan and found once I started it, it was hard to put it down. Exciting to read; Ms. Shanebrook has a light and airy writing style that pulls the reader into her life as a model and world traveler. The photos are high quality and very beautiful. Well worth the price.

PS It sounds like the last reviewer must have been a jilted high school boyfriend of pretty Ms. Shanebrook! Cheap Shot!