The Modern Girl's Guide to Life [Paperback]

Jane Buckingham (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: October 12, 2004

A stylishly smart collection of practical advice for the busy modern woman

With information on entertaining, etiquette, housekeeping, basic home repair, decorating, sex, and beauty, this indispensable book has everything today's young woman should know-but may not! The Modern Girl's Guide to Life is a collection of all the helpful tips and secrets that get passed on from generation to generation, but many of us have somehow missed. It's full of practical, definitive advice on the basics -- the day-to-day necessities like finding a bra that fits, balancing a checkbook, making a decent cup of coffee, and hemming a pair of pants. Modern Girl guru Jane Buckingham includes loads of savvy counsel to help us feel more refined, in charge, and together as we navigate the rocky terrain that is twenty-first-century womanhood.

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About the Author

Jane Buckingham is the president of Trendera, an innovative marketing and media consulting firm with numerous Fortune 500 companies as clients. She is a contributing editor to Cosmopolitan, a regular guest on Good Morning America and The View, and was recently named by Elle as one of the 25 Most Powerful Women in Hollywood. She lives in Los Angeles with her husband, bestselling business author Marcus Buckingham, and their two children, Jack and Lilia.

Product Details

• Paperback: 400 pages
• Publisher: William Morrow Paperbacks (October 12, 2004)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0060734167
• ISBN-13: 978-0060734169
• Product Dimensions: 9 x 7 x 1.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.6 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (66 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #273,892 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Jane Buckingham is the president of Trendera, an innovative marketing and media consulting firm with numerous Fortune 500 companies as clients. She is a contributing editor to Cosmopolitan, a regular guest on Good Morning America and The View, and was recently named by Elle as one of the 25 Most Powerful Women in Hollywood. She lives in Los Angeles with her husband, bestselling business author Marcus Buckingham, and their two children, Jack and Lilia.

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43 of 51 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Amazing Guide to THIS Girl's Life, October 27, 2004

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Caroline P. Hampton (Columbus, Ohio USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Modern Girl's Guide to Life (Paperback)

I have been a follower of Ms. Jane Buckingham for a good long while now. I am a fan of her show on the "Style" channel and think that she is a great voice for all young and "older" women who are still looking for the answers to life... LIKE which fork do you REALLY use for the fish course.

"The Modern Girl's Guide to Life" is a wonderful compilation of helpful facts, tips, and general know-how. I love the structure, tone, and all around helpful nature of this book. Not to mention the really great way that Ms. Buckingham has of making you feel like you aren't the only one in the world who doesn't really know the best way to ask for a raise - what to wear to the opera - or the basics of buying a home.

Ms. Buckingham says that you shouldn't be afraid to ask for what you want - and do something you love.... with that said, if you are looking for new people to work for your company Ms. Buckingham - give me call! :)

I love this book - and think that many of my girlfriends will be getting this one for the holidays!

Cheers!

34 of 41 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars who knew?, October 13, 2004

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T W - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Modern Girl's Guide to Life (Paperback)

Who knew that all of the things my mother should have taught me could be found in one great book? This book has taken me from domestic and financial incompetence to confidence in everything from entertaining to better shopping to financial planning so tht I can hope to retire and pay for my kids' college. This book is a lifesaver and will continue to be useful to me (and my friends who I'm giving it to for Christmas) for a long long time.

10 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A Must for Any college girl, August 24, 2006

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Anne C. Lindstrom "UWW Student" (Janesville, WI) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Modern Girl's Guide to Life (Paperback)

Starting out on my own was very hard but this book provided the key! This book should be read by any young woman getting out on her own! There are so many ideas in here as to how to clean, entertain, do laundry etc. Many of the ideas I wouldn't have thought of on my own. I plan on giving my little sister this book when she moves out on her own. It is a must read!