bOObs: A Guide to Your Girls (Paperback)

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Editorial Reviews

Review

"If a protagonist from a Sophie Kinsella novel wanted to learn about mammograms, she'd consult this book while getting her lowlights done. Squires, author of the Books on Boobs web site, discusses the health, sexuality, life stages, and cultural significance of the female breast with a breezy, best-girlfriend approach that might inspire readers to stand tall and throw their shoulders back. Sidebars provide breastcentric slang and factoids, with juicier tidbits dispensed in "Boob Flash!" text boxes. Squires also presents an annotated "boobography" and truly useful guidance on choosing a bra. The inclusion of women's compelling stories almost earns this guide the alternate title of The Breast Monologues. While Dr. Susan Love's Breast Book and Miriam Stoppard's The Breast Book may offer more coverage and the underwire support of white-coat science, Boobs is the sassy push-up that will get the attention of a younger audience who really needs this information. Recommended for all public library health and young adult collections." -- Library Journal

If a protagonist from a Sophie Kinsella novel wanted to learn about mammograms, she'd consult this book while getting her lowlights done.Sidebars provide breastcentric slang and factoids, with juicier tidbits dispensed in "Boob Flash!" text boxes. Squires also presents an annotated "boobography" and truly useful guidance on choosing a bra. The inclusion of women's compelling stories almost earns this guide the alternate title of The Breast Monologues. While Dr. Susan Love's Breast Book and Miriam Stoppard's The Breast Book may offer more coverage and the underwire support of white-coat science, Boobs is the sassy push-up that will get the attention of a younger audience who really needs this information. -- Library Journal, September 1, 2007

Product Description

All women have them and yet, few women truly understand them. Now we have bOObs, A Guide to Your Girls. This is the ultimate guide to breasts. It is estimated that 85% of women in the US wear the wrong bra size and many women expect their breasts to betray them, either with age or through illness.

bOObs takes the mystery out of breast health, awareness, and perception and celebrates the unique individuality of women of all ages, races, and cultures. Each chapter contains web and written resources, plus illustrations and sidebars with entertaining information on little known facts, trivia, and the best breast trends. Filled with personal, true stories (“mammoirs”), readers are given practical and useful advice from breast experts—lingerie fitters, clothing manufacturers, doctors, personal trainers, and others—on what to expect from their breasts and how to put their “best breast forward.”

Product Details

• Paperback: 256 pages
• Publisher: Seal Press; 1 edition (September 28, 2007)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 158005207X
• ISBN-13: 978-1580052078
• Product Dimensions: 7.3 x 5.1 x 0.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 5.6 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (21 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #351,130 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars buy bOObs now , September 27, 2007

By	J. Gerstenberger "Urban Pixie" (New York) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

Finally, a book that pairs the information women need to know with a writer who tells it in ways we understand & appreciate. Ms. Squires' is a fresh, fun & funny voice of one who's done her homework & walked miles in her bra as well. I'm giving a copy to all my girlfriends. Who wouldn't want the gift of a guided tour through their most magnificent mammaries?

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Fun and Informative, December 16, 2007

By	Susan Metters "Cancer Survivor Exrtraordinaire" (Redmond, WA USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This book is a great boob overview. It's chock full of information but it's not dry or boring. Elisabeth's playful and sassy approach makes "bOObs" a fun and easy read. She's constantly making boob puns which kept me smiling as I learned some new things about my boobs. One of my favorite things about this boob book is the collection of quotes she's got sprinkled throughout. She interviewed real, everyday, average women and shared their insights and anecdotes. I could relate to so many of them!

Even if you think you already know everything you need to know about boobs, buy this book. I guarantee you'll learn something new and have a good laugh along the way.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A hip, new book about boobs!, October 14, 2007

By	Whitney Keyes "Web TV host and producer" - See all my reviews

This hip, little book is packed with helpful information about breasts presented in a smart and playful way. Important medical and health facts you "need to know" are blended with what you "want" to know: real women's stories about their breasts. When I was a teen and started to have questions about my breasts, I could've used this book. Now, as an adult, I still wonder about things related to them, like bra sizes, mammograms, breast cancer, and hormone levels. This book is a "perfect fit" for any women facing breast cancer, contemplating reconstruction or augmentation or just trying to get a hand on her "girls" at any stage in life.