Fans of Days of Our Lives will immediately recognize Darbo, better known as the full-figured, sensual Nancy Wesley on that show. Voted one of TV Guide's sexiest women in 1999, Darbo has taken this honor too seriously. Her book begins as an autobiography but switches to a manual on how to be sexy every day. Readers expecting her life story will not find it here. Life experiences are sprinkled throughout, but the text focuses on how to be sexually pleased and pleasing. Though Darbo writes sensitively and in a personal style that is easy to read, even her biggest fans may quickly lose interest. They may also bridle at her advice, which can be archaic, e.g., "a finger to your lips, a gentle stroke to the bottom lip while dreamily thinking about an answer to a question, is very sensual." Ultimately, this is entertaining but insubstantial; had Darbo provided some backstage gossip, she would have had a best seller. Purchase only where there is interest. Rosalind Dayen, Broward Cty., Florida South Regional Lib.
Copyright 2002 Cahners Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to the Hardcover edition.
Product Description
I've learned never to let momentary fear stand in my way. There are no excuses. I've learned that power is sexy. So is confidence in yourself.Patrika Darbo, the popular star of Days of Our Lives and the woman who TV Guide calls the "full-figured bitch goddess" of daytime television, has broken the size barrier and shattered the stereotype that heavy people are doomed to unhappy lives -- personally or professionally. Here Patrika shares her life story, writing with her heart on her sleeve about her hard-won victories as she offers advice -- not for losing weight, but for gaining confidence, a winning attitude, and a positive approach to life.Patrika doesn't ask anyone to change but simply to celebrate who they really are. Patrika herself wasn't always self-confident and savvy to the ways of Hollywood and the real world. Over the years, she's often been up and down on the scale; yet through all the diets and binges she's never lost sight of her dreams and has never let momentary fear stand in her way. She's the first to admit that issues of self-esteem go along with being big, but she's learned how to move beyond them and has never allowed conventional notions of beautylimit her or tell her what her life should be. No matter who you are or what size you're not, you can be beautiful, confident, and sexy. As Patrika takes you through her life story, she offers advice for living out loud and great pointers for making everyday exciting -- from the set of Days of Our Lives to the bedroom (or kitchen, or living room, or laundry room). Patrika encourages and inspires women of all sizes to remember the best of who they are. --This text refers to the Hardcover edition.
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