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  • Print Length: 50 pages
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  • Publication Date: June 25, 2016
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  • Language: English
  • ASIN: B01HLHBA0I
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1.0 out of 5 starsCringeworthy
By Em on July 4, 2016
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Yikes, I'm embarrassed for Sara Hammel. This "mini memoir" is just shameless self promotion, a few humble brags and a hissy fit wrapped up under the guise of a tell-all. Annoyed that the magazine she worked for wouldn't publicize her book, Hammel published a resignation letter to various media outlets as a way to get some attention for her book. Then threw together this mini memoir which is basically a few boring details/opinions about minor celebs with the hook that her next book will reveal more. If she can get a book deal. And drops her agent's name. Embarrassing. The second part of the book is a re-print of her resignation letter (basically an unprofessional hissy fit) and more details about how she thinks she was wronged. Eeeek. Even more embarrassing.
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2.0 out of 5 starsbland
By Allen Brunson on July 2, 2016
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god, what a terrible writer. tons of spelling and grammar errors. constantly plugging her other work. overwrought, breathless metaphors. this is the first kindle book i've ever bought that i stopped reading halfway through.
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2.0 out of 5 starsReally not worth it.
By Ilovebooks VINE VOICE on July 1, 2016
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I just read the article about Sara Hammel quitting People and decided I had to get the mini-memoir about it. I was hoping for interesting details about life as a celeb journalist, but this is really thin on those. Ugh, there is so much that annoyed me about this book and Hammel.

* She quit a job most of us would give our right arm for just because they would not promote her book. I mean, I understand that would be disappointing, but that is a dumb reason to quit a job. Also, if you want a magazine to basically write a press release about your book, that probably crosses an ethical/journalistic line somewhere, even if the mag does it for others.

* Other than some good J Lo dirt, there's nothing here to interest anyone who considers themselves a gossip hound. Much of this reads like a boring personal diary. And it is very weird to have an article about Britanny Murphy's husband in your personal memoir about your life. Nothing new or interesting to learn about him here either. Oh, he had an extra stepkid. Oh, Murphy was anorexic. Not too interesting and we all know about Murphy's eating disorder.

* Lots of plugs for her novel. Not needed.

* The best part was the letter she wrote quitting People but you can read that online for free.

Too much petty in this mini-memoir. You either like your job and stay or leave it and quit. I'm struggling to get a job now and I have no patience for those who have it good, yet still feel the need to complain.
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5.0 out of 5 starsIn a celebrity obsessed world, we hear the inside scoop.
By Momma B on July 3, 2016
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We live in a celebrity obsessed culture today. Sara gives us insight & tells her story of her career chasing the stories we see on tv and magazine racks. It's a good read, keeping you engaged and wondering what's next, peppered with humor.
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3.0 out of 5 starsNot Juicy Enough
By Tawn on July 4, 2016
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While I enjoyed parts of this book, the author's witty and candid recollections of celeb encounters with the likes of Jennifer Lopez and David Beckham, I didn't enjoy the repeated plugs for her other book(s).

The next issue I had---and I have it with all reporters---either name the person or don't say anything. The author names the celeb sometimes, but other times is oddly coy and merely hints. I can't stand that. I don't want to guess. Have the nerve to name the person or don't bother saying anything.

For some reason, too much was devoted to Simon Monjack (Britney Murphy's shady, late husband) and the "bombshell revelation" of his having kids he didn't tell Brit about. No one cares a fig about Simon Monjack. Most readers would have a hard time knowing who he was without Britney being mentioned and couldn't pick him out of a two person line-up.

The other thing I need to mention is that book has grammatical errors and is need of pro editing. The author needs to bone up on the technical aspects of writing. There were way too many run-on sentences.

To the author: If you want a blockbuster book, then get down and dirty, name names. Tell everything. Leave nothing out. Forget about plugging other books. Give us the delicious juicy, horrid little details. Btw, "People" magazine was under no obligation to promote your book and it's strange you thought they did.
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1.0 out of 5 starsA cry-baby fit on paper
By Avid reader on July 4, 2016
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What a waste of time! This is not a book, it's more like a drunken midnight rant from a disgruntled employee. Don't expect the content to match the tittle; basically, it talks about interviewing Roger Federer in a fancy hotel, getting dissed by J-Lo at Tomkat wedding (nothing interesting there) and a letter Simon Monjak... a few hints and name droppings but nothing we haven't read on every single trash outlet. So there, don't say I didn't warn you, save you 2.99 for your next Metro fare! Lol
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1.0 out of 5 starsWaste of money and time.
By Amazon Customer on July 2, 2016
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Like others who have left a review, I read an article about the open resignation letter to People. It peaked my interest so I thought I would read the mini-memoir to find out more. I was sorely disappointed. For someone who is a writer, I expected more. The story jumps from one point to another with no clear bridging that you are left wondering if you skipped a paragraph. There is a whole chapter on Victoria and David Beckham that goes absolutely nowhere.

It seems that this book is just a plug for an upcoming novel and a previous novel. After reading this mini-memoir I don't want to read any of her other work. A very sloppy mess. I also didn't feel sorry for her in relation to why she quit People in the first place. Her letter seemed very whiny.

I wish there was something positive that I could say about this, but it just was too much all over the place for me to get hooked in.
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Most Recent Customer Reviews

3.0 out of 5 starsWorth the price

Interesting and good for the price. But kind of seemed like this was done to get press for her Underlings book & future book which sounds like it'll be good.

Published 8 hours ago by Julia Klauber
1.0 out of 5 starsDon't waste your money. I'd love to have my $2.99 back.

I regret reading this short book. The writing and content are more suited to a personal diary than for public consumption. It makes the author look bitter and self-absorbed. Read more

Published 9 hours ago by Alison A.
5.0 out of 5 starsYou cannot be serious !

A great read Sara. Amusing, tongue in cheek and honest. I am sure you are tough enough to take the criticism. Read more

Published 9 hours ago by Bob Wragg
2.0 out of 5 starsOne ticked off employee . . .

Sour grapes. So sour your jaws lock. This short diatribe is mostly a departing employee's jab to People magazine. Read more

Published 13 hours ago by Tess
5.0 out of 5 starsGuess Ms Hammel is off the guest list?

An excellent insight of the unspoken world of celebrity PR and how the stars are spun by their 'people'. Read more

Published 19 hours ago by ellis
5.0 out of 5 starsFive Stars

At last something that sounds like truth and not PR fakery we've been fed up. Congrats, Sara!

Published 20 hours ago by Violet K
1.0 out of 5 starsBad idea to burn so many bridges but let's face ...

Sara, most of us who were actually on staff at People have no clue who you are. I was there for several years longer than you and I never knew who you were until this shameless... Read more

Published 20 hours ago by Amazon Customer
5.0 out of 5 starsLoved it

This is a fun read that gives you some real insight into the seedy world of celebrity! Ignore the negative reviews!!!

Published 1 day ago by Carolyn Lucchese
3.0 out of 5 stars99 kindle book on this beautiful holiday weekend which

So yes
So,, I will post a review of this 2.99 kindle book on this beautiful holiday weekend which,I am thoroughly enjoying. Read more

Published 1 day ago by Patricia A Deany
5.0 out of 5 starsA fun read

This is a fun romp through the world of celebrity journalism! It's a delicious beach read.

Published 1 day ago by Jill

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