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Badass: A Hard-Earned Guide to Living Life with Style and (the Right) Attitude Hardcover – November 2, 2010
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There's a fine line between being a bad girl and being a badass, and Shannen Doherty ought to know. After enduring tabloid headlines during her catapult to teenage stardom as Brenda Walsh on Beverly Hills 90210, Shannen Doherty has emerged a renewed woman on a mission. In her first book ever, she reveals her own evolution from bad girl to badass, sharing her secrets to happiness and success.
Badass is a straightforward, but exciting journey to finding your inner badass and living life with moxie and style. Shannen shares intimate personal stories, like how both her parents nearly died when she was very young, and how these events have made an impact on her life. She also offers tips for using newfound confidence in relationships, and gives advice on dating, friendships, and handling "frenemies." And she has lots of fun, creative ideas for living life to the fullest, from entertaining and vacationing to decorating and shopping. Woven throughout her tips and advice for living the badass lifestyle are photos, providing an intimate look at Hollywood's favorite female badass.
- Print length256 pages
- LanguageEnglish
- PublisherPotter Style
- Publication dateNovember 2, 2010
- Dimensions7.07 x 1.1 x 8.8 inches
- ISBN-100307591522
- ISBN-13978-0307591524
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- Publisher : Potter Style; First Edition (November 2, 2010)
- Language : English
- Hardcover : 256 pages
- ISBN-10 : 0307591522
- ISBN-13 : 978-0307591524
- Item Weight : 1.95 pounds
- Dimensions : 7.07 x 1.1 x 8.8 inches
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- #896 in Television Performer Biographies
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& does bash women who are selfish & only think of themselves, now one could argue that she is that way, but I didn't get that impression, she seems happy & content with life, & isn't that what we all want anyway, I have always felt she was a bit misunderstood, & this book proves it, she does use the term "badass" a little too much, but I had to chuckle at the fact that her using this word was probably to aggrevate her critics, the last part of the book really details how to be a good host for party functions & has several food recipes, overall this is for Shannen fans only, if you are a fan, I say get it, if you are not, don't bother.
This is a fantastic book which I highly recommend you buying.
I guess I was hoping it was more like an auto-biography, but it's not. She mentions bits and pieces from her life and has some good pictures. However - the book does NOT flow at all.
Basically the first part of the book is asking a question and then replying something like - 'well then you are a badass' Then asks another question and so on and so on.
In all honestly I haven't even finished the book because it's so choppy.
If you want an auto-biography - this isn't it.
If you are looking to be a badass . . . then maybe this book is for you.
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I've never bought (or even read) a self help book before, and I only bought BADASS because Shannen Doherty wrote it, so I had no idea what to expect. BADASS is a lifestyle guide that is spilt into three clear sections:
* BADASS BASIC TRAINING
What is a badass, why you should want to be one and a simple guide on how to become one and live your life to it's full potential.
* THE BADASS ART OF LOVE AND WAR
Once you've know how to improve yourself, it's time to learn how to apply your new and improved outlook with family, friends colleagues and partner.
* LIVING THE BADASS LIFESTYLE
Now you've changed your outlook and attitude accordingly - and have also changed the way that you interact with the people around you - you need to think about your surroundings and the things you do too.
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Part one starts with Shannen clarifying what the term badass means to her: Living your life with integrity, honesty, and self--confidence. Once we know and understand what our goal is Shannen advises us how to stop wasting time and opportunities people-pleasing and hiding away and becoming smart, honest, more confident and assertive - all while avoiding the trap of coming across as being bitchy.
Section two is more in depth, especially the advise for intimate relationships. Some people may find some of the advice in section two old fashioned; For instance she asks how hard is it to shave your legs and underarms for your partner? Some people may be initially outraged, but think about it - would you like it if he/she always slobbed about and never made an effort for you?
The advice for family, friends and work colleagues doesn't contain as much information and is fairly interchangeable. But what is included is easy to follow; Be respectful, don't sweat the little things and if you ever get drawn into an argument over something simply say "I'd like to research. Can I get back to you in a bit?" and walk away.
She also gives advice on 'stalking' - as in spying on a partner you suspect of being unfaithful, which is something that I suspect other advice books don't advise doing. Shannen does point out that it's a little crazy, but why sit at home worrying with unanswered questions when you can easily find the answers? It does make her sound a little bit, umm, paranoid, but again I did find myself nodding along her her arguement. I guess I'm a bit paranoid too...
Section three is varied and I can see myself coming back to it numerous times in the future. There's everything from lists of the best 'Badass gal' lipstick shades and nail polish shades, how to fake a French manicure in a matter of seconds, how to make a cover for a patio, decorating, hosting parties small or large, Shannen's favourite recipes, all the way to the best holiday destinations.
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OK, so BADASS doesn't contain any groundbreaking information or advice, but I like how practical and to-the-point Shannen is with the information and how she will provide examples from her own life to back-up how well the tips and guides worked for her. She doesn't come across as pretentious or patronising, simply friendly and intelligent.
I love how Shannen has made the tips and stories personal; It feels like your chatting together over coffee as she does add general instances from her life and work to stop the advice from becoming a cold, clinical laundry list of what to and what not to do. Shannen has wrote the book as if she's talking to another woman, but there's nothing in here that can't be followed by a man - well, maybe the lipstick and French manicure tips can be skipped.
As Shannen is a keen photographer and is the art directer for a Californian magazine [Pasadena magazine], so I was hoping that the book would be illustrated and have an attractive layout and I was pleased to be right. As well as professional portraits there are plenty of personal snaps of Shannen, her family and her close friends. In addition to that the blocks of text are broken up a bit with various check lists, inspirational quotes and do's and don'ts so you can make sure that you have taken the information in fully before moving on. The layout also makes the book easy to get back into if you have to put it down for a bit.

