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Quite interesting in parts, and I skimmed over others. Nov 09, Liz Kesteloo rated it it was ok. It would have been wiser if she had waited a few years to write this book. The chapter on menopause is just a biology lesson. There are only a few 'hearsay' sentences on the psychlogical effects and the advice you get is 'grin and bear it'. I'm sure that ms. Knight has more interesting things to tell a few years ahead on this subject. This is also a book for women with teenage children, not for women whose children are grown-ups. Again, this subject should in my opinion be included in a book on It would have been wiser if she had waited a few years to write this book.
Again, this subject should in my opinion be included in a book on women in their prime, since it has its challenges. In the chapter on make up and clothes I learned nothing new. Far far better is Pretty Honest by Sali Hughes on make up and grooming. On a positive note: I laughed a lot!
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But I can't help thinking she wrote this book for women exactly like herself. So if you meet those requirements this might be a book for you. Oct 29, Eleni rated it liked it. Some laugh-out-loud bits about getting older and some sound advice, too. Not so keen on all the product placement but, to be fair, she only plugs items she's tried.
The tone is spot-on and it's great to read something that celebrates getting older rather than moans about it.
Feb 03, Tina rated it really liked it. I'm 'normal' after all! Feb 11, Sarah Tuxford rated it it was amazing. Well written and really funny. Have already recommended it to another two friends. Feb 13, Tanya rated it it was ok. Feb 28, Judith Paterson rated it liked it. I had mixed feelings; chapters on clothes and looking good were very London centric and products suggested were generally very expensive.
However I felt like shouting for joy at her diatribe against beige and recommendation to wear colours. If I was thinking of laser eye surgery the description of her experience was very useful.
PS If you have objections to use of 'bad' language you may not like the frequent use of it I had mixed feelings; chapters on clothes and looking good were very London centric and products suggested were generally very expensive. PS If you have objections to use of 'bad' language you may not like the frequent use of it in a non-fiction lifestyle book.
Knight, a native French speaker, lived in Brussels until about the time she turned nine. She says at the press conference: Jac joined the OWH crew for a chat, sharing her China stories. Of course, there will be songs from the new album as well. In fact more and more people are enjoying it as they get older. Jun 26, Madeleine Baker rated it it was ok.
I'm not really in the right age bracket for this one but having enjoyed her other books thought I'd give it a go. It was interesting but the product recommendations were incredibly annoying since they mean the book is only going to be relevant for a few years yet the advice within it is likely to be useful for many years it'll be dated by the mentions of products and manufacturers which will no longer exist I suspect some are already gone a year after publication.
Jul 21, Anna rated it liked it.
Really funny at times, and definitely full of good pointers, but a lot of this book is written almost as a memoir. I wanted a lot more from this book - the perspective is incredibly blinkered. Jun 26, Madeleine Baker rated it it was ok. I have always enjoyed India Knight's writing - especially her column in the Sunday Times but this was a little disappointing.
I felt there was no feminism in it quite the opposite and not as witty as I have come to expect. There were some good moments but the book was rather inconsistent. However, everyone's allowed a blip and I will keep reading her!
Jul 11, Tredaran rated it liked it. There is a shortage of witty, pithy books on the menopause and mid-life that aren't medical and I was excited about receiving this book as a Goodreads giveaway. Good in parts only, sporadically witty and not especially insightful. Maybe at 46, the author has not experienced enough of her prime to make it resonate with readers.
Jan 14, Claire O'Brien rated it it was ok Shelves: A bit hit and miss, and generally lots of common sense, but an interesting book to flick through, reading the bits that apply and skip those that don't. Not as funny as I'd hoped, but some interesting advice, with a long list of cosmetic must haves. Nov 14, Gervy rated it really liked it Shelves: I will read anything India Knight writes. This includes a few lovely bits of writing about the joys of pottering and dates being cancelled, in between somewhat conflicting advice regarding exfoliation Aug 21, Lesley Williams rated it really liked it Shelves: As a woman of a certain age myself, reading this book was fantastic.
With little tips and reflections on the menopause etc, it is really funny. Thank you, India Knight, for making light of what can be a frustrating period of a woman's life. Feb 15, C. Carver rated it it was amazing. Full of laughs, insights and good common sense, if you want to be "Older, Wiser and Happier" then grabbing this book will be a great start.
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Read an Extract Compare Prices. Covering a wide range of subjects from clothes and cosmetics, being a parent to older children, having older parents and what that entails, and of course, the menopause, In Your Prime is the definitive, much-needed guide to approaching middle age with confidence and panache. The Good Book Guide Review Journalist and author of three bestselling novels, India Knight writes a regular column in the Sunday Times, in which she voices her pretty forceful opinions on aspects of life today.
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