Danni
The back half of this book was stacked but it took a while for it to click with me. I appreciate knowing her story but the way it was told left me with the sense that she felt unimpressed with her life and herself. Maybe I'm interpreting it wrong but I think she's cooler than she let on and I wish there was a moment of reflection on how influential she's been.
Super cool dream diary. The presentation is where it shines. There are over 40 different artists interpreting the author's dreams - it's so interesting to see reoccurring themes illustrated so differently. If you don't speak Japanese you miss out on a few dreams, but it isn't enough to ruin the book.
I prefer this title to “By This Shall You Know Him” because it's a bit more grounded. Jesse Jacobs' works seem to have similar themes about gender and respecting nature. I'm here for it.
I wonder if the author is vegan...?
The content really carried this book. Happy that Jennifer told her story despite the mafioso-like influence Hefner and the Playboy brand at the time had on the publishing world. The writing feels a little disjointed which makes me think that some things were cut out. Regardless, I couldn't stop reading.
Slow to start (for me at least) because I didn't care much about Babyface. But my godd! s o good now!
It's clear that Nancy Jo pretty much hates the “youth of today” (who essentially are adults at this point) and particularly hates young women. She revels in seeing them fail or become something that isn't classically “intelligent” or “productive”. Nancy Jo's feminism seems to stop at the second wave. Aside from her commentary on culture, I enjoyed being transported back to the early and mid aughts.
I don't know—this was entertaining enough as an audiobook that I did finish it up. It inexplicably instilled a deep yearning to smell their signature fragrance, “You”. I made a trek over to the brick and mortar store in hopes of smelling it...which I now wear everyday. I guess you could say this was an influential work on my life.
This book started off really promising. I was way into the first half because I appreciated the focus on the characters involved. After the halfway point this book focused way too much on the business and numbers side of the company for my taste. I came for the tea and by the end it was cold! Still getting 3 stars because I appreciated the insight into some juicier vignettes of the company's lifespan.
Quick read with some really beautiful insights about creativity and personal growth. Also there is a bomb playlist at the end - and YES it is on spotify.
One of the best memoirs I've had the privilege of experiencing. Her kindness and strength shines through her words. She is such a poet. Love her!
