Confessions of a shopaholic

Sunny Posted: Dec 01, 2003 07:20 PM

Confessions of a shopaholic

I know this has been talked about before, but I have to add I thought this was hysterical!! She reminded me of me!!

I totally recommend it!

MrsTC Posted: Dec 02, 2003 09:38 PM

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thanks! I just added it to my reading list.

kel2004 Posted: Dec 12, 2003 11:34 AM

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I love that book! You should read the sequels, too. They are great: Shopaholic Takes Manhattan and Shopaholic Ties the Know.

nylisa Posted: Dec 12, 2003 04:12 PM

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This is the only one in the set that I have not read. I loved Shopaholic Takes Manhattan and Shopaholic Ties the Know.

MarciaD Posted: Dec 15, 2003 01:35 PM

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I loved the series, but boy the MIL in 'ties the knot' kept making my blood boil!!!

kittyke Posted: Dec 18, 2003 08:42 AM

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If you haven't read them all - I recommend it -they really are funny and entertaining!

MrsTC Posted: Dec 29, 2003 02:40 PM

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I am reading it now - hysterical!

Sonicstef Posted: Dec 29, 2003 04:39 PM

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I think Im the only person who got sick reading this book. I realize its just fiction but I felt like there are a lot of people who will read this book and think its normal to be so in debt and that some magical miracle will save you from your problems.

I know its just fiction so Im taking it too seriously but I thought it was such a bad image of women that I didnt like it.

Sunny Posted: Dec 29, 2003 07:03 PM

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Posted by Sonicstef

I think Im the only person who got sick reading this book. I realize its just fiction but I felt like there are a lot of people who will read this book and think its normal to be so in debt and that some magical miracle will save you from your problems.

I know its just fiction so Im taking it too seriously but I thought it was such a bad image of women that I didnt like it.

I see what you are saying.
I think I liked it so much because I saw things in there that I do, like buying things I don;t need, buying something that I already have and don't remember....(but I am not in debt like that, thank goodness)

Actually, the book inspired me to get my finances together and stop buying so much!

DH bought me the other two for christmas- I can't wait to read them.

Sonicstef Posted: Dec 30, 2003 09:57 AM

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The shopping thing didnt bother me (b/c i think everyone shops too much to some extent) as much as the underlying concept that women are too stupid to manage their money. I swear im not a psycho feminist and I dont see an anti women plot in everything but this just struck me. The women in the book is not only bad at managing her finances but she is a terrible employee, friend and family member.

franksbride Posted: Dec 30, 2003 01:36 PM

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I almost finished this book while on my honeymoon...I've only got a couple more pages to go...I really enjoyed this book and plan on reading the sequels.

MrsTC Posted: Dec 30, 2003 11:18 PM

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I just thought it was pretty amusing - the character went to extremes and that is part of creative writing - but I think most women can see themselves in her - just not the extent that she went to in certain cases!

Sunshine128 Posted: Jan 27, 2004 11:44 PM

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It was really funny!

WithThisRing Posted: Feb 02, 2004 06:36 PM

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Sounds like a good book

It's been added to my must read list

lorimari Posted: Feb 02, 2004 10:19 PM

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With this ring - I have it and just finished it - would be happy to send it to you!!! Let me know.......

WithThisRing Posted: Feb 02, 2004 11:29 PM

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Lori That would be FANTASTIC of you to do

Sage10.03 Posted: Feb 05, 2004 03:20 PM

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Posted by Sonicstef

The shopping thing didnt bother me (b/c i think everyone shops too much to some extent) as much as the underlying concept that women are too stupid to manage their money. I swear im not a psycho feminist and I dont see an anti women plot in everything but this just struck me. The women in the book is not only bad at managing her finances but she is a terrible employee, friend and family member.

I totally agree and during reading the book, kept thinking to myself 'is anyone really THIS stupid about their money'?

Trust me, I am no stranger to indulgence, but I totally know my limits!

amy0405 Posted: Feb 15, 2004 12:29 AM

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Along the credit card lines, Save Karyn is a true story, reading that youre like holy s*it!!!

franksbride Posted: Feb 19, 2004 09:45 AM

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So far, I've read Confessions of a Shopaholic and Shopaholic Takes Manhattan...they were so good and such easy reads...

I just bought Shopaholic Ties the Knot yesterday and started reading it on the way home on the train...something seemed different about the book to me...

I don't know if I'm liking this last one in the series...but, I've only read about 15 pages...

hbradio Posted: Mar 18, 2004 04:23 PM

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Posted by Sonicstef

The shopping thing didnt bother me (b/c i think everyone shops too much to some extent) as much as the underlying concept that women are too stupid to manage their money. I swear im not a psycho feminist and I dont see an anti women plot in everything but this just struck me. The women in the book is not only bad at managing her finances but she is a terrible employee, friend and family member.

I agree with you completely. This is just my opinion, but I never understood why people like these books so much. What a waste of money and time for me!