Comments on: Review – Up For Renewal by Cathy Alter

By: rantsandreads

rantsandreads — Tue, 12 Aug 2008 05:57:15 +0000

I just finished reading this book tonight, and like you, I really liked it. I tend to run away from chick-lit, and in the beginning, this book felt like it was going in that direction. But I liked Cathy’s personality and writing style and I started caring more about her life more than her one year experiment with the magazines.

By: Jean

Jean — Fri, 08 Aug 2008 15:34:11 +0000

I read Cathy’s book last month–Its laugh out loud funny in some parts and really introspective and touching in others. I’ve passed it around to my girlfriends who have also loved it. I would definitely recommend checking it out! Its a great read!

By: Anna

Anna — Fri, 01 Aug 2008 19:00:02 +0000

I’m not really into non-fiction books either, but I think I might like this one! Thanks!

By: Dawn

Dawn — Wed, 30 Jul 2008 20:08:43 +0000

“it didn’t have as much to do with the magazines as it did with her own willingness and efforts to be a different and better person”

I felt the same way about Noelle Oxenhandler’s transformation in *The Wishing Year*; she was open and willing for “good things” to come into her life, the wishes gave it structure (in the same way the magazine advice articles did for Cathy Alter perhaps)

It sounds like a great outcome for her; I’ll add it to my wish list!

By: Lisa

Lisa — Tue, 29 Jul 2008 22:33:13 +0000

I read Helping Me Help Myself by Beth lisick, who followed self help books for a year. Then there is the living biblically guy and lady who did minimum wage jobs (I READ that and can’t think of the name of it!) Seems to be a trend to do something for a year.

By: Becca

Becca — Tue, 29 Jul 2008 22:26:28 +0000

This sounds like a really fun book. I like the cling wrap quote. If the rest of the book is humorous like that, I’ll definitely enjoy it.

By: Jill

Jill — Tue, 29 Jul 2008 04:00:14 +0000

I was just listening to an interview on NPR the other day about a woman who is following every bit of advice that Oprah gives for one whole year. When Oprah says, “You just haaave to buy these shoes, they’ll change your life!”, this woman went out and tracked the shoes down and bought them. Instead of learning something about herself though, she just sounded tired from all her shopping. This sounds much more introspective, but still entertaining.

By: Melody

Melody — Tue, 29 Jul 2008 02:41:40 +0000

This one sounds like a good read, Trish! Thanks for the great review. I love the cover BTW.

By: lisamm

lisamm — Mon, 28 Jul 2008 16:36:48 +0000

I’m a Press and Seal fan, myself. It costs a little more but is well worth it.

This sounds cute and funny. I like the cover, too.

By: Heather

Heather — Mon, 28 Jul 2008 14:23:33 +0000

I’m not usually an “improve yourself” memoir kind of gal, but this one does sound pretty funny! Thanks for sharing.