Beauty Fades, Dumb Is Forever : The Making of a Happy Woman

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Summary: If you love Judge Judy, buy this book, otherwise...
Review: I loved the title of this book, and I thouhgt it was a topic certainly worth writing about. However, I found the book itself disapointing. I did not find that it was very well-written. I liked some of the ideas expressed--for example that women should make more out of their own lives and stop living in denial about the men in their lives, but found others petty and boring--for example talking about how to handle a man that won't put the toilet seat down or replace the toilet paper. I did indeed see there were some gems in the writings, but they were often buried deep within a bunch of hot air. I also thought she contradicted herself, for example in one place saying that victims are self-made and not born (which I don't think is true for most) and then in another talking about how important nurture is in forming healthy human beings (which I do think is true). I still kind of enjoyed reading the book, and I wouldn't tell you NOT to buy it, but wait for the paperback version unless you really love Judge Judy and want to 'get to know' her a little more.

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Summary: Judge Judy is a riot with tons of smarts
Review: She just doesn't read this book, she jumps out at you and you feel like she is actually talking to you! Great advice. Especially for older women with adult children or women considering divorce. But whatever your situation, all women have to deal with men and their own insecurities and Judy's no nonsene way of dealing with both are terrefic. I wish I had half the "hoot-spa" of this gal.

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Summary: A Judicial Genius! A breath of fresh air from NYC!!!
Review: I read the 1st book, I'm reading the 2nd book, and it seems I'll read whatever this woman writes. I schedule my patients around her half hour show and people know not to call during that time. I consider her educational, enlightening, healing and entertaining as well. A breath of fresh air from New York City!

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Summary: I did not even slightly enjoy this book.
Review: This book falls into the category of books that is very dry and boring. I classify it under the Susan Powers and Thinner Thighs in Thirty Days section. It is not interesting and poorly written. I recommend avoiding this book, because it is a waste of money.

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Summary: LAUGHED,LEARNED AND GAINED SELF ESTEM
Review: Judge Judy is a No-nosence Judge no doubt..but her book shows a personnel side I enjoyed her humor, her honestyand her writing style.Its easy reading,and I could not put it down! You Will learn to R-E-S-P-E-C-T yourself and learn how to gain (or Re-gain) your self-estem!! I enjoyed it so much... I have bought 4 more copies for my daughter, sister, mother and girlfriend!! Thank You Judge Judy!!

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Summary: Interesting Personal Details
Review: "Beauty Fades, Dumb Is Forever" includes details about Judge Judy Sheindlin's personal life that so many of her television fans want to know. She writes about her strong relationship with her father and how she dealt with his death, her education, career, marriages, children, and divorces. I found it very engaging and entertaining, as it provided me a lot of new insight into Judge Judy herself.

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Summary: Its about time women are acknowledge for their time & effort
Review: I have not read the book yet but was pleased to here about it on CNN. It was a live enterview with Judy. She made good points and made me feel that the book needs to be well deserve. I wish it would be published before X-mas, so I could give my 2 sisters it. This book would help them to understand that they do not have to rely on a man and his money and emotional help to make it in this world. I feel that Judge Judy is an awesome women. She is the women of the 90's and give self respect a new definition.

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Summary: Great book
Review: I love Judge Judy. She is no nonsense, blunt, smart and doesn't take any crap from anyone. I wish more women would read her books and follow her advice.

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Summary: Fun read
Review: Judge Judy tells it like it is. Some people may not agree with her opinions, but she holds her ground firmly. She's seen it all from her days in family court, to her own divorce. In this book she tells women not to be so reliant upon men. Don't bend over backwards to please everyone.. because who's going to be there for you? Judge Judy tries to instill in women the urgency of building a solid foundation from within. Her straight talk tells women to get on with it and never forget that smart is forever.

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Summary: Best "self-help" Book For Women I've Read
Review: Where do I start? This book amazed me with each chapter, and I was surprised at how the book really read itself. Judge Judy offers a realistic view point on women and the struggles we have to conquer through our lifetime. She offers advice and steps to becoming a happier, more independent, and better respected woman in the job force, marriage, and overall aspects of society. She reflects on her past mistakes and is reaching out to women of all ages and urges them to love themselves first and foremost. While she is serious in her message to women, she adds her famous Judge Judy sarcasm and wit to crack you up on almost every page!!! I was laughing, reflecting, and even crying (only when i felt deeply moved) throughout this whole book. This would be a great gift for a sister, mother, daughter...etc..any special woman in your life whether she needs a pick-me-up or not...If you read this book..YOU WILL NOT REGRET IT!!!