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Summary: Wonderful Biography, A Must Read!!
Review: As a woman who has a 100+lbs to lose, Carnie Wilson has given me a look into my own future(I have a scheduled consult for WLS). As for the foul language, sometimes as human beings we need to vent. This didn't bother me at all. She is a wonderful role model for all of us fat people. I give her a standing ovation
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Summary: An inspiring story
Review: Being 102 pounds overweight I found this book VERY interesting. I am considering weight loss surgery (WLS) and bought it hoping to hear more about what her life is like being post-op. Rather, the majority of the book is dedicated to how she got to the point where she felt WLS was her only hope. Her struggle with weight is one that millions of people have. I admire her ability to go public with such a personal struggle.I would recommend this book to anyone considering WLS or anyone that knows someone who is morbidly obese. The feelings she felt apply to the majority of obese people and it might help frieinds and family understand what it is like to live as an obese person. My husband read part of the book (when I made him) so he could read about how I feel. She was able to say it better than I can because I'm still very emotional about my struggle. The only thing I didn't like about the book is that I don't like to be surrounded by foul language. She uses VERY expletive language (specifically the "F" word) and it really lends nothing to the story. Frankly, I'm very surprised that the language wasn't edited out.
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Summary: my review on the book
Review: Carnie Wilson's "Gut Feelings" describing her fight with morbid obesity and her successful stapling surgery is, to use a couldn't-resist label, a lightweight book. That said, readers who suffer from extreme overweight and its many attendant health problems, can take heart in Wilson's heartfelt narrative. Born to a father famous in the pop music world and a loving, supportive mother, Carnie is a good-looking, personable woman who tells her story in a straight-forward, although slightly repetitive fashion. Parents, be forewarned about the casual attitude toward sex and drugs. Wilson's prose is laced with L.A. slang and profanity which no doubt reflects her speech, so that the book has an informal conversational tone. She is frank about her internal struggles, about feeling unloved by her father, and about fearing the surgery that transformed her life. She has bid farewell to double cheeseburgers, fries and onion rings now, and, judging from the "after" photographs, she looks vibrantly happy and healthy.
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Summary: a heartfelt story in L.A. slang
Review: Carnie Wilson's "Gut Feelings" describing her fight with morbid obesity and her successful stapling surgery is, to use a couldn't-resist label, a lightweight book. That said, readers who suffer from extreme overweight and its many attendant health problems, can take heart in Wilson's heartfelt narrative. Born to a father famous in the pop music world and a loving, supportive mother, Carnie is a good-looking, personable woman who tells her story in a straight-forward, although slightly repetitive fashion. Parents, be forewarned about the casual attitude toward sex and drugs. Wilson's prose is laced with L.A. slang and profanity which no doubt reflects her speech, so that the book has an informal conversational tone. She is frank about her internal struggles, about feeling unloved by her father, and about fearing the surgery that transformed her life. She has bid farewell to double cheeseburgers, fries and onion rings now, and, judging from the "after" photographs, she looks vibrantly happy and healthy.
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Summary: Uplifting, Humorous & Heartfelt Book
Review: Especially for someone who has gone through WLS, this book is a wonderful read. Carnie Wilson's writing style is down to earth, never too technical, and always heartfelt. I thoroughly enjoyed this book. Even for people who have merely struggled with weight and not had WLS, I highly suggest reading this book!!
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Summary: Loved It !
Review: Funny, intelligent. Carnie is a true inspiration. Creative, and wonderfully written.
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Summary: Wow! A look into Carnie's life is very intriguing!
Review: The instant I got this book, I began to read it, and I finished it in less than a day. This is a great autobiography because she doesn't really censor or edit, and that's what I loved about it! It's a great read!! look into it!
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Summary: Mostly recommended
Review: This book was a good account of Carnie's journey. It really needed to be edited. Some may argue that editing would take away from the 'real Carnie' that was so 'in your face', but I think that she could have gotten her point across in fewer words. The pictures were great and I have a great respect for her courage. Thanks to Carnie for sharing.
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