I admit, I am usually not the kind of person who would read books like this, but I am glad that I did get it as an eBook. I chose it because the title and the cover intrigued me. I read some of the preview, and a certain line caught my eye: "There's lotion for your face, lotion for your hands, lotion for your
feet, lotion for your body... Each kind says it has something special in it for your skin- aloe, shea
butter, coconut, cocoa butter, vanilla, lemon extract. That's not
lotion. That's one ingredient short of a Bundt cake," (DeGeneres 17). I knew that Ellen was very funny and interesting before I started reading, but after I actually got the book it was hard to put down. Addicting? Very. Serious or sophisticated? Not really. The book had a lot of potential to go either way, but Ellen chose to make the whole thing a big joke (I'm saying that in the best possible way, too). I think it's a refreshing change for me. Hopefully it stays that way!
Information on Author:
I'm sure almost everyone has heard of Ellen DeGeneres, who is the author of my book. She is a comedian, television host and actress. She has hosted the Ellen DeGeneres Show since 2003. She was also a judge on American Idol and a host for the Academy Awards. She has written 3 books- Seriously...I'm Kidding; The Funny Thing Is... ; My Point...And I Do Have One.
I had no idea she had a book out! Thanks for sharing! I want to read this.
ReplyDeleteI really liked that you included this line from the book:
"There's lotion for your face, lotion for your hands, lotion for your feet, lotion for your body... Each kind says it has something special in it for your skin- aloe, shea butter, coconut, cocoa butter, vanilla, lemon extract. That's not lotion. That's one ingredient short of a Bundt cake," (DeGeneres 17).
I also did not realize that Ellen had written a book! Your description seems to be very thorough and elaborate. I like how you described the book as extremely addicting, however not very sophisticated.
ReplyDeleteI didn't know Ellen had a book out and it seems very interesting. I agree the title really drew me in because it was so unique and it kind of hinted at Ellen's humor throughout the book and it seems like a good book to read and to just enjoy with the humor.
ReplyDeleteThanks for informing me about the book! It seems very interesting based off of the information that you have provided. It seems as though you really described the book well. I was drawn in because of the description of Ellen's humor that you gave and the specific example you used as well.
ReplyDeleteI also didn't know she had a book out, bu thanks so much for informing. I already know that Ellen is hilarious and I will definitely be reading one soon. Also, I could help but notice that all the titles to her books contain ellipses. I wonder why?
ReplyDeleteI did not know she had a book out and it seems really interesting. I agree it sounds a lot different from other books. Now I want to read this book because it seems like it'll be a fun and lighthearted book to read.
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