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Gay Men Don't Get Fat - 0399158731, hardcover, Simon Doonan
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- ISBN
- 9780399158735
About this product
Product Identifiers
Publisher
Penguin Publishing Group
ISBN-10
0399158731
ISBN-13
9780399158735
eBay Product ID (ePID)
109077838
Product Key Features
Book Title
Gay Men Don't Get Fat
Number of Pages
260 Pages
Language
English
Publication Year
2012
Topic
Form / Anecdotes & Quotations, General, Form / Essays
Illustrator
Yes
Genre
Humor
Format
Hardcover
Dimensions
Item Height
0.4 in
Item Weight
14.1 Oz
Item Length
3.4 in
Item Width
5.9 in
Additional Product Features
Intended Audience
Trade
LCCN
2011-047492
Dewey Edition
23
Reviews
"The sense of humor … is matched by a very real motivation to empower women." - Kerry Pieri, Harper's Bazaar, "If I were really short, gay, and way funnier than I am now, I would try to pass myself off as Simon Doonan." - Malcolm Gladwell, "Dining with Mr. Doonan is like lunching with the "Jersey Shore"-era grandnephew of Oscar Wilde....there are times when his thoughts on the sexual orientation of food can be unexpectedly eye-opening.", Praise for GAY MEN DON'T GET FAT by Simon Doonan: "Simon Doonan is one funny gay nugget." --Chelsea Handler "If I were really short, gay, and way funnier than I am now, I would try to pass myself off as Simon Doonan." --Malcolm Gladwell "Simon Doonan is the Auntie Mame every up-and-coming future legend should have, the gay best friend who always gives it to you straight." --RuPaul "Simon writes like a lethal combo of Robert Benchley and Dorothy Parker. I laughed so hard while reading this book I nearly split my Spanx." --Joan Rivers "The most un-tragic book about being gay ever written." --John Waters "Dining with Mr. Doonan is like lunching with the 'Jersey Shore'-era grandnephew of Oscar Wilde....there are times when his thoughts on the sexual orientation of food can be unexpectedly eye-opening." --Jeff Gordinier, The New York Times "[D]eliciously mischievous wit...Doonan is the David Sedaris of the style universe." --Christopher Muther, The Boston Globe "Blisteringly funny." -- Kirkus Reviews "[ Gay Men Don't Get Fat] will certainly have you laughing until your sides hurt." --Alyssa Vingan, Marie Claire "In addition to educating those not-in-the-know, Doonan regales readers with tongue-in-cheek commentary and witchy barbs that bespeak a more militant Joan Rivers." -- Publishers Weekly "The sense of humor ... is matched by a very real motivation to empower women." --Kerry Pieri, Harper's Bazaar, Praise for GAY MEN DON'T GET FAT by Simon Doonan: "Simon Doonan is one funny gay nugget." -Chelsea Handler "If I were really short, gay, and way funnier than I am now, I would try to pass myself off as Simon Doonan." -Malcolm Gladwell "Simon Doonan is the Auntie Mame every up-and-coming future legend should have, the gay best friend who always gives it to you straight." -RuPaul "Simon writes like a lethal combo of Robert Benchley and Dorothy Parker. I laughed so hard while reading this book I nearly split my Spanx." -Joan Rivers "The most un-tragic book about being gay ever written." -John Waters "Dining with Mr. Doonan is like lunching with the 'Jersey Shore'-era grandnephew of Oscar Wilde....there are times when his thoughts on the sexual orientation of food can be unexpectedly eye-opening." -Jeff Gordinier, The New York Times "[D]eliciously mischievous wit...Doonan is the David Sedaris of the style universe." -Christopher Muther, The Boston Globe "Blisteringly funny." - Kirkus Reviews "[ Gay Men Don't Get Fat] will certainly have you laughing until your sides hurt." -Alyssa Vingan, Marie Claire "In addition to educating those not-in-the-know, Doonan regales readers with tongue-in-cheek commentary and witchy barbs that bespeak a more militant Joan Rivers." - Publishers Weekly "The sense of humor … is matched by a very real motivation to empower women." -Kerry Pieri, Harper's Bazaar, "[D]eliciously mischievous wit...Doonan is the David Sedaris of the style universe." - Christopher Muther, The Boston Globe, "In addition to educating those not-in-the-know, Doonan regales readers with tongue-in-cheek commentary and witchy barbs that bespeak a more militant Joan Rivers." - Publishers Weekly, Praise for GAY MEN DON'T GET FAT by Simon Doonan: "Simon Doonan is one funny gay nugget." --Chelsea Handler "If I were really short, gay, and way funnier than I am now, I would try to pass myself off as Simon Doonan." --Malcolm Gladwell "Simon Doonan is the Auntie Mame every up-and-coming future legend should have, the gay best friend who always gives it to you straight." --RuPaul "Simon writes like a lethal combo of Robert Benchley and Dorothy Parker. I laughed so hard while reading this book I nearly split my Spanx." --Joan Rivers "The most un-tragic book about being gay ever written." --JohnWaters "Dining with Mr. Doonan is like lunching with the 'Jersey Shore'-era grandnephew of Oscar Wilde....there are times when his thoughts on the sexual orientation of food can be unexpectedly eye-opening." --Jeff Gordinier, The New York Times "[D]eliciously mischievous wit...Doonan is the David Sedaris of the style universe." --Christopher Muther, The Boston Globe "Blisteringly funny." -- Kirkus Reviews "[ Gay Men Don't Get Fat] will certainly have you laughing until your sides hurt." --Alyssa Vingan, Marie Claire "In addition to educating those not-in-the-know, Doonan regales readers with tongue-in-cheek commentary and witchy barbs that bespeak a more militant Joan Rivers." -- Publishers Weekly "The sense of humor ... is matched by a very real motivation to empower women." --Kerry Pieri, Harper's Bazaar, If I were really short, gay, and way funnier than I am now, I would try to pass myself off as Simon Doonan., "Simon Doonan is the Auntie Mame every up-and-coming future legend should have, the gay best friend who always gives it to you straight." - RuPaul, Simon Doonan is the Auntie Mame every up-and-coming future legend should have, the gay best friend who always gives it to you straight., Simon writes like a lethal combo of Robert Benchley and Dorothy Parker. I laughed so hard while reading this book I nearly split my Spanx., "[ Gay Men Don't Get Fat] will certainly have you laughing until your sides hurt." - Alyssa Vingan, Marie Claire, "Dining with Mr. Doonan is like lunching with the "Jersey Shore"-era grandnephew of Oscar Wilde....there are times when his thoughts on the sexual orientation of food can be unexpectedly eye-opening." -Jeff Gordinier, The New York Times "Blisteringly funny ... [Doonan] dishes on everything from the sartorial to the sensationalist." -Kirkus Reviews "Simon Doonan is one funny gay nugget." -Chelsea Handler "If I were really short, gay, and way funnier than I am now, I would try to pass myself off as Simon Doonan." -Malcolm Gladwell "The most un-tragic book about being gay ever written." -John Waters "Simon writes like a lethal combo of Robert Benchley and Dorothy Parker. I laughed so hard while reading this book that I split my Spanx." -Joan Rivers, "Simon writes like a lethal combo of Robert Benchley and Dorothy Parker. I laughed so hard while reading this book I nearly split my Spanx." - Joan Rivers, "Dining with Mr. Doonan is like lunching with the 'Jersey Shore'-era grandnephew of Oscar Wilde....there are times when his thoughts on the sexual orientation of food can be unexpectedly eye-opening." - Jeff Gordinier, The New York Times, In addition to educating those not-in-the-know, Doonan regales readers with tongue-in-cheek commentary and witchy barbs that bespeak a more militant Joan Rivers.
Grade From
Twelfth Grade
Grade To
UP
Dewey Decimal
814/.6
Synopsis
Simon Doonan knows that when it comes to style, the gays are the chosen people. A second anthropological truth comes to him midway through a turkey burger with no bun, at an otherwise hetero barbecue- Do the straight people have any idea how many calories are in the guacamole? In this hilarious discourse on and guide to the well-lived life, Doonan goes far beyond the secrets to eating like the French - he proves that gay men really are French women, from their delight in fashion, to their brilliant choices in accessories and décor, to their awe-inspiring ability to limit calorie intake. A Gucci-wearing Margaret Mead at heart, Doonan offers his own inimitable life experiences and uncanny insights into makes gay people driven to live every day feeling their best, and proves that they have just as much - and possibly better - wisdom, advice, and inspiration beyond the same old diet and exercise tips. So put down that bag of Pirate's Booty and pick up this fierce and fabulous book. From slimming jaunts through Capri in the evening to an intrepid 'Bear' hunt (if you have to ask, you have to read this book and find out for yourself), Gay Men Don't Get Fat is the ultimate approach to a glamorous lifestyle - plus, you are guaranteed to laugh away the pounds!, Simon Doonan knows that when it comes to style, the gays are the chosen people. A second anthropological truth comes to him midway through a turkey burger with no bun, at an otherwise hetero barbecue: Do the straight people have any idea how many calories are in the guacamole? In this hilarious discourse on and guide to the well-lived life, Doonan goes far beyond the secrets to eating like the French he proves that gay men really are French women, from their delight in fashion, to their brilliant choices in accessories and decor, to their awe-inspiring ability to limit calorie intake. A Gucci-wearing Margaret Mead at heart, Doonan offers his own inimitable life experiences and uncanny insights into makes gay people driven to live every day feeling their best, and proves that they have just as much and possibly better wisdom, advice, and inspiration beyond the same old diet and exercise tips.So put down that bag of Pirate s Booty and pick up this fierce and fabulous book. From slimming jaunts through Capri in the evening to an intrepid Bear hunt (if you have to ask, you have to read this book and find out for yourself), "Gay Men Don t Get Fat" is the ultimate approach to a glamorous lifestyle plus, you are guaranteed to laugh away the pounds "
LC Classification Number
PN6231.H57D66 2012
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