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Beginner July 2003

What do you think of this book? (Girls are best)

Fimble, 13 November, 2008 at 09:04 Posted on Off Topic Posts 0 21

http://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/0385615248/?tag=googhydr-21&hvadid=3301347249&ref=pd_sl_5cdioi35xm_e

I was thinking this book would make a good Christmas present for a couple of my teenage girl cousins, but I really dislike the title. I like the idea of information about great women in history but why do we have to be 'best' - its sort of perpetuating the battle of the sexes for no reason. Both cousins have brothers and I would never say they are not as good as their sisters iyswim.

Do you agree or do you think I am being too precious about it?

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Latest activity by titchbunny, 13 November, 2008 at 13:59
  • cariad
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    i can recommend this one its really interesting and well written

    i would love to meet the author and get mine signed ?

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  • cariad
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    Will you write me a little poem in it too ala hitched stylee?

    i may well do that after xmas if thats ok

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    Beginner July 2003
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    Thats perfect, I am so glad I posted! How much creeping is required to get my copies signed??

    Lots of love, fimble xxxxxxxxxxxx

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  • tahdah
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    I think that book would be fine Fimble, As you say the title isn't 'the best' but I would think it would be an enjoyable read.

    Mrs Jess...loving that book!! Will be ordering a couple of copies for my colleagues ?

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  • cariad
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    oooh how cheeky i would never ask for something like that ??

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  • kierenthecommunity
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    Ooooh, mrs j, 5 star reviews and everything. how totally cool. ?

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  • Kekepania
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    Mrs Jess, I will also be ordering a few copies. I'm making hampers for the family rather than individual presents and have been looking for a book to include that will appeal to my SILs and their daughters and this is perfect! ?

    Can I be nosey and ask what the next book is about?

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  • cariad
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    stop being so modest

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  • Kekepania
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    That sounds fab Mrs Jess!

    No need to thank me, I should be thanking you for writing the perfect book for my hampers ?

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    Oh Mrs Jess, loving the look of the new book and I will be buying the Heroine was as well. You are sooo clever!

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    I've just added Heroine to my Christmas list!

    It looks fascinating!

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  • elmo
    Beginner July 2003
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    Sandi Tocsvik was on tv the other week, she said the reason it was called that was a male comedian was supposed to write 'boys are best' at the same time, to be realeased at the same time, but he ending up chickening out and not writing it.

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    Beginner July 2003
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    I have emailed you Mrs Jess, thanks!

    That makes sense re the planned Boys are Best. I don't like ST anyway though so I am extra pleased not to 'have' to buy her book now!

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    Has Barbie really had an incarnation as a palaeontologist? I want a palaeo-barbie! ?

    Ps. Book looks fab!

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    Our 12 year old has had this book for ages and loves it. We have bought copies for her friends also, Ellie has used the book for homework as well. Ellie is a bit of a Jess stalker?

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