My favorite part was the last chapter, in which she describes that you can be your own hero; you do not need anyone else to be that for you. I also really like the advice she had for women regarding self confidence and not being afraid to be who you are, even if that means you have to stand alone. In the course of her career as a family court judge and a presiding judge on the popular courtroom show that bears her name, Judge Judy has seen, over and over again, the devastating fallout for women who have made stupid choices on marriage, parenting, and their future. Beauty Fades, Dumb Is Forever presents Judge Judy's ten hard and true lessons for happiness: Beauty fades, dumb is forever.

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

This is a non-sugar coated, to the point, relatisic, no-fluff approach to help women see with their own eyes and stand on their own two feet! However, because it is so short and broad in the way the advice is presented, I’d say that only fans really need to take the plunge and read what she has to say. BookBrowse seeks out and recommends the best in contemporary fiction and nonfiction—books that not only engage and entertain but also deepen our understanding of ourselves and the world around us. It's about how to be happy, independent and resourceful; speaking up for yourself, instead of trying to please others.My father was a kidder, and he could usually make me laugh; in laughing I was able to feel better about myself. Also a good read for boys and men who tend to think that women are possessions rather than individual creatures with minds, or males who think that women were put on this earth merely to cater to their whims.

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If you want to know more or withdraw your consent to all or some of the cookies, please refer to the cookie policy. I am completely biased because I have an unhealthy obsession with Judge Judy because she is perfect in every way and she should definitely be president of the United States, so of course I found this book perfect.

The house was about a twenty-minute bus ride from the old neighborhood in which I had grown up, and where all my friends were still living. While I believe that I personally already got the "gist" of the point that Judge Judy was trying to make, I do believe that this should definitely be a "must read" for girls (and even some older women) who feel that their self worth is based on their looks or how many men they can attract. I happen to be an avid watcher of the show, so you can put me in that camp (although I’m sure that was evident by my choosing to read this book).

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Men only want sex, women only enjoy sex when it's emotional, women who care about their looks are stupid, etc. You have to be able to do for yourself, and pat yourself on the back, because no one else will do it for you. Sheindlin is the longest serving judge or arbitrator in courtroom-themed programming history, a distinction that earned Sheindlin a place in the Guinness World Records. Vero Beach Books is an antiquarian bookseller with a constantly updated inventory of rare out-of-print books, signed books, children's books, plus a large inventory of ephemeral items such as major U.

As a judge, wife, mother, and grandmother, judge Judy understands the lasting currency of self-esteem and independence, and when she voices her tough-minded opinions daily in her courtroom, everyone listens. TV's Judge Judy's first book for children is a set of 36 multiple choice questions designed to encourage discussion between parent and child concerning the value of making smart decisions.