Sue Mittenthal and Linda Reing's Still Hot is a fun romp through the trivialities and heartache women work through while processing their divorces; from the moment they realize the relationship is over to the wonderful (and scary) realization they can date again. Most women will find Still Hot a resonant read, and one that will have them laughing at the "tragicomedy" of life.
- Fun, cheeky and slightly subversive, reading Still Hot feels like a supportive girls' night out.
- The kind of book that'll give you a kick in the pants when feeling down on yourself after divorce.
- Not the kind of book you want to leave around on your coffee table (content and language).
- Intended to be humorous and not to be taken literally as dating advice.
Authors: Sue Mittenthal and Linda Reing
Publisher: Running Press
ISBN: 978-0-7624-3112-0
Published: May 23, 2008
Price: $12.95 US, $13.95 CDN, 7.99 UK.
Book Details: 160 pages, tables, chapter reviews.
For women who are frustrated with their ex's and can't seem to move on from a particularly difficult divorce, Still Hot: The Uncensored Guide to Divorce, Dating, Sex, Spite and Happily Ever After is not only a breath of fresh air, but a loving (and satirical) best friend. Sue Mittenthal (journalist) and Linda Reing (aspiring comic) have taken their own personal experiences with dating and divorce, asked another 100 women about their experiences, and then compiled them into a cheeky, mildly subversive, and hilarious read.
No topic is taboo in Still Hot. From learning who your friends really are to understanding what kind of dating baggage is acceptable (i.e. carry-on vs. a steamer trunk), and from using men as transitional objects to talking to the kids about their Dad's midlife crisis, Still Hot uses candor, wit and a truth-is-stranger-than-fiction slant to not only garner a few belly laughs, but provide some actual support and guidance. Still, this book couldn't be called self-help by anyone's standards - unless you are of the belief that laughter is the best form of medicine.
