Publisher's Weekly Review
Bethenny Ever After star Frankel puts her mouth where her money is with this list of rules for getting what you want out of life, while remaining true to yourself and your goals. After early disappointments, Frankel developed 10 rules to guide her own life. Some are genre staples-"Break the Chain" and "Act on It." Others are more unique, such as "All Roads Lead to Rome," wherein the author outlines the "great mistake" of her BethennyBakes effort by way of assuring that "as long as you are working hard and doing your best...everything you do will eventually get you where you want to go." Other rules include always being prepared for networking opportunities, acting on available opportunities, and distinguishing yourself from the pack, and come full of advice about ignoring "Money," "Desperation," "Truth," and other "Noises" that will likely plague success strivers. In relaying her rules, Frankel also shares an extensive biography of her experiences in business, television, relationships, and family, resulting in a familiar but intensely personal guide that, yes, stands apart from the pack. (Mar. 22) © Copyright PWxyz, LLC. All rights reserved.
Booklist Review
Frankel, the star of the TV show Bethenny Getting Married, and before that, The Real Housewives of New York City, and before that, the Martha Stewart of The Apprentice, and before that . . . well, you get the picture. Frankel has her fingers in lots of pots (she's also a chef). Brash and brusque, she nevertheless has plenty of appeal, partially because she has never made a secret of her insecurities, deficiencies, and messed-up past. So, having dealt with all that, she now turns author, offering a 10-point program to help readers get what they want out of life. The advice itself is nothing special: break the chain of your past; find your own truth; make things happen; and own your successes and mistakes. But, coupled with Frankel's compelling personal story and her heartfelt gratitude for the lemonade she has made out of the lemons in her life, this makes for a surprisingly readable self-help book starring a most likable heroine. Reality TV fans will be standing in line for this one, and Bethenny, of course, will be making the talk-show rounds.--Cooper, Ilene Copyright 2010 Booklist
