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Stuck in Downward Dog: A Novel (Paperback)

by Chantel Simmons (Author)

4.2 out of 5 stars See all reviews (4 customer reviews)

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Product Details

Paperback: 272 pages
Publisher: Key Porter Books; 1 edition (May 24 2007)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 1552638324
ISBN-13: 978-1552638323
Product Dimensions: 21.3 x 13.7 x 2 cm
Shipping Weight: 318 g

Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars See all reviews (4 customer reviews)

Amazon.ca Sales Rank: #199,430 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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Mara Brennan is about to unravel. Three days after her twenty-eighth birthday, her boyfriend dumps her, leaving her with nothing but a basement apartment, a futon and a pile of unpaid bills. On top of that, her job, working as a receptionist at a cosmetic surgery clinic is a nightmare; her boss is a tyrant; and her friends have gotten ahead of her in the game of life. Mara realizes it's time for an identity makeover. She devises the OM List, a personal pathway to perfection inspired by her best friends, Olivia and Mitz, and her newfound love for yoga. But instead of finding the perfect job, getting the perfect body and cooking the perfect meal, Mara hilariously tries and fails at all the things she thinks will make her the sophisticated grown-up she wants to be. Navigating the dueling worlds of yoga and cosmetic surgery, gourmet dinners and Frankenberry cereal, etiquette handbooks and too-helpful loved ones, Stuck in Downward Dog is Chantel Simmons' unforgettable comic debut about how to get unstuck when you're caught in a rut.

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4.0 out of 5 stars Finally, a Canadian story!, Jul 25 2008

By	A Canadian Fan (Northern Ontario, Canada) - See all my reviews (TOP 500 REVIEWER)

When I first starting reading, the main character Mara seemed too wimpy and dippy for words, but then I began to realize how easy it is for each of us to let our friends and relatives dictate how we live our lives. There's a little too much Toronto mentioned (even for me, who used to live there; it's like the author is trying to show just how Canadian she can make this book!) but it didn't take very long before I was rooting for Mara to, just once, make her own decisions and start to live her own life. And she does! Not in an obvious, Hollywood ending sort of way, but in the way that ordinary people do, with small steps that accumulate into achievements that make life more satisfying. Mara's wake-up call comes when a true friend (not who you think!) tells her how self-centered she is. Grab hold of this book and don't let go until they make a movie of it!

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5.0 out of 5 stars I hate chick lit..., Jan 10 2008

By	Sarah W. (Denver, CO) - See all my reviews

...and this book ROCKS! It's witty, cute, fun, and it doesn't leave me feeling more dumb with each turn of the page. Mara's every friend I have yet her own unique self. I'm dying for more books like this! Sequel?

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5.0 out of 5 stars Finally intelligent, relateable chick lit, Nov 21 2007

By	L. Henley (Winnipeg, MB) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

I've read a lot of 'chick lit' and this is the first book that I could actually relate to. The main character isn't a complete ditz, she's not making a fool of herself running after a man, and she isn't doing completely bizarre things (ie, rummaging through someone's trash while inside their home). I highly recommend this book to anyone who's looking for a light enjoyable read.

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3.0 out of 5 stars A nice read.
Our book club chose this book for our first book of the year. We cited it as a very pleasant read; a light coming-of-age novel. We think it would be quite suitable as a play. Read more

Published on Sep 17 2007 by Adrienne R. Richter