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Bride in Overdrive: A Journey into Wedding Insanity and Back

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I had expected this book to help deal with wedding stress without turning into bridezilla, especially since it's well-written. But unfortunately, the book only tries to justify bridezilla-hood.

My wedding is only four and a half months away, so I'm pretty sure that, contrary to popular myth, not ALL women turn into shallow, self-centered, unreasonable brats when they get engaged. I had to hide this book from my fiance so he wouldn't think I will become like the author.

I hoped this book would help to deal with wedding stress without turning into bridezilla. Instead, it only tries to justify bridezilla-hood.

Contrary to popular myth, not ALL women turn into unreasonable brats when they get engaged. I had to hide this book from my fiance.

What a great book to make one realize the craziness that occurs with getting so involved with wedding details. I laughed and empathized with the author about many of her experiences. This book is a must for any female who is thinking about ever getting married or who just wants to laugh at the idea. The poor grooms-to-be might even get a kick out of knowing that their bride is not the only one measuring candy boxes to be sure the favors will fit!

I followed all of Jorie's writings on theweddingchannel.com for fifteen months during her engagement and for the first year of her marriage. They were all very funny and witty but this book goes much further into the trials and tribulations she endured as a bride-to-be. A wonderfully humorous and well-written work, "A Bride in Overdrive" hits the nail on the head and is a must-read for any woman in that "in-between" stage of life.

Jorie's self-effacing humor kept me laughing through the whole book, as I experienced the ups and downs of her journey down the aisle. I can't wait to read more from this first-time author.

I loved this book! I've already given a copy to one recently engaged friend. Jorie Green tells some hilarious stories that all brides will recognize. I hope she writes about her experiences with pregnancy and motherhood soon.

I bought this book for a friend who is planning her wedding and ended up reading and thorougly enjoying it myself. The writing is clever and funny, and the narrative kept me turning the pages to find out what was in store for our bride next. What really struck me, though, and kept me engaged on a more emotional level, were the deeper issues behind the silliness--the repercussions of being a child of divorce, struggles with body image, family politics--that often surface when one plans a wedding. I related to Jorie's story on many levels and look forward to reading the novel that, considering her wit, talent, and insight, she is destined to write.

I truly enjoyed this book. I tried to forget the person that I turned into when I was planning my wedding, but this book brought it all back. I truly laughed out loud at some parts! jorie Green Mark has an easy writing style that makes you want to keep reading. I devoured this book in a weekend and I enjoed every bit of it.

I hope that Jorie Green Mark writes another book about the trials and tribulations of motherhood. I will be first in line!

Jorie is a wonderful writer -- witty, honest and very real. I was reading in bed the other night, and laughing so hard that tears were practically rolling down my face -- my husband looked at me like I was nuts! This book is hysterical, and I think it is a must-read for everyone even contemplating engagement and marriage.

Hopefully, Jorie will be entertaining us with "Mom in Overdrive" in a few years!

A once avid book reader, I haven't read a book since i got married and moved in with my husband. I am almost done with this one already and love it so far. The writing style is easy to read. Its very funny and brings back all those memories.

I must admit to peaking ahead to the last page and my first thought was "I hope she writes about her pregnancy and motherhood too" That can be just as much an adventure.

Go, Jorie!