Wendy: For Women of a Certain Age: The Bumper Book of Fun for Women of a Certain Age

Wendy: For Women of a Certain Age: The Bumper Book of Fun for Women of a Certain Age

by Jenny Eclair (Author), Judith Holder (Author)

Synopsis

At last, a non-fattening, calorie-free treat for the Grumpy Old Woman in Your Life. Say 'Hello' to Wendy -- The Bumper Book of Fun for Women of a Certain Age. This chunky, gorgeously illustrated book is an ideal gift for any grown-up girl who never quite grew out of reading Jackie magazine. Stuffed with quizzes, letters, short stories, problem pages, fashion and beauty tips and loads more. / Not sure what's wrong with you? Then check out our specifically 'middle-aged female' medical problem pages: a boon for hypochondriacs, fret no more, we tell you what's NORMAL and what's NOT. / Cheer yourself up with full colour pin ups of 'Lads We Luv'! Jeremy Paxman strumming a guitar, Daniel Craig stacking a dishwasher or Jimmy Nesbitt playing tennis! / Need some beauty on a budget tips? We show you how to make skin products from things you might have lying about in the fridge: if you haven't got any mashed up avocado, why not try hummus? / Confused about dancing in public? Let Wendy help, with our step-by step guide to embarrassment-free disco dancing routines. / Feeling stressed? Then relax with our intricate but soothing colouring-in page; crayons are better than Prozac.Sons, Daughters, Husbands take note, Wendy is what your Mum wants for her birthday or Xmas (but make sure you buy her a cashmere jumper as well). So, if you want to see your beloved wife, mum, auntie, sister, grandma or cleaning lady with a big fat smile on her face, buy her a copy -- 'll be worth it in the long run.

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More Information

Format: Hardcover
Pages: 224
Edition: First Edition
Publisher: Hodder & Stoughton
Published: 02 Oct 2008

ISBN 10: 0340977566
ISBN 13: 9780340977569

Media Reviews
'Affectionately designed and far more amusing than it needs to be. Someone has put a lot of effort into making the top tips, romantic short stories and counterfeit middle-aged totty pictures really work.' -- Daily Telegraph 'Updates the famous [Jackie] mag for middle-aged women, in a format which is both clever and funny' -- The Independent on Sunday 'clever and funny' -- Independent on Sunday 20081130
Author Bio
Jenny Eclair is an actress, novelist and the first female comedian to win the Perrier Award. Jenny started out writing punk poetry and performing in a band called Cathy La Creme and the Rum Babies. After a career change to stand up comedy Jenny adopted the name 'Eclair' after pretending to be French whilst in Blackpool. Judith Holder is a successful TV producer and writer and one half of the brains behind the award-winning and bestselling Grumpy Old Women brand.