Princess: You Know Who You Are

Princess: You Know Who You Are
by Francesca Castagnoli

Princess: You Know Who You Are
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Author: Francesca Castagnoli
Illustrator: Izak
Edition: Paperback
Audio: English (Original Language); English (Unknown); English (Published)
Published: 2004-01-13
ISBN: 0767910524
Number of pages: 222
Publisher: Broadway

Book Reviews of Princess: You Know Who You Are

Book Review: Nothing aristocratic about this book
Summary: 1 Stars

I really wanted to like this book - it had such potential to be fun and motivating. The illustrations were terrific and the subject could have been quite witty in the right hands. But the text quickly descended into a trivial guide to shopping and all things selfish and superficial.

Catagnoli's explanation of a princess in theory and in practice seems entirely based on a trite model of a pampered, self obsessed woman. All based on your ability to consume of course. I shop therefore I am... a princess!

I was looking for inspiration in the form of an elegant narrative with lessons in loveliness, grace and everyday nobility. Instead princessdom here is all about 'me, me, me', Manalo Blahnik and how big your diamonds are. Burberry trench coats, Barneys as a place of worship, Tiffany-blue, Vera Wang wedding dresses... haven't we seen all these characters somewhere - far more interesting - before (like Vogue)?

The quizes are beyond ridiculous. I thought the author must have been joking but she seems to have some unguarded moments (such as an unladylike obsession with lip waxing) which suggest otherwise. I fear she took it all Rather Seriously which is why this book is not funny at all.

And there's a whole - boring - chapter dedicated to The Princess Pooch (a pedigree dog of course). Give us a break...

Sadly the main message of this book is how you can justify any kind of narcissistic, self serving, consumeristic behaviour with delusions of royal grandeur.

Books like this give princesses a bad name.

Summary of Princess: You Know Who You Are

Princesses come from all walks of life. Who doesn't love to be pampered and indulged? Now there's Princess: You Know Who You Are, a charming, witty, and irresistably stylish guide for the inner princess in every woman. Based on the author's wildly successful 'zine by the same name, Princess celebrates the shopping habits, jobs, parties, dating, beauty, and personality of the princess in all her crowning glory. Beginning with a handy PSAT (Princess Self-Assessment Test), you can determine whether you are a "Half Carat" or an "If I Can Lift My Hand, It's Not Big Enough" Princess through questions such as: "I'm always late for . . . (a) work; (b) dates; or (c) parties thrown in my honor." Sophistication maven Francesca Castagnoli then puts the glitter on such gems as:

.Princess at the Workplace: The Art of Profashionalism
.Effective Entertaining: How to Use Parties as an Opportunity for Dressing Up, Guilt-Free Redecorating, and Orgasms
.Tiaras: Not Just for Weddings Anymore
.Prince Charming: How to Tell Whether Your Current Lover Is an Impulse Buy or a Luxury Item.

Whether she's funky, crunchy, geeky, or chic, inside every woman is a princess ready to pursue the highest possible standards for herself. With sparkling illustrations and hilarious how-to insights, Princess is her special invitation to the ball.

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