Title: I Feel Bad About My Neck, And Other Thoughts on Being a Woman
Author: Nora Ephron
First published January 1, 2006
139 pages, Hardcover
ISBN: 9780307264558 (ISBN10: 0307264556)
Rating: 3.73
Overview
Stella Rimington’s Secret Asset is a gripping thriller that brings back MI5 intelligence officer Liz Carlyle, whom we met in At Risk. In this sequel, Liz’s unerring knack for spotting potential threats comes into play when one of her agents tips her off about suspicious meetings taking place at an Islamic bookshop.
Liz believes that a terrorist cell is operating from there, and her boss, the Director of Counter-Terrorism, trusts her instincts enough to put a full-scale surveillance operation into action. Will Liz be able to uncover the truth before it’s too late?
Secret Asset is a heart-stopping novel that will keep you on the edge of your seat until the very end.
About the Author
Nora Ephron was a multi-talented American creative, with a career spanning journalism, film, and literature. Her most notable contributions are in the realm of romantic comedies, and she received three Academy Award nominations for Writing Original Screenplay for her work on Silkwood, When Harry Met Sally…, and Sleepless in Seattle.
On occasion, Ephron collaborated with her sister, Delia Ephron.
Editoral Review
I Feel Bad About My Neck, And Other Thoughts on Being a Woman, written by the legendary Nora Ephron, is a collection of essays that explores the hilarity, absurdity, and heartbreak of aging and womanhood. This book was first published on January 1, 2006, and has since become a staple in feminist literature.
Ephron was an accomplished writer, director, and journalist known for her witty observations and irreverent humor. She wrote some of the most iconic movies of the 1980s and 1990s, including When Harry Met Sally and Sleepless in Seattle.
In I Feel Bad About My Neck, Ephron brings her inimitable voice and sharp wit to the page, using humor and self-deprecation to explore the challenges and joys of aging. The book is structured as a series of essays, each covering a different topic related to aging and womanhood.
Through these essays, Ephron shares her experiences with everything from menopause to the inevitable disappointment of expensive face creams. She writes about the challenges of being a working mother, the joys of cooking and eating, and the importance of friendship.
Ephron’s writing is both hilarious and insightful, and readers will find themselves laughing out loud at her observations while also nodding in agreement. She has a gift for turning even the most mundane topics into something poignant and relatable.
Her writing is also incredibly accessible, making this book a perfect read for anyone looking for a smart, funny, and thought-provoking collection of essays. One of the strengths of I Feel Bad About My Neck is Ephron’s ability to capture the mood and concerns of a generation of women.
Despite being published over fifteen years ago, the book still feels incredibly relevant today. Many of the issues Ephron writes about, such as the pressure to look young and beautiful, the struggle to balance work and family, and the importance of female friendships, remain just as pertinent today as they were when the book was first published.
Ephron’s writing is infused with a sense of humor that is both biting and gentle. She has a way of poking fun at herself that makes readers feel less alone in their own insecurities and foibles.
Her honesty and vulnerability also make her writing incredibly relatable. One of the few weaknesses of the book is that some of the essays feel a bit dated.
This is to be expected in a book that was written over fifteen years ago, but it can be a bit jarring to read Ephron’s thoughts on topics like email, which have evolved so much in the intervening years. Overall, I Feel Bad About My Neck, And Other Thoughts on Being a Woman is a fantastic read for anyone looking for a smart, funny, and relatable collection of essays.
Ephron’s writing is both hilarious and heartfelt, and her insights into the challenges of aging and womanhood are sure to resonate with readers. I highly recommend this book to anyone looking for a good laugh and some food for thought.
Rating: 4 out of 5 stars.
