Gay Men Don't Get Fat
| Author | : | |
| Rating | : | 4.34 (591 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0452298539 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 272 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2017-04-23 |
| Language | : | English |
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A Gucci-wearing Margaret Mead at heart, Doonan offers his own inimitable life experiences and uncanny insights into makes gay people driven to live every day feeling their best, and proves that they have just as much—and possibly better—wisdom, advice, and inspiration beyond the same old diet and exercise tips.So put down that bag of Pirate’s Booty and pick up this fierce and fabulous book. From slimming jaunts through Capri in the evening to an intrepid “Bear” hunt (if you have to ask, you have to read this book and find out for yourself), Gay Men Don’t Get Fat is the ultimate approach to a glamorous lifestyle—plus, you are guaranteed to laugh away the pounds!. Simon Doonan knows that when it comes to style, the gays are the chosen people. A second anthropological truth comes to him midway through a turkey burger with no bun, at an otherwise hetero barbecue: Do the straight people have any idea how many calories are in the guacamole? In this hilarious discourse on and guide to the well-lived life, Doonan goes far beyond the secrets to eating like the French—he proves that gay men really are French women, from their delight in fashion, to their brilliant choices in accessories and décor, to their awe-inspiring ability to limit calorie intake
I don't like Simon Doonan anymore I absolutely loved "confessions of a window dresser", loved some of Simon Doonan's other books, died laughing with his TV show "beautiful people", and I also love everything Jonathan Adler so I obviously bought the book as soon as it came out.Huge mistake. I don't like Simon Doonan anymore. His book is condescending to women, seems like it's been written by a bitter middle aged guy, and worst of all, it's not funny. At all.I've tried my best but I had to put it down.. Mixed feelings I'm sure the humor and cultural references will appeal to gay men of a certain age and identification, but I couldn't finish it.. Simon Doonan is my BFF in my head Simon Doonan is the most fabulous person I know. No, I don't know him personally but he is one of my bestest friends in my head. And do you know what best friends do? They give you advice. Advice on how to live as fabulously and stylishly as they do. As the long time creative director at Barney's (his window displays are legendary), Doonan is highly qualified to give us a tour through gay life and show us what we are doing wrong.Yes, there is a book called French Women Don't Get Fat that eschewed the unhealthy American diet and was very popular, but people felt that th
Doonan is like lunching with the 'Jersey Shore'-era grandnephew of Oscar Wildeere are times when his thoughts on the sexual orientation of food can be unexpectedly eye-opening."—Jeff Gordinier, The New York Times "Deliciously mischievous witDoonan is the David Sedaris of the style universe."—Christopher Muther, The Boston Globe “Blisteringly funny.”—Kirkus Reviews “Gay Men Don’t Get Fat will certainly have you laughing until your sides hurt.”—Alyssa Vingan, Marie Claire “In addition to educating those not-in-the-know, Doonan regales readers with to
. Simon Doonan is the author of several books, including Wacky Chicks, Confessions of a Window Dresser, and Beautiful People, which was adapted for television in the UK. Formerly a columnist for The New York Observer, he is now a contributor to Slate, and has appeared on Gossip Girl, Iron Chef America, America's Next Top Model, and elsewhere. Originally from England, he worked on Savile Row before becoming the creative dire