I remember watching The Ellen DeGeneres Show once and Sherri Shepherd was one of the guests. DH and I thought she was so funny, and I’ve been a fan of hers ever since, so naturally I was eager to review her new book Permission Slips:Every Woman's Guide to Giving Herself a Break by Sherri Shepherd, Laurie Kilmartin (ARV $24.99, Grand Central Publishing).
Covering topics such as "It's Jesus or Jail," "Marriage, the Hard Way," "Children: The Gift You Can't Give Back," and "All the Things I Don't Know...And All the Things I Definitely Do," stand-up comedienne, actress, and ABC's The View co-host Sherri Shepherd comically chronicles her struggles to keep up with the many roles-professional, wife, mother, daughter, and friend-that women must play in today's world. Sherri urges women to pursue their most important dreams and to never give up, but also let's readers know that it's okay to give themselves "permission slips" when things don't always work out the way they want them to. As her many fans know, Sherri is never hesitant to speak from the heart, and her bubbly personality shines through in this delightful autobiography.
Shepherd’s book is personal, honest, and, as expected, funny. She covered a variety of topics through which I learned so much about her--her family, her comedic career, her pregnancy struggles, her faith, her relationships, her diabetes…
Covering topics such as "It's Jesus or Jail," "Marriage, the Hard Way," "Children: The Gift You Can't Give Back," and "All the Things I Don't Know...And All the Things I Definitely Do," stand-up comedienne, actress, and ABC's The View co-host Sherri Shepherd comically chronicles her struggles to keep up with the many roles-professional, wife, mother, daughter, and friend-that women must play in today's world. Sherri urges women to pursue their most important dreams and to never give up, but also let's readers know that it's okay to give themselves "permission slips" when things don't always work out the way they want them to. As her many fans know, Sherri is never hesitant to speak from the heart, and her bubbly personality shines through in this delightful autobiography.Shepherd’s book is personal, honest, and, as expected, funny. She covered a variety of topics through which I learned so much about her--her family, her comedic career, her pregnancy struggles, her faith, her relationships, her diabetes…
Throughout the various subjects she discussed, she would offer suggestions on the types of permission slips you could write yourself if you find yourself in similar situations.
Whether it’s writing yourself a permission slip to trust your gut, be honest, or tell white lies when the time is right, Shepherd gives personal examples of why this can be good for you, and in many of the examples I found myself smiling and laughing, and thinking "she's right."
Shepherd has overcome a lot of obstacles—infertility, the birth of her premature son, her divorce, worldwide embarrassment (Is the world flat?), but Permission Slips reveals that she has learned from these situations and what she’s learned.
Among other things, we need to give ourselves permission to be able to make mistakes without being hard on ourselves, to take it easy and enjoy life, even if it means sitting on the couch, watching TV and not doing anything productive, and to be selfish and take care of ourselves so we can take care of those who need us most.
And we always need to give ourselves permission to laugh, so grab Shepherd’s Permission Slips to laugh and learn how to give yourself a break!
Shop: You can purchase Permission Slips at various retailers online and nationwide.
Win: Five lucky winners will receive a copy of Permission Slips!
***THIS GIVEAWAY IS NOW CLOSED***
Congratulations to susan1215, Heather M, Nancy, Bombtastic Belle, Kim!
Congratulations to susan1215, Heather M, Nancy, Bombtastic Belle, Kim!
- To enter, comment on something you’d like to give yourself a permission slip for.
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4)Follow me on Twitter (leave your Twitter name in your comment) - The deadline for entries is November 5, 2009, 11:59pm HST.
- If you submitted an eligible entry and it is chosen by random.org as the winner, you will be notified via email on November 6, 2009 (make sure your email address is in your profile or comment) and will have 3 days to accept.
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Good luck!
Thank you to Hachette Book Group for the review and giveaway products!
77 comments:
To take a day off.
to quit the job I hate
I give myself permission to enjoy my FREE time 100% and not feel guilty for it
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To take a long hot bubble bath!
I subscribe.
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to spend the money on a pedicure :)
I'd like to give myself a permission slip to stop worrying about others.
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I'm a follower.
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I subscribe.
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I give myself permission to not feel guilty for staying up too late (ME time)
permission to be happy
not working mverno@roadrunner.com
I would like to give myself a permission slip for a extended vacation
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I'd like to give myself a permission slip to go shopping for myself:)
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I'm a follower
I want permission to have a day to myself!
I Tweet!
subscriber
a bubble bath alone would be nice!
I would love to give my self a permission slip to spend one whole day in bed, watching lifetime, a few chick flick movies and surfing the net. Oh and there would be snack food, popcorn, fresh veggies & dip and of course some chocolate. If I am going to dream, I am having chocolate.
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I am now an email subscriber.
Thanks!
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I am also following you on Twitter.
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I added your button to my side bar here: http://www.feelinggeeky.com
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Permission to be fat.
I would like to give myself a permission slip to take time for myself!
I'd like to give myself permission to drive.
I follow as yadgirl on twitter
I'd like to give myself a permission slip to love openly.
My permission slip would read it is OK to continue to work part time from home and you do not have to go back to the corporate world full time.
I subscribe via RSS feed.
I'd like a permission slip to get my hair done in a salon without feeling guilty.
a vacation
I'd like to give myself permission to relax.
To not do the dishes.
erma.hurtt@sbcglobal.net
I'd give myself a permission slip to relax and be myself and not try to be Supermom, Superwife, and Superworker.
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1 full day to myself!!!
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I'd like to give myself a permission slip to stop worrying about my family for one day. Thanks for the giveaway.
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A take out meal instead of cooking at home!
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I would like to give myself a permission slip for leaving dirty dishes in the sink! Besides I cook dinner it's only fair that someone else should do the dishes right?
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I’m subscribed by email!
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I have your button on http://www.kidazy.com
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I follow you on Twitter! (kidazy)
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i'd like a permission slip from the kids for a couple weeks
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i follow you on twitter
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I'd love permission to relax for a day!
I'd like to give myself a permission slip to get my hair done. jelly15301@gmail.com
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some wine and chocolate at the end of a rough day!
Permission slip to eat brownie fudge ice cream at night while watching my favorite show.
To skip out on work! Thanks!
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I would give myself a free pass to go out and buy a nice outfit with out feeling guilty about it. Maybe a new handbag as well.
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I added your button to my sidebar on http://www.fivedollarshake.net
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I am now an email subscriber !
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Following you on Twitter and tweeted about this contest.
/5_dollarshake
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To take a long bath
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For a nice relaxing day off! Thanks for the contest!
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i would give myself a permission slip to sleep late
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follower on twitter @mrstls
To call in sick when I don't feel that good.
I follow on twitter (tornxnxfrayed).
I would give myself a permission slip to stop being so hard on myself
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I'd like to get a permission slip for my weight!
Subscriber via email
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I'd like a permission slip to sleep late.
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I follow you on twitter - ncschools.
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I subscribe to your feed.
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Following you on Twitter (Swtlilchick)
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Laurie is a great author!
I would like to give myself a permission slip for eating tasty snacks.
I subscribed to your feed.
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