I had to re-read this book after I got laid off for my job. It was a relief to hear about someone going through the same struggles as I face. Jen, tells it how it is. If you are looking for a book that's savvy and will make you hoot and holler, and if you have soft spot for gucci, prada, or kate spade, you will enjoy this memoir! ( )

Great read. Was even more fun to know that the story was true. ( )

Funny Funny Funny. Lancaster is a bit older than me, but from time to time I could hear people I know in her expressions – which were good for an extra laugh. It is neat to watch someone transform through the course of a book, although it is apparent that Lancaster has always been true to herself, even in her transformation. Also, it was quite brave of her to write about herself for the whole world to read. A great book. I think I will pick up some of her other books.

Anyone who likes chick lit will probably like this little gem of a memoir. ( )

Talk about a hard book to get your hands on - all of these Jen Lancaster books that I hear about all of the time are highly sought after in many communities. My library doesn't carry any of them, so I resorted to trying my best with used book stores and swapping. I ended up not reading it as soon as I got it because I was afraid I had too high of expectations from the anticipation, but I just finished it yesterday and I loved it.
I used to read memoirs exclusively because it gives a book an extra kick (in my opinion) when the situations are real and you know they aren't exaggerating for more readers (now, I will admit I did get scammed by James Frey and his Million Little Pieces, but I have read many many other great memoirs to make up for it). The book mostly centers around Jen, her husband Fletch, and their troubles with money. As you may be able to figure out from the extended title (Bitter is the New Black: Confessions of a condescending, egomaniacal, self-centered smart-ass, or why you should never carry a Prada bag to the unemployment office), Jen loses her job and is faced with many decisions and situations accordingly. It seemed especially appropriate to read right now because of our economy, even though the book is based in the early 2000's. I laughed out loud in many parts, and even found myself second guessing the way she reacted to some situations, but as I said, memoir means real (usually), which added some spice. ( )

Hilarious! One of the best authors of chick lit. Laugh out loud funny. ( )