{"product_id":"9780345543226","title":"Jennifer, Gwyneth \u0026 Me: The Pursuit of Happiness, One Celebrity at a Time","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eFor fans of \u003ci\u003eThe Happiness Project\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eThe Year of Living Biblically\u003c\/i\u003e comes a pointed look at our fascination with celebrities, as one woman strives to remake herself in the image of her favorite stars.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e What woman hasn’t seen pictures of Jennifer Aniston, Gwyneth Paltrow, or Beyoncé and wished she had their clothes, their abs, their seemingly flawless lives? For Rachel Bertsche, these celebrities are the epitome of perfection—self-assured and effortlessly cool. Yet lately, between juggling her career, her marriage, and her dream of becoming a mother, Bertsche feels anything but put together.\u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e In \u003ci\u003eJennifer, Gwyneth \u0026amp; Me,\u003c\/i\u003e Bertsche embarks on a quest to emulate her Hollywood role models—while sticking to a budget—to see if they really hold the keys to happiness. While trying to unlock the stars’ secrets, from Sarah Jessica Parker’s wardrobe to Julia Roberts’s sense of calm to—maybe one day—Jessica Alba’s chic pregnancy, Bertsche learns valuable lessons. A toned body doesn’t come easy or cheap, avoiding social media can do wonders for your peace of mind, and confidence is the key to pulling off any outfit. But can she immerse herself in the A-list lifestyle and still stay true to herself? And will her pursuit of perfection really lead to happiness?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePraise for \u003ci\u003eJennifer, Gwyneth \u0026amp; Me\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e \u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e “If you’ve ever had a celebrity girl crush, stick \u003ci\u003eJennifer, Gwyneth \u0026amp; Me\u003c\/i\u003e in your beach bag. Bertsche is your people.”\u003cb\u003e—Associated Press\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e “[A] super-fun social experiment.”\u003cb\u003e—\u003ci\u003ePureWow\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e \u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e “Bertsche ups the ante. . . . The well-researched information on celebrity culture provides food for thought.”\u003cb\u003e—\u003ci\u003eBooklist\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e \u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e “What makes \u003ci\u003eJennifer, Gwyneth \u0026amp; Me\u003c\/i\u003e work is Bertsche’s honesty. . . . [She] is funny, creative and, more importantly, manages to stay sane.”\u003cb\u003e—\u003ci\u003eBoston Herald\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e \u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e “An entertaining memoir about a woman’s attempt to model her life on those of stars.”\u003cb\u003e—\u003ci\u003eTampa Bay Times\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e \u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e “A worthy narrative.”\u003cb\u003e—\u003ci\u003eThe Boston Globe\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e \u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e “Bertsche blends elements reminiscent of \u003ci\u003eJulie \u0026amp; Julia\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eThe Happiness Project\u003c\/i\u003e in this ‘self-improvement journey.’ . . . The process not only provides Bertsche with fruitful writing fodder but also prompts readers to examine their outlook on perfection, self-acceptance, and aspiring to be one’s very best self.”\u003cb\u003e—\u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003ePraise for Rachel Bertsche’s \u003ci\u003eMWF Seeking BFF\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e “Written with verve, insight, and humor . . . Bertsche writes cleverly, but not glibly, about the challenges young women face today.”\u003cb\u003e—\u003ci\u003eChicago Tribune\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e “[A] charming, funny chronicle.”\u003cb\u003e—\u003ci\u003ePeople\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Random House Publishing Group","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47012845158640,"sku":"9780345543226","price":15.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/9780345543226_p0.jpg?v=1763688642","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/9780345543226","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}