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How To Look Hot in a Minivan: A Real Woman’s Guide to Losing Weight, Looking Great, and Dressing Chic in the Age of the Celebrity Mom

. September 2012. 240p. 978-0-31265-897-7. 26.99.
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Min, mother of three and editorial director of The Hollywood Reporter, encourages readers not to compare themselves to the celebrity mothers seen in publications such as People, InStyle, and US Weekly (where she was editor in chief for six years). She knows the secrets (grueling workouts, strategic makeup, personal chefs, etc.) behind those glamorous photographs and shares that insight while helping women find feasible ways to return to their pre–child birth selves or just to feel and look their best in general. The book is broken down into bite-sized chapters covering various postpartum health and beauty topics, from what happens to the body during and after pregnancy to weight loss and popular cosmetic procedures. Experts, including Sara Blakely, creator of Spanx shapewear, and Carmindy, makeup artist from What Not To Wear, suggest strategies that yield quick, easy results.
VERDICT Min balances the breezy tone of the magazines for which she has worked with humor and a heartfelt approach. This will appeal to readers looking to find their inner Momshells.
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