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By Rachel Bertsche

For enthusiasts of The Happiness Project and The yr of dwelling Biblically comes a pointed examine our fascination with celebrities, as one lady strives to remake herself within the photo of her favourite stars.

What girl hasn’t noticeable photos of Jennifer Aniston, Gwyneth Paltrow, or Beyoncé and needed she had their outfits, their abs, their probably faultless lives? For Rachel Bertsche, those celebrities are the epitome of perfection—self-assured and easily cool. but in recent years, among juggling her occupation, her marriage, and her dream of turning into a mom, Bertsche feels something yet placed together.

In Jennifer, Gwyneth & Me, Bertsche embarks on a quest to emulate her Hollywood function models—while sticking to a budget—to see in the event that they rather carry the keys to happiness. whereas attempting to free up the celebrities’ secrets and techniques, from Sarah Jessica Parker’s dresser to Julia Roberts’s experience of calm to—maybe one day—Jessica Alba’s stylish being pregnant, Bertsche learns worthy classes. A toned physique doesn’t come effortless or affordable, averting social media can do wonders on your peace of brain, and self assurance is the major to pulling off any outfit. yet can she immerse herself within the A-list way of life and nonetheless remain precise to herself? and should her pursuit of perfection particularly result in happiness?

Praise for Jennifer, Gwyneth & Me

“If you’ve ever had a celeb woman overwhelm, stick Jennifer, Gwyneth & Me on your seashore bag. Bertsche is your people.”—Associated Press

“[A] super-fun social experiment.”PureWow

“Bertsche ups the ante. . . . The well-researched info on superstar tradition presents nutrition for thought.”Booklist

“What makes Jennifer, Gwyneth & Me paintings is Bertsche’s honesty. . . . [She] is humorous, artistic and, extra importantly, manages to stick sane.”Boston Herald

“An pleasing memoir a few woman’s try and version her existence on these of stars.”Tampa Bay Times

“A necessary narrative.”The Boston Globe

“Bertsche blends components akin to Julie & Julia and The Happiness Project during this ‘self-improvement journey.’ . . . the method not just offers Bertsche with fruitful writing fodder but in addition activates readers to envision their outlook on perfection, self-acceptance, and meaning to be one’s best possible self.”Publishers Weekly

Praise for Rachel Bertsche’s MWF looking BFF

“Written with verve, perception, and humor . . . Bertsche writes cleverly, yet no longer glibly, concerning the demanding situations younger ladies face today.”Chicago Tribune

“[A] fascinating, humorous chronicle.”People

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Yet as girls, we appear to try out our personal variety greater than males do. We’re regularly, and definitely to our detriment, evaluating ourselves to the our bodies in magazines or on television, on the health club, even within the place of work. And if there’s somebody we examine ourselves to such a lot, it’s Ms. Aniston. in accordance with the 2012 Hollywood’s most well-liked appears survey, an annual ballot performed via L. A. plastic surgeons, Jennifer’s physique is America’s so much coveted. A 2011 health journal ballot came upon an identical thing—34 percentage of respondents stated Jen’s used to be the physique they such a lot sought after for themselves. In her two decades within the highlight, Jennifer has long gone from 25-year-old lovable and adorable buddy to 45-year-old intercourse image. She used to be a piece rounder whilst she first seemed on-screen, her hair somewhat much less glossy; yet over the following decade, she went from television beginner to capital S mega-Star—the namesake of a haircut (sure, it was once named for her personality, yet these layers framed Jennifer’s face), the spouse of Brad Pitt (and then, after all, now not anymore), and the journal conceal lady certain to fly off the cabinets. This before-our-very-eyes evolution made Jennifer the top of Everywoman’s affections. Her glow, that air of mystery of The existence, feels—almost—for only a break up moment, possible. simply because we all know she used to be a tad extra ordinary, and he or she seems like an outdated pal, and we watched her turn into who she is this present day. In that one yellow-embroidered-dress second, she went from usual to luminary, and America’s obsession kicked in. If she may do it, probably shall we, too. I observed Jen as soon as. It used to be 2006, and she or he was once arriving for an visual appeal at the overdue exhibit. I labored in ny urban on the time, around the highway from David Letterman’s studio. My coworkers used to run downstairs to face on 53rd road and watch celebrities arrive. We wouldn’t opt for simply somebody, in fact. We have been New Yorkers, thank​you​very​much, now not tourists—too strong, we idea, to face outdoor for a trifling Kirsten Dunst or Toby Maguire. My buddy as soon as stayed past due to work out Tom Cruise pull up. now not me. I waited alongside the safety gate for one individual and one individual purely. Jennifer. She wore a black button-down blouse and black mini-shorts and heels. She had a few severe legs, a undeniable fact that didn’t pass not noted via me or through Dave. prior to he even stated hi on that night’s episode, he instructed her: “You have great legs. wonderful legs. ” within the decade due to the fact associates went off the air, Jennifer’s prestige has in basic terms gotten higher. “When Aniston transitioned to celeb, these television eyeballs got here with her,” writes journalist Mickey Rapkin in a 2011 Elle profile. “Her physique, a effective commercial for the twin cocktail of Pilates and genuinely-earned self belief, quick grew to become the perfect for American girls all over the place. ” And if she isn’t your perfect, another superstar most likely is. final week I heard a lady inform a pal that she fired her coach simply because he used to be making her carry too many weights. “I acknowledged i needed to be Eva Longoria,” she stated. “Does Eva Longoria have cumbersome hands? ” we need Eva’s fingers. Jennifer’s legs.

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