Nora Ephron

And Other Thoughts on Being a Woman

I Feel Bad About My Neck

Lindy

What failure of imagination had caused me to forget that life was full of other possibilities, including the possibility that eventually I would fall in love again?

Nora Ephron’s life is extraordinary—White House intern, pioneering female reporter, three-time Academy Award nominee, and director of iconic films. Yet her essays often feel flippant and trivial, tackling topics like purses and necks rather than the remarkable experiences she’s lived. Witty but surprisingly shallow given her extraordinary background.

Liana

Nora Ephron’s life is extraordinary—White House intern, pioneering female reporter, three-time Academy Award nominee, and director of iconic films. Yet her essays often feel flippant and trivial, tackling topics like purses and necks rather than the remarkable experiences she’s lived. Witty but surprisingly shallow given her extraordinary background.



vanessa

I will always and forever sing Nora Ephron’s praise. She has a talent for witty, wise-cracking dialogue and there was no end to that in this compilation of honest essays about aging and love. Need my own copy.

big ab

i love nora. she brings me great comfort. her son plays with taylor swift in her band. i feel like when i’m older, i will give this book a perfect score.

Lynn

This started off strong, with a great introduction, funny bits and pieces and a fast-paced tempo that fires off little wisdoms like fireworks. But at the 40% point it declines into ramblings with the occasional insightful comment. The witty undertone disappears and it becomes a slightly bitter, unstructured yet careless narrative about falling in love with one’s home/neighbourhood, aging and underwhelming ‘life lessons’. Comparing this directly to one of Betty White’s memoirs I had the pleasure of reading, I’d definitely recommend those over this work.

Joana da Silva

Lately, I've been in an essay/memoir kind of mood so I had to read this one, given that Nora Ephron gave me 3 of my favorite love stories ever. This book was a walk in the park, perfect for relaxing after a workday. She's funny, observant, and accurate. The essay about falling in love with an apartment and the one about her life sectioned off into little bits that made her who she was when she wrote this book were my favorites. Although this book is written from a 60-year-old woman's point of view, it's easy to empathize with her writing and her story.

Alexandra Sklar

Liked, but not life changing. I see why people love her, but I didn't find much of an emotional connection. Will probably read a few more of her books to get more perspective.

I Feel Bad About My Neck And Other Thoughts on Being a Woman

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