by Noelle Cleary, Dini von Mueffling
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Lady. Let's face it: the word brings to mind a host of associations‚ many of which call to mind costume dramas or tea-sipping debutantes. That is, until The Art and Power of Being a Lady‚ the book that brushes the cobwebs off and makes "lady" relevant to every girl and woman -- whether her role model is Audrey Hepburn, Oprah Winfrey, Madeleine Albright, Lauryn Hill, or Mia Hamm. In an era when looking out for one another and taking the high road is too often lost in the shuffle, today's lady has not forgotten what's important. She is kind and considerate without being a doormat. She's assertive, but never a bully. She is sexy without being vulgar. She has great style but is never superficial. She gives back without asking for kudos. And from now on, the perfect word to describe her is "lady." "An homage to women who exude dignity, confidence, and social responsibility ... A little book with a big message." -- Fern Siegel, Avenue "... if the authors are coming from another time and place, so be it. You might want to visit there sometime." -- Houston Chronicle "It's OK to be smart, graceful, fearless, stylish, outspoken, compassionate.... Now that's etiquette for the twenty-first century." -- Donna Ladd, Gotham "Noelle Cleary and Dini von Mueffling's ... modern lady has grace, self-confidence, independence, ethics, style and humor ... [and is] ready to take on today's unique challenges with grace and strength." -- Kansas City Star
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0 of 0 people found the following review helpful:
 Common Sense stuff we USED to all know, but maybe that 20-somethings these days could re-learn or be taught., 2008-02-17
A pretty common-sense book, but as the author states, these common courtesies she discusses have been lost in recent times amid the corporate competitiveness, affluence, and accelerated lifestyles in our American society. The author does a pretty good job at re-training or reminding us of how ladies should act like LADIES (and not MEN!).
Although it wasnt an "invigorating, cant-put-the-book-down" type of read, and probably a book one would just read through just once,
there were good reminders about how to set yourself apart by having lady-like mannerisms, distinct from the all too common slovenly attitudes that are predominant in females out in our American society. The only strange thing is that the author made several references to the tennis stars, Venus and Serena Williams, as being poster girls of what a lady is(!)(?) I could probably have thought of at least one hundred other women first that I thought epitomizes a "lady" before the androgenous looking Williams sisters....
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:
 Just a star worshiping book., 2007-09-23
I got up to page 87 and wanted to toss it in the trash. The only thing i got from it was that the women writing it LOVED Candice Bergen. They spent more time on clothes then needed and didn't even tell you what the difference between a black tie and white tie event is. A wast of $13.
1 of 3 people found the following review helpful:
 Proverbs 31, 2007-05-26
Proverbs 31 in the bible talks about the virtuous woman. THE ART AND POWER OF BEING A LADY takes this one step further. It shows very powerfully what it means to be a virtuous woman in this millenium. I find the book a must-have.
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:
 Basic, 2007-04-29
It's a shame this book isn't better. Such a good title. I think this one would suit it better. "Modern Working Woman's Guide to Being Civilized".
This book is a very basic selection of dos and don'ts for the modern woman. Works from the results of a survey and has bits and peices about women the authors admire.
If you have never read much on manners and feminine qualtities this book might be a good place to start. It's easy to read and a good survey of the qualities and lacks of modern women. Some basic etiquette and suggestions on kindness and consideration.
But if you've ever cracked open a copy of Emily Post or something similar you might not want to bother with this book.
2 of 4 people found the following review helpful:
woman from within, 2007-03-07
i love the way it is written. very practical with advice on being a woman from within.
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