Stirring the Pot : My Recipe for Getting What You Want Out of Life

__The View__ host and __New York Times__ bestselling author Jenny McCarthy is like your favorite friend: honest, open, and oh-so-funny. She also speaks her mind and says what the rest of us are thinking, a characteristic that has won her millions of fans no matter how much she “stirs the pot.” Combining the secrets of her hard-won wisdom, witty observations, revealing notes to herself (including ridiculously wishful wish lists), and tales of both her best and most embarrassing moments, __Stirring the Pot__ is McCarthy’s recipe for getting what you want out of life. From her wacky experiences in show business to her screwball forays into healing “therapies,” from her frontline reporting of single motherhood in midlife to a goofy attempt to reclaim her last name from Joe McCarthy, here are outrageous musings from the roller coaster life of everyone’s favorite professional blonde. With a winning mix of storytelling, sisterly advice, sex appeal, and self-deprecation, __Stirring the Pot__ shows us how a pinch of conviction (aka hardheadedness), a dollop of flexibility (being okay with Plan B or even C), and endless faith (in yourself, in your wildest fantasies, and in the general goodness of others) can mix to create the life of your dreams. **Advance praise for __Stirring the Pot__** “Whether she’s talking about work or play, family or friendships, her sex life or the lack of it, Jenny McCarthy never fails to make me laugh out loud. Who knew she could dish out advice so well, too?”**—Andy Cohen, host of Bravo’s __Watch What Happens Live__** NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER The View host and New York Times bestselling author Jenny McCarthy is like your favorite friend: honest, open, and oh-so-funny. She also speaks her mind and says what the rest of us are thinking, a characteristic that has won her millions of fans no matter how much she “stirs the pot.” Combining the secrets of her hard-won wisdom, witty observations, revealing notes to herself (including ridiculously wishful wish lists), and tales of both her best and most embarrassing moments, Stirring the Pot is McCarthy’s recipe for getting what you want out of life. From her wacky experiences in show business to her screwball forays into healing “therapies,” from her frontline reporting of single motherhood in midlife to a goofy attempt to reclaim her last name from Joe McCarthy, here are outrageous musings from the roller coaster life of everyone’s favorite professional blonde. With a winning mix of storytelling, sisterly advice, sex appeal, and self-deprecation, Stirring the Pot shows us how a pinch of conviction (aka hardheadedness), a dollop of flexibility (being okay with Plan B or even C), and endless faith (in yourself, in your wildest fantasies, and in the general goodness of others) can mix to create the life of your dreams. Advance praise for Stirring the Pot “Whether she’s talking about work or play, family or friendships, her sex life or the lack of it, Jenny McCarthy never fails to make me laugh out loud. Who knew she could dish out advice so well, too?” —Andy Cohen, host of Bravo’s Watch What Happens Live The View host and New York Times bestselling author Jenny McCarthy is like your favorite friend: honest, open, and oh-so-funny. She also speaks her mind and says what the rest of us are thinking, a characteristic that has won her millions of fans no matter how much she "stirs the pot." Combining the secrets of her hard-won wisdom, witty observations, revealing notes to herself (including ridiculously wishful wish lists), and tales of both her best and most embarrassing moments, Stirring the Pot is McCarthy's recipe for getting what you want out of life. From her wacky experiences in show business to her screwball forays into healing "therapies," from her frontline reporting of single motherhood in midlife to a goofy attempt to reclaim her last name from Joe McCarthy, here are outrageous musings from the roller coaster life of everyone's favorite professional blonde. With a winning mix of storytelling, sisterly advice, sex appeal, and self-deprecation, Stirring the Pot shows us how a pinch of conviction (aka hardheadedness), a dollop of flexibility (being okay with Plan B or even C), and endless faith (in yourself, in your wildest fantasies, and in the general goodness of others) can mix to create the life of your dreams. Advance praise for Stirring the Pot "Whether she's talking about work or play, family or friendships, her sex life or the lack of it, Jenny McCarthy never fails to make me laugh out loud. Who knew she could dish out advice so well, too?" --Andy Cohen, host of Bravo's Watch What Happens Live From the Hardcover edition From the lovably goofy and outspoken author of multiple New York Times bestsellers and co-host of ABC's The View comes McCarthyisms, a sidesplitting book of both inspiration and advice that adds up to the perfect recipe for getting what you want out of life. With two cups of her signature wit and a generous dollop of hard-won wisdom, Jenny McCarthy shares candid personal stories of her own successes and failures, hilarious to-do and wish lists, instructions for easy ways to stay slim and healthy (including recipes for her favorite comfort soups), and how she has taken care of herself (emotionally and physically) over the course of a lengthy career and a rollercoaster time in the spotlight The View host and New York Times bestselling author presents some of her outrageous musings about her roller coaster life -- from her wacky experiences in show business to her screwball forays into healing "therapies," from her frontline reporting of single motherhood in midlife to a goofy attempt to reclaim her last name from Joe McCarthy. The View host and New York Times bestselling author presents some of her outrageous musings about her roller coaster life -- from her wacky experiences in show business to her screwball forays into healing "therapies, " from her front line reporting of single motherhood in midlife to a goofy attempt to reclaim her last name from Joe McCarthy Combines The Author's Hard-won Wisdom, Witty Observations, Revealing Notes To Herself, And Tales Of Her Best And Most Embarrassing Moments To Offer Insights On Getting The Most Out Of Life. Title: Stirring the Pot( My Recipe for Getting What You Want Out of Life) Binding: Hardcover Author: JennyMcCarthy Publisher: BallantineBooks