How To Stylishly Fall From Grace: Revelations From My Perfectly-Flawed Life

I am not the type of person who reads in search of escapism. I like to do more informational or professional reading for the most part. However, I must say from the time that I pick up this book and started reading that I couldnt put it down. I carried it with me everywhere - on the train, to work and even read in bed (something that I only do when I want to fall asleep.) Then as I started to approach the end of the book, I found myself delaying my reading just so it wouldnt end. I was saddened almost heart broken that it was over. I felt like I was living Ms. Coleys life. I was having so much fun with it...when she laughed I laughed when she was scared I was scared... This is a must have and a must give!!!

This book was quite different from any Ive ever read. I felt as if I knew Zoe within a few pages. I could actually visualize her life; I even saw the stained couch (LOL)! I also sensed her frustration and other real, raw emotions. Watching her take giant leaps of faith - most out of sheer necessity - encourages me. I know I can do it too! This book gave me hope and reminded me that It wont be this way always.....

The first time I read this was for my Book Club and we all had mixed feeling about it. This time I took it a bit slowly and I laughed at highlights that made me remember why I rated it a 5 in the first place. I remember days of dating someone expecting them to be more than I knew they were. I can remember being a Temp, taking jobs because I had to and not because I wanted to, and I remember trying to do things on my own. I could relate to Zoe and being ashamed to get Public Assistance and leaving home for the big city with big dreams. And of course a woman and her shoe collection... This book was well thought out, well written, and delivered the right amount of humor to keep my interest. I would definitely read it a third time. -V

I didnt put the book down until I was halfway through. Great read, the characters just jumped off the page and you felt you were living their lives.

I have been a follower of Felicias blog Well Heeled and had a feeling there was something special about this book. Surely not disappointed! Zoes character felt so real and her triumphs so easy to relate to. From displaying the struggles of a controlling relationship to knowing when to ask for help in rough times, Zoes strength truly inspired me and is a great read to remind us that what many of us may consider those smaller luxuries in life are not to be taken forgranted. An enjoyable read and a wonderful gift for any woman while superb for the single gal!

After taking a much anticipated peek at the first few pages of this book when it arrived, I knew I had to save this book until I had a free weekend to devour it. My last book for the Summer was not a disappointment. You will relate to Zoe in one way or another. Loved it!

This book should be motivation for any girl who has hit a rough spot in life. Zoe holds fast to her morals and lets go of many materialistic items. This book would make an excellent gift for any woman. Fun Read!

I absolutely loved this book! It was like reading my BFFs diary and finding out all the stuff I really wanted to know, only with her permission. What I found most refreshing about this book and Zoe, the main character, was the realistic story it told. No fairy-tale endings, no prince with a glass slipper to wisk her away, just real life - with all its ups, downs, ins and outs. Too many books and movies try so hard to sell the happy ending but what was fabulous about this book was seeing Zoe persevere through her fascinating and often difficult cirucmstances and end up in some ways, right back where she started - just a lot wiser, a lot stronger, and a whole lot more self-assurred. Most of our lives are probably a lot more like Zoes than Cinderellas - I know mine is and so are the lives of my friends. So Id encourage you to get a cup of tea and sit down for a great evening with a new friend...Zoe. Youll enjoy yourself.

Felicia you impressed me from the day I met you, but I am blown away after reading your book, and what a great book it is! I finished this book in two evenings - that shows how much I loved it. It takes me a lot to get through a book, but when its good I dont want to put it down. This was one of those books. Hoping for a sequel soon. HIGHLY RECOMMEND - GREAT READ!!!!

I read this book in a single weekend and was drawn to the main character immediately. I absolutely loved this book. It was engaging and a definite pageturner. Zoe is my hero and I believe that she can easily be an inspiration for women everywhere!