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Mad Fat Girl #2.5
Ace Jones: Mad Fat Adventures in Therapy
Back in Bugtussle, Mississippi, after her relationship with her ex-fiancé has fallen apart, Ace Jones is naturally depressed. What’s worse is that every time she leaves the house, she winds up in some kind of altercation. She can’t help but wonder if she’s an idiot magnet, or if she’s the smart-mouth stirring things up. Hoping for a little peace of mind, Ace gives in to the advice of her best friend and goes to see a therapist. But she quickly discovers that the road to nirvana isn’t what it’s cracked up to be. And as Ace goes from one therapeutic misadventure to another, the plus-sized spitfire becomes more determined than ever to find enlightenment—even if it means bending herself into a pretzel to do it.
80 pages, Kindle Edition
First published June 4, 2013
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About the author
Stephanie McAfee
10 books186 followersLike Elvis, I was born in Tupelo, Mississippi. And while I'm not the King (or Queen) of anything that I know of, I do have a white steed, a noble knight, and a royal court. Ok, I'm lying. I have a brown chiweenie, a buck wild toddler, and if we line our "Cars" cars up just right...
I have lived in the Wild Wild West, but don’t live there anymore because I discovered that some people belong in the south and I am one of those people. Humidity, as it turns out, is not such a bad thing after all. Neither are thunderstorms. Plus I have a deep love and genuine appreciation for normal sweet tea, fresh seafood, SEC football, and large bodies of salty water. So now I live in Florida.
I have a B.A. in English from the University of Mississippi and I'm a life-long fan of the Ole Miss Rebels. I also have an M.A. in Secondary Education from the University of Alabama, which gives me the right yell “Roll Tide!” every now and then. Despite my solid educational background, my work history is what you might call checkered (if you wanted to be nice). It ranges from dispatching at my father’s trucking company to teaching high school Spanish to temping at a technology consulting firm in Colorado Springs, Colorado.
Another thing about me: One day, I decided to write a book. It’s called Diary of a Mad Fat Girl and I think it’s pretty funny. Maybe you might think it's funny too!
I have lived in the Wild Wild West, but don’t live there anymore because I discovered that some people belong in the south and I am one of those people. Humidity, as it turns out, is not such a bad thing after all. Neither are thunderstorms. Plus I have a deep love and genuine appreciation for normal sweet tea, fresh seafood, SEC football, and large bodies of salty water. So now I live in Florida.
I have a B.A. in English from the University of Mississippi and I'm a life-long fan of the Ole Miss Rebels. I also have an M.A. in Secondary Education from the University of Alabama, which gives me the right yell “Roll Tide!” every now and then. Despite my solid educational background, my work history is what you might call checkered (if you wanted to be nice). It ranges from dispatching at my father’s trucking company to teaching high school Spanish to temping at a technology consulting firm in Colorado Springs, Colorado.
Another thing about me: One day, I decided to write a book. It’s called Diary of a Mad Fat Girl and I think it’s pretty funny. Maybe you might think it's funny too!
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October 3, 2014
Holy cow...for you who have been reading Ace's stories, this one starts out with her making a court appearance for a "situation" that occurred at the Walmart. Yes, I know now you want to read it.
This short story was 100% laugh out loud. I could hardly breathe at one point, I was laughing so hard. I can sure sympathize with Ace. And honestly, she has the best one liners around.
If you follow Ace, get this one. If you haven't read these books by Stephanie McAfee - you need to. They are truly laugh out loud, great, fun stories.
I do have a lot of authors I fans of whose books I love, but these books & this author are the most special to me. I have never identified with the character in a book as much as I do Ace.
This short story was 100% laugh out loud. I could hardly breathe at one point, I was laughing so hard. I can sure sympathize with Ace. And honestly, she has the best one liners around.
If you follow Ace, get this one. If you haven't read these books by Stephanie McAfee - you need to. They are truly laugh out loud, great, fun stories.
I do have a lot of authors I fans of whose books I love, but these books & this author are the most special to me. I have never identified with the character in a book as much as I do Ace.
June 12, 2013
Awesome! I was laughing out loud during the yoga scene to the point where my kids wanted to know what was so funny! Well done.....really looking forward to the next book!
July 1, 2013
Two words: yoga scene. I had tears running down my face from laugh so hard!
January 16, 2017
Fun, quick read
Ace Jones is one of my favorite characters. This is a short, funny, and honest account of things we all face.
Ace Jones is one of my favorite characters. This is a short, funny, and honest account of things we all face.
March 2, 2019
This book was sooooo funny. Ace is hysterical and I enjoyed this novella.
April 30, 2019
Always funny! Love the yoga scene
March 24, 2020
Not my kind of story at all. I quickly got sick of the MC calling herself nasty name for being overweight. I'm afraid this series isn't for me.
October 15, 2023
This is too funny 😂😂😂
February 10, 2014
With this one, Ace isn't her normal self. Usually Ace is so fun loving, but now she is hurting from seeing all her hopes dashed in Florida. I liked that she tried therapy, but like most things that Ace tries it doesn't go well. I did like where Ace was at the end, finally a good place and a way to go forward.
December 24, 2014
I enjoyed reading all the different adventures of ace Jones. She is your typical confused girl with everyday life issues
I enjoyed reading the books of adventure of ace Jones. she is a typical confused young lady with everyday life issues. Has many friends who care about her well-being
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I enjoyed reading the books of adventure of ace Jones. she is a typical confused young lady with everyday life issues. Has many friends who care about her well-being
5
July 15, 2013
I just love Ace Jones ! If you need some humour and a good chic lit with attitude then you"ll enjoy her too. Can't wait to read the next adventures of Ace Jones !! This was just a novella but a good little break from her last and a good intro into her next.
February 21, 2015
Oh this one was just funny, went too quick but had some great parts along the way. i mean, being in trouble for something that happened at the Wal-Mart to the yoga class...it'll give you a quick laugh!
March 4, 2015
Ace Jones is at it again! She is a laugh out loud hero to women everywhere.
June 22, 2013
another funny romp w/ Ace Jones. Nice to see some introspection in this novella.
June 30, 2013
Yet another book that made me laugh till I cried. Love this author and love how the story of Ace continues. Definitely recommend this book to anyone who needs a quick read and a really good laugh.
July 8, 2013
Short, sweet, and had me laughing!
October 28, 2013
just not my cup of tea. one really funny episode. ended up rapidly scanning modt of the story. very short.
January 8, 2014
too short, but goood!!!
May 22, 2014
read this out of order (after down and out) so the chronology was off for me.. The therapists are hiliariously (and in some cases unfortunately) spot on.
June 27, 2014
A fun story that continues in the same style as Adventures of the Mad Fat Girl -- fun, and funny. Great mental floss!
July 16, 2014
Funny short story.
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