Crazy Salad Plus Nine

by Ephron

Gathers humorous essays about feminism, sex fantasies, beauty, college life, feminine hygiene, cooking competitions, women in Washington, divorce, and sex roles.

Genres: Nonfiction

255 pages, Paperback

First published April 1, 1984

Reviews

[Don · Rating 4 out of 5]

A collection of Ephron's series of articles about the woman's movement and some other essays about the media. Some of it is dated (Julie Nixon Eisenhower? Pat Loud? Upstairs, Downstairs?) but each article reminds you what a witty writer she was.

[Penny Cipolone · Rating 5 out of 5]

One cannot review Nora Ephron. One can only sigh for the fact that she is gone; and every time one finds another unread gem, you are sad when you finish because no others will be forthcoming. This is a great look at the feminist view of life as lived in the early 1970's.

[Chris Cowan · Rating 3 out of 5]

A good collection of journalistic writings. They are all well written and provide witty insights into Nora Ephron's thoughts. Quite a few I found interesting historically as a perspective on U.S. feminsim of the late 1970s.

[Lc Phillips · Rating 4 out of 5]

Remembering the times, incidents, people, and events these newspaper columns are about was nostalgic and it was interesting to learning some of the things that went on behind the events. But...it didn't have all the luster and shine I expected of Nora Ephron because it was too focused, too set, too much 1972 and '73. Technically this isn't a legitimate complaint because that's when and where they were written. So, maybe it's I can take only so much of 1972 and '73 right before I go to sleep at 2am. The point was reached around the time Gloria Steinem was crying her eyes out while walking down the street in Miami Beach. Nora was trying to figure out what she was so upset about because it was only the Democratic Convention after McGovern had sold out the Women's Movement. Apparently, Gloria took it personally, while Nora thought the whole thing was "just politics."

[Ladie · Rating 4 out of 5]

On a quest to read Nora Ephron's writings since I enjoy her movies so much, I found this collection of essays and short stories published in the 1970s in the heyday of the womens movement. As such it is dated, but given that I lived through those chaotic times it is interesting, too. Much more serious than her screenplays this was a slower read and given that each is complete within itself and it was gardening season, I barely finished it before it was due back at the library. This was an interesting glimpse into a life very different from my own, the life of a successful New York author, sophisticated and witty who moved in a rarefied circle of friends of the same ilk. A good read by a remarkable female author who is no longer with us.

[Kevin · Rating 4 out of 5]

A collection of Ephron's essays for Esquire magazine from the early to mid 70s. Some are miracles, others sputtering false starts. All are hilarious. This book is a quick read and kind of a primer of the mind that, 10 years later would give us the screenplay of perhaps the greatest romantic comedy ever made.

[Dave · Rating 4 out of 5]

Great set of essays on feminine topics, personal remembrances, politics and the American scene. Some are a bit dated since they are from the '70's but all are very entertaining and interesting.

[jeffrey · Rating 4 out of 5]

A collection of essays that either became more humorous and/or meaningful in the second half, or where I became more attuned to the author's thinking. Either way, a jolly good read!

[Heidi · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book is hilarious! All about being a girl and woman and growing up.