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The Day I Shot Cupid: Hello, My Name Is Jennifer Love Hewitt and I'm a Love-aholic
For any woman who has ever bought a self-help book and wondered why she bothered. (P.S. Now that I know he's just not that into me, where do I go from there? Yeah, thanks for that advice.)
Jennifer Love Hewitt is a self-proclaimed "love-aholic" and hopeless romantic (her middle name is Love, after all!). She has been lucky and unlucky in love, and lived to tell--and she's done it all in the spotlight. Much has been written about her love life--some true, most made up to sell magazines. Now Hewitt shares the real story of what she's learned navigating the dangerous dating waters.
In The Day I Shot Cupid , Hewitt offers her hard-won wisdom and tells us how to embrace love with both feet on the ground. First, we have to shoot Cupid. We have to believe that happily-ever-after is hard work--it's not all flowers and symphonies and floating hearts.
Wise and wry and refreshingly honest, Hewitt talks about how to pick the right guy and how to know when to let the wrong ones go free, and she offers some surprising truths about the opposite sex.
From twenty things to do after a breakup, to ten things to do before a date, to the perils of text flirting ( You are waiting. By the phone. For his response.) , Hewitt uses stories and dating secrets to illustrate the idiotic, romantic, crazy, depressing, hilarious, awkward, glorious moments we all experience in relationships. Funny, quirky, and empowering, The Day I Shot Cupid deserves a place on every woman's nightstand, bookshelf, or coffee table, or tucked inside her oversized designer handbag.
Jennifer Love Hewitt is a self-proclaimed "love-aholic" and hopeless romantic (her middle name is Love, after all!). She has been lucky and unlucky in love, and lived to tell--and she's done it all in the spotlight. Much has been written about her love life--some true, most made up to sell magazines. Now Hewitt shares the real story of what she's learned navigating the dangerous dating waters.
In The Day I Shot Cupid , Hewitt offers her hard-won wisdom and tells us how to embrace love with both feet on the ground. First, we have to shoot Cupid. We have to believe that happily-ever-after is hard work--it's not all flowers and symphonies and floating hearts.
Wise and wry and refreshingly honest, Hewitt talks about how to pick the right guy and how to know when to let the wrong ones go free, and she offers some surprising truths about the opposite sex.
From twenty things to do after a breakup, to ten things to do before a date, to the perils of text flirting ( You are waiting. By the phone. For his response.) , Hewitt uses stories and dating secrets to illustrate the idiotic, romantic, crazy, depressing, hilarious, awkward, glorious moments we all experience in relationships. Funny, quirky, and empowering, The Day I Shot Cupid deserves a place on every woman's nightstand, bookshelf, or coffee table, or tucked inside her oversized designer handbag.
208 pages, Hardcover
First published January 1, 2010
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Jennifer Love Hewitt
11 books110 followersJennifer Love Hewitt is an American actress, television director, voice actress, singer-songwriter, and film and television producer. Hewitt began her acting career as a child by appearing in television commercials and the Disney Channel series Kids Incorporated. She rose to fame in teenage popular culture via her roles in the Fox series Party of Five, as Sarah Reeves, and the films I Know What You Did Last Summer and its sequel, as Julie James.
As a singer, Hewitt has been signed by Atlantic Records and Jive Records. She is primarily known for her recordings in the pop genre and has a contralto vocal range. To date, her most successful single on the Billboard Hot 100 is the 1999 release "How Do I Deal", which peaked at #59. In addition, she has contributed music to the promotion or soundtracks of acting projects.
Hewitt's physical appearance has been the subject of much media attention throughout her career. She has been lauded as one of the most attractive women in the entertainment industry by publications such as Maxim, in which she was named the sexiest woman in the world in 1999, and TV Guide, which named her the sexiest woman on television in 2008. In 2007, paparazzi photos of Hewitt on a beach led to a much-publicized matter in which she defended her weight, and was supported by other celebrities. These incidents received coverage from People magazine.
In addition to acting, Hewitt has also served as a producer on some of her film and television projects. She can be seen on the CBS television program Ghost Whisperer as Melinda Gordon, a young woman who can communicate with ghosts. She won a Saturn Award in 2007 and 2008 for Best Actress on Television.
As a singer, Hewitt has been signed by Atlantic Records and Jive Records. She is primarily known for her recordings in the pop genre and has a contralto vocal range. To date, her most successful single on the Billboard Hot 100 is the 1999 release "How Do I Deal", which peaked at #59. In addition, she has contributed music to the promotion or soundtracks of acting projects.
Hewitt's physical appearance has been the subject of much media attention throughout her career. She has been lauded as one of the most attractive women in the entertainment industry by publications such as Maxim, in which she was named the sexiest woman in the world in 1999, and TV Guide, which named her the sexiest woman on television in 2008. In 2007, paparazzi photos of Hewitt on a beach led to a much-publicized matter in which she defended her weight, and was supported by other celebrities. These incidents received coverage from People magazine.
In addition to acting, Hewitt has also served as a producer on some of her film and television projects. She can be seen on the CBS television program Ghost Whisperer as Melinda Gordon, a young woman who can communicate with ghosts. She won a Saturn Award in 2007 and 2008 for Best Actress on Television.
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January 19, 2011
This book took me less than 2 hours to read.
The good part?
I know that JLH made millions from this book based on her name recognition. Can't hate her game, as it's an easy to write for market.
The bad?
While I don't feel stupider for reading this book, unlike many Amazon reviewers, I feel unfulfilled. I would rather a book benefit the reader in a solid way and leave the reader with a sense of betterment as the last page is turned. This book did not do that for me.
I knew it wouldn't be Mama Gena meets "Getting to I Do" compounded with "The Millionaire Matchmaker" with a little bit of "The Game" slapped in, topped with "He's Just Not That Into You". I was fully aware of what I was getting into before I took the book from the "New Releases" section of my local library.
But, I still read it.
JLH does have some funny moments. But, I had to skip the chapter written by Jamie Kennedy because - well - he sucks and isn't funny. I don't need a skinny white guy telling me that guys like asses. Thanks.... but no.
So, what did I learn from this book?
1. Large chested, working actresses can be serial daters too.
2. Having someone tell you "leave your balls at home" while on a date is kind of funny - yet sad.
3. Jamie Kennedy is STILL NOT FUNNY.
4. Jennifer Love Hewitt writes like a 15 year old girl who is using her very first Slam Book.
5. Putting sparkling crystals on your vagina because you feel sad is still kind of dumb to me.
6. Maybe, like with Meg Cabot and Jennifer Weiner books, I'm just not her primary target audience and projected social demographic that her marketing team thought would enjoy this book........
In summary, "The Day I Shot Cupid" is tripe. Now, if you like eating innards of a dead mammal, go ahead and read it. But, don't blame me if you throw up and wonder WTF did I do that for.
You've been warned.
The good part?
I know that JLH made millions from this book based on her name recognition. Can't hate her game, as it's an easy to write for market.
The bad?
While I don't feel stupider for reading this book, unlike many Amazon reviewers, I feel unfulfilled. I would rather a book benefit the reader in a solid way and leave the reader with a sense of betterment as the last page is turned. This book did not do that for me.
I knew it wouldn't be Mama Gena meets "Getting to I Do" compounded with "The Millionaire Matchmaker" with a little bit of "The Game" slapped in, topped with "He's Just Not That Into You". I was fully aware of what I was getting into before I took the book from the "New Releases" section of my local library.
But, I still read it.
JLH does have some funny moments. But, I had to skip the chapter written by Jamie Kennedy because - well - he sucks and isn't funny. I don't need a skinny white guy telling me that guys like asses. Thanks.... but no.
So, what did I learn from this book?
1. Large chested, working actresses can be serial daters too.
2. Having someone tell you "leave your balls at home" while on a date is kind of funny - yet sad.
3. Jamie Kennedy is STILL NOT FUNNY.
4. Jennifer Love Hewitt writes like a 15 year old girl who is using her very first Slam Book.
5. Putting sparkling crystals on your vagina because you feel sad is still kind of dumb to me.
6. Maybe, like with Meg Cabot and Jennifer Weiner books, I'm just not her primary target audience and projected social demographic that her marketing team thought would enjoy this book........
In summary, "The Day I Shot Cupid" is tripe. Now, if you like eating innards of a dead mammal, go ahead and read it. But, don't blame me if you throw up and wonder WTF did I do that for.
You've been warned.
March 28, 2010
I just got home from a book signing and after meeting Jennifer Love Hewitt, I have an even greater respect for her work. This is a wonderful book for those of us who continue to look for love in all the wrong places, for all the wrong reasons, and maybe, just maybe, fall a little too hard sometimes. :) I love this book and her! (and yes, she personalized my copy!)
The W.O.R.T.H chapter was my favorite and after telling JLH this, her response was "keep reading that one lots and lots."
WORTH: The quality within a person that renders him or her worthy of respect.
"Maybe those of us who struggle with this concept need to learn to feel worth it. And maybe we can do it by healing from the relationships that made us feel worthless."
"It is our job to send those lost yet slutty souls our light and sympathy, because at the end of the day it must be so sad to love yourself so little that you'd be willing to become the joke, the cocktail-hour topic, or, worst of all, the reason someone else will find it difficult to love and trust again. Guess I couldn't zip it on that one."
The W.O.R.T.H chapter was my favorite and after telling JLH this, her response was "keep reading that one lots and lots."
WORTH: The quality within a person that renders him or her worthy of respect.
"Maybe those of us who struggle with this concept need to learn to feel worth it. And maybe we can do it by healing from the relationships that made us feel worthless."
"It is our job to send those lost yet slutty souls our light and sympathy, because at the end of the day it must be so sad to love yourself so little that you'd be willing to become the joke, the cocktail-hour topic, or, worst of all, the reason someone else will find it difficult to love and trust again. Guess I couldn't zip it on that one."
November 10, 2015
DNF at 40%, ugh
September 29, 2010
The Day I Shot Cupid: Hello, My Name is Jennifer Love Hewitt and I'm a Love-aholic by Jennifer Love Hewitt or Love as her friends call her, or JLH as she signs off in the book.
First, I am a Jennifer Love Hewitt fan and was an avid viewer of Party of Five and Ghost Whisper, plus, she is one of my husband's favorites if you know what I mean.
Honestly, I was hard up for a book and saw this at the library. The cover is cute, it is written by an actress I like and she and her finance' had just broken up as the book was released so I was curious to see what she wrote about him.
What I Can Tell You: The book is a fast read, 1 night. Jennifer is likable and obviously a complete romantic. Obviously one of those girls that writes her name with his last name by date two and starts buying Bride magazine after the 3rd date. That's fine, I don't judge just making a statement.
The book is a dating advice book for woman, however, with passages like this:
“OMG, let me just embarrass myself right now. I spent three hours once making his and her toiletry kids. One for my house and one for his house. At the time, I thought it was the most amazing gift. When I presented them I thought I would receive the Greatest Romantic Award. Uh, not what happened. Instead, I received awkward silence, followed by more awkward miles, and never heard from him again.”
“Like a Velcro monkey, I will suck to the back of my cuddle partner, creating the ultimate spoon. But — and it’s no secret — guys hate to spoon. They prefer to fork, lol! … So here’s the trick: Play it cool until he falls asleep and then Velcro yourself to him, quickly and with very little motion (think Tom Cruise in Mission: Impossible). And then, if and when he wakes, turn quickly, like you were just stretching, and wait. When the little lamb sleeps again One . . . Two . . . Three . . . Velcro!!!!!!!!!”
It was a bit of a let down. I really wanted to like it.
The sections were short, some of them less than two paragraphs. Some of them were just randomness or just scattered thoughts, it is as if she took her diary and scanned for little passages. Or, has a journal of rambling rants that were included.
Some sections like, When Your Relationship Comes to a Skid Mark where she talks about doing laundry and finding skid marks in your guys underwear. Umm...yes...we have all seen them, throughout our lives, but just toss them in the wash and move on honey. There is no need to run around the house screaming before taking thongs and using the Rocky theme in your head to throw them in the machine. BTW...this little heroic feat made her feel like a "real woman" before making him do the laundry for the remainder of your relationship.
I believe her to be a very sweet woman who tried really hard to be profound and witty, it just came off short and believe this book should be read for the fun of it. Maybe it's me, maybe she was really witty and profound but it was lost on me. My expectations weren't high, and I don't think any less of her, she's not an author and this was a good attempt.
JLH, if you are out there, because you did say negative press hurts your heart, I want you to know, I still love you honey, just giving my honest review because that is what I do here and as you can see in my labels, it does say this is an amateur book review, so really....what the hell do I know.
First, I am a Jennifer Love Hewitt fan and was an avid viewer of Party of Five and Ghost Whisper, plus, she is one of my husband's favorites if you know what I mean.
Honestly, I was hard up for a book and saw this at the library. The cover is cute, it is written by an actress I like and she and her finance' had just broken up as the book was released so I was curious to see what she wrote about him.
What I Can Tell You: The book is a fast read, 1 night. Jennifer is likable and obviously a complete romantic. Obviously one of those girls that writes her name with his last name by date two and starts buying Bride magazine after the 3rd date. That's fine, I don't judge just making a statement.
The book is a dating advice book for woman, however, with passages like this:
“OMG, let me just embarrass myself right now. I spent three hours once making his and her toiletry kids. One for my house and one for his house. At the time, I thought it was the most amazing gift. When I presented them I thought I would receive the Greatest Romantic Award. Uh, not what happened. Instead, I received awkward silence, followed by more awkward miles, and never heard from him again.”
“Like a Velcro monkey, I will suck to the back of my cuddle partner, creating the ultimate spoon. But — and it’s no secret — guys hate to spoon. They prefer to fork, lol! … So here’s the trick: Play it cool until he falls asleep and then Velcro yourself to him, quickly and with very little motion (think Tom Cruise in Mission: Impossible). And then, if and when he wakes, turn quickly, like you were just stretching, and wait. When the little lamb sleeps again One . . . Two . . . Three . . . Velcro!!!!!!!!!”
It was a bit of a let down. I really wanted to like it.
The sections were short, some of them less than two paragraphs. Some of them were just randomness or just scattered thoughts, it is as if she took her diary and scanned for little passages. Or, has a journal of rambling rants that were included.
Some sections like, When Your Relationship Comes to a Skid Mark where she talks about doing laundry and finding skid marks in your guys underwear. Umm...yes...we have all seen them, throughout our lives, but just toss them in the wash and move on honey. There is no need to run around the house screaming before taking thongs and using the Rocky theme in your head to throw them in the machine. BTW...this little heroic feat made her feel like a "real woman" before making him do the laundry for the remainder of your relationship.
I believe her to be a very sweet woman who tried really hard to be profound and witty, it just came off short and believe this book should be read for the fun of it. Maybe it's me, maybe she was really witty and profound but it was lost on me. My expectations weren't high, and I don't think any less of her, she's not an author and this was a good attempt.
JLH, if you are out there, because you did say negative press hurts your heart, I want you to know, I still love you honey, just giving my honest review because that is what I do here and as you can see in my labels, it does say this is an amateur book review, so really....what the hell do I know.
July 9, 2010
Recently, I've noticed a slew of advice books from B and C list celebrities in the book section at Target. I found this book at the library, and due to my celebrity memoir addiction, picked it up. This book is pretty pointless, although cheery and kindhearted. Jennifer Love Hewitt decided to write a dating advice book. I don't need or want dating advice, but read it anyway. Look for a charming ode to ladies' large bottoms penned by her early 2010 boyfriend, comedian Jamie Kennedy. Love your body, pamper yourself, and drink some margaritas, says JLove. That's it. The end. Oh yeah, she also suggests spray tans before dates and tiaras while bathing. Who decides to publish these things? Especially when these 'things' are books that include sad attempts at humor and odd advice from celebrities...? Who is the target audience for this book? I cannot waste another moment trying to figure out the answers to these questions. That said, I'm sure 'Love', as she likes to be called by friends and family, seems like a nice lady. Best of luck to her, but maybe not in the book department next time, ok?
March 13, 2016
I hate this book. It's like a cheesy romantic comedy in self-help format, and there are so many female stereotypes that I was grossed out within the first chapter and ugh ugh ugh NO.
August 1, 2019
This was incredibly cute and also very empowering.
I loved her candid stories, her sense of humour and her message to embrace our feminine sides, that we have a choice to wear and do what makes us feel good and even sexy was very liberating, especially for a tomboy like myself, who really just wants to feel sexy and feminine.
I read this little gem on my first trip to the beach of the season in one sitting.
It put a smile on my face and every time I feel like I have to justify wearing a cute dress or feel like I should dress down, even though I really want to wear that cute top, I remember the author’s kind words and advice.
Thank you, Jennifer Love Hewitt.
I just wish I could find a copy to purchase, since I got this one from my library and this is one of those books I would definitely return to for future inspiration.
ElliotScribbles
I loved her candid stories, her sense of humour and her message to embrace our feminine sides, that we have a choice to wear and do what makes us feel good and even sexy was very liberating, especially for a tomboy like myself, who really just wants to feel sexy and feminine.
I read this little gem on my first trip to the beach of the season in one sitting.
It put a smile on my face and every time I feel like I have to justify wearing a cute dress or feel like I should dress down, even though I really want to wear that cute top, I remember the author’s kind words and advice.
Thank you, Jennifer Love Hewitt.
I just wish I could find a copy to purchase, since I got this one from my library and this is one of those books I would definitely return to for future inspiration.
ElliotScribbles
July 21, 2010
This was absolutely a very cute book! Also, a must-read for any woman who has been in a relationship (even if they are currently in one). Jennifer Love Hewitt uses her personal experiences from her MANY publicized relationships with men to shed a little light on all the intricacies of dating, all the good stuff and bad stuff, and even the 'Why didn't I think of that?' stuff in relationships. This does not mean that JLH is telling you "HOW IT IS" and that there is no other way, she is just giving her own little perspective.
In the end this book is meant to make you feel better about your past relationships, even if they went horribly wrong, because everyone goes through them. There is even a part where she lets a man speak for himself (Jammie Kennedy - even though they were no longer together when this book came out). One of the important things to take from this book is that everyone is different, including men. Also, we are not alone. Plain and simple. Throughout her advice and perspective, JLH also provides little tips that she found successful, while stating that these might not work for everyone.
I highly recommend this book to anyone looking for a fun, quick, heartfelt read with no lies written in the pages.
In the end this book is meant to make you feel better about your past relationships, even if they went horribly wrong, because everyone goes through them. There is even a part where she lets a man speak for himself (Jammie Kennedy - even though they were no longer together when this book came out). One of the important things to take from this book is that everyone is different, including men. Also, we are not alone. Plain and simple. Throughout her advice and perspective, JLH also provides little tips that she found successful, while stating that these might not work for everyone.
I highly recommend this book to anyone looking for a fun, quick, heartfelt read with no lies written in the pages.
January 8, 2012
This is the worst book I have ever read. Seriously. Jennifer Love Hewitt starts by saying that the book is inspired by a conversation with her girlfriends, then goes into some discussion about how she googled cupid and decided she hated him and was going to kill him, and then she give us a bunch of love lessons and dating tips. Did you know that guys LOVE when you get a mani/pedi, but they hate to snuggle? Also, flip your hair around a lot. Guys like that.
The book is only 127 pages, and it reads like it was written by a 15 year old who just had her first boyfriend and then starts a blog about how GREAT her relationship is. But JLH doesn't even write the whole book! One chapter is by her former boyfriend, talking about how much he likes big asses, and then a chapter from her personal trainer, with a great break up work out.
I am far stupider from having read this book. If you can even call it a book.
The book is only 127 pages, and it reads like it was written by a 15 year old who just had her first boyfriend and then starts a blog about how GREAT her relationship is. But JLH doesn't even write the whole book! One chapter is by her former boyfriend, talking about how much he likes big asses, and then a chapter from her personal trainer, with a great break up work out.
I am far stupider from having read this book. If you can even call it a book.
December 15, 2024
Read via audiobook.
Wow! This book really surprised me. Anyone who knows me knows that I absolutely love Jennifer Love Hewitt, and have been following her career since "Ghost Whisperer". Not only do I think she is an extremely talented actress, but I also find her really down to earth and relatable for someone who is so famous. I saw that she has a new book coming out, so I read this while waiting for her new book to drop.
I have to say I was pleasantly surprised. I went into this expecting it to be extremely shallow, cookie-cutter advice about dating, while it did have some of the basic advice, JLH actually did have some very good advice, and the book was more substantive than I thought. Was every piece of advice groundbreaking? No, but I still think she had good things to say. I really appreciated her putting her own raw, heartbreaking experiences into the book so others could learn from her mistakes. That is definitely not an easy thing to do, and I definitely applaud her for that.
Usually when celebrities publish books, I see it as a cash grab and an attempt to make money and gain attention. When reading this book, I did not get those vibes at all. We really got to see who JLH is and how her life and love experiences transformed her. I could tell that the intent here was to help other women be lucky in love and show them how to value themselves, a rarity for a celeb book. While JLH may have had a ghostwriter, we still do get to see who JLH is, another reason to read the book.
This book is short enough in that it can be read in less than 2 hours. I usually don't recommend celeb books for the reasons stated above, but this is an exception. I am really looking forward to reading her next book and to see how it compares to this one.
Wow! This book really surprised me. Anyone who knows me knows that I absolutely love Jennifer Love Hewitt, and have been following her career since "Ghost Whisperer". Not only do I think she is an extremely talented actress, but I also find her really down to earth and relatable for someone who is so famous. I saw that she has a new book coming out, so I read this while waiting for her new book to drop.
I have to say I was pleasantly surprised. I went into this expecting it to be extremely shallow, cookie-cutter advice about dating, while it did have some of the basic advice, JLH actually did have some very good advice, and the book was more substantive than I thought. Was every piece of advice groundbreaking? No, but I still think she had good things to say. I really appreciated her putting her own raw, heartbreaking experiences into the book so others could learn from her mistakes. That is definitely not an easy thing to do, and I definitely applaud her for that.
Usually when celebrities publish books, I see it as a cash grab and an attempt to make money and gain attention. When reading this book, I did not get those vibes at all. We really got to see who JLH is and how her life and love experiences transformed her. I could tell that the intent here was to help other women be lucky in love and show them how to value themselves, a rarity for a celeb book. While JLH may have had a ghostwriter, we still do get to see who JLH is, another reason to read the book.
This book is short enough in that it can be read in less than 2 hours. I usually don't recommend celeb books for the reasons stated above, but this is an exception. I am really looking forward to reading her next book and to see how it compares to this one.
August 7, 2018
I'm okay with this book. It was by turns smart and oblivious, class and crass, cute and... well, not cute. JLH, as she often speaks of herself, sometimes uses the text as a platform to pass on what seems good bits of behavior between people dating. But sometimes she just appears to reminisce, and worse, sometimes she launches into mad rants.
So, somewhere, there were several good magazine articles here: the "how to date" series, the "cosmo interviews JLH", a.k.a "even though I'm talented and gorgeous, I have every right to be as insecure as you", and the "mad rants". But stitched together as a book? I don't feel it holds together.
Overall? It was OK, a two star. She makes a lot of assumptions about people; for most of them I have counterexamples of ordinary people who think and feel quite the opposite, so the book is based on a lot of assumptions. Not well-founded or well-reasoned assumptions. And don't let me get started on the intermission with her boyfriend!
BUT: I listened to this on audio. It's short, a two-hour read, and hearing it in Ms. Hewitt's own voice added some reality to her words, that they were distilled from a person's experiences, and had some extra weight and validity. So I'll call it a 2.5 and round up to 3 because, well, I Know What You Did Last Summer.
SRC 2018 SUM Task 10.3 (actor memoir)
So, somewhere, there were several good magazine articles here: the "how to date" series, the "cosmo interviews JLH", a.k.a "even though I'm talented and gorgeous, I have every right to be as insecure as you", and the "mad rants". But stitched together as a book? I don't feel it holds together.
Overall? It was OK, a two star. She makes a lot of assumptions about people; for most of them I have counterexamples of ordinary people who think and feel quite the opposite, so the book is based on a lot of assumptions. Not well-founded or well-reasoned assumptions. And don't let me get started on the intermission with her boyfriend!
BUT: I listened to this on audio. It's short, a two-hour read, and hearing it in Ms. Hewitt's own voice added some reality to her words, that they were distilled from a person's experiences, and had some extra weight and validity. So I'll call it a 2.5 and round up to 3 because, well, I Know What You Did Last Summer.
SRC 2018 SUM Task 10.3 (actor memoir)
May 31, 2014
So, I have to admit, I have a not so secret girl crush on JLH and this book made me love her even more. It's not that it taught me much about love & romance that I didn't already know, it's that she helped me realize that I'm not alone in these experiences & feelings. It was funny too. Being such a big fan of Jennifer Love Hewitt made learning she has a sense of humor like my best friend even more awesome. So if you need a little emotional healing or just a good laugh & JLH is someone you like even just a little, this is the book for you. Thank you Ms. Hewitt for being so open with fans & strangers alike, I hope you continue to have the guts to write more personal books like this in the future. If you do, I'll be there to read them ;-)
August 3, 2025
“The Day I Shot Cupid” by Jennifer Love Hewitt wasn’t bad as I ended up giving it three stars. It felt more like a series of blog posts, but there were some fun and relatable moments throughout. I’ve always thought she was beautiful and enjoyed some of her earlier work, so it was interesting to get a glimpse into her thoughts on love and relationships.
May 26, 2024
💘“The Day I Shot Cupid” by Jennifer Love Hewitt
💕It is a glorious book full of personal experience, cute and wise quotes, and adorable, sarcastic remarks about love on different levels.
💖The Plot: We follow the author’s musings and reflections about love, different levels of relationships, women’s friendship, self-care, self-love, psychological moments of meeting new people, and the art of cherishing yourself. The author intertwined personal experience with the stories of other people cutely and cleverly.
💘The Writing Style: This book is a sort of a collection of brilliant essays written in a light and enjoyable manner. Meantime, it is much deeper than it may seem at first sight. It’s funny and wise, stylish and elegant, girlish and mature at the same time.
💖Fave quote: “Some people think it’s the first impression that matters most, but I think it’s the last.”
❣️Would I read other books by these authors: I think, yes!
❤️🔥My humble rating is: 5/5
💗P.S. I genuinely enjoy watching the movies with Jennifer Love Hewitt. She is one of my favorite actresses. That’s why I felt pretty curious to take a look at this talented, creative soul from the perspective of a writer. I didn’t regret that I had bought the book. I enjoyed reading it from cover to cover.
💖I do hope you’ll have a great time with this glorious and cute book.
🙏🏼Anyway, thank you for dropping by and reading this review.
📖Stay safe, take care, and happy reading.
💕It is a glorious book full of personal experience, cute and wise quotes, and adorable, sarcastic remarks about love on different levels.
💖The Plot: We follow the author’s musings and reflections about love, different levels of relationships, women’s friendship, self-care, self-love, psychological moments of meeting new people, and the art of cherishing yourself. The author intertwined personal experience with the stories of other people cutely and cleverly.
💘The Writing Style: This book is a sort of a collection of brilliant essays written in a light and enjoyable manner. Meantime, it is much deeper than it may seem at first sight. It’s funny and wise, stylish and elegant, girlish and mature at the same time.
💖Fave quote: “Some people think it’s the first impression that matters most, but I think it’s the last.”
❣️Would I read other books by these authors: I think, yes!
❤️🔥My humble rating is: 5/5
💗P.S. I genuinely enjoy watching the movies with Jennifer Love Hewitt. She is one of my favorite actresses. That’s why I felt pretty curious to take a look at this talented, creative soul from the perspective of a writer. I didn’t regret that I had bought the book. I enjoyed reading it from cover to cover.
💖I do hope you’ll have a great time with this glorious and cute book.
🙏🏼Anyway, thank you for dropping by and reading this review.
📖Stay safe, take care, and happy reading.
November 21, 2023
Lame in a men are from Mars, women are from Venus kind of way, but like, also kind of sweet?? Think “Sex and the City” feminism. You can’t help kind of loving JLH, even if she’s a little basic. It’s like talking to a really nice popular girl. Anyway she seems to have a really warm heart and I’m glad she finally found love ♥️
(Also I can’t believe this is the book that introduced America to the concept of “vajazzling” lmao)
(Also I can’t believe this is the book that introduced America to the concept of “vajazzling” lmao)
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February 2, 2025
This certainly didn't age well, but this would have been seen as toxic and weird even in 2010.
"If, suddenly, six months in, he has anger issues, an inclination to be overly flirtatious with other girls, or is selfish or rude in the way he speaks to you, girls, please don't hate me, but that's your fault."
First of all, someone should have broken her comma button. Secondly, ew.
"If, suddenly, six months in, he has anger issues, an inclination to be overly flirtatious with other girls, or is selfish or rude in the way he speaks to you, girls, please don't hate me, but that's your fault."
First of all, someone should have broken her comma button. Secondly, ew.
June 4, 2017
A very short and quite awful book by a star that I actually love. Sad that she published this, as it is drivel. A real memoir would have been so much better. This was just random chapters with love and dating advice (that is often terrible advice). One star. Do. Not. Read.
did-not-finish
February 23, 2018DNF @ page 66. A lot of eye rolling happening on my end. Not my cup of tea.
January 5, 2025
I worked at target when this came out and read it front to back during a shift. I don’t know what was a bigger waste of time: the shift itself or reading the book.
June 2, 2020
Somewhat unfair for me to review as I was offended and disgusted with this drivel halfway into the first chapter and didn’t continue. As other reviews have mentioned, I am not the target audience. If you have a brain, a career and care about yourself, you probably aren’t either.
May 2, 2014
This was a pretty cute book and I liked Jennifer Love Hewitt humor and candid views on human (women's) nature, dating, love and every thing else connected to relationships. The book has some pretty common sense advice about romance and most people's expectations with their significant other but it's still pretty refreshing reading it from the perspective of an attractive woman and a celebrity too boot who seems to be as unlucky in love as any Jane Doe(I guess it's true, even pretty girls lose in the game of love too). I also liked that she was honest and upfront enough to admit that exercise has a lot to do with building a good self image of yourself and leads to boost in one's self-confidence, not that fat people necessarily equates to poor self-confidence but I hate it when people say they are "naturally" that skinny, I mean c'mon! Not that many people are genetically blessed to be so waif-like, except maybe for Kiera Knightley. Most people do exercise or diet or starve themselves I'm sure. What the heck is so wrong with admitting it? I think it's admirable to admit that it takes a lot of work to look that good. Also, I liked that she dedicated a chapter of the book to share her exercise routine; you can't knock it because free work out tips rocks! It was also cool that in one chapter she gets a guy's honest opinions regarding what (most) men find attractive about a woman and what they really think about women and how the feel about a woman with curves. Granted, this may not completely be a road map to a happy, successful and ever-lasting relationship but this book does have some pretty good insights, so it's worth reading at least once.
January 8, 2012
Okay, so I thought THE DAY I SHOT CUPID would be some sort of Jennifer Love Hewitt memoir, which was the *only* reason I decided to give it a chance. I liked her in Kids Incorporated, and I didn't even hate the I KNOW WHAT YOU DID LAST SUMMER franchise --- and, well, the cover is cute, so why not?
But, yeah, it's not a memoir. It's a bunch of random tips on love and breakups from someone who has no reason whatsoever to be writing any type of book -- let alone a book on relationships.
For example, we learn the "steps" to a relationship. Eye contact, texting, talking, sex, defining the relationship status, engagement, blah, blah, blah. Guess I got the order wrong on a few of those. And, her attempts to be clever and funny are painful. Like, the section where she says your body isn't a Seven-Eleven, so watch who goes in and out and wear a raincoat? Whatever. Not to mention the random chapter by the boyfriend-of-the-moment proclaiming that men like big butts. (And the stupid little sections where J Love Hewitt inserts her dumb comments into the dumb chapter about big butts -- just gross).
Save yourself the trouble and just skip this. It wasn't even worth the swipe of the library card, for real.
But, yeah, it's not a memoir. It's a bunch of random tips on love and breakups from someone who has no reason whatsoever to be writing any type of book -- let alone a book on relationships.
For example, we learn the "steps" to a relationship. Eye contact, texting, talking, sex, defining the relationship status, engagement, blah, blah, blah. Guess I got the order wrong on a few of those. And, her attempts to be clever and funny are painful. Like, the section where she says your body isn't a Seven-Eleven, so watch who goes in and out and wear a raincoat? Whatever. Not to mention the random chapter by the boyfriend-of-the-moment proclaiming that men like big butts. (And the stupid little sections where J Love Hewitt inserts her dumb comments into the dumb chapter about big butts -- just gross).
Save yourself the trouble and just skip this. It wasn't even worth the swipe of the library card, for real.
January 30, 2011
This was a fast and cute read. There weren't any major revelations, I didn't learn a lot, or feel moved when it was over. I did get a chuckle here and there. I did appreciate reading about how very normal JLH is despite being, in my opinion, adorable, famous, and rich. She writes this book as a dating advice book and presents it that way throughout. However, I don't know that I want to take dating advice from her, considering her own lack of success in that department. I did see it as a cute memoir and a small insight into how JLH views her relationships, as opposed to how the media presents it (and her opinions on that too).
August 11, 2016
I have to say, this was not good :(
I grew up with tv show 'Party of five' (love it) and the 90's teen horror revamp genre where Jennifer Love Hewitt and Sarah Michelle Gellar where the "it" girls.
Love- Jennifer Love's music, she's a pretty good singer, her version of "Me and Bobby McGee " is one of my favourite songs. Decent actress but I'm sorry sweetheart, you're not a writer :-/
I had to put it down three quaters of the way through and haven't picked it up since...that was about 2 years ago now.
Not exactly an autobiography..reads more of a chit chat conversation between her and friends she interviews and alot of idle dribble that doesn't really have a point. Not good.
I grew up with tv show 'Party of five' (love it) and the 90's teen horror revamp genre where Jennifer Love Hewitt and Sarah Michelle Gellar where the "it" girls.
Love- Jennifer Love's music, she's a pretty good singer, her version of "Me and Bobby McGee " is one of my favourite songs. Decent actress but I'm sorry sweetheart, you're not a writer :-/
I had to put it down three quaters of the way through and haven't picked it up since...that was about 2 years ago now.
Not exactly an autobiography..reads more of a chit chat conversation between her and friends she interviews and alot of idle dribble that doesn't really have a point. Not good.
January 29, 2013
Disclaimer: I got a kindle fire for Christmas and I looooove it. I am ripping through books in a way I never have, because they're just right there. However, I am cheap. So I download a lot of books from the library, and am sort of limited to what they have available at any given time. I try to keep one 'fun' book and one serious book on it at all times, hence this one. Which was terrible, a waste of time, and worst of all, embarrassing. I debated not ever ever admitting to anyone that I read it, but the competitive side of me, which everyone knows is my primary side, wants to know exactly how many books I've read. Thus, Goodreads, know my shame.
November 3, 2012
I downloaded this book because it popped up on my library's ebooks page. Wow. I cannot even imagine how the unedited version read. Ladies, make sure you've pre-selected three engagement rings you LOVE so you won't be caught off guard with a sub-par diamond. Much of the advice recommends manipulative, passive aggressive behavior. And, most astonishingly, some of the advice is directed at men. I would be surprised if any men read this book.
March 27, 2012
This would have better served as a titillating "Dear Maxim" article series with pictures of her making cupcakes in a bikini with mani/pedi because to quote J. Love "men like that." But, as an empowerment, relationships, girlfriend book for your girlfriends. No.
May 17, 2010
DUMB!!!
November 22, 2010
Quick, easy and humorous read for those of you fighting the dating/early relationship scene. A few bits of advise from just a regular girl jumping through the hoops.
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