Teri Hatcher Books

A must read for every woman struggling with self esteem issues, and for any woman who finds herself eating that "burnt" piece of toast too often. Teri is so open and honest, it's like talking with a good friend.

Quantum leap was one of the best shows on Television. The writing was brilliant, the topics of the show were always socially relevant or really humorous. Better still is the chemistry between Scott Bakula and Dean Stockwell. They play off each other beautifully. Sam Beckett is the incorruptible boy scout and Al Calavicci is the womanizing holographic aid on Sam's journey through time. It's a great show because each episode was very different. Each time Sam would have to improvise his way through each problem and do a different take on each problem, in order to better history. Who doesn't love happy endings? Quantum Leap also had some of the best drama ever on TV. It's a great all-around show and it's great for both Sci-fi fans and anyone who loves comedy intermingled with the right touch of drama. Thank you Amazon for finally making this show available through unbox.

I reviewed this book because I've always struggled to focus on the present. My personality continually pushes me to plan and prepare for the future, attempting to reduce uncertainty whenever possible. Over the years, I've forgotten how to enjoy the blissful state of being, whether it's a brisk walk in the park on a rainy day (without a cell phone) or just sitting on the beach reading a favorite paperback.

Sadly, I miss out on what's really important--time with my family. Some people call me driven and ambitious, others consider me a workaholic, and my family thinks I've taken multi-tasking to the extreme. I hoped to rediscover myself and my priorities by reading Live in the Moment.

Julie Clark Robinson shares her zest for life and honest account of living in the moment in ten brisk chapters. Leaving behind the glamorous and lucrative life of an advertising copywriter, Robinson discovers the joy of a meaningful writing career, the value of close friends, and the love of her devoted husband and children. Each chapter ends with journaling, sensory cues, and activities to apply lessons learned.

The writing style is friendly, amusing, and optimistic. Although Robinson wrote advertising copy early in her career, it's apparent that her gift is translating personal reflections of every-day experiences into instruction we can all benefit from. I particularly enjoyed chapter eight on "dealing with death and dying" since she incorporates another culture's perspective through her experience of Mexico's El Dia de los Muertos or the "Day of the Dead" celebrated in November.

In today's world of excessive technology and hassle, Robinson offers thought-provoking and life-altering insights into living mindfully, cheerfully, and peacefully. Less is often more and living abundantly is achievable when we take charge of our happiness. Live in the Moment is a valuable guidebook, like a AAA Trip Tik(r) designed to help us navigate the alternative routes we can choose in order to live a significant life.

Armchair Interviews highly recommends this book for anyone who desires to change lanes from the corporate fast track to the leisurely treasure-each-moment track. Rest assured with Robinson's help and a little patience, you'll still arrive at your desired destination.

I was given your book by a dear friend at a time in my life which my usually sunny outlook had been trampled. I actually remember telling him that I was too (insert negative comment here) to count on dreams coming true anymore. Luckily your attitude is infectious! It spreads to everyone around you and then they share it with everyone around them.

After reading just the first few chapters I found myself chuckling, smiling, and noisily laughing. I would pause to read portions of it aloud to anyone who would listen. In Live in the Moment I found that I was already doing many of the things that you were to bring joy into my life, I just never realized it!

This book is inspiring, it's addictive to read, and I plan on sharing it with many a friend and family member. Many heartfelt thanks for taking the time to write it, I have quickly regained my positive viewpoint and have become an instant fan.

"Live in the Moment is a self-help motivational book, written primarily for a female audience. The author Julie Robinson, shares the secrets that help her keep a positive outlook in her daily life. Each of the 10 chapters has little exercises to help the reader discover tools that will fit their particular situation and personality.

Kept on the bookshelf, this book can be repeatedly referred to for those occasional gloomy periods that creep up in a person's life. This might also be an excellent gift for those in extended periods of depression and loneliness."

ISBN#: 1582701237
Author: Julie Clark Robinson
Publisher: Beyond Words Publishing, Inc.

~ Lillian Brummet - Book Reviewer - Co-author of the book Trash Talk, a guide for anyone concerned about his or her impact on the environment - Author of Towards Understanding, a collection of poetry. (http://www.sunshinecable.com/~drumit)

This book is such a gem. It's packed with uplifting, easy-to-read essays and also (my favorite) activities to put Julie's Live in the Moment principles into play. The book is like a visit with your absolute favorite person, the one who brings out the best in yourself...who's wise, wry and snappy and who leaves you feeling bolstered to go and really savor life. I've put several of the principles of the book into play -- and as a someone who has a penchant for worry and backwards-thinking, I am living more "in the moment" than I did before I read this book. I plan to buy several to give as gifts. They would be perfect for anyone who wants a little more fun, a little more joy and a little more magic in their life...well, that's just about everybody, isn't it?!? Highly recommended!

Julie - your book inspired me to recall, "What is Life?", "Are things always going to be happy?", and "Can I Live in Moment?" and many other things. I know Julie, personally, and I have asked myself "Is Julie as happy as she presents herself in her book?" YES SHE IS!! Even in the hardest times - she makes something good even when things aren't the greatest!! I've read Julie's book twice, and I read certain parts of it over and over again to keep me going! Julie - your book is the greatest! The best self help book I have ever read - and I have millions of them!! Continue to find joy, quiet times, great moments, scenery in your life - all advice I treaure from Julie.

Having devoured Carter's 1994 book The Late Shift (a fascinating story of the Leno-Letterman late night TV battle) when it was released, I can safely say he's done it again w/this fascinating glimpse inside the 4 networks and the decisions that helped shape primetime TV in recent years...especially fascinating are some surprising facts revealed along the way, such as how:

- CSI was nearly passed up by CBS in favor of a detecive dramedy called "Homewood PI", which was to star Tony Danza
- The "results show" on American Idol was created out of necessity so all viewers could vote (its UK equivalent, Pop Idol, is able to tabulate all votes immediately after the show airs b/c the country's entirely contained within one time zone, unlike the States)
- Julia Louis-Dreyfus was considered for the role of Susan on Desperate Housewives
- Who Wants to Marry a Multi-Millionaire, had it not turned out to be one of Fox's biggest fiascos, would've become a franchise that included a sequel, a "reverse" version that had a wealthy bride picking from a series of prospective grooms, etc.

All told, a great read for anyone who wants to know more about the ever-changing face of primetime TV and the backstories of current hit shows!

Bill Carter has spent years covering TV for the New York Times and in order to keep his inside sources, he needs to kiss up to them. This book is filled with inside stories gleaned from the first five years of the new millennium and some of the stories are interesting. But the writer has the bad habit of using over-the-top adjectives about the network bigwigs he is covering. The bigger the person in power, the bigger the superlatives used to the point of it being laughable.

In the end CBS chief Les Moonves, who is called "genius," comes across as inept and power-hungry. Once the writer's bias is stripped away the real story here is that those in charge of network TV have no clue how to program hit television shows. In virtually every case of a major success, the network leaders initially scoff at the program but then take credit when it becomes a hit. And none of these rich, elitist programmers seem to know what mainline American viewers want to watch.

Bottom line--the book has interesting stories for those who are addicted to how networks program prime time. But the author's writing style is stilted and lacks credibility. There are a number of factual errors and the reader should beware that what is presented as fact is actually the author's filtered view of an industry that he needs to kiss up to in order to keep his job.

If you are like me and love almost all things television, this is an interesting look at what it takes to get shows on the screen and how networks battle for a particular show. Once you can get behind the long title, you'll learn so much that you probably didn't know before.
Apparently, Desperate Housewives was passed by NBC, CBS etc until finally someone at ABC gave it a go and look at what happend. Nobody at NBC or CBS would give Mark Cherry a go because he didn't have a reputation anymore.
He talks about how the people who 'green light' Lost, Grey's Anatomy were on their way out the door and almost fired when they stumbled across these now hits. How Friends' producers never wanted the show to be set around a coffee shop. They wanted them to be around a diner. How Jeff Zucker founded a show's supersizing.
This is a great eye-opening look at the behind the scenes moves that go on all the time that we are mostly unaware of. I really loved it and though it's a bit heavy at times, it's mostly really enjoyable and fun.

I loved this book. Bill Carter is the best in the world when it comes to reporting the behind-the-scenes machinations of network television. He obviously had the extensive cooperation of Les Moonves, Jeff Zucker and other important players. As a result, you get rich, turn-by-turn accountings of such thrilling events as how 'Survivor' was born and how 'Desperate Housewives' made it to the screen. Carter captures the seminal moments when 'Survivor' and 'Housewives' creators Mark Burnett and Marc Cherry (respectively) finally break through, each overcoming very long odds. It's spine-tingling stuff.

'Desperate Housewives' is simply superb reporting from Bill Carter. Anyone with an interest in finding out how creative product goes from vision to reality will devour this book. It clocks in at a little under 400 pages...I'd be willing to read 800 pages of material like this from Mr. Carter.

This was a really fascinating book. It started off slowly (the first pages were tedious) and the writing is disjointed. The author jumps from time period to time period and network to network almost convulsively. You'll be reading about NBC in 2004 and then next thing you know it's ABC in 2000 and then back to CBS in 2005.

That said, the story is compelling: networks passing on shows like Desperate Housewives, Simon Cowell doing American Idol in the hope of discovering talent for his record company. Careers depend on the ability to predict what the public will watch, and what they will and won't watch isn't as obvious as one might think, even to people in the business with years of experience.

If you have any interest in television, personal politics, or the fallibilities of corporate execs, this is an interesting read.

It does not matter if you are a Terri Hatcher fan or not, this book is written in such a great compassionate way for any women of any age, no matter were you are in life. ! simply about life, it;s challenges and some confirmation you are not out there going through certain things no one can relate too. It is also nice to hear that Terri Hatcher was sucessful of remaining so grounded after all her success.
I ordered copies for all my girlfriends - I very much recommend this book

Boo-hoo. My life is so tough. I am a single mother. I am a big star.

Get over it! We all have to graduate from Self-Pity Junior High some time. But if this is Ms. Hatcher's term paper, I'm afraid she'll be repeating the grade again.

In her own words, this book is Teri Hatcher's, "attempt to do my part to bring us closer together. There is intimacy between strangers." I think she accomplishes just that. When I picked up the book, I honestly didn't know anything about her life, and I just assumed she had a gaudy unrealistic existence like anyone in Hollywood. Throughout the book, she is completely honest about her struggles and insecurities, and I was very surprised about how similiar some of her issues are to my own. I could relate to her feelings about ambition, being a stay-at-home mom, and being afraid to succeed. It's funny, insightful and overall a great read.

This book took me by surprise. It wasn't what I was expecting; however, it completely exceeded my expectations by a long shot. I thought it would be more of a light girly read...and while it is that, its also offers some unique philosophies on life and brought me into a deeper state of reflection. My favorite is the part about "death bed decisions". And although I read this book over a year ago, I still use some of her insight throughout many of my own personal experiences. I highly recommend this for women between the ages of thirty and fifty. It's a fun, easy read and there are hidden surprises throughout the book - some things really surprised me. I loved hearing about her seven-year-old daughter and their camping trips. There's so much good stuff in this book and it's a fast read. I can't imagine someone not enjoying it.

It turned out great. I was alittle weary because I don't care to much for Teri Hatcher but this is a well written book and it actually showed that she was more down to earth then you think.