Elina Furman – författare

Drew Barrymore was a star by the time she was seven years old, a drug addict by twelve, and a has - been before her sixteenth birthday. But with the resounding success of such recent films as Ever After: A Cinderella Story, The Wedding Singer, Never Been Kissed (produced by Drew''s production company, Flower Films) and Charlie''s Angels, Drew Barrymore has reclaimed her place as one of Hollywood''s hottest young actors. Her inspirational comeback from a highly publicized battle with drug and alcohol addiction has left this former child star wiser, happier, and more triumphant then ever.From her struggle to reenter Hollywood to her many acclaimed movies, from a strained relationship with her mother and a failed marriage to a newfound sense of peace and enduring love, HAPPILY EVER AFTER offers a fascinating look at the troubled Little Girl Lost and the beautiful woman she grew up to be!An unauthorized biographyFrom the Paperback edition.

You can go home again! Boomerangers are on the rise. Named for the nearly eighteen million 18- to 35-year-old Americans currently living at home, this rapidly growing phenomenom is becoming a way of life for many college graduates and adults looking for a rent- and hassle-free way to get out of debt and plan a course of action for their futures. Written by Elina Furman, who happily survived living at home the second time around, this timely, information-packed guide offers Boomerangers -- both practicing and aspiring -- wisdom on how to cope with the practical, economic, emotional, and psychological realities of moving back in with Mom and Dad. Furman debunks popular myths, such as that college graduation marks the beginning of domestic and financial freedom, and offers dynamic action plans, proven strategies, and practical advice on: Taking the plunge -- are you ready to move back home? Making a financial plan and sticking to it Discovering the hidden benefits of living at home Determining whenter you have a Cool, Reluctant, or Perma-Parent Maintaining privacy Setting and following house rules Handling the stigma Dealing with sibling rivalry With special chapters on brainstorming new career objectives and dating under your parents¹ roof, and featuring inspiring tales from the trenches by independent and successful Boomerangers, Boomerang Nation proves that not only can you go home again, you can survive and thrive there.

Find Groom! Buy This Book!You''re standing confidently at the alter, waiting for your turn to say "I Do," when sudden panic hits.Did you remember to review all the shots you wanted to get with your photographer?Did you remember to give the caterer the final guest count?Did you order that extra corsage for your grandmother? With this book, you''ll ask the right questions, hit the right deadlines, and steer clear of disaster with plenty of time to spare. You''ll find detailed checklists for every conceivable aspect of the wedding, as well as a detailed monthly organizer to help you make sure you''re doing what you''re supposed to be doing when you''re supposed to be doing it. To steer clear of worries on your wedding day, you need The Everything Wedding Checklist.

Looking for up-to-date advice on today''s complicated wedding issues? Let The Everything Wedding Etiquette Book be your guide! This practical book offers all the answers to your most commonly asked etiquette questions, including:Can I asked my future in-laws to help pay for the reception?How can I include stepparents in the wedding?Do I have to invite dates for single guests?...And many more!You''ll also learn the correct way to word wedding invitations for all types of family situations, how to let people know you''re keeping your maiden name, and how to whittle down your guest list. Filled with insight and contemporary advice for your tricky wedding dilemmas, The Everything Wedding Etiquette Book will help you have a fun-and stress-free-wedding!