Better Than Beauty

A Guide to Charm

By Helen Valentine, Alice Thompson, Chronicle Books

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Average Rating: (See all 3 reviews) Format: Paperback, 176 pages Other Information: Illustrated Published In: United States, March 2002 Other Editions: Paperback, USA $36.99 $32.99 View Quantity Available: 10 Ships within 6-10 days First published in 1938, this delightful handbook is overflowing with timeless advice to guide readers through a maze of social interactions with wit and grace. From The Publisher: Chronicle Books resuscitates the long-lost art of charm with this classic compendium of hints, tips, and tricks guaranteed to boost anyone's charm quotient. First published in 1938, this delightful handbook is overflowing with timeless advice to guide readers through a maze of social interactions with wit and grace. More than an etiquette or personal grooming book, Better than Beauty tackles complicated social situations with delicacy: " How to be kind to atrocious people" How to avoid the gossip mill" How many drinks is too many drinks" How to deflect unwanted advances from married men" How much to tip" And much, much more With good humor, authors Helen Valentine and Alice Thompson offer straightforward charm counsel, making it a cinch to win the admiration of friends, family, and suitors. Featuring original artwork, Better than Beauty proves that charm never, ever goes out of style. Publisher: Chronicle Books ISBN: 0811834514 EAN: 9780811834513 Dimensions: 19.15 x 14.22 x 1.24 centimeters (0.20 kg)

This is a really delightful book, I love the fact that charm never dates and we can always benefit from a reminder of what really makes a woman beautiful. This book is interspersed with humour and wit yet always manages to get the same message across. It encourages a woman to make the most of who she is and how she is uniquely made - I thoroughly recommend it for a pleasant read!

I adored this book. As the previous reviewer noted, a lot of its appeal comes from it's age - it is rare for a book to do with society to remain so relevant. As it cleverly notes in the introduction, fashions change but charm never goes out of style. Thoroughly enjoyed and highly reccommended.

Written in 1938, this book piqued my interest because it has been around for so long! I really enjoyed it. Some of the tips were funny or silly, such as - "if a man is flirting with you, flirt politely back and throw a knowing glance to his wife, such as to say, "what can you do...men!".
However, there are some tips that are still relevant today - good manners never go out of style. Despite the title, there are some beauty tips also contained within.