Delta Style: Eve Wasn't a Size 6 and Neither Am I

by Delta Burke

Book Overview

In this collection of inspirational, motivational advice, humorous anecdotes, and style tips, actress Delta Burke shares her thoughts on living and being a "real-size" woman. of color photos and... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0312154542
• ISBN13: 9780312154547
• Release Date: January 1998
• Publisher: St. Martin's Press
• Length: 224 Pages
• Weight: 1.55 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.0" x 6.4" x 9.6"

Customer Reviews

Be yourself

I loved the book. I have always been heavy. I tried to lose weight for someone else not myself. At one time I did lose 50 pounds but I have put it back on and then some. Delta taught me to be myself and love myself for whom I am not how much I weigh. Her beauty tips were great also. I usually don't were make-up because I really don't now how to apply it. But Delta showed me how to be beautiful on the inside as well as on the outside. I have been wearing make-up and now I feel pretty. Thanks for always being there for the big girls.

Big Hair and Sassy Style

Having gone through some of the most tragic years of my life with only the television series Designing Women to bring me to laughter, I have a heartfelt appreciation for Delta. Much to my dismay, time constraints limit my availability to follow her career in close detail, however I was all too happy to come across this wonderful book on cassette read by the Author, Delta Burke.If you have already read the book version, I still highly recommend the audio-book version. Delta has a way with words and through her reading of the book it is just like she's sitting there next to you telling you about her life and trading beauty secrets.What does a guy want with beauty secrets? I'm not exactly sure but I swear that I got a lot of her tips for style dressing and personal skin care that will no doubt be quite beneficial to my life. As for her fashion tips, they can be applied to anyone thin and Full-bodied, male, female or transsexual. After finishing this book I feel that I'm walking taller, stronger and most definitely a little lighter thanks to her great sense of humor. The most memorable snippet was when she declared, "I like having Big Hair because it brings me closer to God". As I drove and listened, this quote left my windshield full of coffee as I managed to spit all over it as I broke into bales of laugher.I highly recommend this book but I caution listening to the audio version while driving and sipping hot liquids.

Want an enjoyable evening - read this book!

Great pictures - easy read.Like Delta, I was a thin person for many years. I never knew the struggles of needing to shop in the "oh my god sizes" until I was about 35. What misery! Suddenly, there were no trendy, sexy, feel good clothes. At department stores I was told to go upstairs or to the basement to find my size. If I was lucky and the "women's sizes" were on the main floor they were usually right next to petites. And, once I located the department I was ALWAYS disappointed with the dowdy ugly merchandise! Delta acknowledges all of this because she lived it too. After reading her book, which I did in one evening, I grew to appreciate her more for her heart than for her acting ability (which is great). This woman is a go getter and I'm glad she's out there designing clothing. What's really wonderful is that she's asking for our input. Finally, there is someone to listen to what we want in size 14 and up.

Thank you Delta!

I am 19 years old and I appreciate this book as much as anyone could. This candid book can inspire anyone from a real size woman on down. The information i found in this book was something that is hard to find anywhere, truth and hope from a genuine human being in Delta Burke. I found her real life story hit close to home and I can relate to the information revealed to us about Ms. Burke's insecurities and struggle with self confidence. This book gives the real size women the proof that it is ok to be who you are, not who societies stereotypes say you should be. It isn't possible to put into words how greatful I am for Delta writing this book, she gives makeup, hair, and fashion tips, all while building the confidence of the REAL woman everywhere while reading this REAL woman's book. Thank you Delta! :-)

Thank you. I couldn't put it down.

Thank you Delta!! I couldn't stop reading after I started. I now look in the mirror when I pass one and I smile.And giggle. I picture a crown on my head and hold my head up high now.I am also trying new ideas in the way I dress. I can't begin to tell you how much your book meant to me. I felt as if we were sitting and talking. Having a girls heart-to-heart. Thank you!!