The Devil, the Lovers, & Me: My Life in Tarot

by Kimberlee Auerbach

Book Overview

Auerbach's one-woman show, Tarot Reading, sold out in New York, prompting rave reviews from such notable writers and social critics as Naomi Wolf, Wendy Shanker, and Dr. Robin Stern. Now Auerbach... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0525950214
• ISBN13: 9780525950219
• Release Date: August 2007
• Publisher: Dutton Books
• Length: 279 Pages
• Weight: 0.50 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.1" x 5.8" x 8.4"
• Age Range: 18 years and up
• Grade Range: Postsecondary and higher

Customer Reviews

Sexy, Hilarious and Gorgeously Honest

This is an amazing book that made me cry in public a few times - and laugh out loud other times - sometimes embarrassingly close together. The writing is powerful and accessible and loveable... Each chapter reminds you what a dangerous and wonderful place life is for anyone who lives passionately.

Top 9 Reasons to Read The Devil, The Lovers, and Me

Top 9 Reasons to Read The Devil, The Lovers, and Me: 1. It is original and quirky and funny. 2. That was three already. 3. Kimberlee Auerbach is brave and willing to examine her own life closely. 4. Which may give you some insight into yours. 5. And also into this particular moment in history. One thing that struck me as I was reading this voice was how thoroughly located in the mid-2000s and in New York City the book is. Which made me realize how few books like that I have read. In turn, I thought about how important it is to have stories that reflect our present day reality as it is unfolding. It is important for us to take a look, through books, at how we use technology including in our intimate relationships (Kimberlee's electronic messages with her father; her googling of her boyfriend's ex-girlfriend), how we spend our time, and how we struggle to make sense of ourselves and the world around us (basically the book). Stories like this one that reflect particular social locations and times are also important to write (and to read, which is what you should do with this book) because of what they leave for others to read later on in time. 6. It is funny. That is already in number one above I know but it deserves its own line because this book is really funny. Kimberlee gives voice to the humor in situations (like getting crabs or having her father present her with an engagement ring) where others (me, maybe you) might struggle to find the funny. The benefit to you of her talent is that you will laugh when you read this book. 7. See number two.

2 Thumbs up for Auerbach

I have to admit that I approached reading the Devil, the Lovers, and Me: My Life in Tarot with a bit of hesitation. I'm not really a fan of "chick lit" and although my wife swore this was not your typical "chick lit" fare I was still not completely convinced this would be my cup of herbal tea with a tarot reader. Well boy, was I wrong. Auerbach's account of her hysterically painful childhood all the way up to her drama filled present day life has warmth, humor and intelligence and although it is all based on her real life it reads like fiction. This book will be entertaining on the beach this summer or if you don't get to it till fall, perfect for a cozy day in front of the fire. Once you pick it up you defintely won't be able to put it down. A must read...even for a guy.

A journey every woman can relate to!

I devoured this book - I read it in a weekend - and I loved every tender, honest, hilarious moment of it. It's a coming of age story, but more than that, it's a becoming yourself story - it's about that powerful moment when you realize that you have everything inside that you could possibly need to be happy, and it's been there all along. Why does it take us until our 30s to find it?! The stories are so personal and funny and real - it's like you're living them right along with the author. What a tremendous debut - it belongs next to Elizabeth Gilbert's "Eat Pray Love" on every woman's bookshelf!

Ever Met Yourself in a Book?

This book is not only a fantastic journey through Kimberlee's by turns painful and pee-your-pants funny life story - which would be enough for most of us - it also demonstrates the gutsy honesty of a woman not afraid to show us who she really is, crabs and all. She is brilliant, unfraid, and inspiring. When I grow up I want to be like Kimberlee Auerbach.