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I could not put this book down! It had me giggling, tears in my eyes and rooting for Natalee through her adventures in the dressing rooms. It was a really easy read and definitely would be a great book to read while relaxing in the tub or on the beach with a glass of wine. Each character that Natalee met helped her in that given time and gave her advice that helped when she needed it the most.

I wish I drank wine because I'd sit down with a bottle and take in every experience that Natalee has in this book because world, there's no job as flexible as being a Professional Bra Fitter. And, when I say "flexible" I mean, dynamic, or fluctuating or not cast in stone- come on, boobs come in different sizes and lingerie do a whole lot for women, so Natalee meets different women, different personalities and has quite the challenge as a Grad student ensuring she stays afloat both financially and sales wise at her job.
I requested to read this book off NetGalley because one; I have boobs, and two; I know what it means to not know your size as you walk into a shop and three; well, I was hoping for a great read. This book gave me all and it also gave me 'Confessions of a Shopaholic' vibes while I was at it.
Thanks NetGalley for the eARC, readers would be thrilled by this and the females would relate to it.

I went into this thinking I was in for a bunch of essay-style little tales of the bra-fitters life, but what I got was something that read almost like a novel, with little bra-fitter anecdotes sprinkled with little passages of the author's family life, and honestly I could not be more pleased. For me, this was just so full of heart - I cried a little, laughed a lot, had a few deep thoughts about many of the anecdotes and the reasoning behind putting them in this book, and just altogether enjoyed it so much. Difficult to put down, too, but that may have been in part due to the novel-like writing.

If you want an entertaining, light read that will make you laugh, and weep at times, this book will do the job. Bra fitter, not someone you run into unless you're shopping for a bra, but the experiences Natalee describes will help you truly capture what this job truly entails, and it's so much more than finding the right bra!

What a sweet and fun book. This is truly a get-lost-in-a-book book! So many aspects to the book..parents, working at a job you love/hate. Not to be missed!

This was such a fun, but also poignant and honest book. I was just expecting some funny anecdotes about fitting women into bras, but the stories that came out of this book were so much more than just that. I loved seeing this look into a place that is mostly women and the way that they interact in the process of buying undergarments. The author was funny but also relatable in many ways. I enjoyed this book even more than I thought I would and suggest it for a great, fun read.

This book was uplifting in more ways than one! I figured this would be a fluff read with no thinking involved but I am glad I was wrong. Yes, there were funny parts but mostly this book was about women in all shapes, sizes, and walks of life. There were cancer survivors, divorcees, teens, elderly, transvestites, and tired nursing moms. The author, Natalee, presents all these women with humor, dignity, and humility. We learn along with her the many struggles women have about their body image and society’s expectations of them. The author’s writing is light and easy to read and we learn about her dealing with her mother’s death and dad’s bad health. I highly recommend this very empowering book on women.

I received a digital copy from NetGalley for my honest review.

A quick fun read! I thought it would be over the top, laugh out loud book but I found I at times at tears in my eyes. It was more than stories of customers, but we also got to know Natalee. I hope that she does a follow up on some of the customers!

I thought this book was very interesting to read. I must say I had to chuckle in quite a few places and so it definitely humored me. I am not sure it is the type of book I would recommend to everyone but I have a few friends that may enjoy this read. Thank you for the laugh!

4 stars
Boob Job is a very interesting and at times, humorous look at the inside world of a bra fitter. The author writes of how she came to be working in the lingerie department, interspersed with stories of her life and her family.
I think many people would enjoy this insider look at a job that most of us rarely if ever consider. I found the book sweet, sad and fascinating at different points in the book.

I highly recommend this book.
I received a complimentary copy of this book from the publisher and NetGalley. The views given are my own.
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I really enjoyed this book! This was a wonderful story of a woman who worked for several years as an official bra fitter. But her experiences in the fitting room will have you laughing and crying. The author takes you deep into the lingerie department of a popular department store where you will experience the joys and pains of bra fitting and sales. From the strong encouragement of management to maintain high sales ratios to the myriad of individuals who enter the sacred fitting room, you will work alongside Natalee as she realizes that it's not how many bras she sells each day as much as it is the person behind the bra! You will fall in love with some of the individuals, your heart will ache for others, and then there are some you just want to pinch their head off!

And while Natalee is handling all of that, she's also dealing with life. And life has not been that kind to her. Some of the decisions she's made haven't been the best for her, but she is a good person deep inside and truly loves her parents and she cares a lot more than I think she realizes.

This was definitely not what I expected when I began to read the book. But I am so glad I flipped open to the first page and experienced the life of a bra fitter, especially one as delightful as Natalee Woods. This is a book I would highly recommend...as long as you realize there are a few choice words sprinkled throughout. But the story itself is worth every minute of page turning and every tissue you'll use blowing your nose and wiping your eyes.

Thank you to NetGalley for an ARC in exchange for an honest review.

This book is fun and wandering, like a chatty new friend who happens to sit with you in a cafe and decides to share her story. Natalee's prose can be a little too full, but it is a grand display of her personality for sure. Readers will enjoy learning about her experiences and meeting the people in her life.

Funny.... but I didn't like that she calls kids dirtballs.. not cool...I did keep reading and glad I did because its so funny and witty. Its a good anytime read, beach, bath, while the kids are tearing the house apart.

I really didn’t know what to expect with this book. I’d already read one lingerie book that gave me the lowdown on everything undies, so I was really hoping it wasn’t going to be too similar. Thankfully this was a world away and in such a wonderfully different manner. Natalee Woods’ book is so far from a reference type book there’s no comparison. This one made me laugh and cry multiple times over and I found it hard to put down for long. I basically inhaled it. She just has a way of keeping you coming back to find out what the heck she’s going to run into next in the fitting rooms because the situations are just so painfully human and upliftingly endearing. Her many vignettes are just so very relatable, with some interesting insights and it seemed the book got better and better as it went on. You may not be surprised to learn she went to college and has a BA in English and an MPA in writing as it shows in her work, at least in my humble opinion. An advance digital copy was provided by NetGalley and author Natalee Woods for my fair review.

Amberjack Publications
Published: July 24, 2018

Upon reading the description of the book, I was intrigued but unsure of its premise actually being interesting. Boob Job: Confessions of a Professional Bra Fitter left me happily surprised. Although it took me a second to warm up to Natalee’s sense of humor, especially considering she calls children “dirt balls” on the very first page… I actually almost stopped reading it after that. But, I stuck with it and it was a fascinating read. I loved getting a glimpse into each customer’s story. Both the plight and empowerment of life as a woman was conveyed with great diversity. Once I warmed up to Natalee, I truly found her to be relatable and quite funny (but still a bit cynical for my taste). So take it from me, somebody who spent some time thinking about giving up on the book but ended up not being able to put it down!

The only negative feedback I have is that the ending felt a bit rushed to me. Natalee spends so much time telling everyone’s story and sharing great details, but I feel the lessons learned/introspection/growth at the end of the book could be better served by diving just a little bit deeper into that.

I didn’t know what to expect when I sat down to read this. It was fantastic! A memoir of the author’s years spent working.as a bra fitter provided a great foundation (no pun intended) for her journey of self discovery. The relationships she developed with some of her “regulars” were entertaining, but also remind us that the unlikeliest people can impact your life.

This book was a riot. Natalie has a way with storytelling. Her views are honest with a hint of bluntness. What other demeanor can you have as a professional bra fitter? I often wonder what it is like being the woman in the lingerie department that has to deal with customers with various personalities. Bra shopping isn't fun, AT ALL, but you can make it a pleasant experience if you put yourself in the salesperson's shoes!!! Hopefully, people reading this will have a better understanding of that Salespeople go though. I know I do! I'd definitely recommend this book to my friends.