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sparklesandnargles's review
3.0
This was an enjoyable read. I came across this book at a thrift bookstore and I thought, why not? I always like reading about days gone by. This is entertaining, enjoyable and yeah, it was good. Easy read.
millah's review
adventurous
emotional
funny
informative
lighthearted
medium-paced
4.25
This was a fun read in so many ways. I could warn that my review might be biased because
Kathryn Leigh Scott (b. Kringstad) is a distant relative of mine, as my mother's second cousin, but I doubt that it matters much. I loved the book, and I still would have loved it if I didn't know about the author. However, it's no doubt that this connection made me curious enough to pick up this book when I finally stumbled over it. And I'm very glad that I did. I knew about Kathryn Leigh Scott's years as a Playboy bunny, but it was intriguing to hear more stories from several of her colleagues back then. I believe this book was written to give a more balanced or positive view of how it was to work as a bunny, and I find that it worked - without glossing over too much. The author writes openly about the darker sides of the business, as well as the fun times. I will recommend this book to anyone who's interested in women's perspectives in history.
Kathryn Leigh Scott (b. Kringstad) is a distant relative of mine, as my mother's second cousin, but I doubt that it matters much. I loved the book, and I still would have loved it if I didn't know about the author. However, it's no doubt that this connection made me curious enough to pick up this book when I finally stumbled over it. And I'm very glad that I did. I knew about Kathryn Leigh Scott's years as a Playboy bunny, but it was intriguing to hear more stories from several of her colleagues back then. I believe this book was written to give a more balanced or positive view of how it was to work as a bunny, and I find that it worked - without glossing over too much. The author writes openly about the darker sides of the business, as well as the fun times. I will recommend this book to anyone who's interested in women's perspectives in history.
Content Warnings
Minor: Adult/minor relationship, Alcoholism, Drug abuse, Drug use, Emotional abuse, Misogyny, Sexism, Gaslighting, and Sexual harassment
lanikei's review
4.0
SUPER fun accounts of working at the Playboy Clubs. Much of this book was a 'where are they now' style collection from various starlets, and a notably absent commentary is one from Gloria Steinham. In fact, this book seems to almost be in response to her famous account of her own few days as a Bunny. Rather than falling into her exploitation paradigm, these women are grateful for the experience (and money) they got from their time at the Clubs.
Many of these women formed lifelong friendships and business partnerships from their experience. While these are probably somewhat selected based on their positive experience, there are certainly more stars and corporate higher ups than I expected to find wearing a tail.
The Clubs are clearly a relic of the not-so-distant past, they operated with a combination of titillation and class that would seem almost passe if they opened today. However, at least according to this account, they were a place where women could earn good money by being good waitresses - like a upper-class Hooters, if you will. Many of these women used the Club as a starting point for their careers, and look back fondly at a place where they were able to exert some power as women.
Definitely a fun read with lots of interesting details about club policy, training, and guests. There is some sleaze when talking about the club owners (Hefner and others), but mostly just a gleeful recitation of girls playing at being naughty and nice.
Many of these women formed lifelong friendships and business partnerships from their experience. While these are probably somewhat selected based on their positive experience, there are certainly more stars and corporate higher ups than I expected to find wearing a tail.
The Clubs are clearly a relic of the not-so-distant past, they operated with a combination of titillation and class that would seem almost passe if they opened today. However, at least according to this account, they were a place where women could earn good money by being good waitresses - like a upper-class Hooters, if you will. Many of these women used the Club as a starting point for their careers, and look back fondly at a place where they were able to exert some power as women.
Definitely a fun read with lots of interesting details about club policy, training, and guests. There is some sleaze when talking about the club owners (Hefner and others), but mostly just a gleeful recitation of girls playing at being naughty and nice.
andydcaf2d's review
5.0
Loved the insights into what it was like in the beginning all the way to the end from the very women who lived it!!!
jennjuniper's review
4.0
Just as entertaining as I was hoping it would be, and much more thought-provoking and interesting than I was expecting!