My Life as a Doormat: In Three Acts (Women of Faith ... (ISBN 1595540849)

Please wipe your feet first:
Leah Townsend is a struggling playwright who's trying to regain the momentum from the one hit play she had. She's in a relationship with Dr. Edward Crowse, a physics professor who makes all her decisions for her. Her family always assumes she is the perfect child because she does everything they tell her too. Her best friend thinks that Leah will support her no matter what the situation or what time. Leah has been ok with this until one day she decides to change. This leads to Edward enrolling her into an anger management class. Humiliated and reluctant, Leah goes expecting to blend in. However she soon discovers that being a doormat is not what she really wants to be in life. This book was really difficult to read at first. I really didn't like the way that Leah was being treated by everyone. I couldn't stand that she wouldn't stand up to anybody in her family and friends and how she would just let them walk all over her. I really hated her boyfriend Edward. That guy was such a jerk especially after enrolling her in the anger management class. I mean what type of person does that just because someone tries out something new or disagrees with you? But then as I kept reading, I liked how Leah was changing. She learned to finally deal and resolve conflict instead of just always giving in. I liked how she knew that this could radically change her life and the relationships she was in. She changed her life completely and finally became happy instead of just settling for mediocrity. The anger management classes were fun to read, some of the characters I would have had problems keeping my temper with! I applauded to her decision with Edward. It was funny though to see how he tried to change for her or at least his thinking of what "change" really was. I enjoyed her relationship with Cinco, it was just what she needed. The title of this book really catches your eye as does the cover. It's a great chick lit book and it's one I think a lot of people should read. Don't be afraid to change.

good, relevant, refreshing, real:
Thank you Renee. This book deals with everyday people, not some fantasy character all neat and proper and "spiritual". I'm learning more and more how important it is to live life authentically and that to do so is to stop pulling an Adam and Eve. Living authentically really allows one to open and truthul not just with themselves, but with God and others. It allows God to move in and through us so we are not controlling circumstances but trusting that God is in control. Its a healthy lifefstyle; one that I believe Jesus embraced. He's my hero. I wish more christian authors wrote about flawed people instead of just flawed cirsumstances. Best!

Unforgettable...:
This is the first book I've read in this genre, and now I am hooked! Rene Gutteridge's writing spoke to my heart and soul, and had me laughing so much that it was a true relief and blessing. The characters were so real that their struggles and their victories got me thinking about areas of my own life in surprising ways. This unforgettable book is entertaining, inspiring--and healing. You'll be grateful you picked it up, and likely won't want to put it down.

Quirky, funny and a great read!:
I liked this book from the first line to the last line! Like Leah, I try to avoid conflict, so it was fun to walk with her through all the happenings of her life. Rene has such a great sense of humor and made me laugh several times throughout the book. I was blessed to be able to meet Rene in person recently and she is so wonderful! If you enjoy reading fun stories with quirky characters and situations, then Rene is the author for you!

Love this book!:
I have just finished reading "My Life as a Doormat" last night (or to be precise, this morning at 3 am!). I couldn't put it down, I kept on turning pages after pages after pages. The book is funny while made you think at the same time, especially readers who had experienced being 'doormats' in their life (like me!). Rene Gutteridge is a wonderful writer and I highly recommend this book.