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All I Ever Wanted Was to Be Hot

By: Lucinda 'Froomes' Price
Narrated by: Lucinda 'Froomes' Price
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‘I have always known that to be hot is to be powerful. For most of my life, I just took it as the way things are, a fact not worth interrogating since it’s so obviously true.’

Up until her twenty-fifth birthday, the number one priority in Lucinda Price’s life was to look good. She nipped, tucked, cut, plucked, shaved, tanned, crunched, squatted and starved. Then, she broke down.

All I Ever Wanted Was to Be Hot is a funny, provocative retrospective on the last thirty years of Western beauty standards. From the Pussycat Dolls to Victoria’s Secret, The Girls of the Playboy Mansion to Lara Bingle, the media of the 2000s was littered with high profile examples of hotness as the highest form of social currency. Is it any wonder a girl growing up in that era might believe “good looks” were as integral to womanhood as having a pulse?

With her offbeat humour and incisive cultural commentary, Lucinda tells the unfiltered story of a young woman overcoming an eating disorder, illuminating our enduring obsession with appearance by holding a mirror up to herself, and in turn, all of us.

A hilarious, insightful deep dive into self image, desirability, pop-culture and power. A sparkling debut by one of Australia’s most beloved creators and comedians, Lucinda Price aka Froomes.

©2024 Lucinda Price (P)2024 Audible Australia Pty Ltd.
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Critic Reviews

‘A book for the modern woman, laced with unflinching, glorious honesty.’ Zara McDonald and Michelle Andrews, co-founders of Shameless Media

‘A funny, real interrogation of Australia’s body image problem, and a call to arms to dismantle diet culture.’ Chantelle Otten, author and sexologist

‘A feminist manifesto, a younger millennial gospel, with unparalleled candour and self awareness. I inhaled this book – it’s going to be big.’ Jessie Stephens

‘Brilliant, funny and brutally honest, this is a must-read for anyone trying to navigate through this incredibly complex, image-obsessed age.’ Myf Warhurst

‘If Tina Fey and David Sedaris had a child, it would be a book … this book.’ Ryan Shelton

‘My book of the year. Whip-smart. Hilarious. Honest … Lucinda is a genius who captures and melds the deeply serious and deeply funny in a way few writers can.’ Hannah Ferguson

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This was a great listen. It felt like having a debrief with a friend, akin to a DNM with your bestie before catching the bus home from school circa 2010’s. (Sweeps side fringe)

I would never admit to myself that I had disordered eating in my early 20’s, but listening to this I probably did. I just called it something else. At first I went sugar free, then dairy free then vegan.. and so on. Listening to Lucinda talk about her life, eating disorder and recovery has made me realise how common this experience must be, and that there’s an incredible power in feeling understood.

This book achieved what I believe Lucinda set out to do. Connect.

All I Ever Wanted Was to Be Understood

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Well, actually, idk how honest froomes was but it felt like she was being super honest. It was such an entertaining read, I couldn’t wait to get back to listening to her tell her story. I enjoyed the critical lens applied to specifically australian beauty standards with her analysis of how Oz responded as a whole, kinda, to Lara Bingle. Honestly, so much in here, too much to include in a review, but do yourself a favour and read it. Ps I am sorry but I had never heard of Froomes before this.

Honest and entertaining

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Initially read because I have followed Froomes’ on Instagram for years, and am obsessed with her comedic talent. After finishing the book I’ve been gifted her experience in such a raw and genuine way it has led me to reflect on my own behaviours with less shame and guilt. Love your work Froo-mami

Girls can be funny AND clever!

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Finished in 24 hours as I could not put it down. It was captivating, honest, informative, painfully relatable and funny. This is a must-read for young women everywhere. It makes you rethink your own relationship with hotness and its relentless pursuit.

Gripping, witty, honest

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This book came at such an important time in my life, the beginning of recovery. It’s given me a lot to think about and a renewed motivation to keep going. Thank you for sharing your life and thoughts with us!

Hope for the future

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Anyone with a body needs this book. Loved every single second. Thank you so muchos Lucinda

SO GOOD

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I thought this would be predictable and lighthearted, it wasn’t. It had a depth to it while still being engaging.

I liked the stories, Lucinda was open and vulnerable. Her insights about how her journey fit into the wider social context were surprising. I could relate. It made me reflect on my relationship with food, and the pressures women feel about being attractive.

Most enjoyable

Engaging and personable

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Have listened through three times now. Lucinda’s book is relatable, nostalgic and laugh out loud funny. If you have or haven’t experienced an eating disorder this book is a beacon for hope, education and shares a poignant lived experience. Share with your friends, family, boyfriend, grandparents, randoms on the street or whoever is in your DMs fire reacting to your stories.

Relatable, Nostalgic, Money now Monkey Girl

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Brilliant! The book was genuinely helpful with the perfect sprinkle of comedic relief!! Listening to Frooomes narrate the book made it feel more like a conversation than a self-help or educational read haha

Listened to within 24 hours!

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Incredibly relatable, educational and funny. This book will leave you feeling seen and standing in solidarity with your fellow female comrades, ready to take on a new meaning and embodiment of hotness!

Relatable hot girl shit

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