Dancing Naked... in Fuzzy Red Slippers

I received "Dancing ... Slippers" as a gift and found it's refreshing and raw views on the slices of life to be both fun and thought provoking. I've enjoyed reliving my own experiences through Ms. Rutlen's humorous and truthful perspective. It will be especially hard for me to shake her haunting passages in "Everyone". Her photo on the back inside flap is absolutely charming! I've recently purchased this book as gifts for 2 more friends. Helen Miller-Montana, San Jose CA

Carmen's humor is unbeatable and the book allows you to exhale. The title is creative, and tantalizing and it has your imagination playing tricks with you until the book is read from cover to cover. A very appropriate book to help one to grapple and cope with everyday life. Myrtle Bradshaw, New York.

I didn't know what to expect with this book, but I had to read it after meeting the author--Carmen is so sparkly and outgoing, very centered and self-confident, with a terrific sense of humor (the kind of fabulous I hope to be when I "grow up"). I finally opened "Dancing Naked..." and I was hooked: 204 pages in one sitting, which is normally hard to do, but this book is like fine wine and chocolate, or Haagen-Dazs ice cream--just couldn't put it down! There are so many times in life, for all of us, when we feel so alone-rejection, death, divorce, motherhood...sometimes it feels as if no one has ever felt this way before, and you wonder where the answers are--where is the instruction book for all of this?! "Dancing Naked..." isn't the instruction book, Carmen doesn't have all the answers--that's not what this is about. This is the conversation you wish you could have with your mother, an older sister, or good friend--she's been there, done that, and she has survived, with grace, style, and humor. "Dancing Naked..." is the perfect blend of essay, anecdote, observations and poetry--from the heart and soul of a beautiful, wise woman. This is a wonderful gift book for the women in your life-- Sherri Caldwell, co-author, The Rebel Housewife Rules: To Heck With Domestic Bliss!

I was given a copy of the book by a friend who loved it. I was sceptical because it looked like a gal's book. After reading the first few pages I realized I could learn how women think and laugh out loud at the same time. Hearing my laughter, my wife wanted me to read these funny passages. Soon reading aloud became a nightly ritual. Both my wife and I were sad to see the last page turned . We can't wait for the next Carmen Rutlen book.Her honesty, humor, and great writing skills are a pleasure to see. I highly recommend this book. Give it as a gift.

This book is very special. It will make you laugh out loud in recognition of being in similar situations and make you tear up for the same reason.It is well written and personally very touching. It deals with life's problems and high points which we all have experienced or will experience, but in a very charming and humorous way.It is a fun read! It is a poignant read!It will be immensely enjoyed by all who venture inside the author's world.