Well, as you can see from the title it is more than logical that this book is full of crap because a lot of homosexuals have the tendency to get fat; although being gay is much more than just being homosexual. And well, this book is full of things gay people wouldn’t do or would – as opposed to things a lot of straight people might do – and offers one an insight into the world of style, fashion and all those things, one just doesn’t do.
Unfortunately I don’t live in New York, I don’t read the style magazines daily and I don’t go to all the right party’s but still, I understand what Doonan means. Being gay means that you are not only aware of how you dress or what you eat, but being gay means that you have a certain attitude towards life. In a world full of heterosexual wonders gay men find their own way to muddle through: stylish, witty and creative, but never ever naff. You don’t know what naff is? Well, then it’s time to indulge the world of Simon Doonan.
Enjoy, and you’ll see that gay men don’t get fat. ( )

Gay Men Don't Get Fat by Simon Doonan's latest book. After reading all the reviews and news about his bizarre (to me) book publicity tour, I'm not sure how to review this book.

First there's Doonan's celebrity — if you're from New York and shop (or window shop at Barney's). I don't. I live in California — in a semi rural area. Outside of Doonan talking about his work at Barney's I have no clue what the store is like (nor do I care to learn more).

What I have gleaned from the book is that Doonan is petite. He's short even compared to the short men on my husband's side of the family. My ten-year-old son is as tall as he is. Being so short and being rather active, he's rather thin. So of course he doesn't get fat. But among his friends and acquaintances, he's decided (semi-jokingly) that everyone should be as fabulous and stylish as he is. And of course what works for him will work for everyone.

I will admit that at the time I read the book, I did actually laugh at parts. But in siting and mulling the book and after reading about his campaign against man-boobs, I'm just starting to scratch my head. His view of the world — even when making light of it — doesn't come close to matching the diversity and richness of the LGBT community here. I think more and more he's a throwback to a different era.

And before I get his publicist complaining about how I didn't mention how he celebrates all the different subcultures of the gay community — yeah, he mentions them. He says a few nice things in chapters, but those chapters have to be taken in the greater context. ( )

I love all of Simon's other books, and I was pleasantly surprised to see that he had a new book. This book, a take-off of "French Women Don't Get Fat" is full of Simon's snarky humor as he imparts his wisdom on how to live a fabulous life. Don't read this book expecting a guide to losing weight. Instead, read it prepared to laugh out loud at Simon's sense of humor as he laments the state of the wardrobes and lives of most straight women. Prepare to take a time trip as Simon visits his past in London and New York in the 1970's, all the way to the present, where he is the "reigning Queen" of Barney's New York. Like his previous books, this one is a jewel, and is not to be missed. ( )