True Prep

It's a Whole New Old World

By: Lisa Birnbach, Chip Kidd

Narrated by: Lisa Birnbach

“Wake up, Muffy. We’re back.”

From Lisa Birnbach, the author of The Official Preppy Handbook—and designer Chip Kidd—comes a whole new take on the prep world that Birnbach turned into an international best-selling phenomenon thirty years ago.

True Prep is a contemporary look at how the old guard of natural-fiber-loving, dog-worshipping, G&T-soaked preppies adapt to the new order of things. Birnbach considers the prep attitude towards money (ambivalent), schools (good investment), wardrobe (now your clothes fit), work (some careers will never be prep), decorating (ask mummy), scandal (including rehab and prison), and food and drink (with some classic recipes for both). She also looks at weekends (and what to do to get asked back), entertaining, sports (including sailing and shopping), weddings, etiquette, the Internet and electronic gadgetry, political correctness, reality TV, and . . . polar fleece. And last but not least: a do-it-yourself eulogy.

With more than 200 original illustrations and photographs, True Prep promises to be a whole new, old sensation.

Okay

A satire of sorts, poking fun of the upper crust through common stereotypes. Not a book to be taken seriously this one talks about the not-so-good, the bad and the ugly in a comical way of course.

Excellent light listen

I listened to this audio book while working and driving. I highly recommend it, great fun and informative if not cheeky.

Preppy basics and prep then now

It was a fun book to listen to and a how to introduction to the preppy world. I would recommend this book to any wanting to read a preppy themed book.

Loved every second!

Loved every second of this book. The humor is so witty, and plays into the prep lifestyle perfectly.

Boring

Maybe because I don't know anything about this lifestyle, but I was disengaged. The narration was corny. Don't waste your money.