The prize: Two lucky winners will each receive an advanced a brand new hot-off-the-presses copy of Chocolate & Vicodin: My Quest for Relief from the Headache that Wouldn't Go Away
by Jennette Fulda.
Available to readers from: Worldwide
What the heck is it?
This is the second book from Jennette Fulda of PastaQueen and Half-Assed: A Weight-Loss Memoir fame.
Here's the synopsis from the back of the (gorgeously designed) book:
Jennette Fulda went to bed on February 17, 2008, with a headache, and more than three years later, it still hasnβt gone away. Yes, sheβs tried everything: intravenous drugs, chiropractic adjustments, acupuncture, subliminal messaging, marijuana (for medical purposes only), heavy drinking (which just made it hurt more), and lots and lots of chocolate. A pint of ice cream makes her feel better, but her insurance doesnβt cover mint chocolate chip.
In this painfully honest, smart, and funny memoir, the popular PastaQueen.com blogger who chronicled her nearly two hundred pound weight loss in Half-Assed shares her incredible journey to find relief from a chronic headache. As she visits countless doctors, indulges all manner of unsolicited advice from the Internet, and investigates every possible cause, from a brain tumor to a dead twin living in her brain, Jennette considers what it means to suffer, how to live with pain, and why the best treatment might be the simplest: laughter.
Why I dig it
I've been an avid fan of Jennette's adventures for many years so I was dying of curiosity and creepy internet concern to know the full story of her horrible, endless headache. I requested a review copy of Chocolate & Vicodin as Jennette will be appearing on the Two Fit Chicks podcast in March.
I was sucked in to the story from the very first chapter. Her writing is so strong, honest and raw. I loved her first book but I feel the writing is even stronger in Chocolate & Vicodin. Twice she had me in tears – from pure compassion from the hell she's gone through then also, very selfishly, from relating to her musing on depression. She writes about her chronic pain with honesty, humour, grace and poignancy. It is a fantastic read.
There are two advanced release copies of Chocolate & Vicodin to be won. Simply leave a comment on this blog entry to enter. If you're reading this post via an RSS feed, Facebook or Goodreads, you'll need to click through to the Dietgirl blog. Entries close Monday 31 January 2011 at 12PM GMT. Winners will be drawn at random. Click here to view terms and conditions of the Sell Out.
UPDATE: Jennette has just received the publication copies of her book so you will get a brand spankin' new copy, fresh from the printers!
Would love a chance to read this!
Happy Birthday, Dietgirl!
I’d love the opportunity to win a copy of this book. I suffer from bad headaches myself, though thankfully not as severe as Ms Fulda, so it’s going on my to-read list even if I don’t win.
Thank you.
I’ve been waiting for this to be out – I, too, have been concerned about the never ending headache. Her first book was strong, funny, and honest; if her writing is even stronger, I need this book!
If Shauna approves, I am excited to check it out! Sounds like an excellent book club selection as well.
I’d love a chance to read it π thanks
I would love to read this book; I really enjoyed her first one!
Sounds like a good read…would love a copy!!! π
I would love a copy of this book. Her first book was really enjoyable.
Have been waiting for this book! I’m in please! π
Chocolate and Vicodin? Sounds like a cure for almost anything! Yes please and lots of both π Thank you, birthday girl!
edda.
Would love to have this book!
I’d love to read the book, count me in!!!
Sounds like a fabulous read!
I’ve stalked your blog ever since I read “Tales from the Scale” π
Please may I win a book? Your hair is very pretty today. *smiles winningly*
Yay for Choc + Vicodin!
Love PastaQueen’s blog!
I have this book on my Amazon wishlist as I, too, suffer from chronic tension headaches and would love to read it to see if and how she found relief. I’ll keep my fingers crossed!
Count me in please!
What a perfect combination; Vicodin and Chocolate! Better yet, served up with some Baileys Irish Creme!
I’d love to read it.
I’ve read her other books and would love a chance to win this.
I LOVE Jennette’s writing!
I’d love to read this, as I love the Pasta Queen’s previous book and blog!
Love the chance to win this book
I would LOVE to read this! If it helps me as much as yours did I will be a happy lady! π xx
Please enter me! Chocolate and headaches are my life!
If you feel good about yourself, everything else feels good..
oh would love to read this!
Would love to win the book!
Now, where is your next book!! Love both you gals.
Thanks- Rhonda
Hi, would love to win this book to read – sounds great, thanks sooo much Jane x
Not a fan of Vicodin. It makes you constipated.
Best thing about Birthday Sell Out week…. The disclaimer <3 u
Would love a copy of this book, huge fan of pastaqueen and diet girl!
I had a headache for a year and can empathize with Jennette so much – would love to read her book and add it to my Fulda collection! π
I’d love the opportunity to win.
Many Thanks
Gemma
Would love to win!
I am having a headache problem of my own. I loved her first book (almost as much as yours).
I’d love the chance to read this book if I was to win, so please enter me. Thanks!
I’ve got this preordered already, but I’d love to get my hands on it sooner!
I’d love to win a copy of this book!
=)
Me too please. π
I’d love one please!
Read her first book and would love the chance to read this one. π Hope they go to good homes!
I loved her other book, I would love a copy of this one.
Hi Dietgirl!
Long time reader, also of Pasta Queen. I’d love to win her new book!
YAY BIRTHDAY SELL-OUT.
Of course I’d love a copy of the book, since I read you both, and I can totally sympathise – my migraines are insane, but luckily, not three-years-long.
(fatso@fatgirlslim.org since I’m not sure if the email address actually displays at all or not)
Hi Shauna! I remember Jennette, I first found her blog in the summer 2009, right after I found your blog and read your book. Now IΒ΄m once more on diet (after regaining 10 kg) and IΒ΄m going to read JennetteΒ΄s first book (I reread yours last week and this time actually BOUGHT it, your story is so inspiring!).
I love her first book and her blog. She is both hilarious and inspiring. I couldn’t imagine having a headache that never leaves, I can’t wait to see how she deals with it! This book will be part of my collection no matter what!
Super excited for this book! Half-Assed was really inspiring to my friends and I!
I’d love to get my hands on a copy!
Yes please! Half assed was brilliant!
I have been waiting for this book!! π
Happy B-day from Norway:) Loved your book and love your blog, you’re an inspiration in my 18-kilos-and-counting weight loss. Keep it up!
Happy b-day to Dietgirl!!
Me please!
I really enjoyed Half-Assed and would love to win this book, although I will eventually read it either way. I found miss Fulda to be a funny and insightful writer.
I am very desperate for a new book!
Would love to read this. π
Hooray for free-ness!!
Any book recommended by a writer I already enjoy so much is worth a look!
Ooh would love to win this book -suffering from headaches and chronic pain myself!
Sign me up! Love her blog, and can’t wait to read the book!
Oh, I’d love this! I loved her other book.
Ooh, yes please! I think of Jennette every time I have a headache now (as I have at the moment and every month thanks to the joy that is female hormones) and would love to read her book.
Oooh, love it!
And congrats on 10 years π
I love PastaQueen! I started reading her blog and your blog at about the same time!
Great way to kick off the anniversary celebration. Hope I win!
I’d love to read this!
Love the title! Sounds like a really good book!
I love her writing!
Given you my work e-mail! This book sounds wonderful and I would love to read it! *pick me pick me * hehe x
Me, me, meeeeee!
I’m almost outta books…. π
I love PQ and I work with patients with chronic pain, so I’ve been dying to read this book for her perspective. Happy 10th Anniversary Shauna-I feel like we should be giving you presents and not the other way around π
Jennette’s blog rocks so I would love to win the book xxx
I am really looking forward to reading this. It would be so great to get an advance copy. Go Pasta Queen!
Happy 10th Year Dietgirl – and thanks for organising a giveaway to celebrate! π Like Christmas part two – only cooler.
Kick it to me!!
Sorry, in a silly mood π
((hugs))
pick me! pick me!
Would love to read this book, having recently finished reading Half-Assed π
Yes Please! Count me in!
Sounds like a great book. I would love to read it. My husband and I are taking on the new year with a new weightloss program. I am hopefull he and I can work together and loose some poundage.
Ive never heard of this book or the blog, sounds like its could be very inspirational to me on my weightloss effort!
Oooh! I want!
Would love to win this! (though I’m sure it’s not as good as YOUR book ;-p )
Oooh, the Dietgirl 10th Birthday Sell Out is off to a good start!
Sounds like a great read. Count me in the competition!
*hand up*
I’d love a copy of this please!!
I’m excited to read Jeannette’s new book!
Please, please, please!
Read her first book and loved it. Really want to read the second. Hoping lady luck is on my side.
mmm, sounds good..btw, I love chocolate! π Happy 10th!
Sounds like an interesting read.
For some reason I couldn’t comment on your previous post π
I really want to read both of these books!
Happy 10th!
Please throw my name in – loved her first book and look forward to reading the next one.
And another lurker comes out of the closet in the hope of winning something – lol.
I’d love to read this book! Memoirs are my favorite genre by far, and a good friend of mine suffered from a chronic headache for years, though it’s finally subsided, thankfully. This book seems right up my alley and something I’ll probably read even if I don’t win π
I read her first book and loved it. Would really enjoy a copy of her second. Thank you!
would love, love, love to read this book since I love both chocolate and vicodin…
sheila
Happy Birthday, love your wit!
I would love to win this book, and I’m sure I’ll buy it if I don’t!
Ooh, this has been on my wishlist for a while, it sounds great (if somewhat harrowing β living with chronic pain must be hellish). And I love the cover!
Hi Shauna – It’s been a long time since I posted but, well, I’m still reading you faithfully. Also reading PastaQueen faithfully and as a migraine sufferer have followed her headache quest with interest. And on top of that I’m a writer/editor too, so I like seeing how both of you have evolved as writers…Can’t think of a better reason to de-lurk than to get to contact both you and PastaQueen at the same time and try to win her new book!
Good luck with all your new weight loss efforts in the New Year. I’m (as usual) working on my own weight loss resolutions and like to know I have company out there in the Internet hinter lands…
Margaret
Happy 10th!
Sounds like a fabulous read!! Count me in for the drawing!
Mmmm, chocolate! Today I overcame my chocolate cravings with a punnet of blackberries, very proud. Not so enticed by the vicodin though π
Would love to read it.
I’ve read about this book, it sounds good!
Now I have to go and make cupcakes. Happy 10th birthday, Shauna!
Oh Awesome! I would love to win this! I’m a massive fan of Jennette π
I would absolutely love to win a copy of this. Love her, love you, love it all.
I’m comment 101, surely that must be lucky! (Watch now, some punk will hit post before me and I’ll be 102!)
yay, great book! would love to win a copy!
Sounds hilarious! I want to read the previous book as well :o)
Would love to read the book, just started my weight loss journey and could use all the motivation and comic relief I can get.
I also have creepy internet concern for the headache. I’d love to know what’s been going on there. Awesome Giveaway DG!
Second time lucky, perhaps. This book sounds interesting.
I need some light (ha!) reading.
Happy blog birthday! And the book? Yes, please. π
I haven’t read either of these books but if you are recommending them, they must be a good read!
I love your blog and check it daily. Thank you for your writing, your humor and everything you do for your fans!! Christina
Hooray, Shauna’s birthday sell out again! I would love this. Thanks for selling out!
I loved Half-Assed, and I’d love to have a copy of the new book! Pick me!!!
Oh, I’ve been looking forward to her book coming out!
So impressed that you’ve made it to your 10 year anniversary, and what an awesome way to kick off your giveaway by recognising another long-term blogger π
yes please – count me in!
I’d love to read this!
I have been waiting for this book! Would love a chance to read it!
I’d love a chance to win this book.
Shauna, I need to win a copy of this book! Not only am I a memoir whore and unemployed semi-fat book blogger, but I woke up from my hysterectomy in 2009 with a headache and haven’t gotten rid of it since, so I can totally relate. Although, I just stick to eating chocolate and stay away from Vicodin.
I really, really, really hope I win!
After 7 years of reading your blog it is time for my first comment – as they say cant win if you are not in!! Well done on your journey.
Sounds like a great book, thanks for the opportunity. Congrats on 10 years!
Is it wrong that I want to eat that cake on the front cover….??
Fingers and toes are crossed. Oh please, oh please, oh please let me win!
Sounds like a great read!
Oh, pick me!
I wouldove to win this, her blog is fab
I love books too! And free stuff even more. I’m proud of you for selling out. It’s not like putting out which Dr. G might frown upon.
Happy Birthday Diet Girl, I would love to win this book.
Please enter me to win this book. My neurologist recommends it highly! (Yep, migraines love me too … Three very quiet cheers for Frova …)
Sounds fabulous to me!! Sign me up for a chance to win! I’d love to read something insightful concerning depression. I hope you’re having a wonderful 2011 so far!!!
What a nice thing to do–I would love me some chocolate and vicodin π
would love to win this- loved Half Assed.
This is my first comment on a blog ever! Shauna, I just finished your book and it has inspired me to start keeping my own food diary (one step at a time – it’s too much to think beyond that!) and hopefully, start losing the 80+ pounds that need to come off my frame. I would love to read Jeanette’s book and continue the motivational reading.
I hadn’t heard of this book, or for that matter, her other books, but they sound great.
Would LOVE to read this! Thanks for the opportunity to win.
Me! Me! Me! Me! (i need all the chocolate….sorry….motivation I can)
i read some pages on a preview on the internet and i would love to read the whole book <3
Happy Birthday DG!! Lovin’ your work still and would love to read this book.
I like this… the chance to win a book AND burning 5 calories!
I just love the picture on the front!
I love reading your blog. It would be fun to read this book.
I’d love this please!!
Wow – this sounds great. I need all the help and inspiration I can get at the moment!!
Who doesn’t love something free?
I haven’t read any of her books yet, but you have me intrigued. I think I’ll try to pick up one of the ones that’s already available, and hopefully I’ll win this one! Happy birthday!
Oh, loved the text sample. IΒ΄ll participate, please!
I’d love a copy of this – my sister has suffered headaches for years, too.
Just started following her blog, so would love the book!
p.s. Whole grain english muffin, egg, reduced-fat cheddar cheese slice, and HP sauce…
A fitting way to celebrate. Yes, I’d like to win one of the gallies.
I’m honored so many people have entered this giveaway! I really appreciate all the kind comments, and I hope you enjoy the book whether you win it or purchase a copy.
Oh, and I’m not entering the contest, obviously π I’ve got a box of these things on the floor of my apartment.
I’d love a copy of this book!
Congrats on 10 years ! I would love to win this book π
I would be thrilled to win a copy of Jennetteβs book.
Happy birthday!
I most definately would love to win this!!
What a nice opportunity, and a great way to celebrate your 10th birthday Dietgirl! Go you!
And Jennette too! I am very much looking forward to reading her latest.
Me! Me! Pick me!
I’d love to read the book! I loved your first book. π
Dietgirl and PastaQueen, the benevolent leaders of the Fatblogging world. I’m not worthy!
Lucky 101 or was that 169 ?? either way, LUCKY π
You are one popular gal π
I’d love a chance to read the newest from Ms. Fulda.
Thanks for the contest!
Awesome! Thanks for the chance to win!!
Love pasta queen…would loves this!
Thank you!
Good Lord, a three year headache?! I’m ready to kill myself or someone else after a 3 day headache. I’ve got to read that book & would love to win it!
She cracks me up – I would love to read this book.
Now that I’ve found my way (with your help) from the goodreads blog, I’d still very much like to win a copy of this book. π
10 years blogging? Wow…you were certainly ahead of your time. I give you major props for forward-thinking. Not to mention persistence. I’m a new reader to your site, as well as Pasta Queen’s…would love to read C & V π
Happy 10th anniversary!
I can’t wait to read PQ’s new book! Being a chronic headache sufferer and weight loss struggler, I can relate all too well. Plus, I just straight up like her writing.
I’ve been reading Jennette’s blog for quite some time now, benefited from reading her first book, and would really love to win a copy of her new one. Thanks!
Love the blog π
Looking forward to reading this book regardless…Half-Assed is on my favorites list, and a frequent bathroom read. Hmmm…TMI? Sorry…
What a great giveaway! Hope I’m one of the lucky ones.
Sound like a book that I could relate to. I just started another diet yesterday.
Sounds like a fabulous read- of course anything that is remotely connected to chocolate…
Tracy
Congrats on 10 years. Would love to win this one!
I love reading you guys posts. You are very inspirational. Cannot wait to read her new book!
I love Jennette’s story and writing and would love to read her book. Plus we’ve all got to stick together and support each other, in weight loss, maintenance, and LIFE! Thank you.
I love Pasta Queen. Please enter me to win a copy of her new book.
Would love to resd this book!
I loved her first book as well as I loved Shauna’s. Please add me to the chance!
would love a chance to win this book. Thanks for featuring the giveaway!
Happy 10th! Love your blog – you are so inspiring! Thanks for the giveaway!
HaPpy Birthday to you! HaPpy Birthday to you! HaPpy Birthday to you dear Shauna! HaPpy Birthday to you!
I love your blog! Your honesty and forth coming emotion are so comforting.
I would love to win a epub version of this book!
Such a pretty book! Would love to read this installment of pastaqueen’s new book!
I would love to read this book. I love Pasta Queens blog, she’s an awesome writer.
Nice giveaway! Thanks for the opportunity to win. π
As a periodic migraine sufferer, this books sounds WONDERFUL! (crossing fingers for the win, lol)
Oooh, I’ve been looking forward to this book! I started reading you fairly close to the beginning of your blog.It’s been lovely to watch your life unfold!
Wooo book, Hope it let’s me post this!
I already bought my copy but I would love another to do a giveaway myself! Thanks!
I read Jeanette’s blog and I’ve been reading yours too. Two great authors. I’d like to win this book.
Congratulations on 10 years of inspiration. You are amazing.
I read PQ’s blog regularly and enjoyed her first book. Please pick me!
I love PQ she is an amazing writer. Pick me.
Pick me, pick me! I love the Pasta Queen’s writing!
I can’t imagine a 3 day headache. Sounds beyond horrendous. Chocolate and ice cream I can imagine very well though.
I’d love a chance to win – but seriously Happy Birthday, and thanks for your inspirational book! Is it “too much information” to say that my 2nd copy of your book lives in the bathroom for others to flick through and borrow ……..!!!
I’m a big fan of pastaqueen.com. I would love to win one of her books!
Yay! Congrats!!
I would love to read this book! I have a chronic headache too, and have tried the normal remedies so maybe some of the out-there theories she received would work π
WOOHOO! HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!
I can’t wait to read Pasta Queen’s new book (oh please, please pick me, random number picker).
You and Jennette inspired and encourage me all along this journey in so many ways. It took me a few years to get into the groove but I think I finally have a handle on it. I even starting going to cardio kickboxing classes (!!). I never thought I would pay someone to kick my ass.
Rock on!
Will have to check it out when it’s released if I don’t win it! π
Would love to read this book!
hiya shauna, its your die-hard reader from india!
well, sounds like fun… and if I pass my exam, I’ll have LOTS of time for reading….so-> I’d like to win, of course π
I love her blog!
I am a big fan of Jennette and Shauna’s blogs. Would love to read the new book.
Congrats on 10 years!
Pain relief, yesssss!
Would love to win Jeanette’s book.
I would love to have this.
I loved her first book! Hope I win!!
Would love to have this book!
You introduced me to her blog – I’d love to win this book.
I am embarking on a life changing journey tomorrow. Glad I stumbled on your blog today!
Thanks for the inspiration.
C:
Ooh, I love Jenette!
Looks like a good read. Thanks for considering me and happy 10th!
Yes, please! π
I love reading PastaQueen’s blog and would love the chance to read her book!
Congrats on 10 years!
count me in, count me in!
Just read her first book and can’t wait to read this!
Yes please!!
I would love to read this
I’ve just started reading your blog and have been reading pastaqueen for many years…would love to win her book – congrats on 10 years!!!
Posting to enter for a copy of Chocolate & Vicodin !!! Thank you π
I have read Jennette’s blog for three years now and it has been inspirational to watch her journey. This book has been a labor of love for her for the last year to year and a half and I can’t wait to read it.
Since reading this post I’ve been having a read of Jeannette’s blog – great stuff. If I don’t win this prize I think I’ll have to buy it anyway.
I’d love to win this book. Loved her first one.
10 years! Wow! π
I’ve been really looking forward to this book. What a great contest to have in honor of your blog-o-birthday!
Sounds like a good read! Pick me!
I enjoy her blog and her previous book was awesome, too. Count me in!
i would love a chance to win!
I’ve wanted to read this since I first heard about it!
me, me!….pick me….please pick me!
Books! Inspiring books! Pick me, random number generator! π
Thanks for having the give away and congrats on 10 years.
I have been reading your blog and Jennette’s for years and would love to receive a copy of her new book. And Happy 10th Anniversary Diet Girl!
I’m a HUGE fan of Jenettes too and have been reading ‘pasta queen’ for a number of years. Would love to read her latest book and will be regardless of whether I am the lucky recipient of your draw or not. The reveiws sound great so I’m sure it will be another good read. That girl is certainly another natural borner writer (as you are also Shauna).
I’ve been a reader of both you and Jeannette for several years. Thank you for all your hard work & inspiration. I can’t wait to read the book, whether it is received from your site or I buy it on my own. Congrats to you on your 10 year anniversary as well.
I just read your book, Shauna! And then listened to Two Fitness Chicks podcast. I enjoyed reading of your travels away from home and how you grew as a person while striving for your goals. When I traveled to Ireland I also lost about 20 pounds and felt like a completely different person. You have me itching to get back to Europe! Also, I loved “Half-Assed,” I can’t wait to read her next one! Thanks for the opportunity to win this prize and congrats on blogging for 10 years!
Happy 10th!
Would love to read this!
Oo good, a new book. Not to brag or anything but I sold major number of copies of halfassed when working at a bookstore on the west coast. Guess folks there like to read funny memoirs about losing weight or something. Cute cover too (true about both books, actually.
Can’t imagine what it’d be like to live with a headache for that long. I’ve read Jeanette’s blog, and there were some times she was obviously really struggling.
I DO like to read…
thanks for the opportunity, looking forward to reading π
Great book title!
Hi Shauna! Would love love LOVE a copy of PastaQueen’s new book!
Sophie R
Happy Birthday DietGirl!