Bridget Jones’s Diary

Book Overview: Bridget Jones’s Diary

The iconic #1 bestseller by Helen Fielding and basis for the films starring Renee Zellweger, Colin Firth, Patrick Dempsey and Emma Thompson.

Bridget Jones’s Diary is the devastatingly self-aware, laugh-out-loud account of a year in the life of a thirty-something Singleton on a permanent doomed quest for self-improvement. Caught between the joys of Singleton fun, and the fear of dying alone and being found three weeks later half eaten by an Alsatian; tortured by Smug Married friends asking, “How’s your love life?” with lascivious, yet patronizing leers, Bridget resolves to: reduce the circumference of each thigh by 1.5 inches, visit the gym three times a week not just to buy a sandwich, form a functional relationship with a responsible adult and learn to program the VCR. With a blend of flighty charm, existential gloom, and endearing self-deprecation, Bridget Jones’s Diary has touched a raw nerve with millions of readers the world round. Read it and laugh–before you cry, “Bridget Jones is me!”

Product Information

ISBN-13	9780140280098
ISBN-10	014028009X
Publisher	Penguin Books
Publication Date	1999-06-01
Edition	Reprint
Language	en
Pages	288
Dimensions	in x in x in
Weight	lbs

Editorial Reviews

“Screamingly funny!”
— USA Today

“Bridget Jones is channeling something so universal and (horrifyingly) familiar that readers will giggle and sigh with collective delight.”
— Elle

“Fielding . . . has rummaged all too knowingly through the bedrooms, closets, hearts, and minds of women everywhere.”
— Glamour

“Hilarious and poignant.”
— The Washington Post

“Bridget Jones’s diary has made her the best friend of hundreds of thousands of women.”
— The New York Times

“A brilliant comic creation. Even men will laugh.”
— Salman Rushdie

About the Author

Helen Fielding

Helen Fielding is a celebrated British author and screenwriter, revered in the world of literature for her refreshing, humorous, and engaging narratives. Born on February 19, 1958, in Morley, West Yorkshire, England, Fielding initiated her journey in literature at Oxford University, where she studied English. Her most successful work to date is the renowned “Bridget Jones’s Diary” series, which has achieved immense international acclaim and continued success in both print and on the big screen.

Fielding broke into journalism after graduating and worked for notable media outlets such as BBC, The Independent, and The Sunday Times. However, the momentous turning point in her career came in 1995 with the release of ‘Bridget Jones’s Diary.’ The novel, constituting a sharp and comical commentary on the life of a single, thirtysomething woman, became an international bestseller and has since been translated into 40 languages.

Besides the thriving ‘Bridget Jones’ series, Helen has authored other notable works such as ‘Cause Celeb’ and ‘Olivia Joules and the Overactive Imagination.’ Throughout her career, she has won several awards including the British Book of the Year award. Fielding’s writing is characterized by its relatability, wit, and insightful observations about modern society, making her one of the most influential women authors of our time.