Book Description
"I've learned never to let momentary fear stand in my way. There are no excuses. I've learned that power is sexy. So is confidence in yourself."

-- Patrika Darbo

Patrika Darbo, the popular star of Days of Our Lives -- dubbed the "full-figured bitch goddess" of daytime television by TV Guide -- breaks the size barrier and shatters the stereotype that heavy people are doomed to lead unhappy lives. Telling the honest, inspiring story of her life, she shows that, no matter who you are or what size you're not, you can be beautiful, confident, and sexy. "In a world of underfed actresses, Patrika Darbo does a great service to women of every size."

Book Description
I've learned never to let momentary fear stand in my way. There are no excuses. I've learned that power is sexy. So is confidence in yourself.

Customer Reviews (4)

Get Real Patrika
Patrika could have penned a really great book, but instead she seemed to think she is all that and a much bigger celebrity than she really is. Had she just written a book with insights into what it's like to be a plus size actress without all the tons of personal who cares biographical crap and armchair psychology I really don't think she's appropriate to spew it really might have been fab. Instead it's a like a fat girl cheer but not from a real live like you and me fat girl, it's from a fat girl on her own pedestal (but who wear Cherokee?!) Read Camryn Manheim's memoir instead, it's MUCH better and she's much more true to life even though she is rightfully a much bigger deal than Patrika! Trust me, I've read all the fat girl memoirs!

left me cold
People who endured bad childhoods tend to either make the mistake of thinking that NOBODY in the world had it as bad as they did or they make the mistake of thinking that EVERYBODY is just as messed up as they are. Ms. Darbo takes the second road and it got really very tiresome. I've given this book away twice and got it back both times.

kiddo keeps scarfing it
I read this book because I a long time viewer of Days of our Lives, but haven't had the time to watch recently.Any large woman who gets popular is somebody I want to read about.After reading the trial of a woman who is large, but paid her dues I felt refreshed.This book is funny, with advice.It may not be advice you could use, but its there, with the message of "large woman like sex too."

Then when I tiredly decided to have a yard sale to get rid of my stuff, this book was on the "go" stack.Until that is my 17 year old saw it, grabbed it and hid it in her room.

I Loved This Book!
"365 Glorious Nights of Love and Romance" is inspiring and touching, but also humorous, sexy and a lot of FUN! I highly recommend it. As someone who has dealt with weight issues my whole life-I could identify with so much of what Patrika Darbo was saying. It made me realize you can't just sit back and let life pass you by. You've got to get out there and make the most of everyday-no matter what your size!
I also love that it is written so that it feels like Patrika is talking directly to you. It was EXCELLENT! You SHOULD read this book. ... Read more