The first definitive, unauthorized, behind-the-scenes cultural history of the Bachelor franchise, a favorite guilty pleasure.
Amy Kaufman is a staff writer at the Los Angeles Times, where she has covered film, celebrity, and pop culture since 2009. On the beat, she reports from industry events like the Academy Awards, the Sundance Film Festival and the Grammys. In addition to profiling hundreds of stars-Lady Gaga, Julia Roberts, Stevie Nicks, Jane Goodall-she has broken major investigative stories on sexual harassment in Hollywood. Amy currently lives in Los Angeles with her Australian Shepherd, Riggins, and dreams of living in a Laurel Canyon tree house.
Praise for Bachelor Nation "I was enthralled by the excavations of
Bachelor Nation, a zippy and dishy book whose true focus is the
gaps between the actual, manufactured, and represented behaviors
and feelings on the show."--The New York Times Book Review "Amy
Kaufman, a journalist with the Los Angeles Times, is the perfect
writer for Bachelor Nation. She's charmingly open about her
affection for the show, but also insightful about the harmful
side-effects. And she's diligent about pulling back the curtain to
give us peeks at every aspect of the show, from the grueling
selection process to what really happens in the Fantasy Suites. I
can't imagine any fan of the franchise not joyously devouring this
book."--Kareem Abdul Jabbar for The Hollywood Reporter "In a
shocking twist you won't want to miss, it's Los Angeles Times
writer Amy Kaufman who's dropping the newest most dramatic ever
Bachelor bombshells."--USA Today "Amy's writing is gripping and
funny and a celebration of the truth about our culture. I savored
every word."--Amy Schumer "This book is more than a Bible for
Bachelor Nation--it's a fascinating read for anyone with an
interest in pop culture, television history, and the phenomenon of
'real people' becoming brands."--Diablo Cody "Smart analysis of why
so many of us...are hooked on [the Bachelor franchise's] fairytale
version of love."--People "A delicious look behind the
scenes."--The Los Angeles Times "Even Bachelor detractors will find
this exposé by the Los Angeles Times journalist absolutely
riveting. The book delves into the psyche of the franchise and its
influence on our culture--all the while spilling jaw-drop-worthy
secrets."--TimeOut "At a time when The Bachelor seems dangerously
close to being irrelevant, Bachelor Nation is all the more
essential: It's a prognosis for the future of a franchise that
hinges almost entirely on heteronormativity."--Refinery29
"Kaufman's absorbing book takes a deep dive into the
franchise."--The Washington Post "I suspect Bachelor Nation will
more than satisfy any fan of this franchise or even reality TV in
general, but also that it will end up on the syllabuses of gender,
sexuality and media studies classes to come."--Jezebel "If you've
ever been confused about why The Bachelor captured the zeitgeist,
you need to read this book. Amy Kaufman is funny and kind and the
perfect author to demystify the game--without getting played
herself."--Vanessa Grigoriadis, author of Blurred Lines: Rethinking
Sex, Power, and Consent on Campus "The only way you can keep
watching The Bachelor without breaking down into guilt is to read
this smart, thorough guide to how that sausage is made. Amy Kaufman
reports the crap out of the nation's ongoing social experiment
known as The Bachelor and The Bachelorette and explains what's
going on behind the scenes in detail beyond any of our
imaginations. If you're trying to figure out why we--that is to
say, you--keep watching this ridiculous television show, you'll
find intelligent answers (if not absolution) here."--Jennifer
Keishin Armstrong, New York Times bestselling author of Seinfeldia:
How a Show About Nothing Changed Everything
"Essential for fans of pop culture, this book could play an
important role in courses on feminism and gender studies. It's also
a fascinating and fun read for anyone who wants to think about how
and why viewers continue to tune into shows like The
Bachelor."--Library Journal (starred review) "An undiluted
examination of the shows' problematic appeal... [Kaufman] imbues
her book with a playful vibe without shying away from the tough
questions."--Booklist "Kaufman's eye-opening exposé of the reality
TV show The Bachelor...unpacks the keys to the show's
success...[and] shares little-known details about the show that
will no doubt fascinate Bachelor fans."--Publishers Weekly "Fans
will devour this addictive, indulgent, and crafty appraisal of one
of reality TV's biggest successes."--Kirkus Reviews
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