Scarlett Rules

"Some day I'm going to do and say everything I want to do and say, and if people don't like it I don't care."-Scarlett O'Hara, from Gone with the Wind

Ever since the publication of Margaret Mitchell's 1936 epic blockbuster, Gone with the Wind, Scarlett O' Hara has captivated millions with her wily ways, saucy attitude, irresistible charms-and legendary faults. Now, in Scarlett Rules, intrepid journalist Lisa Bertagnoli shares 24 life-enhancing lessons inspired by Tara's most beguiling resident.

Rule 1: Pretty Is as Pretty Does-Not a conventional beauty, the literary Scarlett knew it took more than an attractive face to get noticed. Learn to put your best features forward.

Rule 8: Keep Your Eyes on the Prize-Scarlett used determination and perseverance to survive and thrive. Unlock your abilities and go for the gold.

Rule 15: Find Your Niche-A woman ahead of her time, Scarlett succeeded on her strengths. Discover your gift and shine

With each pearl of wisdom comes a Scarlett Lesson featuring savvy advice from life coaches, relationship gurus, and other experts. Full of wit and insight, this irresistible guide guarantees that, as God is your witness, you'll never be without gumption, poise, and individual style again

Lisa Bertagnoli is an international journalist who has written hundreds of articles for publications including Newsweek, Self, Working Mother, The Washingtonian, Fitness, Real Simple, Chicago Sun-Times, Chicago magazine, and Crain’s Chicago Business. A Midwest correspondent for Women’s Wear Daily, she is also a regular contributor to the Chicago Tribune. Lisa has appeared on Chicago Tonight on PBS and on NPR’s On the Media. She has a master’s degree in linguistics from Indiana University. She is also the author of Scarlett Rules. She lives in Bucktown, Chicago, Illinois, with her husband, William.