close
Cart 0
Audiobooks > Fiction >  General Fiction > Because She Can (Abridged)
Because She Can (Abridged) Audiobook, by Bridie Clark Play Audiobook Sample

Because She Can (Abridged) Audiobook

By: Bridie Clark
Because She Can (Abridged) Audiobook, by Bridie Clark Play Audiobook Sample
FlexPass™ Price: $13.95
$9.95 for new members!
(Includes UNLIMITED podcast listening)
  • Love your audiobook or we'll exchange it
  • No credits to manage, just big savings
  • Unlimited podcast listening
Add to Cart
$9.95/m - cancel anytime - 
learn more
OR
Regular Price: $24.99 Add to Cart
Read By: Mary Birdsong Publisher: Grand Central Publishing Listen Time: at 1.0x Speed 4.00 hours at 1.5x Speed 3.00 hours at 2.0x Speed Release Date: February 2007 Format: Abridged Audiobook ISBN: 9781594838705
3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5 (3.00) - 719 listener ratings
Wishlist (add) Share
More by Author More by Narrator

Quick Stats About this Audiobook

Total Audiobook Chapters:

74

Longest Chapter Length:

07:41 minutes

Shortest Chapter Length:

02:19 minutes

Average Chapter Length:

04:50 minutes

Audiobooks by this Author:

2

Other Audiobooks Written by Bridie Clark: > View All...

Because She Can Audiobook, by Bridie Clark

Publisher Description

A witty and revealing roman a clef about a woman who finally gets her dream job in book publishing only to realize she's working for the industry tyrant, in trade for the first time.



In a New York minute, Claire Truman lands both a plum position at a top publishing house and the man she's wanted for ten years...then reality intervenes. Her new boss is Vivian Grant, a notoriously ruthless tyrant known for her tirades, traumatized assistants, and tabloid-inspired bestsellers. Soon Claire's job is stealing more and more of her time and her relationship with her fiance begins to feel the strain. It doesn't help that she's working late nights with a brilliant-and handsome-first-time author. As Vivian's outrageous demands continue to escalate, Claire wonders if she likes where the fast track is taking her-and worries about what she might turn into...

Download and start listening now!

"Clare thinks she has it all when she lands the dream job and the dreamboat from her college days but she has lots to learn about herself and the world of publishing. You've seen these characters in real people many times."

— Pauline (4 out of 5 stars)

Quotes

  • “Mary Birdsong…spawns a comically horrific incarnation of boss-from-hell Vivian Grant, who steamrollers over assistants, editors, agents, authors, and even corporate executives…She maintains a pit-perfect command of female banter…Listeners in the mood for some hearty laughs at the expense of a deliciously devilish workplace villain should find themselves thoroughly entertained.”

    — Publishers Weekly (audio review)

  • “Clark…nails the dark side of the vulgar, spiteful boss archetype…Those in the Page Six and Lloyd Grove set will appreciate this devilish read.”

    — Publishers Weekly

  • “Mary Birdsong is the perfect narrator for this comic romp…Can’t help but delight anyone who’s ever fantasized about working in New York or brushed up against social climbers.”

    — AudioFile

  • “Devilishly funny…This entertaining novel rises above…on the strength of its humor—Vivian’s vitriolic tantrums are laugh-out-loud funny.”

    — Booklist

Because She Can Listener Reviews

Overall Performance: 2.96875 out of 52.96875 out of 52.96875 out of 52.96875 out of 52.96875 out of 5 (2.97)
5 Stars: 2
4 Stars: 6
3 Stars: 15
2 Stars: 7
1 Stars: 2
Narration: 0 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 5 (0.00)
5 Stars: 0
4 Stars: 0
3 Stars: 0
2 Stars: 0
1 Stars: 0
Story: 0 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 5 (0.00)
5 Stars: 0
4 Stars: 0
3 Stars: 0
2 Stars: 0
1 Stars: 0
Write a Review
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " Because She Can is about a 20-something women who works for a horrific boss in publishing. This book was o.k. I like the "Overnight Socialite" also by Birdie Clark a lot more. "

    — Azita, 2/20/2014
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " Mirip2 devil wears prada, tp ini di bidang editor dan publisher buku. Kyny bagus dijadikan film. "

    — Mika, 1/24/2014
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " Innocent girl in publishing company has CRAZY boss from hell!!!! Reminded me of Devil wears Prada. "

    — Brenda, 1/22/2014
  • Overall Performance: 2 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 5

    " Predictable plot in the mold of The Devil Wears Prada, albeit set in the publishing world. Ending could have offered more of a resolution. But it was a fun and quick read. "

    — Aline, 1/21/2014
  • Overall Performance: 2 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 5

    " It's not that this was a bad book -- not at all. Perhaps I've just grown away from the bad-boss-chicklit genre, because reading about *this* particular bad boss just struck me as more sad and stressful than funny. "

    — Marie, 12/29/2013
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Loved this more than Devil Wears . . . Loved that Bridie Clark grew up in West Hartford, CT even more since I grew up in the next town but a "few" years before her!!!! "

    — Elisa, 12/3/2013
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " Chick lit set in Manhattan--my favorite! Kind of a "The Devil Wears Prada" set in the publishing world. Not as satisfying as "devil" but still fun. "

    — Gretchen, 11/29/2013
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " Not bad for the genre, not as good as The Devil Wears Prada, but better than much in the Chick-lit group. Characters development is pretty good and the story line moves along. Nothing earth shattering or hidden truths, but a fairly good summer beach read. "

    — Kristen, 10/26/2013
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " chick lit at its best "

    — Erin, 10/6/2013
  • Overall Performance: 2 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 5

    " Picked this book up for a beach read. it was ok, nothing spectacular, just an easy read that was kinda funny at points "

    — Jen, 10/3/2013
  • Overall Performance: 2 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 5

    " Very similar to the book Devil Wears Prada except set in the job market of book editing rather than fashion. "

    — Becky, 9/28/2013
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " A fun, easy read, though the end is made pretty clear from the first couple of pages. "

    — Lorraine, 9/20/2013
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " A cute romantic comedy and a fun diversion. Definitely a fast read, not one that you need to think to much about. This would be a good road trip or plane novel. "

    — Suchadiva, 6/3/2013
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " Great Chick Lit in the mannor of Devil Wears Prada "

    — Pamalina, 5/27/2013
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " This was my "therapy" for dealing with my high strung "Devil-Wears-Prada-Like" boss! I enjoyed reading about someone else going through what I very much did! And still look fabulous in stilhettos! "

    — Liz, 2/17/2013
  • Overall Performance: 2 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 5

    " Why do intelligent adults put up with abuse from people when they have other options? "

    — Jen, 2/13/2013
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " So far, so The Devil Wears Prada. "

    — Sangeeta, 9/20/2012
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Cute chic lit. Light read and fun. "

    — Marisa, 5/10/2012
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " Loved this insider tell-all about book publishing! "

    — Karina, 4/11/2012
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " This book is a Devil Wears Prada knockoff, down to the evil boss and the main character who wants to stick it out for one year. I still enjoyed the story and look forward to reading her other stories. "

    — Kourtney, 2/11/2012
  • Overall Performance: 1 out of 51 out of 51 out of 51 out of 51 out of 5

    " Female editor combats a powerful publisher. Not good enough. "

    — Karen, 1/12/2012
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " Read for E's thesis project on chick lit. Light and fun. Beach read. "

    — Nancye, 6/19/2011
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " Innocent girl in publishing company has CRAZY boss from hell!!!! Reminded me of Devil wears Prada. "

    — Brenda, 5/11/2011
  • Overall Performance: 2 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 5

    " It's an easy to read book. I didn't love it but it was interesting. The main character - Clair, was weak in my opinion. The thing I like the most about this book is that every chapter is a title of a book which I think is very original. "

    — Zhana, 4/1/2011
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Definitely worth re-reading again and again and again "

    — Yannick, 1/2/2011
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " Chick lit set in Manhattan--my favorite! Kind of a "The Devil Wears Prada" set in the publishing world. Not as satisfying as "devil" but still fun. "

    — Gretchen, 12/3/2010
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " This book is a Devil Wears Prada knockoff, down to the evil boss and the main character who wants to stick it out for one year. I still enjoyed the story and look forward to reading her other stories. "

    — Kourtney, 12/2/2010
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " Because She Can is about a 20-something women who works for a horrific boss in publishing. This book was o.k. I like the "Overnight Socialite" also by Birdie Clark a lot more. "

    — Azita, 9/18/2010
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " Quick, easy read that was fun TO read and was edited nicely. :) "

    — Anne, 8/9/2010
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " Funny, quick read about a boss who is an utter B*tch "

    — Kmcclanathan, 5/24/2010
  • Overall Performance: 1 out of 51 out of 51 out of 51 out of 51 out of 5

    " This book was just too harsh for me and there seemed to be a lot of swearing. I gave it up. "

    — Patricia, 4/14/2010
  • Overall Performance: 2 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 5

    " Only okay chick lit. Formulaic. Needs editing. A poor relation to "The Devil Wears Prada." "

    — F, 3/30/2010

About Bridie Clark

Bridie Clark was born in West Hartford, Connecticut. She is a graduate of Harvard College and has written for the New York Times, Vanity Fair, New York magazine, Quest, and Elegant Bride. Her first novel, Because She Can, was published in nineteen countries and featured in publications such as the New York Times, Washington Post, Los Angeles Times, Vanity Fair, and Glamour. Her other works include The Overnight Socialite and The Gawker Guide to Conquering All Media. She lives in New York City with her husband and daughter.