The Cult of Celebrity by Cooper Lawrence

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Synopsis

The psychology behind America’s most popular religion—celebrity worship

“Do you find yourself constantly worrying about Jen’s lovelife? Britney’s mental health and Suri’s thumbsucking? You’ve become a full-fledged member of the cult of celebrity. Luckily, there’s a new antidote—Cooper Lawrence—who will talk you through the reasons why star obsession is A-List OK. If you’ve ever wondered if your celebrity obsession is dangerous to your health, then dig into Cooper’s new investigation into the cult of celebrity. From the historical roots of star worship to the inner workings of the Hollywood machine, you’ll finally understand why celebrities really do matter.”
                                                                              —Bonnie Fuller, cofounder of Bonnie Fuller Media
 
“Cooper’s vast wealth of pop culture knowledge makes her my first choice to call when I need an expert opinion on celebrity canoodling for OK! magazine. Her sense of humor and wit along with her insight into personal relationships make her an invaluable resource.” 
                                                              —Meaghan Murphy, West Coast news editor, OK! magazine
 
“Cooper has the rare ability to take what’s going on in the celebrity world and break it down in real-life terms. . . . In this book, she does it with her genuine, no-pretense style.”
                                                                                            —Peter Grossman, US Weekly Magazine
 
“Being with Cooper is like being with one of your closest friends—one who happens to be a treasure trove of humor, wit, ease, incredible sensibility, and a vivacious personality, all wrapped up with intellect and experience.”
                            —Eric Nies, model/actor, MTV’s Real World and former host of MTV’s The Grind
 
“Cooper Lawrence has keen, compassionate insight into the good, the bad, and the ugly.”
                                                                                     —Adrian Zmed, actor T. J. Hooker; Grease 2

Biography

Cooper Lawrence is an expert on celebrity culture and fame. With an M.A. in developmental psychology, years of research, and a doctorate near completion, she is the fame expert on VH1’s Confessions of a Teen Idol. Cooper hosts the nationally syndicated talk radio show The Cooper Lawrence Show from Dial Global, and is a television regular on CNN's Showbiz Tonight, The Tyra Banks Show, and the Fox News Channel. She is the author of four books, including the recently released The Cult of Perfection.