Jill Zarin

Jill Zarin is a Manhattan socialite and one of the "housewives" on the BRAVO reality series Real Housewives of New York City.

Jill and her husband Bobby Zarin are the owners of the largest discount fabric warehouse in New York, Zarin Fabrics and Home Furnishings. Jill is a prominent fixture in the business and social scene in the Hamptons where the couple have their second home.

Their first home is in New York City and the couple shares it with Jill's daughter from a previous relationship Allyson Shapiro and her step children, David, Jennifer, and Jonathan Zarin.

Jill Zarin authored her own book "Secrets of a Jewish Mother". This was released in April, 2010. Jill caused considerable controversy when she posted positive reviews about the book under the assumed name "Susan Saunders".http://gawker.com/5521140/real-housewife-jill-zarin-reviewed-her-own-book-on-amazon

According to her website Zarin supports the following charities:

1. Help for Orphans International
2. The Redlight Children’s Organization
3. SKIP of New York
4. Jeffrey Modell Foundation

On April 15, 2010, the book "Secrets of a Jewish Mother: Real Advice, Real Stories, Real Love" was released. http://www.amazon.com/Jill-Zarin/e/B0039TNLG4 The book has a retail price of $25.95 but is available from about $11 from price comparison website, Nextag.http://www.nextag.com/jill-zarin/compare-html?nxtg=38490a240512-2A4C65827380F98B

Listed below is a review about the book: "The best part of "Secrets of a Jewish Mother: Real Advice, Real Stories, Real Love" is the list of questions called "ask yourself" found at the end of each section. Examples include: "How do you keep in touch with your friends?" and "What are your faults? Come clean. Will readers run to the book when encountering a delicate situation and in need of advice? No. Is it possible to read the book and stumble upon something that makes you think? Sure." Source: San Francisco Examiner: http://www.sfexaminer.com/lifestyle/91807919.html#ixzz0rfCoO08e