5 comments about Feed Your Tiger: Lose Weight and Love It!.

1. Diet books, articles and doctors are soooooo boring--not this one. Finally we get weight loss advice from someone nice to look at and listen to and --Eureka!--someone who cooks. Letha Hadady's book Feed Your Tiger and this Amazon Short "Feed Your Tiger: Lose Weight and Love It" have made a healthy diet and lifestyle both possible and entertaining. What a break for people of all ages whether or not they are overweight!



2. I like the recipes. Simple as that. I don't cook - or hardly.
   But these slimming foods are fun, easy to make and work great. I've become addicted to these snacks and have lost weight and regained my cut abs in less than a month. Brava! I am hooked.



3. The author's diets, particularly the snacks, aer excellent. This is a diet for life in every sense of the word. Thanks again!!



4. These delicious recipes are fun. An easy way to lose weight is also healthy! My kids and I love the spicy popped corn and sugarless pies in this amazon short and in the book Feed Your Tiger by Letha Hadady.



5. I bought this as a gift for my sister and she ate it up. Now she is ordering it for all her fat friends. I love the spicy popped corn recipe!
   This amazon short is a fast introduction to Hadady's new weight loss book Feed Your Tiger -- both the book and short are great.

5 comments about Love Tactics.

1. This book should get 10 stars. I LOVED this book when I was single and quote it in both my own dating books Finding A Man Worth Keeping and The Automatic 2nd Date.... This version of Love Tactics is an updated version of the original from the 80s. Still as good and relevant as it was back then.



2. I've read a few other books such as the one from Blase Harris, but none are as useful and easy to read as the Love Tactics... the first version from the 80's is even better than the new version. It was written in a bulleted format, with easy to understand and effective principals. I would highly encourage anyone to buy the first version of the Love Tactics by the same author.



3. I just had to comment on this book. I am here to buy a copy for a friend of mine who is having relationship problems. I read this book over 9 years ago and always recommend this book to everyone who is having issues with relationships. Before this book I never thought I would get married, but after reading this book and applying love tactics, I was able to find, meet, and fall in love with someone the right way. This book should be a must read for everyone, and wish I would have had this knowledge in high school. I let my 16 year cousin read it, and then gave him my original copy. He talks about how grateful he is to have read this book. Lucky dog! I wish someone would have led me to this book a lot earlier in life. Buy and apply!



4. Really learned nothing from this one, but better than some. Basic info that may be helpful to others, just not me. Way better books out there, but it's decent if someone needs very basic information... "OK"



5. This little book is the BIBLE on romance and relationships! If you want to change you life, your luck and how you look at yourself, do not miss this one. You will never find a more definitive resource on what is right and wrong and what you can do about your relationships. This is not an advice book. This is a new way to look at yourself and your apporoach to life itself.
   The premise of this book is that in order to find the right person you have to be the right person. And the authors show you step by step how to do it. If you've been spinning in circles, sabotaging one relationship after another, this is a must read. It really will change your mind and your life.

No comments about On Love Alone: Words to Heal the Heart on the Death of a Father.

2 comments about The Dating Repair Kit: How to Have a Fabulous Love Life.

1. Authors of The Breakup Repair Kit have done it again.
   
   The Dating Repair Kit is written for women (of all ages--being older doesn't reduce the "dating dumbness") who don't know how to have a satisfying love life.
   
   They make reality TV shows out of this--so obviously it is a very big deal. Maybe this is why many women are satisfied being single, knowing they don't need to be married to be happy--but if the right man arrived, they'd consider marriage.
   
   The Repair Kit has three sections:
   
   1. Come First: Focus on yourself to set the scene for a great love.
   2. How to Deal: How good things happen if we know how to keep our lives full and focus on us.
   3. Dating: Learning from people who have a good love life.
   
   Insightful, empowering and inspiring, anyone can find good information and stories that you may see yourself.
   
   The five easy steps to a "great love life" are simple, yet powerful--and made total sense as I've seen friends do these steps to heal themselves and go forward.
   
   1. Remove baggage. Rid yourself and your house of past relationships. Declutter both your space and your mind--and get resolution.
   2. Fantasize. What does your ideal life look like? Focus on what you want.
   3. Take baby steps. Get the ball rolling and take action.
   4. Confront your excuses. Start "becoming" now.
   5. Date smarter. Learn from others' experiences.
   
   These authors have packed the book with a lot of good information, easy for a dating person (or wanna-be dater) to read in short spurts--and then act on. I know exactly whom I'll pass this book on to now. Really, I need several copies as I am surrounded by people who need dating repair.
   
   This book has a cute cover and design throughout, with lots of bulleted lists and quotes. I wonder however: Am I the only person who finds reading an ENTIRE book in RED ink a big challenge?
   
   Armchair Interviews says: Divided into 30 days, the book shows you how to repair your dating life. Just do it.



2. I absolutely loved reading this book. It is not only witty and well written, but provides many practical methods for learning how to make yourself happy first and by doing so, attracting others. It is a feel-good read and a great reference guide to keep handy.

3 comments about Girlosophy 2: The Love Survival Kit (Girlosophy series).

1. When I first looked at this, I cringed. I mean, Britney Spears likes it (and thats really scary). But it IS beautiful, even if it appears very mainstream and clichy. It's filled with quirky coffee house type quotes to make you think, and the best thing is the photos!! They are wonderful. Whoever took them has a lot of skill.

   Anyways, it's a super gift book if you have the money, and it's well worth by if, like me, you love photography of all sorts.




2. what an inspirational book! Usually, i approach these 'self help' books with apprehension, as thought they had nothing to offer me - and boy does this one prove me wrong. In today's consumer-driven society the 'natural woman' is on the brink of extinction and Paul writes on how the reader can maintain their vitality and their zest without submitting themselves to the will of 'the pack' - ultimately it's about individuality, and how you can find yours. I highly recommend this to any female of any age - it teachs spiritual growth, and that's something one can never get enough of.



3. This is a wonderful book. I can be having a totally awful day and when I sit down and read it I feel so OK afterwards. I love the pictures and the words (my favourite is "Nothing passes by you that's for you") and I think about the quotes when I feel depressed or angry.

5 comments about Coming Out: An Act of Love.

1. Rob Eichberg's straightforward, simple, writing style paired with his knowledge in this field makes for a book that is a must for every gay self-help library. This book helped me immensely in my own coming out process, and I have recommended it to friends who have benefited from it as well.



2. It took me a long time to get started on this book, but once I did, I couldn't stop. Written in the late seventies, "Coming Out" remains timeless. The lives of Roger and Michael wind in and out of the lives of a variety of people in every class and background and deals with feelings and attitudes that are as real today as they were back then. This book is out of print, but if you find a copy used, snatch it up!



3. This book was not very helpful to me at all. I am a rather introspective and shy person, and this book gave advice such as "Now you should go meet some other homosexual people and becomes friends," which was extremely hard for me to follow. My advice to anyone coming out would be to start with the person who is closest to you and branch out. The first person I talked to about my homosexuality was my best friend. After I was able to talk to her about it comfortably, I decided to tell some of my other friends, and then after a few more months, I told my father, with whom I live. I learned that I was nevrous for nothing. He still loves me, and nothing has changed in our relationship. I feel as if a burden has been lifted, but I wouldn't account any of it to my book. If you are more of an outgoing person, I would recommend this book. For everyone else, start small and remember, if they don't like you because of your sexual prefence, are they really worth knowing?



4. I adore this book. When i needed it most, luckily it was there for me. This is a timeless book, truly, though written quite a while ago. I was saddened to know that the author had passed away, because i wanted so much to share with him what helpful perspective this has given me.
   
   I recommend this book for people who are coming out, or thinking about it. It is gentle, and the stories of people are what make his idea about this process so alive and relevant. It is positive. It is loving toward those in ones life who may or may not struggle as we do with coming out.
   
   I also recommend this to people who are trying to discover ANY issue about themselves and come to terms with it, and then trying to convey this to those in their lives. It is that kind of really awesome self-help book. Never preachy. Always thoughtful.
   
   Get it!



5. This is a place for the NOVEL "Coming Out" by playwright Wallace Hamilton. It's NOT the same as the book "Coming Out: An Act of Love" which seems to be some sort of self-help book. The novel is a bit dated, but still an interesting picture of gay life in the 1970's. The main relationship is believable and touching.

5 comments about skirt! Rules for the Workplace: An Irreverent Guide to Advancing Your Career.

1. To those who have read no other advice books I write this for you,
   
   1st Go to the library and check out six random books of this genre. The material does not change much over time, company, or sex. The books will not magically make you more successful, it will take YEARS to build a base to climb.
   
   2nd If you have to "out man a man" then you started going down a different path then the men and "you" need to change your perception of how to advance.
   
   3rd Attempting to stand out by dressing different and stating that it is because you are a woman says to your coworkers that when you think about your job in the morning the first thing that comes to mind is what you are going to wear simply stereotypes the situation even more. This applies to men as well as women, as much of the advice that was "purloined" and placed in this "book."
   
   4th Do not attack the company for a higher position. They only care about their profit and appearance. Making it expensive to promote someone else ahead of you creates dead ends.
   
   5th Networking starts young. This is not emphasized enough. Contacts are very important. Do NOT relegate yourself solely to female networking. You will need to know the information that goes on at business vacations and the clubs. Know thy enemy.



2. Thank you, Kelly, for writing such a fun and anecdotal guide to getting the job you truly want! You know exactly what it takes and you tell the reader exactly how to get from Point A to Point B in the quickest way possible. I loved all of your personal stories and the checklists in the back of the book were extremely helpful. I recommend this book to anyone who wants a change of pace--and a better view--in their current workplaces. (PS: I was promoted after reading the advice in this book. It really works!)



3. I wish I had read this 20 years ago after I graduated from college and before I entered the work force. I have experienced many of the things she speaks about and her advice is right on the money.



4. This is an easy to read and humorous book for someone new to the workplace. I don't agree with some advice - such as "absolute no bringing home cooking to the workplace." There are business settings where it is appropriate and adds to the atmosphere and both sexes contribute. There are some helpful references and additional resources to check out.



5. Skirt seems clearly targeted to younger women (although these days, fewer and fewer women wear skirts to work). A lot of the advice would apply to both men and women of any age.
   
   A good part of the book is devoted to being feminine vs. being unprofessional (i.e., no crying). Many pages give advise on asking for a raise. The author has great tips for getting ahead (pp. 34-35). She offers good examples of women who made big mistakes (including herself) and includes some basic taboos (getting drunk at the office party and dating your boss).
   
   Chapter 10 is superb. I would tell my client and ezine readers to buy the book just to get Chapter 10: great advice on leaving a job and moving on to the next. I especially like her advice about what she calls "quitting in place." I've been saying that for years.
   
   Two negatives:
   
   On page 59, Johnson encourages anyone with emotional issues (such as inappropriate crying) to see a therapist. So far so good. But in today's environment, a good executive coach might be an even better choice. Coaches focus on strengths, not pathology. They create action plans instead of delving into history.
   
   Johnson says therapy doesn't have to be expensive. She's half right. You usually get what you pay for. A lower-cost therapist might not have the educational credentials or experience to deal with a smart executive on the rise.
   
   On page 59 she urges the reader to get names of therapists from their EAP and use the company's insurance plan. On page 67 she gets it right: don't trust anyone including EAP. She reminds readers that bosses get monthly reports of who's using the service and "can easily get more." I wonder if the HR manager sees reports of who's using a therapist and even the diagnosis (therapists have to make a diagnosis to get insurance coverage).
   
   My career clients who were employed told me their tax advisors allowed them to deduct coaching fees from their taxes. Much better than potential embarrassment, in my opinion. And if you're very senior in a company, you should be very careful about "seeing someone." If your coach has a PhD in clinical psych, you may get the best of both worlds: it's executive coaching and you're discussing heavy stuff.
   
   Second, the book's graphic theme is just too cutesy for its own good. There's just too much pink all over the place. A savvy senior exec might dismiss the book as too juvenile or simplistic, and that would be a shame. The author dishes it out like a quarterback lobbing passes and she rarely misses her target.

5 comments about Sex as Nature Intended It: The Most Important Thing You Need to Know about Making Love, but No One Could Tell You Until Now (2nd Edition).

1. I decided to purchase this book after reading information on the author's website. The information there is more comprehensive than what I've seen here. However, after reviewing this book, there are two significant disappointments that I encountered:

   1) While the topic of foreskin restoration is introduced, it is not really covered. In fact, I quote from page 215: "A detailed explanation of the various methods of restoration is a book in and of itself, and is unfortunately beyond the scope of this book." So don't expect a manual on foreskin restoration, because you're not going to be getting one.

   2) The author's website mentioned an appendix in this book entitled "How to have a vaginal orgasm 99.99% of the time." This is misleading. Upon reading this appendix, it is clear that the technique described actually results in a clitoral orgasm, during intercourse. This is a problem for couples where the female partner is circumcised (i.e., there is no clitoris to stimulate). Admittedly, couples with this problem are a minority in the U.S., but a little truth and accuracy would have been appreciated. At least it would have prevented me from getting my hopes up.

   However, I do highly recommend this book for prospective parents who are considering circumcising their sons. You owe it to yourself, and most importantly to your son, to be fully informed about the negative effects of this procedure (including the fact that there are NO positive effects).

   For an adult male, however, I would say this book is very possibly a waste of money. Read the author's website. Everything you need to know is there.




2. The O'Hara's make it clear that the foreskin is the most erogenous, sensual and sensitive part of the male sex anatomy. They also make it clear that the foreskin also increases sexual pleasure in the female partner during sex. Circumcision started in this country as means to stop male sexual pleasure through masturbation. It continues as a means to control male sexual pleasure by reducing a man's sexual pleasure in all aspects of sex. It is now known that circumcision has no medical benefit. No medical organization in the world recommends routine circumcision.

   This book lends much support to the concept that the male's foreskin is the functional homolog of the female's clitoris. Any circumcised man that thinks he is not missing out on better sex should think of what sex would be like for a woman without a clitoris. Sex for a man without a foreskin is like sex for a woman without a clitoris. The O'Hara's should be commended on broaching a subject that few would choose to take on. Their book should be required reading in every sex education and child birth class in this country. I hope that the culture of cutting off a piece of our new born boys genitals will end soon.




3. After reading several books on circumcision, if I could recommend only one book on the "c" word, this would be the one. There are several good books out dealing with circumcision, but this book deals with the "why" question better than any of them, completely answering the question "why" you should try to reverse your circumcision / restore your foreskin and "why" your infant circumcision should never have happened in the first place. Written by a woman whose husband was surgically restored years before her book was printed, it spells out how the restoration was the greatest thing they ever did, both for him and her. Included in the book are several interviews and quotes from women, which are often absent from other anticirc books. The book also presents the advantages of the surgical option of restoration, which much of the anticirc subculture has rejected (in favor of a nonsurgical restoration), but is still an option many of us trying to reverse our infant circumcisions are still interested in researching. The authors, now in their sixties, have an active website and seem more than happy to answer questions and help out those undergoing restorations.

   I can't say enough good things about this book. If you are underdecided about either circumcision or restoration, you won't be after you read this book. Amazon.com will only let you give a book five stars. I would have gladly gave it 100 stars.

   BUY THE BOOK!!

   AMWrefugee@msn.com




4. SEX AS NATURE INTENDED IT is a manifesto for the anti-circumcision movement. It's an argument that most certainly hits below the belt, claiming that one of the greatest advantages of being "intact" (i.e., not circumcised) is that sex feels better because the penis remains more sensitive. The authors also claim that women tend to prefer an intact partner. If you are circumcised and this sounds discouraging, don't worry: chapter 12 describes how to go about foreskin restoration, complete with the personal stories of men who have succeeded at this unusual endeavor.

   SEX AS NATURE INTENDED IT will be of interest to anyone who wants to know more about the pros and cons of circumcision. The argument presented is so convincing that it makes me wonder why the procedure is so common in the USA.




5. I consider myself an intactivist, I have an intact preschooler and I run a NOCIRC. However, as popular as this book is, I had a lot of trouble getting into it. It has really great information, but it takes some time to really get flowing. I enjoy it as a source of information, but I haven't made it all the way through yet, even though I've tried a few times.

2 comments about Secret Sex: Real People Talk About Outside Relationships They Hide from Their Partners.

1. This book pretends to offer real life stories that different people have sent in about their extra-marital affairs. It does not take an educated reader very long to realize that this book is a complete fraud. The stories that populate the pages of this book appear to have all been penned by a single author--most likely a man. Key mindsets and language are virtually identical from chapter to chapter.



2. It was a fantastic quick read that my partner and I were able to share and talk about. It is great to read actual interviews about other people to realise how different we all are and what things turn us on.

4 comments about Tough Love: How Parents Can Deal With Drug Abuse.

1. Having a child addicted to alcohol or drugs is one of the most heartbreaking and challenging problems that parents may face. Here, in a revision of her bestselling 1982 book, Neff offers practical, loving and completely updated help to those struggling with that situation. Although the specific 12-step program that Neff stresses does not exist everywhere, parents can adopt the principles she outlines and form support groups with other parents. Central to Neff's approach is "detachment from the abuser," which entails allowing the abuser to "bottom out" without "padding the corners" (often called "enabling" in other references). This method, argues Neff, provides one of the few hopes for the abuser and his or her family. It is also terrifying, however, to parents who lack the support and distancing of the tough-love approach. By far the largest part of Neff's book is devoted to the stories of seven families who have faced the crisis of the addicted child and come through it stronger and more spiritually intact. In short, this book should be required reading for every parent with a child in trouble.



2. I bought this book in the 80's and it did wonders for me! It helped me to get control of "me" again... and I went forward with my son from there.



3. The only thing this book is good for is getting high with your friends then reading the dialogue aloud. The thought that anyone actually believes or takes the "situations" in this crap serious is so befuddling it's scary. This is nothing more than propaganda for some strange religious cult. I don't know about you but if I'm going to buy a book to help me with my kids it's going to be by an expert, not some failed fiction writer.



4. Very Good. It is about the work of a group called Palmer Drug Abuse Program and the work they do with the whole family. I wish there were more groups like this.