5 comments about Why Men Love Bitches: From Doormat to Dreamgirl-A Woman's Guide to Holding Her Own in a Relationship.

1. I LOVE THIS BOOK! I READ IT AT LEAST 10x AND CONTINUE USING for REFERENCE.Argov points out some really important things that a lot of women forget once they are really into a someone. They forget to love themselves. If you have never read this book it's a must have. I live by Argov's advices, and most of the advices worked in my personal experiences.



2. I had a friend recommend this book, as she had heard other non-married women recommend it. I think it is pop psychology at it's worst and I like pop psych usually.
   
   If you are truly a doormat in all facets of your life, can't say no, then buy the book.
   
   If you are single, because you have focused on your career and have a limited dating pool then don't buy the book.
   
   If you like the book "The Rules" then again you might like it. I think dating as a grown up requires throwing out the rules, being honest and enthusiastic to meet new people. This book doesn't suggest that as a solution versus once again the single woman is told "it is all you." It could really be you, I don't know you ;-)
   
   The book is written in a satire format which is amusing, but I read about half of it and said enough. I do have a friend who I think maybe could use the book, but I am afraid she might take it literally. So for now it lies beside my bed and I probably won't finish reading it.



3. 
   Basic training in relationship self-respect for women, wrapped in humor.
   Recommend it for all women, as well as "Why Men Marry Bitches.."
   
   Good refresher for those of us widowed or divorced, as well.



4. This is a hilarious book. There are so many truths that you can find out about yourself by reading it. I have to admit, there were times that I was so shocked at what I discovered about myself that at some point my jaw dropped!



5. Its a book every women will benefit from unlike many other books on the same subject...this book is simple, easy, clear, and right to the point.
   Simply I LOVED IT and read it twice :)

5 comments about Chasing Harry Winston: A Novel.

1. Leigh, Adriana, and Emmy are three long-time friends and NYC residents rapidly approaching their thirtieth birthdays. Trouble is, none these ladies are particularly happy about this looming milestone. Leigh is a seemingly successful, type-A editor whose "perfect life" is actually anything but. She's in a relationship with charming, handsome sportscaster Russell, whose love seems suffocating and almost depressing to her, and her new client, eclectic author Jesse Chapman, proves to be a challenging case in unexpected ways. Meanwhile, Adriana, used to relying on her Brazilian gorgeousness to seduce any man she desired and spending her days doing little more than using her parents' money, wonders if she is losing her "touch" when it comes to men. Even more importantly in Adriana's case-does the ever-approaching "30" mean that it's time to actually commit to one man only? And for Emmy, recently dumped by boyfriend Duncan and feeling increasingly desperate for a baby, does her newly single status mean it's time to follow her friends' urgings, abandon her former "serial monogamist" tendencies, and embark on a man-catching adventure that will be the opposite of anything she's ever done before? With all of the drama surrounding the love lives (and general lives) of these "ringless wonders," the year ahead of them will be anything but ordinary...
   
   While this book is not nearly the crisp, original page-turner that "Devil Wears Prada" was, it wasn't completely terrible either. Weisenberger's writing style is still pleasantly breezy and easy to read, making "Harry Winston" a decent anecdote to whatever arduous task you're recovering from or avoiding. And, I have to admit, I found that I usually wanted to keep reading just to see how pulpy crises of these women's love lives turned out.
   
   But speaking of the characters, it is unfortunate to say that they were not the kind that are completely lovable (or easy to relate to). Leigh frequently comes across as a joyless "fun sponge" who readers will often wish they could just admonish to break up with Russell and relax already! Adriana's silliness does entertain during some of the novel, but then again, how much can readers enjoy a character who manages to whine her way through half of a novel, despite having a limitless designer wardrobe, looks to rival Gisele Bundchen's, and all the money she could desire without working? Emmy seemed like the sweetest of the characters, but the fact that she was portrayed as somehow "deficient" because she had not slept with hundreds of men during her life was disappointing.
   
   So, you're not missing fabulous chick-lit if you pass over this offering, but if you do check it out from the library, realize that the not-so-subtle sluttiness=happiness message and lukewarm characters will make it little more than a decent diversion. I would definitely recommend some of Jennifer Weiner's books ("Good in Bed" and its sequel "Certain Girls") if you like your chick-lit to still have a little substance and staying power.



2. This is the story of three great friends living in Manhattan and looking to change their lives around and shake things up to get married and live happily ever especially now that they are nearing 30.
   Emmy is now single because her boyfriend Duncan left her for the trainer she herself had paid for him... talk about irony!!
   She was this close to the ring and the baby she's wanted her whole life but now she is ordering take out for one and is looking to find herself a man but her friends tell her she should sleep around a bit and forget about dreaming of Mr. Right. She will embark in the adventure and will do her best to forget her prim and proper attitude and begin her tour de whore.
   Adriana is a famous drop dead gorgeous supermodel who has been born in Brazil and raised in the USA by her rich parents who are always paying her bills.
   She is also about to turn 30 and is considering her mother's advice about men... beauty is ephemeral, there's always someone younger and prettier right around the corner to steal your man so it's better to pick one soon and to settle with him.
   And finally there's Leigh, a young star in the publishing business who is within striking distance of landing her dream job as senior editor and marrying her dream guy... or maybe Russell isn't really her dream guy but he is the dream guy of every other woman she knows. To top it all off Leigh is chosen to edit the well known Jesse Chapman "enfant terrible of the literary world" who is brilliant and brooding and a genius and who has her go to his house in the Hamptons to work with him since he doesn't like to work anywhere else!! As you can imagine on one of those trips to the Hamptons to work on Jesse's new book they end up under the sheets and Leigh experiences the best lovemaking of her entire life.
   Emmy will have to sleep around, Adriana will have to have a serious and monogamous relationship for the very first time in her life and Leigh, well Leigh appears to have it all and her life appears to be perfect... but do you really think this is so?
   Read on and check out what happens...



3. This book saved me during a 9 hour bus trip. It was a totally fun, light read, that was very Sex and the City. I found myself thinking about he characters days after I was finished with the book - I grew attached! The book is well researched and very current. I did think that the beginning was slow and the trip to Bonaire could have been a lot funnier. Some parts were even repetitive (Adriana's beauty). However, there were many pleasant twists and surprises and I loved the development with the bird! Overall it was a happy, fun, & light read, and I am happy that I read it!



4. I was really excited when I picked up this book. As I read I kept wanting to give it a chance, but was always disappointed. The characters start shallow, and they end just the same. I don't see any real development throughout.



5. After reading The Devil Wears Prada by Lauren Weisberger, I was excited to see this new book out and immediately purchased it. A disappointment, I do not believe I even finished the whole thing. Her other books have been much much better......not recommended. waste of money or get it from a library if you must read it!

5 comments about The Mystery Method: How to Get Beautiful Women Into Bed.

1. This book was great. A little difficult to read (I suggest reading it more than once), but it really teaches you a lot. Great overall.



2. Mystery is the king of PUA. He is what we all try to aspire to be. It's a given fact. Neil Strauss made us all realize this in the Game. So why in the hell does Mystery spend the first 30 pages of this book trying to convince me that his method and the Venusian Arts work. Dude, no kidding, let's get straight to the point and teach me the techniques. You're already a household name, I don't need any more convincing. Once I got through all that, and there is a lot of it, it's good, and I was able to improve my skillset because of it. I want to be out there learning the game, not wasting an hour of my time being convinced that Mystery is the man.



3. Erik von Markovik thinks like a Stage Magician. Thus, he has a magician mindset.
   
   He has the skills of leading folks through baby-step commands and body moves to control them.
   
   In doing so, he controls their perception of ongoing at-the-moment experience and gains compliance.
   
   In short, he creates mini-illusions like the Prize Illusion, the You're Getting Somewhere Illusion and the You're Cool Illusion.
   
   By his dress and looks, Erik must have modeled himself after Steven Tyler of Aerosmith, right down to the black fingernail polish and the big floppy top hat.
   
   Built from Group Dynamics and Dominance, the Mystery Method model makes these claims:
   
   [1] Women want to feel secure, always
   [2] Women want to feel excited
   [3] Women want to know that you can deliver [1],[2]
   [4] Women want men to be responsible for all [1],[2]
   [5] Women only test contenders, those who could get sex
   [6] Women must feel resistance after push testing to feel secure
   
   [7] You must show higher worthiness than all other suitors
   [8] You must act disinterested to the woman within a group who you want while showing your higher than others worthiness
   [9] You must dominate the experience and all in the group through controlling the frame of reference, temporary beliefs
   [10] You must come across as alive, deep, sexual, yet never easy, wimpy or a pushover
   [11] You cannot make a woman feel like a slut in front of her peers
   [12] You must control time perception of others
   [13] You must gain dominance through Compliance Momentum that leads past the Compliance Threshold
   
   In Erik's (or Chris Odom's) own words (from page 101):
   
   "But in the Mystery Method, we approach the group itself. Women tend to be attracted to the highest-value man in their social context...you disarm the friends with stories, humor ... [to] steal the spotlight away from the hottie (the girl you want) ... [and] by negging (cutting down) the target (the girl you want)...Because her friends [now] love you ... you have social proof [status with] her peer group. Her [lowered] self-esteem [from] the negs ... [make her want] more attention from you ... She begins to work for your approval and [seeks] validation [from you]."
   
   Few books are worth trading your time to read them.
   
   This book offers some gems, a 20-something interpretation of university lectures in Group Dynamics and Interpersonal Communication Persuasion. Throw in
   a few stage musician methods and you come up with the "Mystery Method."
   
   Like most books, the story does not begin until several chapters ahead and like most books, The Mystery Method suffers from a bad chapter sequence.
   
   Much of what you read from the Optional Chapters reflects social indoctrination that Erik took as a Canadian national. Thus, you can skip such without losing the essence of the method.
   
   Here's a better chapter sequence to get you to the story faster:
   
   Part I -- Foundation (Must Read)
   ------------------------------------
   Rewiring her Attraction Circuitry (3)
   A3: Male-to-Female Interest (7)
   A2: Female-to-Male Interest (6)
   
   Part II -- Action (Must Read)
   ------------------------------------
   
   Conversation (8)
   Rules and Structure of the Game (4)
   A1: Open (5)
   Mid-Game and End Game (9)
   
   Part III - Optional Reading
   --------------------------------------
   Forward by Neil Strauss
   Preface
   The Mystery Behind Casonova (1)
   The Ultimate Purpose of Life (2)
   Conclusion
   A Bonus Letter from Mystery
   Glossary



4. Too many people know Mystery's Method, so it is becoming overused. Every girl has now been asked the same dumb questions by guys "Did you see that fight outside?" etc. I just wish there was some new material.



5. The Mystery Methods still work, you just have to stick with it. Also recommend "Secrets of the A Game" by Logan Edwards and "The Game" by Neil Strauss.

5 comments about Last Child in the Woods: Saving Our Children From Nature-Deficit Disorder.

1. I whole-heartedly recommend this important book. Richard Louv's book sparked a movement that had been simmering under the surface for some time -- with the rapid growth of technology in recent years, our children are spending less and less time outside.
   
   I work with Green Hour, a campaign of the National Wildlife Federation, that aims to inspire parents to encourage their kids to turn off the computer, IPod and TV and GET OUTSIDE! Check out www.greenhour.org to find the tools you need as a parent to help fight nature deficit disorder.
   
   Childhood obesity, ADHD, and basic developmental problems have been associated to this broken link with the outdoors.
   
   The new edition is great -- there are ideas in the back for getting kids outdoors...
   
   Anne Keisman
   Green Hour



2. I'm young enough that I still get called "kid" by my friends' parents, and when I saw the cover of this book in the store, with the kid holding a frog, I instantly felt like this book was about someone just like me. When I started reading, I felt so even more.
   
   I've lived in forests and next to creeks all my life, but today, I look around at my friends and I see that most of my generation wasn't as lucky as me. They're all scared of bugs, (even moths!) they adamantly refuse to swim in the lake, (won't even touch salt water) they pick their way slowly and clumsily through the bushes trying not to touch anything... one friend brings an entire fold-out kitchen with her whenever we go camping. (At least she actually goes.) They call me "extreme", when all I did to become this way was catch some frogs, build some stick forts and flip over a few rocks to see what lived underneath.
   
   It took the contrast of moving to the city to show me that there was a problem. I'm not a parental person, but looking around at my friends and peers and seeing them nature-handicapped.. it sucks. I don't want more people to have this problem. And though I haven't finished the book, every sentence has really resonated with me. This is extremely valuable information.
   Kids have to know what frogs smell like, where to find snails and snakes, how to hop down a wet trail without getting muddy, or climb up a steep slope in the forest; they have to feed squirrels in the park and learn to fall down and not notice they've scraped their elbow. They should be learning to build things out of branches and leaves and rocks. They should be watching the animals. They need a secret place.
   
   The memories I have of playing on the wilderness are some of the best I have. If they don't learn how now, they'll be too afraid to try later! And then Wall-E happens.



3. This may very well be one of the most important books I have read this year ... or the past few years.
   
   I purchased "Last Child in the Woods" right after I heard Richard Louv interviewed on a local radio program. I was so moved by his message and impressed with the breadth of his knowledge and depth of experience. And it all translates well in the book.
   
   "Last Child..." feels more like a conversation than a text(book). It's just that comfortable and open. Yet it very strikingly paints a picture of what is currently happening to children and our world as well as what may yet happen if nothing is done to reverse "nature deficit disorder". But, more importantly, there are also bright examples of hope and suggestions as to what we can do, as individuals and in larger groups, to cultivate appreciation of -- and cooperation with -- the natural world.
   
   Anyone who wants to awaken a love of nature in their kids, or simply deepen their own nature walk, should give this inspiring book a chance.



4. Whether you're an avid outdoor parent or family, this is an important read. If active in nature and its various outlets, it will validate your commitment with your family. If not, it will serve as a primer and, certainly, important motivation to incorporate the natural world in your child's upbringing. Nature, albeit remarkably complex, can also be taken in with simplistic beauty. I would recommend, first, a read of Rachael Carson's "A Sense of Wonder." Then Louv's narrative will provide the road map. His book is destined to be tagged with "classic" if it hasn't already. I cannot imagine a more important book for a family library.



5. Richard Louv makes many great points in his book, Last Child in the Woods. I love that he discusses the fact that nature can help people to be less socially awkward and more confident. All in all, nature can just make people into healthier beings. It is also really neat that he talks about how important it is to stay in touch with nature because it brings us closer to God. If people keep ripping out the nature that God puts there, it is like we are saying that what we create is better than what God can create. In essence, we are making ourselves out to be above God by ripping out His creation and putting our own in its place. There have been times in my life where I have had the opportunity to just sit back and enjoy nature for what it is. This sounds cheesy, but I could simply listen to the birds chirp and wind rustle through the leaves of the trees. This helped me to relax, unwind, and forget about all of the worries that I have. If people work and work all the time, then they will just snap under the pressure. It is so important to have those times in your life to reflect upon the issues that matter the most to you. I strongly feel that nature is the best outlet for this and can heal so many things. People should realize that the connection with nature needs to start with childhood because that is the time when you develop the most. Parents are so afraid to let their children out into the woods for fear of things such as strangers, dangerous vehicles, and nature in general. In all reality, it is very improbable that these factors will harm children. The only reason we think that this stuff is so prevalent is because these are the things that the news teams cover. But really, the pros outweigh the cons when letting children explore and enjoy nature.

5 comments about Beautiful Boy: A Father's Journey Through His Son's Addiction.

1. The author is wonderfully expresses his pain about his loving son. I also have a daughter the same age whose drug of choice is heroin. The book opened my eyes to go to Hazeleden to joint the parents program and to go to Al-Anon.
   In short I thank the author so much for being an inspiration to me.
   Robert Sterling



2. Excellent book, very well written and really hits home. Reading this book and going through addiction with our son for so many years, its nice to know we, as parents, are not alone. Hopefully, 4th time is rehab is the charm for our "beautiful boy".



3. This book is very good, I'm using it for a substance abuse class I am taking and it is very helpful in understanding substance abuse. The book came in perfect condition and came on time with the shipping time I chose.



4. This was an amazing, heartwrenching true story about a father who is dealing with his son's addiction to meth. I loved this book and feel that it is a MUST READ for every parent in America.
   
   David Sheff was able to write the most tragic story of his life beautifully. I could feel every emotion that he went through. And boy did I learn some things. He researched the drug while living through this story and shares his research with the readers. If for no other reason that what you can learn about this drug through this book, it should be read by everyone.
   
   Read it! Read it! Read it!



5. Honest, emotive, and informative, these are the three qualities that define David Sheff's Beautiful Boy: A Father's Journey Through His Son's Addiction. As a young adult, I find this to be an excellent book not only for its vivid and eloquent writing style, but also because it engages the reader in the emotional journey that the author embarks on when learning about, trying to "cure," and coming to understand the long-lasting effects of his son's meth addiction. Most importantly, Sheff's story allowed me to see the world through the eyes of a parent for the first time: as a result, I have been given a first-hand illustration of a parent's unconditional love and support for his or her children.
   
   The narratives of Sheff's sleepless nights in which he waited for Nic -his son- to come home, Sheff's futile attempts to find Nic in the streets of San Francisco, and the mutually destructive reality of drugs are the most heart-breaking, emotionally-driven, and tangible accounts of the book. In addition, Sheff's inner battle between his sense of guilt, frustration, impotence, and uncertainty provides the reader with a parent's attempt to uncover the reasons for which his son turned to drug consumption. The constant objective and subjective turmoil present in this book provides a humanistic touch to the struggles of Sheff, allowing his narrative to transcend his book's pages and reflect the lives of millions of people throughout the world.
   
   This book does not only describe a teenager's/young adult's addiction to methamphetamines -among other drugs-, but a father's race against his son's addiction, against the inability to help his son overcome his addiction, and against the unwanted effects Nic's addiction was having on Sheff's personal life (marriage, job, health, finances, etc.). In other words, this book presents the reader with the idea that that a person's addiction -in this case Nic- expands to infect all of those around him or her, especially those to whom s/he is closest.
   
   I would strongly recommend this book to any parent, but especially to those parents who are experiencing or have experienced the hardships of addiction. Likewise, this book can serve as a source of information for young adults, teenagers, and the general public, since it speaks of the devastating physical and emotional effects of addiction from a first-hand perspective.

5 comments about The Seven Principles for Making Marriage Work: A Practical Guide from the Country's Foremost Relationship Expert.

1. I think this is one of the best books that I have read on relationships in trouble. Principle 2 - Nurturing your fondness and admiration and Principle 6 - Overcoming Gridlock are worth the price of the book. The book contains a lot of tests and exercises most of which are very useful and insightful. The book assumes that both the husband and wife are trying to improve their marriage. It also works to some degree if only one person is working on the marriage.
   The author does come accross in the first couple of chapters as arrogant but he tones it down in the remaining chapters. It is only slightly distracting.



2. I was looking for some answers with my current situation, and I found more than what I hoped for here. It struck a great number of familiar chords with both of us, and has true to life examples than any couple will relate to. This is a definite "must buy" book for any married couple.
   Other excellent and unique book for relationships is I Love You. Now What?: Falling in Love is a Mystery, Keeping It Isn't



3. My Husband and I are reading this amazing book. It is enlightening, eye opening and it is a fabulous book for any relationship, not just marriage! A definite must get!



4. I first read this book some time ago, and I've read it quit a few times since. At least in parts. The seven principals of making a marriage work can be applied to any relationship. I've certainly tried to apply them in my life, to some success. We all need these reminders at time to help us get our thoughts and priorities in a relationship back on track. Regularly leafing through this book helps me to do that. While I didn't agree with absolutely everything the book says, it is certainly full of invaluable advice for all couples, and should be read by everyone in a relationship.
   
   I also recommend...
   
   The Five Love Languages: How to Express Heartfelt Commitment to Your Mate
   
   How To Keep Your Man: And Keep Him For Good



5. This is an excellent book full of interesting information and useful exercises. If you or your counseling clients want to make marriage work, this could really help. I bought the Kindle version, though, and now I have no access to the exercises.
   
   I borrowed the book from the library and made some copies of the exercises. There are so many good ones, this turned out to be a lot of time and money spent that I wouldn't have if only I had bought the book in the first place.
   
   So, my message here is buy this BOOK! Work the exercises with your partner. Pass it along to someone else, too. Buy something else to read on Kindle.

5 comments about What to Expect the First Year, Second Ed.

1. Interesting, humorous, comprehensive, very helpful. Recommend to read through it during pregnancy. You won't have time for reading after delivery.



2. I love this book! It is literally a BIBLE for new parents! It's well worth the money! I would recommend this book 100% of the time.



3. I found all answers to my questions, regarding the first year of a baby. Everything is explained simple and in detail, month by month. A must have book for new parents like me.



4. I love this book! every month I can go to the next chapter and read about that month. It is very helpful and informative.



5. Book is a great follow up to the other "what to expects" and I will be using it as reference for awhile. Seller had accidentally sent wrong book but was kind and fast in replacing it with correct one.

5 comments about Rules of the Game.

1. Neil Strauss has gone through a lot of stuff to become what he's become today. He has studied books on seduction, persuasion, communication and psychology...etc; he has spent time and money getting personal trainers to work on body language, fitness, and his voice. After years of experimenting and implementing these knowledge, he knows what works best. Now this book has combined the wisdom of all that knowledge into a step-by-step program designed to make you a better person.
   
   The 30-day challenge is more like a 30-step program to me. Each day (step) there would be some new things to work on. Some of the steps would take me weeks to really apprehend. But after going through all of them, I can say the book made me a more confident, fun, and socially-adept person that I never thought possible.
   
   Considering the extensive effort you have to put on to become a better person, whether or not to pay 17 dollars on a book should probably be the least you need to worry about right now. Buy this book today!



2. I read "The Game" and naturally wanted to follow it up with "Rules of the Game" when I found out Neil got back into the pick-up scene. Turns out, it's a little less interesting the second time around when it seems like he's doing it out of notoriety. I mean, it was interesting the first time because he was a no one getting everything he wanted--both physically and professionally--as a result of making use of the tools he is advertising here. Then he has a major epiphany and moves on with his life. Turns out since there's still money to be made, he's back. I'm not bitter, just bored.



3. If you have the courage to follow this program then you will figure out the world of dating! But the biggest thing I feel you will get out of this book if self confidence. That's the number 1 key to meeting and attracting women! Get this book and learn it, know it and live it in that order. You will not be disappointed unless your a Chump. If you don't get "it" then your helpless and a true Chode! You have no more excuses!



4. I first read the game when I heard of a friend talking about it. I tell you what it was a comical book it was hilarious. What made it even more entertaining is being a hypnotist and seeing waking hypnosis in play, fantastic!
   
   This one though. WHAT HAPPENED! This is for a loser who is social incompetent. The author tried to turn it into a self help thing. I read about 5 pages and through it out! What a waste!
   
   Look no offense to the guys out there that have trouble talking to women or have trouble picking up, but it all has to do with your communications skills to your self and certainty when it comes to picking up. If you were CERTAIN that when spoke to a girl that she liked you, I'm telling they will like you. You don't have to use gimmicks and steps that are given in these two books.



5. Loved The Game, but thought Rules could have included more information. Also recommend "Secrets of the A Game" by Logan Edwards and "Mystery Method" by Mystery.

5 comments about The Friday Night Knitting Club.

1. Friday Night Knitting Club started out with so much promise, but it left me bored by the end. The characters had no depth and didn't seem connected on more than a very superficial level. Did the first few chapters make me want to start knitting? Yes. A yarn shop with bins of colorful yarn was a very appealing setting. Did I get the feeling that Georgia and James were in love? No. And what was the point of Cat? She tags along on a trip to Scotland and then she's barely mentioned while they are there. The whole reason Cat and Georgia had a falling out as teenagers didn't make sense. Teenagers can't keep those kinds of things secret.
   I was disappointed to say the least.
   Linda C. Wright
   Author, One Clown Short
   One Clown Short



2. Georgia Walker is a single mom who has raised a daughter while balancing the responsibilities of her own business. Women tend to congregate in Georgia's yarn shop and eventually the Friday Night Knitting Club is born. There are several women in this group and the author fills us in on their backgrounds and current situations. As the book progresses, the women go through divorce, illness, and changing relationships with each other and with family members.
   
   I would have to agree with many other reviewers that these characters never became fully real or well-developed for me. Their stories were interesting, but they were told in a somewhat distant manner by the author and I did not become fully engaged in their situations. Still it was not a bad read and some women will probably enjoy it more than I did.



3. This book was an easy read and as I turned each page I was anticipating something DIFFERENT than the highly popular movie, Steel Magnolias. It was disappointing and if I wanted to relive the movie I would have rented it instead of reading a similar version of it which takes place in a Knitting store.



4. I enjoyed reading this book. For the most part, the characters are easy to visualize and follow. However, there are too many characters, which just complicate the story. I thought it had a good message regarding relationships and friendship and would recommend it.



5. I struggled to finish this book. The characters are shallow. The plot is equivalent to that of a lame Lifetime movie. I wonder why this book has been a bestseller for so long. Maybe because its an easy read? I just thought it was a waste of my time.

5 comments about Getting the Love You Want: A Guide for Couples, 20th Anniversary Edition.

1. This book was right on I reviewed it many time. I gave it four stars because the book was simple and made since. Nothing complicated. The reason it did not make 5 stars is because it only relates to people in a relationship. Not those looking.



2. The author gives excellent advice on how each person can grow and learn to fulfill their own needs as well as their spouse's. Even if my marriage does not work out I will take comfort in the fact that my next spouse will get the very best me possible.
   
   It is also an exceptionally easy read and great book about this topic I Love You. Now What?: Falling in Love is a Mystery, Keeping It Isn't.



3. I did not care for this book at all. In fact, I read about 50 pages from a few chapters and threw the book away. Before you consider buying this book be aware the the author focuses a lot on the subconscious mind and emotional trauma from childhood and how he feels these impact a marriage. The book spends a lot of time helping you understand your subconscious and how your upbringing has screwed you and your marriage up. This may be the right approach for some people but I found it very cumbersome and honestly quite annoying. I guess I'm just not in touch with my inner child. Books I have read and enjoyed much more are Willard Harley's Fall In Love, Stay In Love - Excellent. The best marriage book I've read. I also enjoyed the 5 Love Languages.



4. Back in the early/mid 90's I was lucky enough to get this book recommended to me. I have shared it with many and continue to do so. I recommend this to anyone!!!! Better yourself, you will inturn better your relationships.
   Thank you!
   www.imthankful.com



5. As a psychotherapy training supervisor, I highly recommend this book for singles, couples and those professionals open to a different slant on relationships.