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Breakup Bible, The
Melissa Kantor
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Customer Reviews:
The Breakup Bible.......2007-06-22
This book was great. Truly great. I've read Melissa Kantor's other two novels, Confessions of a Not-It Girl and If I Have A Wicked Stepmother, Where's My Prince? and I think this book is just as great as those. It shows one girl, Jenny, and her troubles with getting over her first love. After all, he was such a great guy.
I won't spoil the ending, but let me tell you, it's probably the best that I could have asked for. Perfect in the way only a novel can be. I would definitely recommend anything by Melissa Kantor, just because she writes some of my favorite books.
Breaking up is hard to do........2007-05-25
It all starts at The End. The moment when Jen Lewis gets her heart broken by her boyfriend Max who's supposed to love her. Jen is devastated, heartbroken, confused and doesn't understand why this has all happened. The she thinks about school and how she cant show her face there in fear of running into Max.
Suffering through the pain, Jen's Nana gives her a gift... a self help book called The Breakup Bible. ALong with the bokos and the help of her two best friends, Martha and Clara, she treids to mend her broken heart and move on. It's something she feels like is the impossible, but is it really?
I think this is a story that any teenage girl can relate to and should read and recommend to any of their friends who have suffered from a broken heart.
Great Read!!.......2007-05-05
This wonderfully sad and yet upbeat story of a teen who thinks she has the perfect boyfriend and the perfect relationship has to come to terms with the fact that she has been dumped - and more is yet to come.
This book is well written, the storyline is interesting and keeps you involved.
I felt for J-Lo and could relive my own pain at being dumped. I also admire the way in which the author makes her main character wallow, but never makes her look like a victim or more importantly whiny and self destructive.
Well writen and inspirational.
Great read!
Courtesy of Teens Read Too.......2007-04-10
Jennifer had the perfect boyfriend, the All-American Boy, Max Brown, who she has had a crush on since kindergarten. Everything was fine and peachy for them, or at least that is what Jennifer believed. Out of nowhere Max tells her that he has been thinking about this a lot and just ends their relationships. Heartbroken, Jennifer has no idea what went wrong and is having trouble seeking out the answers, most likely because all she can do is cry in her room.
Jennifer's grandmother believes that the only way she can get over the relationship is by reading The Breakup Bible, the pink book with a golden heart torn in the middle, written by Dr. Emory Emerson. At first Jennifer is still too shaken up about the relationship that she can't even think of her ex's five faults (step one of The Breakup Bible). Jennifer is too busy thinking that Max has figured out that he has made the hugest mistake by breaking up with her. She constantly wonders about this when Max seems to be sending mixed signals to her in their journalism class.
But as Jennifer begins to see that thinking about Max may not be the healthiest thing for her, she takes Dr. Emerson's book and starts using the ten commandments, from trying to not talk bad about your ex to getting a new hobby. But little does Jennifer know that the changes that occur aren't only because of the book--and that the perfect boyfriend she once had isn't so perfect after all.
THE BREAKUP BIBLE is funny, sad, and very sassy all rolled up into one. Melissa Kantor tells the story of Jennifer, who everyone will soon grow to love and cheer for, hoping that she gets together with just the right guy. Not only Jennifer, but also her Nana and mother, makes the story even better. Teen angst never looked so good until THE BREAKUP BIBLE. I say that it is in need of a sequel.
Reviewed by: Randstostipher "tallnlankyrn" Nguyen
Book Description
THE SCENARIO: We will call them Boy and Girl, because the pain, the heartache, the insanity, and the ultimate survival (believe it or not) ARE universal.
Boy breaks up with Girl. Girl is very sad. Boy is sad that Girl is sad, but not that sad. Girl contemplates hibernation, the possible move to another country, pitching a tent outside his house, and calling his mother to have her intervene. In the mass of this confusion, somewhere in between the words "It's not you, it's me..." and "I'd really like to still be friends...," all the options seem sane to Girl. To Boy... not so much.
THE SOLUTION: Girl's life has changed drastically. She has taken on the role of a single female, and though this idea seems frightening at first, with the help of THE BREAKUP BOOK, Girl will soon be on her way to a new beginning.
This book offers the reassurance of an old friend, the consolation of a bowl of chocolate fudge swirl, and the comfort of flannel pajamas, all in one package. From the very first moments of shock to the final stages of acceptance, Girl will experience the advice and guidance needed to get on with her life. And in the end, Girl will find herself single and loving it -- a lone goddess in complete control of her kingdom. She will have no one to thank but Boy for breaking her heart and giving her the chance to put the pieces back together... better than before.
Customer Reviews:
A big help........2003-01-08
My mom gave me this book after I broke up with my boyfriend. At first I didn't want to read it -- I didn't feel like taking any advice at the time -- but she kept asking me if I'd liked it. I finally read it and am so glad I did! It got me laughing again and looking past all that I was going through. The author is really funny, and you can tell she is giving advice from her heart, which is so helpful when you need someone to relate to. I'd recommend this book to anyone who needs to get back on track after a breakup.
Breaking up is hard to do...NOT.......2003-01-08
This book really helped me through a ridiculous rough spot in my life. You wouldn't think a tiny little book could do that...but the advice is priceless and empowering. Frickin' amazing. I've lent it to all my chicas...like twice. As long as there are stoopid boyz...i am keeping this book around...so i guess i am like keeping it foreva!
thank you diane..........2003-01-08
i am in high school. when my boyfriend of three years broke up with me a few months ago i was devestated. i thought my world was over. i felt like a part of me was empty and dead. my mom bought me this book (and a lot of ice cream)...and somehow now i feel better. everyone kept giving me advice, but it wasn't working. the fact that there is a book out there like this is wonderful. it really helped me a lot. things like this take a while and i am not completely over it, but soon i will be.
laughter and tears all the way.......2002-12-20
My best friend sent this book to me when my ex and I broke up. It was exactly what I needed to hear. I laughed, I cried. I felt so empowered and ready to move on with my life. I recommend this book to anyone experiencing a broken heart. It was a light and great read, and I really enjoyed it.
if you are a girl...........2002-12-20
if you are a girl you will really appreciate this book. it was given to me right after my boyfriend of 3 years decided to dump me. it made me laugh when i felt like crying. such a sweet gift to give to someone when you know they are going through a hard time.
Book Description
"Half of all marriages end in divorce—and then there are the really unhappy ones."
—Joan Rivers
Do you suppose that the person who first said "Life is stranger than fiction" might have had Hollywood marriages in mind? Why watch a romantic film starring a leading man and a leading lady when their real-life romances are so much more interesting? It seems that a celebrity's latest film can have a considerably longer life span in the theater than his or her marriage du jour.
One would almost think that Tinseltown has come to embrace divorce as an accepted pastime. Some celebrities have seemingly collected spouses over the years, systematically adding notches in their belts of divorces. Cases in point: Zsa Zsa Gabor (nine), Lana Turner (eight), Elizabeth Taylor (nine), and Mickey Rooney (eight). This list appears to make Jennifer Lopez a mere novice with only three marriages, two divorces, and one terminated engagement to date.
In The Hollywood Book of Breakups, James Robert Parish looks at scores of hot Hollywood romances that eventually fell apart. From the decade-long union of Tom Cruise and Nicole Kidman to the "just-for-show" nuptials of Rock Hudson and Phyllis Gates to the four-and-a-half-year marriage of Brad Pitt and Jennifer Aniston to the "other woman" divorce of Debbie Reynolds and Eddie Fisher, Parish covers it all—from the burning embers to the fizzling fires of Hollywood breakups. You couldn't make this stuff up—and James Robert Parish doesn't need to. Hollywood writes its own drama when it comes to scandalous breakups.
Customer Reviews:
Carefully researched and solidly based, but still plenty of juicy stuff.......2007-07-09
If you're weary of the stream of pabulum from the glossy tabloids, you need to get a couple of James Parish's books on the wilder and seamier side of Hollywood life as a counteragent. He's been doing this for close to four decades now, with dozens and dozens of books to his credit (as of this writing, I'm expecting two of his compendia on actresses in the mail and am making arrangements to get four more), and his experience and close attention to research show through here and in the other books in his current series (e.g., The Hollywood Book of Death, The Hollywood Book of Scandals). He avoids the extremes, as other researchers have mentioned, of either glamorizing his subjects to excess or painting them in villainously black hues, but instead presents them, sympathetically but truthfully, in their all-too-human complexity. I've started looking for the name James Robert Parish on a Hollywood book when I want the facts (not to mention a good selection of pictures - every story in this book is illustrated with at least one nice B&W photo, many of them not often seen elsewhere), and you should too.
The Encyclopedia of Breakups.......2006-09-08
James Robert Parish has always had the ability to cut right through the froo-froo icing and get right to cake. That's why so many of his books are on my shelf. With this one, I have to start a new shelf. He packs in a lot of information: mini bios of all the players, what brought them together and the circumstances that drove them apart. He brings each era alive, mentioning timely rumors and headlines, but delivers only the facts, dispelling media speculation in exchange for - get this - the real story! And the variety of couples, from Stanwyck and Taylor, Burton and Taylor, Brad and Jen or Liza and David Gest represents 75 years of Tinsletown romance gone awry.
I, too, write books about Hollywood (Dishing Hollywood, Hollywood Haunted). Our books are often paired; I am very complemented by that because James Parish is really great at what he does.
Terrific Read.......2006-08-09
What a guilty pleasure! Concisely written, carefully researched, The Hollywood Book of Breakups is a speed read of celebrity couplings gone wrong. Parish doesn't glamorize or trash his subjects, he makes the stars seem all too human. A fresh take on Hollywood divorce, and a crash course in the many, many ways that relationships can burn up and flame out.
Hollywwood Unhappiness.......2006-08-07
James Robert Parish, the chronicler of all things Hollywood, turns his writing skill to "breakups Hollywood-style" in The Hollywood Book of Breakups. As with all of Parish's books, it's a fun read. His introduction begins with a quote from Sandra Zober Nimoy, Leonard's ex-wife, and her first sentence is a doozie: "It's a pretty mean town." Sad, but true. You'll recognize all the names in the book, and it's likely you might think you know all the stories of the breakups written about here. I doubt it, though. Parish always manages to spring a surprise or two. For example, did you know that Sonny Bono was once married to Susie Coelho, host of HGTV's Landscaper's Challenge? His format for each breakup is quite nice. It begins with general information, then a SHE section, a HE section, and THEY section, and concludes with an AFTERWARD. Lots of pertinent information - and juicy, truthful gossip - in every section. Parish is a good writer, and his words flow along seamlessly, making the book both fun, and easy to read. No only do I recommend the book for reading, it makes an excellent gift for anyone who like film stars or is addicted to "what went on behind the scenes" gossip.
Terrific Hollywood Dirt.......2006-08-03
Author Jim Parrish's latest edition to his "The Hollywood Book Of..." series is another endlessly interesting account of the darker side of Hollywood fame and fortune. Parrish's research is clearly extensive and his authority on all things Hollywood is unquestionable. If you're looking for a book on Divorce: Hollywood Style, you pretty much can't go wrong with this one.
Book Description
Dumper? Dumpee? Prospective dumper? Likely dumpee?
Sick and tired of married people getting all the attention and the gifts while the brokenhearted are left with nothing but that hideous bridesmaid dress or, worse, that hideous bridesmaid?
This indispensable guide to the modern breakup is for you!
Engagements and weddings have their own elaborate etiquette, even lavish gift-giving rituals, but married people already have the thing they need more than that fondue set and trip to Aruba: They have each other. And what do people going through the breakup have at the moment when they're most lacking attention, not to mention gifts and trips? Nada.
Enter the anti-Cupids, Anna Jane Grossman and Flint Wainess, here to lend the breakup its ceremonial due, here to break down the breakup. Whether you're thinking about dumping someone, suspect you're about to be dumped yourself, or have recently been shown the proverbial door, Grossman and Wainess offer clear-eyed, commonsense advice to get you through this confusing period.
* Do you have a plan of attack (or defense) in mind? * If you've just been sent packing, do you know the best way to get your stuff back? * Do you understand the full range of options at your disposal for exorcising your ex from memory? * Do you have the right vocabulary to make a clean breakup, or to explain your lust for revenge to your friends?
Yes, It's Not Me, It's You tells you everything you need to know about the breakup: how to do it . . . where to do it . . . when to do it . . . whether to do it . . . whether you can have a friend do it for you. And perhaps most important: what to do after it's over (hint-it's never really over).
Laugh-out-loud funny, It's Not Me, It's You reminds us all that just because your relationship was an unmitigated disaster, it doesn't mean your breakup can't be a smashing success.
Customer Reviews:
Fresh Voice in a Stale Genre.......2006-09-20
I went thru a really tuff breakup and I had so many questions, but mostly WHY ME and HOW DARE HE? This book was really great in making me feel like the the pain of relationships is common, expected and that I am not the only one going thru these tons of negative feelings that pop up when you feel rejected and left behind. Relationships fail, thats life and this is a great book that shouts truth and gives you a good laugh when you need it most. You may not want to hear everthing the authors write about but there is so much truth in their words. Its a fresh take on all the other other books that make you feel that all love works, sometimes love isn't really love and they address that. Good Show!!!!
Yuck.......2006-09-17
I recently bought this book along with 4 others about break-ups. The positive reviews make me think I would get a good laugh out of it. It's TERRIBLE. The entire book is about how much relationships suck, what a waste of time they are, and how they are doomed from before they start. There was nothing remotely helpful or funny about this book. I actually found myself skipping entire pages because it was so negative. The last thing I needed while going through this break up was a book promoting bitterness. If you weren't depressed before you read this, you will be before you finish it (if you can finish it.) Look elsewhere if you want to actually get any benefit. "It's Called a Break-Up Because It's Broken" by Behrendt & Ruotola-Behrendt has been a good one for me. It's a little silly, but mixed with the occasional cheesy nick-name are valid points and a real plan for healing.
great comic relief.......2006-07-12
I am going through a tough separation and this book has been fantastic in helping me laugh through the pain and heartbreak. (Sometimes out loud and in public) Despite the overall message that we are all doomed to fail in love and relationships, I still adore this book- it appeals to the sarcastic side of me. A must read for everyone *even if you think you are happily attached.*
Hilarious!.......2006-03-17
This book made me laugh out loud. I just couldn't put it down. It's a great gift to share.
Send this to your ex!.......2006-03-12
What a great book!! At first I thought it would be just a fun read, but it is so full of absolute truths!! It is a must read for anyone who has just broken up, and makes a great gift for the dumper. Don't ever let her think she has the upper hand!!
Book Description
April in Alaska is the period of spring thaw, what the locals call breakup. It is a time of rebirth, renewal - and the resurfacing of past debris. For Kate Shugak, this year's meltdown brings nothing but mayhem. She must deal not only with the April 15th deadline for taxes, but also with rampaging bears, family feuds, and finally a jet engine that crashes into her backyard. Then the melting snow uncovers a dead body near Kate's home. And when a deadly bear attack raises suspicions, Kate is drawn further into the destruction of this year's breakup - and into the path of a cunning murderer.
"Finding the name Dana Stabenow on a new mystery is reason enough to read that book first. This author from the nation's deep freeze just keeps getting better." (The Washington Times)
Customer Reviews:
Breakup by Dana Stabenow.......2007-08-31
I have been a Dana Stabenow fan for the last 10 years. Her Kate Shugak series is so suspensful, touching, romantic and informative that I cannot stop reading her books. My friends have all borrowed my copies of her books and just rave about how well the books are written, the information about Alaskan life is exceptional, each page is full of suspense and intrigue. I even got my husband to read her books and he's addicted too! (that's saying alot since he normally only reads golf magazines) Can't wait for her next book.
The reason I ordered the Breakup book was to replace the one that fell apart from reading and rereading.
Aleutian wonder woman rides again..........2007-04-20
Terrific book! 7th in Stabenow's series featuring Kate Shugak, a resourceful, independent, courageous, and beautiful Aleutian descendant of Wonder Woman - remember Wonder Woman, anybody? This is Stabenow's funniest book yet - in my mind, it invites comparison to Janet Evanovich's books about Jersey. The heroines are not that much alike but the zany characters are similar - another writer who comes to mind in this context is Carl Hiassen. My previous favorite among Dana's books was Blood Will Tell, which has a much more serious focus, with an unforgettable portrait of Alaskan Indians and of Kate's grandmother/tribal leader, Ekaterina Shugak (Emaa). But I loved this one too, even though it's quite a different reading experience.
Compared to Hiassen and Evanovich, Stabenow's humorous mode is less over the top...her style in dialogue and description is wry with a touch of the laconic cowboy. The title refers to the season when Alaska "melts into a 586,412-square-mile pile of slush" - not quite winter and not quite spring - "it's too late for the snow machine and too early for the truck." And everyone with cabin fever comes out to play, including the bears, the neighbors feuding over the boundary between their farms, the parents from Massachusetts determined to lure their precious daughter (Kate's friend) back from her unfashionable life as a sleddog trainer and racer in Alaska.
We in Pennsylvania know about this season, but fortunately we don't have it quite as long. Pennsylvanians will get a kick out of the brief description of Pa. tourists kicking back in Bernie's Roadhouse, where the décor features a severed middle finger preserved in a bottle of Jose Cuervo Gold. Stabenow's characters and dialogue zing off the page and bring the whole crazy crew to roaring life.
There IS a murder in this book, but that story is so skillfully woven into the comedy that it seems like a subplot. Discovery of the murderer is no surprise, and neither is the independent action that Kate takes to bring frontier justice. But the final scenes, in which we see Kate reluctantly fulfilling her Emaa's wishes by becoming involved in working for the good of the Native American community, connects us back to the earlier books and points to an interesting future for Kate. Can't wait to read it, Dana! Thank you!
I very much enjoyed this book.......2005-03-22
Stabenow manages to capture perfectly the chaotic feel of Alaska life. I worked up there several summers and it felt like I was back in one of the frontier towns that I remember fondly. This is pretty far into the Shugak series, but a librarian recommended that I start with this book. I found that I did not need to read any of Stabenow's other books in order to fall in love with Shugak and the series. Since then I have pretty much read them all and I would say that none of them quite matches this one. So if you have not read any Shugak mysteries yet, this might be a good place to start.
What's so unusal about this book while comparing it to both others in the series as well as other mysteries, is that it pretty much doesnt have a mystery. Instead what makes this such a fun read is that you are lead on an excursion into the life of the protagonist that is well worth following along upon.
Beware the Alaska Breakup!.......2004-06-05
As readers of this hilarious entry in the wonderful Kate Shugak series now know, Breakup is the time between the frozen solid Alaska winter and the spring--a time when the potholes reach several feet deep, the slush competes with the mud, the weather is unpredictable--and the bears wake up crabby and hungry from their long hibernation. It's also a time, apparently, when the locals take leave of their senses, and the most mundane errand is run at one's own risk.
Kate sees most of the action in this novel from the floor of her local pub, where stray bullets from angry housewives are flying at random; in the mud, where she is knocked down several times by everyone from friend to foe to bear; and from her house, which just happens to be partially demolished by an engine that has dropped from the sky off a jetliner. And that's just in the first few pages!
Even wonder-dog Mutt is cranky in this truly funny look at all the regulars as they emerge--like the bears--from their long winter hibernation. There's a serious undertone dealing with Kate's new and unwanted position as head of tribal affairs, but mostly it's just a wild romp as we get to know our favorite Alaskans maybe a bit too well.
Much recommended!
Unconvincing daydream.......2003-07-29
This book reads like someone's fantasy life. The protagonist, Kate Shugak, never makes mistakes, never loses an argument, and never has to compromise. She can terrify men with a glance and stop armed combat with her bare hands. She can also seduce a cold-blooded murderer and hypnotize a room full of men with a change in her voice. She claims to love men, but doesn't "expect much of them." The only man she maybe-loves, from many miles away, warms her heart by his casual reply to the report of a bear mauling someone to death, but she ridicules such bravado ("manly-man" behavior) in anyone else. She professes an abiding commitment to her oath to uphold the law, but commits a petty crime, and for petty reasons, minutes later. She rescues an irresponsible husband (for the second time), when he is bound naked, spread-eagled, and gagged, from the rifle of his hysterical wife, but "sides with the tribe" when she tells a state trooper that their children are not in danger.
The book goes on and on this way, asking the reader to believe that a five-foot-tall woman is actually some kind of superbeing, able to cope with any kind of problem, no matter how absurd or wrong-headed her methods might be. If she were real, her mother would be Wonder Woman, and her other mother would be Marilyn. (If it were up to her, I don't think Kate Shugak would _have_ a father.) She can kick ass or make doe eyes, whichever the moment requires, and always with 100% success. Like Alda's "Hawkeye" character, everything always just seems to work out her way. She never has to deal with mistakes or meaningful opposition to her wishes.
This was a really well-written book about a dreadful person living a charmed life. I can easily imagine the audience that makes it such a success. But, I found it so far below credible and so self-indulgent, that I'd give it one star if it weren't for a few snappy scenes that prove Stabenow could be a good writer if she'd only grow up.
Average customer rating:
- Humourously Realistic...
- Not worth that much money.
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The Breakup Book
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This little guide for women who are trying to survive the first month after a breakup advocates some behaviors that may get you in trouble. But hey, if you know you're not going to be able to stop yourself from driving by your ex's house or calling his answering machine just to hear his voice, you may as well get them over with and get to the serious stuff. Down yet another bag of Mallomars; live through that nasty hangover; and move through the requisite phases of denial, depression, revenge fantasies, shopping sprees, and a new, drastically different haircut. You'll inevitably come to the conclusion that you're better off without him. Should you ever need reminding and emotional support (and your friends are thoroughly sick of hearing your whining and play-by-play report of your relationship's failure), turn to this book for strength.
Book Description
This little guide for women who are trying to survive the first month after a breakup advocates some behaviors that may get you in trouble. But hey, if you know you're not going to be able to stop yourself from driving by your ex's house or calling his answering machine just to hear his voice, you may as well get them over with and get to the serious stuff. Down yet another bag of Mallomars; live through that nasty hangover; and move through the requisite phases of denial, depression, revenge fantasies, shopping sprees, and a new, drastically different haircut. You'll inevitably come to the conclusion that you're better off without him. Should you ever need reminding and emotional support (and your friends are thoroughly sick of hearing your whining and play-by-play report of your relationship's failure), turn to this book for strength.
Customer Reviews:
Humourously Realistic..........2002-06-18
This is NOT for a Divorce! But if your boyfriend dumped you, you'll keep this by your bed, on your desk or in your backpack. It helped and made me laugh and think!
Not worth that much money........1999-05-24
This, to me, is a lot of money for a few pages that are a bit quirky, but also a bit childish. I was looking for something that could be added to my library and I could pick up and get a good laugh, after a bad break-up. This does not fit my bill. I highly recommend "Exorcising your Ex" instead. Now, this book, it is a keeper, a loner, and a permanent shelf space taker-upper!! Just an opinion from a 34 yr old divorced mom with 3 kids.
Book Description
Dr. Webb's personal journey becomes a practical guide for those seeking to survive the loss of a love. His sensitive and compassionate style offers hope and encouragement to those in deep despair as they grieve the ending of an intimate relationship. Practical, helpful exercises, "how-to" procedures; Expert guidance; Combines professional expertise with personal experience; Brief, readable, warm and friendly style.
Customer Reviews:
Not terribly helpful.......2006-02-19
I've read several books on the subject of recovering from divorce, and ordered this because someone recommended it to me. It was the least helpful of the ones I have read, and feels very 1970's... love and let love, no need to feel guilt, be happy and life will turn out alright, it did for the author... Basically, the best point is that it doesn't help to hold grudges. If it sounds interesting to you, check it out of the library.
I'm ok, you're ok b.s. from a sketchy author.......2005-01-26
This author is a 47 year old man, psychologist and writer, who was married with 4 children, and who abandonned his family for a "free spirited 32 year old woman," "Sally," who he began seeing before his own divorce was even final. (I know, because he details his own experience in the book.) After some time, Sally left, apparently from the unpleasantness of having 4 children and the community at large seeing her as the "other woman" and "homewrecker," and also because she gave up her career and basically everything in her life to live with the author Dwight Webb, who, from his descriptions, wasn't too sensitive to her growing resentment and dissatisfaction.
He's ok with it now that he met someone new, "Leslie," but before meeting Leslie he was pretty sad, then angry, and quite frankly shocked! They'd been so optimistic together. Once they danced in the kitchen, they had such a spiritual connection, they shared what he calls their "sunshine faith" positive view of the future.
Anyway, it's hard to take breakup advice from a man who you stop respecting from page 1, because he seems like a such a flake with respect to responsibilities and he uses his psychobabble to rationalize anything whatsoever. The point of this book is basically, "I'm ok, you're ok," "Feel your grief!", and "Everyone is special," mixed in with opportunities for him to vent about his own breakup.
The "Rebuilding" series of books is better, as the authors are experts with 30 years experience in helping people get over their divorces, although they are a little heavy on advertising their own divorce seminars. If you want to know what went wrong, John Gottman's books on marriage are also good, as he also has many years of academic experience researching why marriages succeed or fail in a quantitative way. Finally, just to make one feel better, the book "How to Survive the Loss of Love" is pretty good. It has poetry. It's sweet.
I myself just had a terrible breakup and ordered every book on Amazon that could help me get through it. It helped somewhat, but nothing beats professional counseling, really being proactive in trying to understand your responsibility and trying to prevent making the same mistakes in the future, and finally a whole lot of... dreadful... terrible.... time.
Heart warming forgiveness.......2000-08-23
Dwight Webb's book is inspirational! His journey through grief and anger to let go and know love again is important for anyone dealing with separation and loss recovery.
I like Dwight's refreshing, humanistic, and Eastern approach of letting go of resentments and anger. It is ironic that when we most need closeness, we are not open to the healing love provides. By seeing the trap we set for ourselves by staying stuck with bitterness, recovery starts with acceptance. We learn that our lives can be healthy that there is a path to regaining our joy and developing new relationships. Just take one of Dwight's 50 ways!
I recommend this book for anyone looking to leave their pain behind and start anew!
Customer Reviews:
A Real Political Thriller.......2004-08-10
This book reads like a John Grisham novel, except that all of it really happened. Coll is able to take the largest anti-trust litigation in history, against the largest corporation in the world, and make the subject not only interesting but edge-of-your-seat thrilling.
I first read this 13 years ago when I started in telecom, and am re-reading it now in light of recent events. The book is not only as good as I remembered it, it's better. And the repercussions of the Ma Bell breakup are still very much with us today.
The most indepth accurate detail of the breakup and why.........1999-10-20
This is the book AT&T never wanted to go to press and when it did AT&T seceretly bought up all the copies they could.Good luck finding someone who will lend you a copy because you can't buy it anywhere, at any price.Not even AMAZON. AT&T will cut their phone lines if they actually made this book available.THE TRUTH- AT&T doesn't want you to know about. FACTUAL ACCOUNT, GREAT READ!
If you want to learn about telecom, this is the source........1999-04-05
As an MBA student interested in telecom, I found this book to be among the best sources of information about telecom regulation. It provides rich detail but is also very readable and only gets technical when necessary.
History of breakup of AT&T.......1997-11-27
Prior to interviewing with a Baby Bell Company, I read The Dealof theCentury. It was not only informative but fascinating. I was able to get a flavor of the personalities involved and internal squabbles that shaped the "deal" involving AT&T. This book is required reading for anybody who wants to understand how we got where we are today in telecommunications. By the way, I got the job.
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