Book Description
Do you feel like you are too nice?
Sherry Argov's Why Men Love Bitches delivers a unique perspective as to why men are attracted to a strong woman who stands up for herself. With saucy detail on every page, this no-nonsense guide reveals why a strong woman is much more desirable than a "yes woman" who routinely sacrifices herself. The author provides compelling answers to the tough questions women often ask:
-Why are men so romantic in the beginning and why do they change?
-Why do men take nice girls for granted?
-Why does a man respect a woman when she stands up for herself?
Full of much-needed advice, hilarious real-life relationship scenarios, "she says/he thinks" tables, and the author's unique "Attraction Principles," Why Men Love Bitches gives you bottom-line answers. It helps you know who you are, stand your ground, and relate to men on a whole new level. Once you've discovered the feisty attitude men find so magnetic, you'll not only increase the romantic chemistry in the relationship-you'll gain your man's love and respect with far less effort.
Customer Reviews:
So there you have it! .......2007-10-15
During a conversation, a friend of mine told me about how her long time best-friend was having "dating" disasters! We both came to the conclusion that perhaps a dating book may help out! So we purchased this book and I decided to read it first to ensure we would not "insult or hurt" her feelings... and... This book made me laugh (to the point of tears at times), kept my attention (I could not put it down) and offered sound advice (confirmed by male friends)! It was obvious the research was well documented because I selected numerous males (both friends and co-workers) and suggested a topic of: how they would respond OR what they expected, to a scenario this book gave advice about and received a 100% correct response. One guy even made the comment that HE likes to be the LION and go after the woman he is interested in...IF she is too nice, too available and esp too needy OR if she chases him, HUGE turn-off! Basically he is looking for a B*@&#!!! So there you have it! We are keeping our fingers crossed that she enjoys this book as much as we did and honestly, I would read it again just for the humor!!
VERY GOOD!!!!.......2007-10-03
This book was funny and very true. Bottom line-when you treat men like crap, they treat you better. I don't think its for everyone though, some people are just too nice and probally wont be able to handle some of the advice that the author gives. This isn't a bible, just a guide and a very good guide at that.
Men vs. Women?.......2007-10-03
I bought this book a short while after getting out of an abusive relationship, thinking it would help me hold my own in any future relationships so the pattern of abuse wouldn't continue. This idea, however, backfired. What I found myself doing while reading this book was getting more and more angry at men.
I understand that women do need to stand up for themselves in all areas of life. If anyone understands this, it's me. I don't, however, believe that it's a good idea to get embroiled in the battle of the sexes. I'd like to believe that not all men are bad, and that I can be happy in a future relationship without having to resort to any tricks or manipulation.
While this book has some good advice (i.e., go out instead of waiting by the phone for him to call) I certainly wouldn't recommend it to anyone who has any resentment towards the opposite sex. There are some great books out there which are more healing, and less damaging. Try anything by Kathryn Alice or Kathy Freston, for example. I also recommend "Make Every Man Want You" by Marie Forleo.
Good luck!
A very thought-provoking and helpful book.......2007-09-18
I just finished reading this book, and am in the process of reading her other book, "Why Men Marry Bitches".
I have to say that initially, like some other reviewers here, I was reluctant to read the book due to the title and the simple fact that I don't have much respect for so-called "girl guides". I agree that the title does a disservice to the book, although after having read it, I understand what the author means when she uses the word "bitch". I was afraid that this would be a book about being aggressive and demanding, but that is not the case at all. I am also an independent woman who is emotionally mature, but I must confess I have behaved too nicely many a time. If you read this book, please understand that it is meant to be humorous. Don't follow everything blindly (especially some of the jokey and outrageous advice). Use your own thinking. Like some people here, I don't think you should serve your date popcorn on the first date. But this doesn't 'mean that her advice isn't sound; she exaggerates of course, but what she means is, please don't bend over backwards for someone you barely know. I read some reviews here who claim that this book is about playing games, or that it says things that are too obvious, or that it teaches women to be abrasive. If you actually read the book you will see that she insists that a "bitch" is a woman who is nice, polite and gracious. She never, ever advises bitching and complaining; in fact she devotes a whole chapter to precisely why these tactics never work for women. Some negative reviewers insist that the book tells you to be someone else, and that you should be honest and open about what you want in a relationship. I completely agree with the latter; however, the book tells you to do the same thing. It shows you how to communicate with men on their level, without being too emotional; how to make them listen to you and how to get your point accross, and I repeat, NOT through bitching and complaining, but by presenting strong, logical arguments in a calm and rational manner. Surely this can only promote good communication?
I can understand some viewers' hesitation about the "tactics" that she describes, like boosting a man's ego from time to time. I used to think, why should I boost anyone's ego? If he puts up a shelf and the damn shelf is crooked, why should I praise him? Or better yet, I'll do everything myself. The truth is, you need to praise and acknowledge his effort. Women fail to do this and then we wonder why "there are no real men left in the world". The truth is, for a man to show his generosity, you need to let him do it. Men have sensitive egos (they may deny it but we all know it's true). You put him down once or twice, he'll give up trying and you'll be putting those shelves up yourself for the rest of your life. If that's what you want, fine. But normally it's not, so you start complaining that he never does anything for you. This is how the vicious circle starts. After having read the book, I understand this better. So what if a shelf isn't perfect. You can still thank him for the effort and be tactful about it. Just don't criticize him when he's feeling all proud and manly. Don't criticize him in front of other people. It's basic consideration and common sense, of course. We women like being given presents and flowers, and being paid compliments. Men also like being appreciated. This is only logical. If you are having one of those "ugly" days, the man who truly loves you will say something encouraging, like "you look beautful, and you are always beautiful to me". He will sense your vulnerability and show his support. You do the same for him. Both are white lies; you don't always look beatiful, and he doesn't always succeed in home improvement. But you want him to keep trying, and you encourage and support him. I don't see how this is could be detrimental to any relationship.
Finally, upon having read this book (and her second book which I most highly recommend), I feel a newfound appreciation for men. We women always puzzle over the things men do and often feel like men just don't get it. Well, the truth is, they do get it. They observe you and draw their own conclusions. They will test you to see your reactions to different situations, just as you will test them. You may call it playing games, or dislike it, but no matter what you think, this is normal behavior. We all test each other to a certain extent, consciously or unconsciously, depending on our individual insecurities and preferences. If you fail to acknowledge this simple fact, you fail to acknowledge reality.
I think that this book is not your typical "relationship" book. It doesn't teach you how to "catch" a man, or win him. It teaches you how being a self-sufficient, independent, gracious and considerate person will help you attract the right man and more importantly, will keep him interested and focused on your relationship. Please read this book and you will see that the author doesn't condone games; what she does is help women understand men better and learn to communicate with them better. If becoming a woman worthy of respect (your own and other people's) means you must change yourself, then of course you must, otherwise you will never grow as a person. If you don't respect yourself firstly and foremostly, how can you expect other people to respect you? You would think that this is self-evident, but obviously, looking at the world today, it's not. Sherry Argov's book was written to change that.
MUST HAVE!.......2007-09-12
Its every womans must have bible! Hide it under your mattress...not necessarily a coffee table friendly book unless its girls night. This book has saved all of my future relationships! Best kept secret since He's just not that into you. Loved every detail of the book and her sense of humor keeps you reading all throughout the night!
Book Description
If you can count on one thing from "Madea" Mabel Simmons, star of the smash hits Diary of a Mad Black Woman and Madea's Family Reunion, it's that she's got something to say. Now the beloved, sharp-tongued, pistol-packing grandmother has her own book-part memoir, many parts hard-won, hilarious, straight-up in-your-face words of wisdom.
Customer Reviews:
Great book..I couldn't stop laughing.......2007-08-19
I love this book. The minute I started reading the book I could not stop laughing. i recommend purchasing this book, give it to your teens (troubled or not) to learn some common sense as they are growing up.
Funny Book.......2007-08-11
Good Advice with a lot of humor sprinkled in. Very good book. Next a cook book I would love to have that Sweet Potato Pie recipe.
Don't Make a Black Woman take her earrings off was excellent.......2007-08-09
This was an excellent audio book. Done in the voice of Madea the hardcover could not have matched it. Some of the language did get a bit much, but the content advice, humor, and reality were both entertaining, informative and inspirational as well as giving some real life reality checks. I hope Tyler Perry continues on.
Another hit!.......2007-07-25
what more can i say! this book had me in stitches! i would bust out laughin and people would look at me like im crazy..but what she says is true for the most part. great book...A++++++++++
Funny, but predictable.......2007-07-17
For those of you unfamiliar with Mabel "Madea" Simmons, this book will have you rolling on the floor laughing, or nodding your head in agreement with some of the sage pearls of wisodm Madea (via Tyler Perry) shares. But for those of us who are die-hard Madea fans, this book is a "burnch" (as Brown would say)of regurgitated lines and material from TP's hit plays and movies. Not that it didn't make me smile; I had plenty of happy moments reading this. But as soon as I read one sentence, I knew exactly what was coming in the next three paragraphs. This book is a great intro to people who have only seen the movie adaptations of TP plays, but for those familiar with the material, try borrowing it from the library.
Incidentally, Tyler Perry's email newsletter states that there is a movie version of "Why Did I Get Married?" coming out starring Janet Jackson and Malik Yoba, as well as a film version of "Meet the Browns" (starring Angela Basset and a rumored-to-be Jennifer Hudson), as well as a sequel series of "Meet the Browns" (a follow-up to "House of Payne"). TP is a busy guy.
Book Description
Make him chase you...Until you catch him.
Never shy and always laugh-out-loud funny, Sherry Argov's Why Men Marry Bitches is a sharp-witted manifesto that shows women how to transform a casual relationship into a committed one. With the grittiest of girlfriend-to-girlfriend detail, Argov removes the kid gloves and explains why being extra nice doesn't necessarily mean he'll be more devoted. The guide shares real-life "no holds barred" interviews with men who answer the following in raw detail:
- How do men manipulate a relationship to keep it casual?
- Do men deliberately push women's emotional buttons?
- How can she convince him commitment was his idea?
- How can she invite a proposal without saying a word?
Whether you are single, married, recently separated, or just fed up with your family members telling you to fetch a husband because time is running out, Why Men Marry Bitches is the must-have guide that will show you how to exude confidence, win his heart, and get the love and respect you deserve.
Customer Reviews:
Great book!.......2007-10-06
A must for every woman who is dating and one day plans to get married!! Great insight!!
Worth Every Penny.......2007-09-22
This is a laugh-out funny, insightful book about men...as well as women. Despite the catchy title, this is NOT a book that tells you to play mind games or teaches you how to land a husband. It actually challenges the notion that anyone needs a relationship to feel complete. In addition, it reaffirms what most of us already know---men are turned off by clingy, needy and insecure women---the same qualities that most women find unattractive in men.
The book lists 75 relationship principles as well as practical advice on every day situations, and they do work! The advice on how to handle a relationship that isn't progressing is outstanding. All my guy friends are crying "foul," now that the secret is out.
Bottom line: Get it, read it and enjoy it. You'll get some good laughs out of it, and also several "ah-ha" moments.
Learn to maintain the right attitude to attract men..........2007-09-10
This book is an important book for women who worry allot about getting married. It gives a much-needed push out of the `needy' frame of mind into an independent, in control woman. This not only frees you from obsessing about success with men but it also ends up making you more attractive to men.
One thing I really like about this book is that it is in point form (called principles), with insights into the psychological aspects of men, women and relationships. This is followed by examples which illustrate the points clearly.
To give an idea of the kind of IMPORTANT principles you will learn I have taken a couple of good ones from the book which reveal how different this book is from others on the same topic of `how to get a man'.
Take the following principle as an example, "Men are intrigued by anything they do not completely control". Applying this insight means you maintain your independence including keeping yourself occupied with friends and activities. This will make a man more attracted to you as he has to chase you a bit and you are not too available. This explains the following principle really well, "There's nothing more prized to a man then something he had to wait for, work for, or struggle a little bit to get." It is the challenge that inspires a man. So become a challenge and men will seek you out.
Most important is to SHOW you don't need a man in your life like shown in this principle, "When a man sees you are focused on your own dreams or on elevating yourself, he feels safer marrying you because he doesn't worry about what you'll be trying to take away from him."
Besides these wonderful insights on how to attract the attention of a man there are also insights on how to build your own self-esteem and how to occupy your time without needing a man around. This book helps you from the inside out with tons of tips and advice on how best to date men. This book is definitely worth reading, even if you already have a man in your life.
A man's view.......2007-08-31
Her previous book -Why men love bitches is my favorite and most highly recommended book for women on dealing with men. Keeping us men on our toes. Giving us women that we find challenging, and interesting, and donot take for granted.
Now onto WMMB. Men will test you, just as women test men. These tests serve a purpose. How you respond dictates the nature of the relationship, and whether get respected as the dreamgirl, or treated as a doormat. You teach people how to treat you. Sherry teaches you how to pass these tests.
WMMB entertains, as you might expect from a standup comic. I had to put the book down several times to laugh. Most of her advice is gleaned from many interviews with men, and their experiences with women, and they tell it like it is, what made them decide to marry one person and pass on another. Really, it is our secret playbook. In fact, I got great ideas from this book. So, I recommend this book to men too.
For men, marriage is the biggest financial and emotional decision of our life. If a man makes the wrong decision, and chooses the wrong woman, the financial and emotional consequences are dire.
The right decision, gains him the benefits of an excellent partner and children and opportunities for adventure and bliss, and will inspire and propel him to far greater achievements than would otherwise be possible. Imagine how attractive being independent, emotionally secure, confident, and already fulfilled can make you, and how not being needy or dependent on him for your emotional well being could make you a compelling candidate for marriage.
As you read this book, you will discover the common mistakes women make: the woman on a mission whose biological clock is ticking so loud you can actually hear it, perceiving the man as a vacancy filler, telegraphing commitment interest way too soon, the dreaded talk, the absolutely lethal -where do you see this relationship going question? Sherry's offers solid advice.
What if the guy is not prepared to commit anyway, then you have the dilemma of losing a relationship or continuing with a guy who won't commit. Many guys will string you along indefinitely, because they can.
The most resourceful advice is starting the conversation which will lead to commitment though it only offers one strategy, even if it is brilliant. You should have a few different approaches to pick from.
I disagree on one thing. I don't think it is a sound strategy to avoid talking about marriage entirely, for a long time, so it won't come up on the relationship radar. If you don't bring it up it may never come up. Before you spend years with a guy wouldn't it be wiser to find out in advance what his attitude is? This could bring the denial: You never said anything about a commitment before. Another shortcoming I feel is it does not offer strategies for testing his true attitude on commitment, and decision making.
Here's one idea. Ask a man how he feels about children. If he doesn't want to have them or like them, what does that mean? You have learned much from an indirect question.
Other books I recommend are: Dr Phil's Love Smart:Find the one you want, fix the one you got has excellent advice, on getting the commitment,and the 80/20 rule. The Secret Psychology of how we fall in love by Dr Paul Dobransky has excellent advice on testing a man to see if he is commitment material, also on finding the right kind of man, using the women from Sex and the City as the four female archetypes, the queen, warrior, magician and lover to determine both your personality types. There is also a personality test you can take at KWML.com.
So, I highly recommend this book, and good luck.
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I am a testimony for this book! =).......2007-08-30
I am currently in a very happy, and successful relationship with my fiance. When I read the book, everything it says reminds me of myself, and the nature of my relationship.
The principles are true! My boyfriend has helped me become a stronger and more independent woman. And he loves me more for the person that I have become.
Book Description
Raise Him Right
Women are complicated. Men spend years in marriage trying to figure out how to love and understand their wives, only to wind up frustrated and ready to give up. Who better to help a man begin to understand a woman than his mother? While you hope and pray for your son’s future marriage, the time for your powerful influence is now! Don’t wait for the world to change its morality; let Preparing Him for the Other Woman show you how to shape your son’s character and teach him how to interpret the heart of a woman. Find ways to make your home a place of refuge, growth, and peace as you guide him toward becoming the kind of man who looks to God for guidance in loving his wife well.
What Kind of Husband
Will Your Son Grow Up to Be?
His is a generation of boys who have better relationships with their Game Boxes, i-Pods, televisions, and computers than they do with their families. His understanding of marriage is that it has little hope for success, witnessing a fifty percent divorce rate both inside and outside of the church. His world is one where pornography is no longer a hidden shame, but encouraged as entertainment.
Can you raise your son to one day love, lead, and protect
a wife and family in a world like this?
The answer is yes. The heartbeat of this book is to give you the tools to help your son become a tender warrior who will one day fight for his family, a godly husband who will faithfully love his wife, and a leader who will be a man of his word.
The time is now to take your love, tears, prayers, and influence and pour them into his future. Even if our world does not change its moral fiber, you can influence your son and bring hope to the next generation. It’s an opportunity of a lifetimeâyours.
âNot only is this an amazing concept, but it meets an urgent need for every mother of boys.â
Lisa Bevere
Speaker and author of Fight Like a Girl and Kissed the Girls and Made Them Cry
âI have three sons, two stepsons, two son-in-laws, and nine grandsons! Any help I can glean to give me more wisdom is welcome. I would have welcomed more help like this when I was a young mother raising my young men for âthe other woman.’â
LeeAnn Rawlins
Coauthor, To Love Again
Story Behind the Book
When the manager of a large Christian bookstore told Sheri Rose Shepherd that readers of the popular His Princess TM series were futilely looking for material about raising their sons to be godly future husbands, she knew she could help. âThink about how much farther all men would be in their marriages if their moms had trained them how to one day love and understand their wives,â says Sheri Rose . âWe can take all the mistakes we’ve made in our lives and use them to teach our sons the right way to live. And we can use our most powerful weapon of allâour prayersâto fight for them.â
Customer Reviews:
A Mother's Guide.......2007-09-09
I teach parenting classes for a Pregnancy center located in the lowerclass section of a large city. Many of our mom's are single and trying to raise their family without a lot of support from the fathers.They also din't have good role models in their own families while growing up.
I used this book as the topic for our Mother's Day luncheon. It gave them encouragement that they COULD make a difference! I also included the book, The Power of a Praying Parent..because they need God's help and guidance in raising their children.
Our mom's LOVED the class!
Letting him "go" is easier than you think...she'll show you how.......2007-06-12
This is, by far, my very favorite book on this subject matter that I have ever read. It has compelled me to write a review on it; I sent the link to my sister and friends and they all RAVED about it. More than anything, it has helped me to begin treating my "tiny husband" (as I used to think of him as) as a young man with a godly purpose to his life and doing it step-by-step this early on (he's 6)...which will help me to "let go" when God brings his wife to him someday. It will also allow him to "leave and cleave" to his wife in a healthy manner.
It has also helped me to begin truly loving his future wife and anticipating her arrival one day; I now pray more fervently for her.
My husband related to it so well, too. When I read to him that her husband's mother had been praying for her since she was a little girl, he actually choked up, as his mother died when he was a little boy. He's known that my mother always prayed for him - and I read that passage to him on his mother's birthday to let him know that he was never alone. We both now are treating our son in a manner to which he feels inspired to be a godly man, husband and father.
Simple, practical, loving, and Christ-following. This is my guide to loving my son and helping him to be the man that God calls him to be. Thank you, Shari Rose!
timely delivery.......2007-05-29
I received my book order within a week and in very good order.
Thank you Amamzon
Sons are Awesome!!!.......2007-05-09
I am the mother of 4 sons. I wish I had read this book years ago when I was a young mother.
I am also a teacher of young kids and through the years I have seen a decline in respect among children.
This book had some really awesome ideas for how to totally bond with a son, beginning at a very young age.
It teaches how to show young boys how to respect women!!!!!!!
I am lucky that I had my 4th son later in life, so I did do things right with him. And what the book says is true...if you show boys how to behave, they will. My son is now almost 16 and to this day loves to spend time with me, even in front of his peers. He craves personal time and touch with his momma. I know he is going to grow into an awesome husband who will respect and love women.
So if you are a mother of boys, definately get this book. It would also make a wonderful baby gift to a new mom!!
Laurie :-)
Boost I needed.......2007-01-29
I loved this book! This type of book was one that I had been looking for for a long time. I have a 14 year old son and also work for an organization that works with single moms. I am also ordering this book for my staff who have sons. I was feeling helpless since reading other books that put so much stress on dads being a part of their son's lives and leaving out what moms can do. I agree with dads being the important element in their son's lives 100 percent, but what about the son who doesn't have a father figure or whose father is not active in the son's life? This book gives helpful and easy information for any mom to understand and apply. I highlighted many things in my book so I have a quick reference when I slip up and stop encouraging my son like I want to be. It might be common sense to some moms but to some of the moms I know, this book will be great! It's an easy read, even for someone who doesn't care to read much.
Book Description
In Roe v. Wade, perhaps the most controversial United States Supreme Court decision, Norma McCorvey fought for and won the right to secure an abortion. Though she never had an abortion, under the pseudonym "Jane Roe," Norma reluctantly became the poster child for the pro-choice movement. Over the next two decades, Norma experienced the grief and despair of millions of women who chose to abort their babies; she witnessed the destruction of thousands of human lives in abortion clinics where she worked; and the "champion: of the pro-choice movement was soon being crushed by the weight of so much death, and so many ill-considered "choices." Finally, she began to break. She found out that the real choice she had been burdened with was not about abortion but about eternal life. It was a choice that would shock the world and change Norma's life forever.
Customer Reviews:
just a few thoughts.......2006-10-09
After reading S. Fatina's review I was compelled to write this in response.
Why must people make hateful remarks such as " rabid abortion-rights activists " and " Feminist-in-Chief Hillary Clinton ", as highlighted here? Its rude and discriminatory. Hillary Clinton doesn't represent the feminist movement, which isn't a outlandish idea at all. Feminism is derived from the (at the time) radical idea that women are people too. That we have hopes and dreams that aren't limited to running a household or being a parent. That we want the option of independence and opinion in society, just like men. That's all feminism is based on. And, FYI, there is no stance that I know of that is "pro-abortion" as you put it. That says too me that people haphazardly believe every pregnancy should be terminated, and thats just rediculous. It's called pro-choice for a reason. Women have and should continue to have, in my opinion, the fundamental right to choose a life of happiness whatever that may mean to them, under our laws and be free of persecution for that choice.
I doubt that anyone having to make a choice of this magnitude is exbuerant or enthusiastic about having terminating a pregnancy, however, I also don't believe that a child born to a mother who is ill-prepared for the serious undertaking of becoming a parent before her time will have the opportunities or life that it deserves. The life and happiness of not ONLY the mother are at stake, the potential child must also be considered. The problem with doing away with abortions in our society is that we haven't addressed the issue at hand or the driving force to terminate a pregnancy. There is for some women no other forseeable option. When we as a nation are allowing government cut backs or the complete elimination of federally funded family planning organizations, which help reduce the number of unintended pregnancies to begin with, where we teach 'abstinence only' sex education, which is proven many times over not to be effective, where we cut wellfare programs for un-wed parents, we ignore reality and leave no fit option in many peoples lives. It's not a tax issue. The amount of money we are spending supporting a war that kills many innocent civilians and young soldiers is by far more than is spent or has EVER been spent supporting family planning organizations or wellfare recipients.
How do you suppose, if all fetuses were born, they should be cared for? A teenage mother with no high school diploma has very little chance of gaining decent employment. Walmart and fast food restaurants in most parts of our nation don't pay a living wage. Many young, single fathers aren't held responsible for their actions and if they are, $200 a month for child support doesn't buy much more then diapers. So other than writing a check every month, he's off the hook. There is no such thing as forced visitation and I certainly don't see many young men jumping from their seats, biting for the responisiblity of caring for the child on their own. The parents of the unprepared or unwilling mothers should not be forced into having to financially, and most likely physically, care for these unintended newborns. Adoption is an option but the trauma of giving birth and moments later not seeing the child again is heart wrenching and pregnancy has far more potential health risks then receiving an abortion from a licensed provider. In addition, the average cost of a hospital delivery and 24-hours of care to the mother and a healthy child ALONE is around $9000, double that for cesarians. The average cost of an abortion and after care is $300-600. Besides if every child was born and placed for adoption in similar circumstance there would be far too few willing families to take in these children. The foster programs would be more overwhelmed than they already are. In my county alone there are multiple hundreds of children in the foster system available for adoption or placement with no person or family to take them in and thats just to put a roof over their heads. Those are just the monetary issues.
Should a child, born to a young mother, have to bare the guilt or shame that is often associated with the life they had no choice in creating? Who will love and care for this child emotionally? Will they be doomed to repeat the mistakes of their parents if they are raised in situations where their mother has to compromise what's best for the family vs. what is feasible? Until society, individual states and the federal government address the reality of unintended pregnancy and come up with acceptable programs to address those issues, I feel that it is a choice of the potential mother or both parents that matter most and not the choice of a man, standing behind an alter, preaching about an issue he would never have to face, nor that of a man in a suit on capital hill. It is the decision of the potential mother and father; end of story.
One last side note: "Jane Roe" never had the opportunity to have the abortion that she fought for. Her pregnancy came full term and she delivered the child during litigation. As for her not being invited to attend major pro-choice functions, perhapse being that she used a fictional name during her court battles it was believed that she wished to maintain her anonimity and privacy, not becoming a poster child for the issue. Though her opinion on the matter at hand has changed as she "found god", she still never had an abortion. I believe that the vast majority of women who terminate a pregnancy continue to believe in a womans right to choose, even years later, and do not regret the decision they made. Though the circumstances themselves are regretable, at the time, it was their decision to make and was made so they might be better able to achieve their hopes and dreams.
Very Informative.......2006-06-18
This book is a good read. It discusses the whole issue of abortion in very detail begining from its roots. Its also about abortion and how Norma McCorvey's life revolves around it. Pro-life vs Pro-choice is a never ending controversial debate. But Norma is a good writer. She is sometimes very humourous (she uses a lot of her dark funny side). She also discusses how she fought with pro-life leaders in the begining and eventualy became their friend. The debate between pro-life and prochoice is written so that a layperson can understand. She has clearly depicted how abortion industry has killed babies. Nonsensical abortions should come to an end in the States.
Two stars for a slanted view.......2005-08-27
I think it's swell that Norma McCorvey has found Jesus and all that but some of the world (including me), well, we're not Christian and as sinful as some see it, we're not huge believers in God.
Based on the reviews I've read here, the majority of readers are Christian. I'm not going to criticize them for their beliefs but it seems that they feel it's ok to criticize mine and put legislation on my body.
Before Norma found religion she was ok with making her own medical decisions. Now that she's found it, she doesn't think I should be able to make my own medical decisions.
I applaud her for choosing not to abort the fetus she carried. That was the right decision for HER. Abortion is the right decision for some people and not all of those people suffer the grief claimed by anti-choice advocates.
Congratulations on finding God, if that's your desire. Some of us are happy believing in a version of God that doesn't espouse hate and dictation over women's bodies. Some of us don't believe in God.
Your religion should not dictate my medical decisions. And neither should Norma McCorvey's. My medical decisions should be left to me, my doctor and my god, IF I have one.
TY & GN.
Both sides now.......2005-07-02
It was worth reading as a companion piece to her first book. Her religious conversion was neither insightful nor inspiring. Without the context of her first book, this one does not stand well on its own. Sounds like she was ill=used by both sides of the abortion debate.
The love of a little child.......2003-11-17
It was a couple of years ago that I read this book. A friend of mine from a pro-life group lent it to me, and I couldn't put it down. It told the story of a young woman who was involved in a court decision which helped legalize abortion in the United States, and spent much of her life working for an abortion clinic to try to convince herself that there was nothing wrong with it.
Ironically, a pro-life group moved in practically next door. Norma McCorvey saw the love of this little group, and the love of little children... which melted her heart. Thus the title of the book - "Won By Love". She completely turned around, and while she still worked in the abortion clinic, she started being blatantly honest with women who would call up asking for abortions. She would tell them the truth - that they were wanting to kill children. This convinced some women to change their minds about their desires for abortions, and the clinic lost business. If I remember correctly, she was fired from that job (in any case, she stopped working there).
Today, Norma McCorvey, the "poster girl" of Roe vs. Wade, is fighting to overturn that court decision.
Definitely a book I'd recommend reading - if you're an avid anti-abortion advocate you'll definitely enjoy the book.
Book Description
Troubled marriages don't just happen, they are made. In virtually every case, the seed of eventual irreconcilable difference is planted well before vows are exchanged. in Her Hand in Marriage, Douglas Wilson points to the modern dating system as the mother of most broken marriages. Dating encourages emotional attachments with covenantal fences and makes a joke of the father's authority. Wilson unearths the almost forgotten pattern of biblical courtship and outlines how it should be applied in our society today. Biblical courtship is grounded upon the involved authority of the father and rooted in the public lives of families. Parents and their preteen sons and daughters need to read Her Hand in Marriage and discover the wonderful freedom of biblical courtship.
Customer Reviews:
Women are precious...and so is your purity.......2007-06-20
Although I do not agree with all of the material in this book, when I look back on my life this book brings up food for thought. Christians are NOT supposed to be like the world. My father died before I was 5. My mother did not remarry. Although she was a great woman, she became swept up in dating immorally. No one came into the house as daddy but she dated the world's way. She was hurt many times. I followed her example and ended up the same way. I wish I could have had the strength to keep my virginity for the right one. It was traumatic to lose it in a manner void of love. SEX IS NOT LOVE, LADIES! If you are a Christian, save yourself the pangs of doing the world's way! I am saving myself for my God mate. Men who are not saved can only see one thing from you and that is that precious purity that God gave you for one man. So while many attack this man, I can only speak from experience. Many women (saved or unsaved) will not admit it but a lot of emotional psychological abuse is done by women giving it away and only the blood of Yeshua can make you whole again and reshape your torn abused image of your intimate life. There is a price to pay for allowing the world's misogynist message to seep into your brain. Everybody is not doing it and I am praying and believing the merciful grace of God give my daughter a wonderful man to marry who cares about her and not just wanting one thing.I also pray and believe that God will reward my obedience by bringing me a man of God who can give her away because a man who does not know God cannot properly guide her...it cuts but it is the truth, no matter if it is the biological father. This brings up one more important factor: DO NOT MATE WITH ONE WHO IS UNEQUALLY YOKED! You will save yourself countless battles and debates with someone who just does not get the message of the Trinity
Nothing Modern and very little sensible in this Book.......2006-08-21
Once again, Wilson simply doesn't get it. His book "Federal Husband" was proof enough of his extreme failure to grasp women, but this book proves all the more that he's stuck in a time when women and young girls were property under the authority of their fathers.
At first glance, this book may seem like a compassionate and loving guide to raising children, but it is truly, horribly out of date. Parents have the right to control who their children date only as long as they are children; once they are adults, they should make decisions on their own. I agree that parents are responsible for raising their kids in Christian ways, but Wilson's ideas of incredibly controlling ways to raise daughters actually repulsed me. He harps over and over that a father is in charge of his daughter's virginity, to the point where he gave me a mental image of a father guarding his daughter's bedroom door 24/7. Why not just advise fathers to put their daughters in chastity belts and call it a day? If fathers were truly this controlling and actually called themselves the "guards of their daughter's virginity", they'd be ordered to get psychiatric treatment by a court of law.
Another pet peeve for me was that, in the book, a woman's virginity is mentioned far more than a man's, so we're to assume it's worse if a girl's not a virgin upon marrying; I'm so sick of this! When are people going to realize that God considers a man's sexual purity just as important as a woman's? Most offensive, though, was Douglas' outrageously sexist statements that women cannot and should not make it on their own in the world. He actually says, "Sons are trained for independence, whereas daughters are trained to pass from one state of dependence to another. Sons leave home; daughters are given." I wouldn't have had a problem with this if Wilson was clearly saying that this is NOT how it should be, but he was indicating that because people in Biblical times treated women like this, they should continue to be treated the same way now. Um, wrong; women have jobs now and for good reason. One of the reasons I respect my father is that he expects me to be just as independent when I leave home as a man would be, and rightly so! All the Christian men I know respect independent women.
I also didn't like Wilson's statement that "a man should not worry about disrupting a woman's life upon courting her". He went on to say that a man who is worried about upsetting a woman's life is not truly masculine. Since when is polite concern about HER life and HER plans un-masculine? If I were dating a guy and he demanded that I marry him right away and drop all my plans for college, I'd give him a flat-out no! So would all the other women I know; concern and respect for a woman and her ideas are two of the most masculine and mature qualities a man could have and Wilson is dead-wrong in discouraging them. I suggest he pull his nose out of Biblical times and look around a bit at the modern world. The majority of Christians have adapted to the changes in the world while still remaining devout; it's about time the Wilsons did the same.
What a blessing!.......2006-06-13
I highly recommend this book. It is so very valuable. It opens your eyes to the proper Godly way of doing things. Ever wonder why dating doesnt work? No wonder emotions took me for a roller coaster ride! No wonder all that mess happened to me over and over and over again.
Dating is the worlds way, and it carrys with it some of the consequences from the world.
This book gave me the Biblical perspective to do things right, and I am eternally grateful.
Her Hand in Marriage: Biblical Courtship in the Modern World .......2006-03-18
This is an incredible resource to parents and singles alike. Douglas Wilson lays a wonderful foundation for biblical courtship that is both eye opening and liberating. He establishes the authority of the parents and explains how we are to train our children, so they can make the right desicions when trying to find a mate. This book doesn't just address a teen issue, it is a lifestyle choice. This is required reading for all parents. If you want your son or daughter to have a good foundation and understanding what God intended for their future mate, read this book and tell a friend. Highly recommended!
Ever wondered what's wrong with American dating?.......2004-10-29
Great, and simple read. Goes through the historical\biblical approach to dating, in contrast to modern America's version\style. He explains how American dating prepares men and women more for divorce, than for marriage. He then goes on to say, that dating (in general) eventually brings it's individuals to 'a point of vulnerability', and the only solution we have to this, is to seek out the biblical precautions\answers. A must have for every Christian family's library.
Book Description
A truly fulfilling marriage involves two people focusing on each others' needs rather than their own. Lysa TerKeurst, president of The Proverbs 31 Ministry, has written a practical guide for each spouse that will open their eyes to the needs, desires, and longings of the other. She offers eight essential criteria for capturing the heart of your spouse, with creative tips on how to accomplish them. Having a great marriage takes time, creativity, and willingness. Capture His Heart and Capture Her Heart are excellent tools to help spouses run this very worthwhile race.Wives Need Their Husbands To: 1.Be the Spiritual Leader of the Home 2.Be Their Teammate in Raising Kids and Taking Care of the Home 3.Treat Them as a Princess 4.Listen 5.Allow Her Time with Friends 6.Encourage Her with Appreciation, Affirmation and Admiration 7.Provide Emotional Fulfillment Before Sexual Desires 8.Learn What Makes Women Different from Men
Customer Reviews:
A great book!.......2006-09-19
This book and its companion book for wives are really great books. They are easy to read and are must reads for all husbands, wives and those considering marriage. If we all followed the advice in these books we would have loving, satisfying and successful marriages. I've bought several copies and have given them out to friends. As far as I can see the Biblical principles are sound too.
Falls Short.......2005-11-20
This book although not questioning the good intentions of the author falls short on Biblical principles for marriage. It's basically her experiences in her marriage poured out on the book. If you are searching for a book with scriptural base for marriage and the role and submission of us men, this is not it. This book is based on one woman experiences, while all not woman and marriages are alike, God is always the same and does not change, so Bible principles should be look for, not experiences of a godly woman to help a whole different women and marriage situations. The book is short on pages and scriptural basics. Rather I recommend the book "Every Man's Marriage" from the everyman series, it gives a greater Biblical view of men's role in marriage, to love our wife like Christ loved and loves the Church, understanding how mutual submission, a being a bondservant to your wife really makes your marriage gloom.
Also I would recommend a great book by the late pastor Adrian Rogers, Ten Secrets for A Successful Family, if you want scriptural guides to lead your marriage, children and family life this is it. With the passion and firmness that characterized pastor Rogers in his sermons, books and life. God Bless.
Get's to the point.......2004-12-13
Considering that most men would not be very receptive to the idea of reading a marriage help book, I would recommend this book if for no other reason, it get's to the point quickly.
Another good point to this book "considering the target audience" is that each chapter is brief and succinct. Most people will be able to get through this in a week, others who really don't like to read about these subjects can take a month and only have to read for a brief 5 to 10 minutes.
The lessons are practical enough to not overwhelm the alpha male. I would recommend this book as a gift for the married male or for a friend in need.
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- Great new voice in Chick lit! Highly inspirational!
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Georgia on Her Mind (Life, Faith & Getting It Right #16) (Steeple Hill Cafe)
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Book Description
Until 10:30 a.m., Monday, February 6, Macy Moore was Miss Most Likely To Succeed, a corporate executive on the fast track, with a marriage-material boyfriend and a cool city condo. By noon she was as good as fired…and dumped. How in the world could she go home to Beauty, Georgia, now?
Thank goodness for the Single Saved Sisters. With loyal friends Lucy, Adriane and Tamara by her side, Macy retreated to the House of Joe for coffee, consolation and consultation. Could they help her put her life back on the right path?
Customer Reviews:
sooooo goooooddddd!.......2007-06-27
Great novel-Macy Moore is such a great character and you find yourself rooting her on in the end! Great novel!
Light and Entertaining.......2007-05-26
Macy Moore has everything that a girl could want... great job, big money and a 'serious' boyfriend. Then it all suddenly comes to pieces...
First up I finished this book over a couple of days so Rachel Hauck definitely gets points for the 'readability' factor.
Macy was funny, frustrating and fiesty. And real - I liked the fact that she wasn't a 'super Christian' and in fact at the beginning was anything but. Georgia on her Mind was an easy read and didn't feel preachy which is always a plus. The main reason it is getting a three star rather than a four is because whilst good, I had the ending pretty much figured out by about page 40, and even in chick lit I like to be kept guessing a bit more. Also for me some of the secondary characters either fell a bit flat or I couldn't work out what they brought to the story.
Having said this I will be buying Ms Hauck's next books as I liked her writing style, she doesn't write perfect characters that I can't relate to and I was sad when I got to the end of Georgia.
(sigh...).......2007-02-03
I originally picked up this book because of the cover art. The colors are warm and inviting and the peaches looked so yummy...
What a book! It grabbed my attention right away and kept me up late to finish it. Rachel Hauck's writing style is smooth, easy and refreshing. She's funny and intelligent, and she's created one of the brightest, most likable female leading characters I've ever read. In fact, I wanted to be Macy! She faced many challenges with wit and real emotion and a Birkin bag that I want for myself.
Even the less prevalent characters come alive with amazing detail. You can tell by the mannerisms, speech patterns and dialogue of these "second fiddles" that Rachel Hauck has crafted intricate background stories for each of them.
The amazingly talented Rachel Hauck is now one of my favorite authors. I can't wait to crack the cover of "Lost in Nash Vegas".
Funny, Quirky, and Touching; a Great Read!.......2006-10-29
Ok, first off, I am a GUY and I normally don't read this chick lit stuff. Give me a thriller that involves violence and imminent death and I'm happy.
But I met Rachel at a writers conference and decided to give her book a try. I'm glad I did! It was a travel day for me, and I ended up laughing out loud enough that I'm sure the person in the seat next to me on the plane was wondering what I was reading. I honestly almost missed a flight because I was so into Macy's story that I didn't hear them announce that my plane was boarding!
It's true that Georgia on Her Mind doesn't have the rough language and other gratuitous junk that's all around us in the world today, but these characters seem true to my experiences, and their story is believable. I thoroughly enjoyed it, and Macy was a kick to hang out with for a few days. Drag's character was anything but a drag, and provided the perfect addition to the rest of the cast.
If you like this chick lit stuff, get this book! Even if you don't, give it a try - it can't hurt to put down the violent and imminent death books every now and then for something different! The only problem for me is that now I will have to read ANOTHER non-death-and-destruction book very soon, since I see that Rachel's Lost In NashVegas is just out too.
Great new voice in Chick lit! Highly inspirational!.......2006-09-14
Georgia on Her Mind is a totally inspirational title. Not the title itself, but the story behind it. I love it when a book makes me sigh at the end and say to myself, "Now THAT was a great story." Georgia on Her Mind made me do just that.
I did get a bit frustrated with Macy a few times, but she just did what most of us do...ask for advice and then do something different anyway. And the appearances thing really rang true for me. I'd climbed the government ladder to become the youngest supervisor for the State at 28 (in my division) only to decide to spend more time with my family and less time at work when I was 30, so that year I felt like I'd taken a zillion steps back in my career. But I'm still glad I listened to God. The joy we find in life is not measured by our status or the value of our possessions. To me, Georgia on Her Mind is a fantastic illustration of that lesson.
Not only was this story laugh-out-loud funny in many places, but I found it quite touching and insightful as well. Sometimes God hooks us up with the most unlikely people that we would never choose to be friends with. Then we find out the person is searching for Him. How exciting it is to lead someone to Christ. It's one of the most satisfying things in a Christian's life, to know that they introduced someone to a peace that surpasses all understanding, to mind-boggling joy and agape love.
That's what Georgia on Her Mind did for me. It made me want to love people enough to take the time for them and truly listen to what they are saying so I can be sensitive to what God wants me to do. Of all of the chick lit I've read in the past few years I think this has impacted me the most spiritually. I highly recommend this debut novel!
Book Description
Children add a unique strain on a couple's time and relationship, yet they desperately need parents who love each other. That's why, according to Dr. Willard Harley, one of the most important things parents can do for their kids is keep their marriage healthy. His Needs, Her Needs for Parents will help them do just that. Following the pattern of the best-selling His Needs, Her Needs, this book guides both new and seasoned parents through the whys and hows of sustaining romance in a marriage. It also offers specific, practical steps on spending quality time as a couple, deciding on child-training methods, dividing domestic responsibilities, and even handling kids with ADHD and intrusive in-laws. His Needs, Her Needs for Parents will help couples maintain their love for each other and raise happy and successful children at the same time.
Customer Reviews:
His Needs, Her Needs .......2007-08-12
A must have for all men. Yes I am a big hairy winning machine lol I swear to you as sure as god made little green apples this should be a prerequisite for any man intending to have ANY relations with a female, and especially a girlfriend fiancé and eventually wife. I say this after 12 years of marriage It is a must read and must understand from my point of view. If you care about your woman and or other women in your life I would suggest you make it mandatory reading material. I have promised myself to reread it every two years. Men are not built with sensitivity this helps a man identify the things he's missing by design
His Needs her needs for parents - a rip off.......2007-01-03
If you bought His Needs, Her Needs you really don't need to buy this one. Harley just repeats the same things from his first bok all over again.
I felt completely ripped off.
Helpful for first-time parents.......2006-04-28
I'd recommend this book to couples who are first-time parents or for those about to become first-time parents. I especially benefitted from the reminder that my husband's needs are not always the same as mine!
Something for Someone Else.......2005-08-19
I ordered these books for a couple whose therapist had told them to read the book. I have not been informed about their opinion.
Very Helpful.......2003-12-18
This book is great for many first time parents. It's hard to believe that children can be a threat to a marriage but it's true. I's not so much that children cause problems but they create situations where choices have to be made. When couples disagree on the choices it can lead to cracks in the relationship. In this book, Harley gives a roadmap to the land mines of the early childhood years. I would recommend this book to anyone contemplating having children. Many of the concepts in the book are covered in the original His Needs Her Needs book which is excellent for engaged and newly married couples. It would be best to familiarize yourself with the basic needs before delving into this book.
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This best-selling relationship book from the popular author duo of
Drs. Henry Cloud and John Townsend now comes with two FREE audio CDs - one from Dr. Henry Cloud encouraging women through the difficult but rewarding process of successfully relating to their husband, and the other from Dr. John Townsend who helps men change those "dumb" attitudes and behaviors that will sink a marriage.
Rescue Your Love Life is just what the doctor ordered for those who are drowning in a sea of good intentions and misplaced priorities. It will show couples how to reignite their marriages beginning with self-examination and setting realistic expectations. Then, the authors explore how to nurture and master healthy communication, build trust and enhance romance and offer strategies for avoiding temptation that can destroy God's plan for marriage
Customer Reviews:
Rescue Your Love Life.......2007-05-16
excellent. I am a marriage and family therapist and recommend this book to anyone desiring to work on their marriage.'
Shawn
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