About this title: America's top radio talk show host takes a look at husbands and wives after the bliss subsides, and gives advice on how women can make their marriage thrive.
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Description: Good. Former Library book. Shows some signs of wear, and may have some markings on the inside. Shipped to over one million happy customers. Your purchase benefits world literacy! read more
Binding: Paperback
Publisher: Rayo
Date Published: 2005
ISBN-13:9780060773120ISBN:006077312X
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Binding: Paperback
Publisher: Rayo
Date Published: 2005-03-01
ISBN-13:9780060773120ISBN:006077312X
Description: Very good. Very minimal damage to the cover (no holes or tears, only minimal scuff marks), in some instances dust jackets are not included, no missing pages, minimal to no highlighting/under. read more
Binding: Trade paperback
Publisher: Rayo
Date Published: 2005
ISBN-13:9780060773120ISBN:006077312X
Description: Good. No dust jacket as issued. Ex-library with labels in good condition. Text in English, Spanish. Trade paperback (US). Glued binding. 197 p. Audience: General/trade. read more
Description: Very Good. Previously read with moderate shelf wear. No underlining or margin notes present. We are the Twin Cities' largest independent book store. read more
Binding: Softcover
Publisher: Rayo
Date Published: 2005
ISBN-13:9780060773120ISBN:006077312X
Description: New, Publisher overstock, may have small remainder mark. Excellent condition, never read, purchased from publisher as excess inventory. read more
Binding: Softcover
Publisher: Rayo
Date Published: 2005
ISBN-13:9780060773120ISBN:006077312X
Description: New, Publisher overstock, may have small remainder mark. Excellent condition, never read, purchased from publisher as excess inventory. read more
Description: Like New. Book appears unread, but may have a publisher's mark or minor shelf wear. We are the Twin Cities' largest independent book store. read more
Description: Good. 006077312X Good condition. May have some markings & or shelfwear. All pages intact. Used items may not include extras such as infotrac, CD or other web access codes. read more
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"I am almost ashamed to admit it, but I didn't think this book was that terrible. I had to skim some repetitive (and occasionally shrill) portions, but it had some good things to say. Upon reading it, I reflected on how I could be a better wife. I also recognized myself in some of the listener comments and felt convicted about times that I don't appreciate Sam for the wonderful man that he is. The author gets a bit of a bad rap for her purported hypocrisy, requiring things of women that she does not require of men. However, the intended audience of the book is women, so, of course, she would not be criticizing men or placing demands on them. That wouldn't make sense.
This being said, this book was annoying, at times. I'm not sure how she defines "feminism" exactly, but she really seems to hate whatever (extremely narrow) definition she attributes to it. I am certain we do not define it in the same manner, nor do I ascribe to it all marital, family, and societal problems. Every time I read one of her ridiculously frequent rants about problems caused by "feminism," my eyes would just roll back in my head.
My number one complaint about the book: Dr. Laura seems to suggest that the motivation for treating one's husband well in a marriage is to keep the poor sap from fleeing INTO THE ARMS OF ANOTHER WOMAN!!!!! It's as if she wants to blackmail wives into good behavior with the fear of adultery. This idea is rampant throughout the book. I believe that I should treat Sam well because he is a human being, and because I love him and respect him and he's my husband. In fact, I respect him so much that I expect him to honor his commitment of faithfulness to me, even if when I don't treat him well. GASP! Unlike the author, I don't believe that men are that pathetic, or that a motivation of fear really benefits a relationship."
"I loved this book! It changed my life. I have a much better attitude about my marriage and my husband and all that he does for me. I highly recommend this book to everyone."
"I really liked the no-nonsense approach to this book. Throughout the book, I kept thinking of other names she could've titled this book. Here are a few:
*Stop being selfish you lousy wench
*You are not the center of the universe
*Duh, he's your husband. Not a doormat
*First you were Bridezilla, now you are Wifezilla
*You're not very likable. You're husband must be a saint
"I really enjoyed this book. It is not often you come across a New York time Best seller that promotes the value of marriage and the important role we have as husband and wife in a marriage. She really talks about how society has become so feminisitic and men suffer because of it. She talks about how women want equal rights as men; however, they still want men to be the same that they always have been. She talks about how in relationships we on certain levels think our husbands our responsible for our emotional well being and that they should be off all day "slaying the dragon" ( she calls it) then we expect them to come home and take over what we do. She talks about the different roles we have and how giving of ourselves and serving will make our marriage and us as women happy. She really does say in the book to have a nice hot dinner ready for your husband when he gets home at the end of the day. She says some women find this demeaning and refuse.....but she also points out that we expect our husbands to go out to work every day and provide most the family income. If we are expecting them to be gone working all day to provide for our family....shouldn't we wrap our arms around them at the end of the day and say welcome home, I apreciate all you do....here is a meal so you can know I much I love you and are great full for how your provide for our family. I loved what she had to say on about this and always feel that I can improve...and when it comes to my family I know that this is the most important job and role that I have so I am willing to read anything that will make my home a place where my husband wants to be...because at the end of the day, he is my best friend and eternal companion."
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