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Summary: Great for 15 year olds
Review: This is one of the funniest books I've read in a while. Though it does contain some practical advice that the average 15 year old does not yet know, some of the suggestions are landmines for disaster. Sorry, most women won't trust guys who go to yoga class to strike up flirtatious conversations. And the idea that women go to bookstores because they are lonely and can't find a guy is laughable. Do the authors suggest that married women, and women in satisfying relationships suddenly stop reading? I would normally rate this book one star, but because my friends and I had such a blast laughing our *sses off at the garage sale today, where we were trying to get rid of it, I've upped the rating to three. Books like this really convince me to support the legalization of prostitution. Since it proposes that men's goals with women are almost exclusively ejaculatory, wouldn't it be easier if they could just pay for it, rather than employing questionable techniques to weasel their ways into and out of as many women's pants as possible? ...then they could approach the non-pros, when they have something more to offer besides a good line that leads to nothing more than a whirl in the bedroom. Guys, if you really want to succeed with women, practice good manners, develop confidence in areas such as career, sports or hobbies, practice good hyegiene, be kind without being a doormat BUT be sure to be genuine. Eventually we do take our clothes off, but not because you waved a weird HAND PUPPET (?!? actual suggestion from the book) in our face in a yoga class.
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Summary: Deception, Manipulation
Review: The authors are psychologists. They do their best to convince you that it is OK to manipulate women and use them. If you abide by a code of ethics and honor, then I advise you to look for another book. This book is for you if you:
- wish to learn how to manipulate women
- do not mind using women
- do not mind being dishonorable I advise looking for a book that is less superficial. Read other reviews for recommendations. I tried contacting the authors regarding their book, and have not heard back.
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Summary: I read it, here's what I think
Review: I've already read quite a few other folk's reviews and if you're actually reading mine, wow thanks for making it this far. This is one of several books I've read on dating now. I'd say it is quite good and a worthy read. I'd also like to respond to a lot folks who had negative reviews of this book. I'm not out to correct their behavior but I do feel like putting in a good word for the authors though. Most of the negative feedback I've seen revolved around 2 pages of 400 plus page book. Wow, they found something to fault in all of that, great accomplishment. Then there are the folks that judge this as being immoral. Pardon me, but when did the authors ever advertise making you into a moral individual? The premise of the book is quite clearly written in the title. It has a lot of good stuff men may not already know like being sensual verses sexual. Knowing the difference between a priming date and a seducing date. How do you decorate your living space to make it more seductive? I guess if you know all these things, make some money by writing your own book and help some brothers out! If you don't, this book is probably a good read for you.
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Summary: Mostly harmless fun...
Review: It is still not clear to me if the authors of this book are trying to be cute or serious. There are some real suggestions, the "13 point body makeover for being attractive to women" is true but falls into the "if you don't already know this you have no chance" category. The lists of "four easiest places to meet women" and "nine secret places to meet women" are not where I as a woman would be looking for a man at best, and at worst are dumb places for men to hang out and not look grossly out of place. I am sure there are man friendly yoga classes, but please don't think meeting women there is a great idea. This book is more what you would expect a 17 year old to study and practice than a grown man. I would give this book to both my teenage boys and girls. The boys could use it as a refresher of what the other sex is looking for in a partner and certainly gain some confidence with dating. The girls could see what kind of silly tricks the boys are up to, and be better able to play along or defend themselves accordingly.
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Summary: All guys should read this
Review: Let me start off by saying I am a nineteen year old, attractive, smart girl who would recommend this book to any guy. A lot of the stuff would seem self-explanatory, but based upon my experience with men, is not obvious to guys. The stuff in this book will definitely work, and probably with every girl, with the possible exception of very left-winged feminists. Every girl wants to be swept off her feet, and don't bother doing it unless you're going to do it with confidence. The book basically tells you how to do it.
The book places a lot of emphasis on getting laid. There are a lot of girls who will, but there are a lot who won't put out, no matter what you do. However, I'll admit that this book gives you the very best chances of getting sex.
The only thing I didn't like is the author's "flirting with humor" lines were a bit corny. I mean that's definitely an effective technique and all, but the actual lines they use sound kind of contrived and forced. But a guy with confidence might be able to pull that kind of stuff off, I guess. Other than that, this book really does explain how to get a girl. It seems like manipulation, but that's what the girls really want and what they will respond to.
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Summary: Good Book . . .
Review: This is a good book for guys who want guidance in all areas of relationships. It is very broad and has good tips on everything from meeting women to first dates to relationships and breaking up. I would say this is one of the better dating books for men available. If you just want a book that focuses only on picking up girls I would strongly recommend Take Action: How to Meet Women and Get Dates by Kenneth Scott.
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Summary: A must have book on picking up women
Review: I just bought this book and I love it. A good book on "how to" books to pick up women. It's simple, honest and the author did his research. This book is one of the best books I've read on the subject. There's a lot us guys can learn in this book. The title is accurate. This book is a must have. A great investment.
Here are othe books I recomment:
1)"How to 'Pick Up' Beautiful Women" by John Eagan - By Far The Best Of All The Dating Books!
2)"U.S.S." by Leil Lowndes.
3)"How to Meet the Right woman" By Roger Ratcliff
4)"Understanding Women" By Romy Miller
You can find more books under the subjects of "how to pick up women", "how to pick up girls" and "dating" on this site.
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Summary: BEST BOOK I EVER READ IN MY LIFE! JUST GET IT!
Review: I have a Degree in Literature and have also read most of the best motivational and success books out there, but THIS is the best book I have ever read. Every man should read it and read it in an uncynical and open way and really take in and try what it suggests.
Here's my testimonial. I had dated a lot of women and had had many relationships and things were getting worse as I got older and more involved, not better. Then I read this book. I studied the book very carefully reading and rereading until I got the ideas straight in my head.
When a woman came into my life, I practised what I'd studied, and we are now happily married and have just celebrated the first birthday of our gorgeous baby daughter. I have used the advice on maintaining a happy long term relationship and it has made for a happy marriage.
This book does not say a man should sleep around and try to be a stud or that he should settle down and get married, instead it points out the one truth no one else wants to admit, that men can only do what they want when they are ready for it and not before and it helps men to whatever they want with sound advice.
This book is an absolute bundle of dynamite and I wonder what my life would have been like if I'd read it years ago. Great fun, I'll bet, but it's going pretty damn good now, too. There's some odd comments here. Sarcastic remarks about men accepting they are losers or discovering they are suprior to women. Ignore them! They are nothing to do with this book. How to Succeed With Women is a positive and powerful guide to all men on how to live better lives, be better men for and to women, and for themselves, and it should be a mandatory text for every highschool boy on Earth. If more males read this book, there'd be a lot less rape and domestic violence and a lot less Divorces. And a lot more happiness!
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Summary: Who Will You Model ?
Review: This is book is based on modeling, similar to NLP modeling, in which one studies the actions and thoughts of experts, and by emulating them achieves the same results. Yes, this technology works. But who do you model? Whose results do you want to copy?
The author's choose to model "successful seducers." That's fine, but be aware, or beware, they really mean "serial seducers." Though they report clients who are engaged, they do not report that they themselves are married or mention very many marriages among their clients.
The reason for this is clearly evident in an early chapter on the 7 Habits of Highly Effective Seducers (I counted 13, what is the deal?): "A highly successful seducer always pursues more than one woman." In other words, you must actually be a "parallel" seducer. Serial doesn't work.
I readily concede the point that one needs to have several prospects with whom one is flirting or engaging in some mutual checking out, preferably in separate social venues but not in secret. This gives confidence and prevents a desperate out-of-balance pursuit. And I concede that many, perhaps most, women will overlook past partners, if they are not excessively numerous and were treated well and don't portend a lack of ability to commit (a pretty big if). But if a woman is to consider you for marriage, she will become very interdependent, and must therefore be able to trust you. If you don't believe me, try it for yourself. And be prepared, if necessary, to totally change your social group if it doesn't work out, because your reputation will get around. This might actually improve your odds as a seducer, but it will cross you off the marriagable list.
Another habit, that of looking at dating as a numbers game, can have a similar effect just based on the excessive number of women you flirt with, even if you don't bed any of them. Again, I'm not saying some toned down version of this wouldn't be helpful, but watch out about following this advice full tilt as the book suggests.
Other advice is similarly ambivalent. You are urged to never wait for a woman to take initiative, not to value one who does, and while accepting no for an answer on any given occasion, a conflicting habit urges persistence. One of my best friends, an engineer who considers him self nearly inept with the opposite sex, is 8-years happily married to a very attractive, personable woman who took the initiative with him after getting burned by one of the more flashy type guys. And yes, they have a wonderful sex life.
The book contains some useful ideas, I'm not panning it, but don't use it as your only source. Have at least three other dis-similar sources. Whatever sources you use, rely on your own experience and intuition. Ask yourself what the downside of advice could be, because the advice givers aren't required to disclose it.
A shorter, more useful source of information on flirting and meeting prospective partners is the SIRC Guide to Flirting available freely on the web. For an idea on how to close the deal in a romantic relationship, I suggest you watch a lot of romantic comedies that are about people you consider like yourself.
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Summary: Changed my life
Review: I used to be a flop with women, even when they are attracted to me I just kept doing the wrong things. After a disastrous date with a beautiful girl I bumped into this book at a local book store and it has changed my life.
This book teaches you how to transform yourself. Not changing yourself but to put your best foot forward in the initial stages of dating to give you more chances with the women you desire. The book is very practical and all the methods in the book can be learned by anyone.
The thing I like most about the book is that it takes women's feelings into consideration. Even when things are not working out, the authors show you ways of breaking up that will hurt the women the least. I call this book "The Nice Guys Guide to Dating".
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