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Summary: This book was an important factor in my reconciled marriage
Review: After 10 yrs of marriage,my husband and I were divorced. I was led to a group of women "Miracles in Marriage" by our son's first grade teacher. This group used FW as a teaching aid and we went through chaper by chapter. While reading about "putting your husband first" I realized that I never did that. I put the children first and even called them MY children. You see, I had blamed him for the divorce and thought I was the perfect wife. Long story made short...we have been remarried 10 yrs. and I owe a lot from what I learned from FW. It is not an old archaic book, believe me, it still works. I know of many marriages that have been healed from the teachings of FW.
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Summary: If you want to pathologize your marriage, read this book
Review: My wife found this book in her mother's basement, and since I had heard it was an amusing relic of a bygone era, I thought I'd look through it. I didn't anticipate my finding a certain "fascination" with it indeed. If it weren't such a tragic representation of how to cultivate meaningless, shallow relationships, it would in fact be hugely comical, as some other readers have suggested. Andelin's idea of human relations is to reduce both partners' interactions to mere manipulations, to reduce human beings of flesh and blood to two-dimensional cardboard cutouts playing at roles. The naivete and flawed reasoning displayed by this author, who is ostensibly trying to help people have more successful relationships, is nothing short of mind-boggling and borders on the pathological. If this book is representative of what some women were thinking and experiencing in the 60's, no wonder there was a revolution. And no wonder some of those who didn't revolt ended up addicted to valium, suffered eating disorders, or experienced so many other psychologically and spiritually damaging things in order to live in a mental strait-jacket that they perceived as somehow necessary or inevitable. My heart goes out to them--and to women now who still believe they must be like this--and to the men who think they love them. Don't read this book if you're going to take it remotely seriously. If you do, get professional help immediately.
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Summary: Speechless, Humbled, In awe.....,
Review: What a thrill to be allowed to comment prettily on this book. In fact what a thrill it is to live in a time when so many domestic conveniences at our disposal give us the extra time that is needed to read great literature like this - of course, after we've completed our chores and accommodated our sweetheart's every whim and appetite. I, for one, am so pleased to be allowed occasional and appropriately limited access to a modern computer after my Husband and his children have gone to bed - it's 4 AM as I write this! - so that I can share my thoughts about this book. [Would it be appropriate for me to suggest that American women take a moment every day to thank Men for permitting us - no, even encouraging us - to learn to read in the first place? Again, how fortunate we are to live in a modern society where (even though we haven't the capacity to make intellectual contribution, and thus must realize that reading and writing by women is frivolous recreational activity with no actual value to society) women are allowed books, and writing instruments!] Ah, but I've strayed from the topic. (Silly little me! how this would amuse my Man, who lies sated in a nearby room!) My purpose here is twofold: One, I wish to recommend this book with 2 girlish thumbs up and suggest that every girl in America read Fascinating Womanhood and respond appropriately to its Teachings. Two, and only because matters of female physical attractiveness and appearance of youth and childishness - manufactured, if necessary - are of such fundamental importance, I humbly request information from a reader, publisher, or perhaps, the author, herself. Can someone correct my imperfect reasoning --- what woman can perform even the simplest math, after all! -- and explain why dates of birth and college entry in an author's bio suggest that Mrs. Andelin is soon to be 80 years old, when her publicity photos (book cover, The Fascinating Girl, and Author's home page, Andelin-2000.com) depict a woman of 18 or 19? You are truly a goddess, Ms. Andelin! Thank you so much, everyone, for listening to my insignificant and superficial female thoughts on a subject of such great importance - how we might better prepare ourselves to achieve our highest calling - that of ornament, domestic, and sex slave to the good - or bad! - men who would take us as their wives.
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Summary: Amazed
Review: I received this book 25 years ago. A friend from High School married right after high school was having problems, was married, and was looking for a way to prevent divorce. She found this book, and said to me, I know you aren't even seeing anyone right now, but you have to read this book. I saw first hand how her marriage was turning around, and thought, Yes, I need to read this so I can prevent anything for the future. I utilized these practices in all of my relationships, not just marriage, and I am happy to say, I have been happily married for 22 years. Things have not always been perfect, but they have been peaceful and content by looking for the good in each other. My husband treats me like a queen because I treat him like a king. We spoil each other and it feels wonderful. I was having coffee with a friend this morning and she and I were so excited that our marriages were so wonderful, she said, too bad we don't have more women that can say this. I thought about this book and told her about it. Then I got curious and dug my book out, and even more curious and looked on the internet to see if it was still available, because I could think of a few friends that this would appropriate for. THERE IT WAS! Amazed that the basics are still applicable. Thanks!
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Summary: A Joke
Review: This book has a couple of uses. One, as a piece of humor. It's so quaint and poorly thought-out, it can't be taken seriously. I've spent hours with friends reading passages and rolling on the floor with laughter. A great gag gift for birthdays, wedding showers, etc.! Two, as an anthropological artifact. The customs and beliefs described herein are fascinating. Intelligent and educated people in 1999 put about as much credence in these ideas as they do in the idea that the earth is flat, but it's interesting to consider that there are those out there who think this way. And it does lead to important questions, like why is the author is so full of self-loathing and why is she is intent on squashing the talents and ambitions of other women. Third, those who have heard that the Mormon church is antifeminist and misogynist will find ample support in this book (the author is Mormon). Aside from these, the book is worthless. As a serious work of self-help or sociology, it merits zero stars.
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Summary: To love it...or not to love it....
Review: Personally, I love it. I am married to my best friend who doesn't care that I am not "Martha Stewart" or June Cleaver. But lets be honest ladies...sauciness beats nagginess any day of the week. There is a time and a place for complaints...I sliced off a star, because I do feel that women should be encouraged to talk to their husbands about any thing under the sun...but really, I have overheard women barking at their husbands in public (and vice versa.)How unnecessary is that? For me,the techniques in this book (however antiquated in their explaination)are a KEY. NOT A KEY TO MANIPULATION, BUT A KEY TO CONSIDERATION! A reminder to be nice, and try to look my best for the guy I dolled up for while we were engaged. (How many people let themselves go to pot after the marraige is solemnized?? Quite a few.) One should not expect this to be a perfect read...but the harsh critics are just that, harsh critics. The rest of us a reaping the benefits of improved relationships by taking and utilizing the good for our good.
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Summary: YUCK!
Review: Either you love it or you hate it. I hated it, but reading it was like looking at a bad car wreck--I just couldn't stop. Is it any surprise it's recommended reading for women in the Amway business? Ms. Andelin suggests we submit to our alcoholic, selfish, abusive, obnoxious, gambling, womanizing husbands, because, after all, their little human frailties are all our fault! BLECH! This books sets feminism back 50 years! Read it for a good laugh, or give it as a gag gift for a wedding shower.
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Summary: Wake up and look at statistics
Review: It seems that several of the most recent comments are highly negative. I feel this is in direct proportion to our divorce rate in this country. In the 50's, when women stayed home, supported their husbands, and raised their kids, were there shootings at schools? Were there drive by shootings? The women who attack the author based on her religion have never picked up a bible and actually read it. In all truth, this book is simply stating God's instruction, regardless of religion, of women's role in society. We are supporters, peace-keepers, and nuturers. If you have a problem with that, DON'T READ THIS BOOK. No one will force you to buy it. But if you are struggling at home, or internally, this book can help you to refocus and center your life.
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Summary: TRASH
Review: This book is trash! Read it only in order to avoid being the childlike, manipulating, patronizing woman it advocates women to be! I agree wholeheartedly with commentators who laughed out loud and were sickened by this book! My aunt gave it to me as a gift when she found out I was getting married, and I read it, but I will never embrace the concepts that are presented in this book about women putting men on a pedestal and putting on a show to make them feel big! Who would want to stay married to the neurotic guy described in this book that needs to be worshipped by a submissive, childlike wife? Thank God my husband loves me and respects me for me and I don't have to play dumb!
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Summary: THE ATHERE OF THISS BOOK NEEDS TO WAKE UP
Review: THAT THIS BOOK IS TRING TO PUT US BACK TO, THE 19TH CENTRY
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