Book Description
The relationship between mothers and sons is unique in many ways. Conceived and nurtured in love, frequently this relationship defines the man a son will become and serves as a reservoir from which he later may draw memories and affection that will guide him as a husband and father. From the warmth and security a boy experiences with his mother, he gains confidence and learns about loving and accepting others, listening and expressing his own ideas and feelings, and exploring the world in which he lives. The things he learns from his mother will highly influence the kind of relationships he will have someday with his own wife and children. Indeed, this rich relationship will define him in many ways throughout his life.
Why a Son Needs a Mom is one son's loving reflection on what his mother brought to his life as well as the aspirations she has been able to fulfill in part because of what he has brought to hers. "When I sat down to write," Greg Lang explains, "I wanted to express the essence of what I think the relationship I have shared with my mom has been all about." He began to ponder the things they did together and how important they were to his development as a boy. He thought of the wisdom he gained from her and how, as he has grown older, those moments have become so important to him. "The first time I read what I had written," he notes, "I saw a list of the things she had brought to my life. When I thought about it more, I realized that not only had she enriched my life, but that she, too, continues to draw strength from the reservoirs of love and respect that have grown between us over the years."
The result is a book that will both inspire mothers and remind sons of the importance their mothers have had in their lives, providing love and nurture and instilling in them the qualities that will serve them well as men.
Customer Reviews:
Great Mom's Day Present........2007-05-10
My mom was quite touched to get this. Lots of feel good messages to make you look like a great son or daughter.
AWESOME!.......2007-05-04
I paged through this book quickly one day & thought of the many similiarites that I had with the relationship with my son. The thought of the book kept coming back to me. My son is at college out of state so I ordered the book and after making some personal notes on a few of the pages, I sent it to him for his 20th birthday. I received a phone call the day he received the package and in a very soft voice, choking back tears I heard "Mom, I got the book - I want to tell you how much it meant to me". I teared up at his response. It is a Wonderful Book! It makes you laugh. It makes you cry. I think it is a must for a son and/or mother to have. What a tribute to sons and mothers alike~
Excellent Book!.......2007-01-09
Reading this book made me have a lump in my throat and have tears in my eyes. See how we shape the lives of our children.
why a son needs a mom.......2006-04-11
As a mom of two boy's ages 4 and 7 I need to let you know how truly I enjoyed this books "reasons". Growing up haveing a wonderful mom I saved so many memories and things that I would pass on to a GIRL. Well as we all know we don't get what we always want out of life. When I came across this book i was surprised to see mom and son in the same sentence. I watch for commercials, books, sayings, even school activates that focus on a realashoinships between a mom and son....they are few and far between. I have grabbed on to my boys and try my best to be a great mom and friend. It was so nice to read this book i plan to keep it and share it with the boys some day. Thank you so much for writing about this and i hope to see more books on the same subject.I would gladly give this book a five.
A mom in michigan (with 2 boys)
A Must Buy !.......2006-03-26
I bought this book for my 27 year old son. It really hit home with a lot we'd been through with the different stages of our lives. I wrote my own comments on some of the pages to personalize it.
Book Description
Mothers and daughters often see themselves when they look at each other: mothers seeing themselves as a child again and daughters glimpsing the woman they will likely become. While this can be frightening at times, it also can be comforting. A daughter needs her mother to tell her the journey from girl to woman is more exciting than frightening and, with the blessing of children and grandchildren, the journey never ends.
In his relationship with his own daughter, Greg Lang admits that while she once was his "playful partner in crime" and "most adoring audience," she now turns to her mother for consolation and understanding. "Mothers are the best listeners," he writes, "whether the news is good or bad. Moms know the reason for tears need not always be explained, but a big hug, a laugh, and chocolate always make things brighter."
A mom is a daughter's role model through each stage of life, and wise and fortunate mothers are able to stay one step ahead of their daughters' development along the way. A mother¹s comfort soothes hurt feelings from playground to prom, from first-job pitfalls to first-pregnancy concerns. There is no substitute in a daughter¹s life for Mom.
With charming photographs of mothers and daughters of various backgrounds and ages, Why a Daughter Needs a Mom will inspire mothers everywhere to empower their daughters to reach their full potential in becoming strong, purposeful, independent women.
Customer Reviews:
Daughters and Moms.......2006-08-01
My review on the companion book, "Why a Daughter Needs a Mom" applies to this one as well.....A book to read over and over, by daughters, Moms, Grandmas, Aunts, etc....and I recommend both of these books be purchased as a set; they make a heart-warming gift for all girls and their parents. My girls gave this one to me for Mother's Day and the other to my Husband for Father's Day......we read a few pages from each book at the end of the day; makes you look forward to the next day....whatever your plans may be! Enjoy!
Wonderful!.......2006-05-25
This book is the perfect gift for a mother! I cry every time I read it, and now that I'm having a daughter I feel that it means even more. Definately worth having!
I Love this little book.......2006-03-31
This book is very sweet and inspiring for Mother and Daughter. I love to read it and I love to read it to my daughter. This is such a feel good book.
Perfect gift for a new mom.......2006-01-29
Pair this book up with "Why a Daughter Needs a Dad: 100 Reasons" for a perfect gift for new parents. Both of these books are wonderful!!
Beautiful touching photography.......2005-12-10
The photography in this series of books are touching and beautiful and very creatively presented. They bring back memories of times with my mom and dad. Money well spent on gifts.
Book Description
"A son needs a dad who knows how to have fun," Gregory Lang begins this testimony to the important roles fathers play in their sons' lives. Increasingly in today's world, young boys are being raised either without a father or by fathers who have very little involvement in their sons' upbringing. A boy needs a dad to teach him how things work, how to talk with girls, and how to tie a tie. He also needs a father who is willing to make sacrifices, one who shows him that love is unselfish and pulls him back when he is headed in the wrong direction. These and more than ninety other things are what a boy must learn about becoming a man. The result is a sequel to the New York Times bestseller Why a Daughter Needs a Dad.
The relationship between father and son is both simple and complex. Simple in that a father remembers the things he learned as a boy and passes them on to his sons. Complex in that it is filled with quiet hugs and laughter, the comfort of familiarity and the adventure of discovery, and the creation of a history from which they both may draw strength and wisdom.
Today Gregory Lang remembers his dad as someone he worshiped as a child, disfavored as a teenager, and now deeply admires. "On my mantle, next to a high school portrait of my mom and amid many photographs of my daughter," he writes, "sits a picture of my dad and me our front yard. He is squatting down, his arms wrapped around me as I stand between his knees. Sometimes I stand before this mantle and look at those photographs and realize how blessed I am." Now that he is a father himself, Lang realizes that being a dad is the greatest challenge and reward a man can have.
Customer Reviews:
Say it now...........2007-01-19
I gave this book to my dad for Christmas. He had recently been diagnosed with terminal cancer. The book was a way of saying all those things I wanted to say, but didn't.
Wonderful Book!.......2007-01-09
An excellent book for us all to remember why we love our children so much and how we shape their lives. The lump in my throat got bigger and bigger........
Special book for a special person.......2006-10-13
I bought this book for my father to give to him after his cancer surgery. I'm an adult son who has a very close relationship with my father but don't live so close. This was a great way for him to have something to remind him of that bond any time.
Very applicable to any son/dad relationship with the variety of photos and reasons. Everyone will find that special reason the rings true for them.
Heartwarming Tribute to Dads.......2005-09-29
As the dad to my toddler son, I truly loved this book and recommend it to sons and dads everywhere.
This simple and easy-to-read book was packed with many insights and perspectives that captured and challenged my beliefs and experiences as both a son and a dad. Forty-five black-and-white photos perfectly complemented the emotion-packed pages of one-liners that all began with, "A son needs a dad..."
For me, this book was pregnant with meaning. Many times I was compelled to pause and reflect, often with misty or tearful eyes. I found two one-liners that had a significant impact on me, and believe they will continue to have a significant impact on me as a dad throughout the years to come:
"A son needs a dad...to be the role model for the father he will become."
"A son needs a dad...because without him he will have less in his life than he deserves."
Great Book.......2003-07-24
I purchased this book for my husband for his first Father's Day. He enjoyed reading it so much. It really makes you think of all the things a father is needed for. This makes a great gift for any new dad.
Amazon.com
Dr. Neil Clark Warren is the mastermind behind eHarmony.com—an Internet matchmaking service that encourages readers to find "true love" rather than a slew of Saturday night dates. His basic shtick is that "broad-based compatibility" is the glue for making a partnership loving and lasting. Falling in Love offers 29 "dimensions of compatibility" to consider before committing to a romantic relationship. His formula is so, well, formulaic, it threatens to take all the mysticism and romance out of finding a soul mate. That's fine with Warren, who believes that readers who screen partners for compatibility will fare much better than spirit-struck lovers who base commitments on profound immediate attraction.
Warren begins with weeding out bad characters. "If one of the partners in a relationship lies, cheats, or steals, that bad character will eventually undermine the relationship." Even if you're not the victim of these behaviors, you will be, claims Warren. So run, don't walk from the relationship. Seems like obvious common sense. Yet advice columnist are constantly answering letters from unhappily married men and women, complaining about these very forms of broken trust. Warren also encourages readers to stop ignoring the early "red flags" of addictive personalities and psychological issues, such as chronic depression. Demand that the partner commit to professional help before you go any further with the relationship, he advises. Other compatibility issues include anger management, sexual passion, and family planning.
While his advice is solid, it is conservative. For instance, he does not address homosexual love or allow homosexual partnering on his web site. Also, most of the discussion is geared toward traditional marriage as the final goal. --Gail Hudson
Book Description
Dr. Neil Clark Warren is the mastermind behind eHarmony.com#151;an Internet matchmaking service that encourages readers to find "true love" rather than a slew of Saturday night dates. His basic shtick is that "broad-based compatibility" is the glue for making a partnership loving and lasting. Falling in Love offers 29 "dimensions of compatibility" to consider before committing to a romantic relationship. His formula is so, well, formulaic, it threatens to take all the mysticism and romance out of finding a soul mate. That's fine with Warren, who believes that readers who screen partners for compatibility will fare much better than spirit-struck lovers who base commitments on profound immediate attraction.- Warren begins with weeding out bad characters. "If one of the partners in a relationship lies, cheats, or steals, that bad character will eventually undermine the relationship." Even if you're not the victim of these behaviors, you will be, claims Warren. So run, don't walk from the relationship. Seems like obvious common sense. Yet advice columnist are constantly answering letters from unhappily married men and women, complaining about these very forms of broken trust.- Warren also encourages readers to stop ignoring the early "red flags" of addictive personalities and psychological issues, such as chronic depression. Demand that the partner commit to professional help before you go any further with the relationship, he advises. Other compatibility issues include anger management, sexual passion, and family planning. While his advice is solid, it is conservative. For instance, he does not address homosexual love or allow homosexual partnering on his web site. Also, most of the discussion is geared toward traditional marriage as the final goal. --Gail Hudson
Customer Reviews:
Helpful and solid.......2007-07-18
Although I normally avoid this kind of book, I found this one to be very helpful...so much so, that I've ordered copies for two people who wanted to borrow my copy (because I didn't want mine to disappear).
Although some reviewers of this book have complained that it "seemed like an ad for eharmony" I felt that the discussion of the research that went into the development of the 29 dimensions provided the evidence I needed and gave the balance of the book credibility. If you are a cut-to-the-chase person, skip the first 50 pages, but if you have a skeptical and analytical bent, you will find the initial discussion helpful in weighing what they have to say about each dimension as they go through the remainder of the book. They don't really pull punches and their breakdown of the dimensions into categories was very helpful. It really helps to clarify what's being "too picky" and what's holding out for the right relationship.
Incidentally, there is stuff in here that no one I know ever thought was important to be matched on, but that I watch friends struggle over in their relationships and didn't understand why.
Follow this book's advice and cancel your eHarmony account.......2007-03-11
Neil wrote a fine book with good advice. The most helpful section was the first screening dimension: Good Character. "Character matters!"
My own and others' horrific experiences with eHarmony (passive aggressive and/or nonexistent customer service, fraudulent guarantees, questionable "matching" practices, low number of matches--zero globally for many weeks!, and charlatan billing practices), lead me to believe that Neil's company suffers from bad character.
Let us follow Neil's advice: "Watch out for signs that reveal a diminished sense of conscience. People who willfully and regularly lie, exaggerate, or cheat have no regard for the rights of others. They will pay little attention to how their actions impact you, as long as they get what they want....A person with a character disorder has mastered the art of putting on a facade of social acceptability. He knows how to gain your confidnece and that of other people. The person with a character disorder is often a smooth talker, a charmer, a person who knows how to say just the right thing to get what he wants."
Neil, eHarmony can change for the better if you genuinely want it to and are willing to do the tough work to see change happen. But we realize that the prognosis for bad character is not good. Only three experiences seem to bring any real change--a stint in prison, serving in the military, or a deep spiritual transformation. We hope the people at eHarmony will be helped by at least one of these experiences.
Folks, if you encounter eHarmony, run--don't walk--away from it as fast as you can. It will not get better with time.
Didn't read the book, but..........2007-01-11
I never read the book, but I have been on e-harmony for 6 months. They were sending me matches the first 2 weeks, but most of "matches" were not responding at all or the people were totally the opposite of me. I manage to meet one single girl out of there in 6 months and as soon as we met we started to laugh because we were so different, that even a stranger could say we weren't a match.
I called e-harmony several times to cancel my membership and have some refund, but they only agreed to prolong my membership without additional expenses. I didnt get ANY matches in the following 6 months, even though I WAS ACCEPTING MATCHES FROM THE ENTIRE USA!!! I calle dagain just to hear excuses.
Now, every time I see the ad on the TV...I just laugh. dont subscribe to these people, its not worth of it. Oh and by the way, I sold the book on ebay for $11.50. Total loss, total waste of time and money.
Sincere & straight forward.......2006-09-28
I especially appreciated Dr. Warren's comments and reflections on character. It is so important. The book is genuine, reads well, and held my attention. He knows what he is talking about. It is thorough and clear.
Excellent advice for people who want to get serious.......2006-09-07
I do life coaching and public speaking for a living, including in the areas of relationship and sexuality. I have read a lot of books on both of these topics and was very pleasantly surprised that this was a solidly written book and not just a lot of hype.
One of the things I most liked about this book was the emphasis on character. Dr. Warren was very direct about what constitutes good character, the likely outcome of dating people with characters disorders and the pivotal importance of being authentic and not dating people who lie.
The author also stressed the importance of compatibility. A lot of people work too hard at relationship because fundamentally, they are not compatible. If they were, things would go a lot easier. There is a section in the book that breaks down compatibility into a number of different dimensions that I thought were an extremely useful lens for people to use when looking for a serious partner.
I also liked the sections on sex and the healthy expression of sexuality. Dr. Warren points out that premature sexuality can often blind you to character faults and compatibility issues. While this is difficult to swallow for a lot of people, it sure seems to be true. He also talks about the importance of sex and sexual compatibility from a space of someone with a lot of experience counseling couples.
The appendices in the book are just as valuable as the text. I particularly liked his sections on the "must haves" and "can't haves." When many people are dating, they are not conscious of what their non-negotiables are and enter into relationship where there are a lot of good things, but one essential ingredient is missing. This is a very seductive dynamic, especially when the beginning of the relationship feels soooo good. However, it's like missing one essential vitamin; it will eventually catch up with you.
Also, there is a great no nonsense section on sexual chemistry. Dr. Warren doesn't side step this important area and he makes it very clear that this is what separates potential friends from potential partners. According to him, there must be sexual chemistry and you either have it or you don't. Without sexual chemistry, people often end up having affairs or feeling guilty that they are not attracted to their partners.
Overall, this book posits a conservative approach to dating. Many people won't be able to live up to all the advice, but the advice is sound and it makes good psychological sense. Some people will find the advice on sex overly conservative, but as adults we need to draw our own lines between the ideal and what is reasonable for ourselves. We don't necessarily have to embody the gold standard, but we can certainly aspire to it.
Another interesting part of this book was the section that stepped through each part of the traditional marriage vows and talked about what each means. The take away point, was not that you just promise to stay together, it's that you promise to do the work to love, honor and respect each other. This section which contained a lot of commentary was a useful reminder of examining your deep intention before taking a walk down the aisle with someone. Sometimes people think when they are just staying together they are keeping their vows, but Dr. Warren points to something more than this as truly living your commitment. I thought this was a good point to make, although in practice I believe that sometimes divorce is the best course for some people. On the other hand, I like that he emphasized that marriage isn't something to be entered into lightly and either is a serious relationship.
Dr. Warren talks a lot about eHarmony in his book and this can sometimes be annoying. I have never tried eHarmony or even looked at it in-depth online. However, whether that website is good or not, the book certainly is, so don't let any impressions you have of eHarmony get in the way of seriously evaluating this book.
In short, the advice in this book is good to keep on your radar with the understanding that life isn't perfect and ideals are often difficult to live up to. Even if you disagree with Dr. Warren, his words are good food for thought and you will at least have a heightened awareness of the trade-offs inherent to less conservative dating approaches.
This is not a book geared toward casual dating or casual sex. The audience is clearly people who are very serious about finding a lifelong partner. If you fall in that category, you can't go wrong. Another good book that complements this one is WILL OUR LOVE LAST by Sam Hamburg.
I don't agree with everything this author says and I don't think he factors in enough compassion for the human condition and the challenges of modern life, especially around getting needs for intimacy and sexuality met. However, there is a lot of wisdom here and anyone can benefit from it.
A problem of the modern world is that it's more complex to find a match than ever and it takes longer because people are more complicated and life is more demanding. While Dr. Warren gives excellent dating advice, he doesn't address how to meet your intimacy and sexual needs while you are involved in a lengthy search for a good partner. Let's face it; the kind of great partners that Dr. Warren is asking us to hold out for don't grow on trees. I wish he wrote section on friends, social support and other coping strategies for what to do in the meantime.
Book Description
Don't Let Autism Have the Last Word in Your Child's Life.
Perhaps one of the most devastating things you can learn as a parent is that your child has been diagnosed with autism. A multifaceted disorder, autism has long baffled parents and professionals alike. At one time, doctors gave parents virtually no hope for combating the disorder. But in recent years, new treatments and therapies have demonstrated that improvement is possible. With intensive, early intervention, some children have recovered from autism and have been integrated into school, indistinguishable from their peers.
Discover ten things you can do to begin battling your child's autism right now.
See why Applied Behavior Analysis has become parents' treatment of choice, and examine its impressive results.
Get information on cutting-edge biomedical treatments such as secretin and immunotherapy.
Learn how dietary intervention can positively impact your child's behavior.
Find out what additional therapies can offer - including sensory and auditory integration.
Explore loving ways to keep your family together when your world is torn apart.
Children with autism do have the possibility to improve greatly, and some even overcome the effects of autism, if appropriate therapies are begun early enough. Discover the steps you can take today to begin the fight for your child's future in Facing Autism.
Customer Reviews:
great read..........2007-10-07
Lots of great info on all of the questions you may ask about Autism. I was encouraged to read "Facing Autism" by another mother, and I would do the same for someone else.
Best Book On Autism I've Ever Found.......2007-06-11
This is the best book on autism I have ever found. I have autism, so whenever I need to explain anything to someone, I just grab this book. It's a great book to read, whether you're a parent, caregiver, educator, or psychologist. Parents can especially relate to the book because it's about a couple trying to raise their autistic son from infancy to preteen years.
HOPE FOR AUTISM.......2007-04-12
THIS IS THE 1ST BOOK I READ AFTER MY GRANDSON WAS DIAGNOSED WITH AUTISM. NOW THAT I HAVE FINISHED READING IT, I HAVE A POSITIVE, HOPEFUL SENSE OF DIRECTION TO TAKE WITH THE TREATMENT AND INTERVENTIONS WE NEED TO RECOVER OUR GRANDSON FROM AUTISM. I HIGHLY RECCOMMEND THIS BOOK TO ALL PARENTS AND FRIENDS OF A NEWLY DIAGNOSED CHILD WITH AUTISM.
My first recommendation.......2007-01-13
When my 5 y.o. was diagnosed PDD-NOS. I was at a complete loss at what that all meant. I picked up this book and it covered pretty much everything I was questioning as well as raising more questions to bring up with all the docs and other people you end up working with for your child. If it wasn't for this book, I would not have been as informed (actually I would have been a complete dolt on the subject) when we started the run around of finding the services neccesary for my son.
Lynn's recommendation of starting a binder of your child's medical history as well as keeping separate sections for each consultant, BSC, TSS, school, etc... Was genius! When I prepared that before our state examination and then had it ready for the intake, the psychologist was surprised and impressed that I had EVERYTHING right there to answer his questions. I was relieved myself as my son was not very cooperative for me to focus on answering questions without that binder.
Overall, this book has become my bible of autism. It may not explain everything in gross detail (it would be way too long, and frankly boring) but it did cover everything that I am able to speak fluently about autism and what it entails all around. My husband who is not a reader is now fluent because the book is an easy read and informative.
Thank you Lynn! It was especially encouraging to see in print the battle for parents to aquire the services that a child with ASD needs and knowing I wasn't the only one with the run around.
There is hope and there is help!.......2006-10-03
I normally wouldn't respond to a review of my own book, but I couldn't let this one go.
"Mark Twain" wrote this: "The focus of the book seems to be how to try every snake oil solution first, add in a lot of prayer and then seek help from qualified ABA therapists." If Mark actually read the book, he would have seen that the FIRST therapy that we did was ABA! As a matter of fact, within minutes of getting our diagnosis, I was on the phone with an ABA professional. He also would have seen that the very FIRST therapy I present in the book is ABA, and the FIRST appendix I have is a list of ABA professionals around the world!
I believe that ABA is key and it was the foundation of our treatment. After doing ABA for quite a while (and seeing excellent results from it), we learned that we needed to address underlying biomedical issues within our son's body AS WELL. That is when we began researching dietary and biomedical interventions. I now believe that ABA and biomedical interventions help each other. ABA was a great way to teach our son, while the biomedical treatments addressed his physical issues, which in turn allowed ABA to work even better!
When I wrote this book, I had two main things in mind. I wanted to give parents hope for their child when faced with the diagnosis of autism, by showing them what happened with our own son. I also wanted give them practical help by presenting treatment options available so that they could make informed decisions for their child. ABA is a fantastic therapy, and I recommend it highly, but there are other things that are benefiting children as well, including dietary and biomedical treatments.
There is hope and there is help!
Product Description
Marriage and family life lived according to God s plan can change lives and change the world! Catholic for a Reason IV explores the Scriptural basis for the Catholic understanding of marriage. Join Scott and Kimberly Hahn, Mike Aquilina, and ten other well-known Catholic authors, who along with their spouses, present solid Biblical testimony to the joys, struggles, and sanctity found in the sacrament of Marriage. Essays include The World as Wedding, Lessons Learned at Nazareth, and Reflections on Pope Benedict XVI s First Encyclical.
Book Description
Capturing the love and warmth of grandmothers in more than 40 photographs, the authors convey that life without grandmother would, indeed, be less joyful. And that is just one of the many reasons to love her and honor her contributions to the family in this special tribute.
Customer Reviews:
Kinda cute, but not appropriate for a gift.......2007-01-17
This is actually a cute book with some nice photos of grandmothers and children. However, I was looking for a book that my son could give to his grandmothers as a gift, and this book is not at all appropriate for that. Many of the entries are either a little weird or simply don't apply to his grandmothers. Examples: "I love Grandma because she steers me away from the wrong friends," or "I love Grandma because she lets me jump on the bed." If you're thinking about making your own personal version though, then this book would be good to use for ideas of what to say and what kinds of pictures to include.
Book Description
Marriage is in trouble. Based on one hundred years of social science research, this book gives you reasons to believe in marriage in a society characterized by a lack of commitment.
Customer Reviews:
WHY MARRIAGE MATTERS.......2007-04-11
READER SHOULD BE AWARE THIS IS A "FOCUS ON THE FAMILY" BOOK AND THE MORALISTIC DRUM BEAT IS CONSTANT.
"Very Good Book".......2007-02-15
In this time of so many divorces this was a great book detailing the many benefits of marriage.
I would highly recommend this book to anyone who falsely believes that marriage has no value and that single life is the best.
Live long and prosper..........2000-11-22
The results of over 100 years of scientific research are gathered together in one place, spanning studies from the 1890s to the present day. The data cover multiple cultures and deal with all stages and ages of life. Literally hundreds of individual studies are represented, many of which were done by researchers at some of the most "liberated" universities in Europe and America. Yet the results of all these studies uniformly support a consistent set of notions: that human beings fare best when they are reared in intact nuclear families; that they prosper best in adult life when joined, male and female, in lifelong monogamous relationships sanctioned and supported by the community; that both adults and children suffer enormously when divorce breaks up a family.
The implications are clear. The post modern mantras that "children are resilient," and that "we're better off apart if we don't agree" are just plain wrong.
The lessons to be learned are not just for those facing marital difficulties. I think the message is especially important for re-establishing in our children the expectation that marriage is forever, so choose well and work hard. This book may be a little dry for your teenager and addresses a difficult subject for many parents to discuss with their own children, so you might wnat to extract some nuggets for small group discussion at key places like church youth gatherings. In the process, you will probably discover some reasons of your own for "keeping at it."
A "marriage saver". Critical information for every marriage.......1999-09-28
My husband and I read this book at a critical point in our marriage, and found it a life-saver. Many of the author's points are based on research and statistics, but when he writes from the heart, it touches your heart. It truly was an eye-opener and beneficial to us.
Good Research Book.......1998-11-27
This was a good reference for my daughter writing a school paper on marriage.
Book Description
Finally, the answer to why, when it comes to romance, women are coy and men are just clueless--explained from the micro standpoint. Who would have guessed that all of our sexual and social behavior, and even our physical appearance, could be attributed to what our tiny unseen reproductive cells are doing? But that's Quirk's thesis in this highly entertaining book from an Average Guy that's a fun read full of a-ha! moments for scientists and civilians alike. Learn facts about cheating you'll never see on "Jerry Springer," like how unfaithful females actually change the biology of their mates. Discover why most sperm couldn't care less if they never saw an egg, what makes men yell "woo!" in a feminine falsetto--very similar to the mating cry of the Siamang gibbon--and, most important, the surprising answer on what to wear to attract that alpha mate.
Customer Reviews:
Pure Genius.......2007-05-28
The best book on sexual evolutionary biology. Why both men and women seem to be on different planets. Hm... is there a catchier title?
Perhaps, but not a better book.
Unfortunately, despite his extensive bibliography, Joe Quirk (What the blazes kind of name is that for a scientific researcher? ) does not have a Phd. Neither is he buddies with Oprah, so I doubt this will top the besteller list.
Never mind. I've suffered through many academese imbued evolutionary snoozefests texts. This one will keep you wide awake, I promise.
What Quirk has is brilliance, and (gasp!) an ability to write. He must have had some alpha ancestors during the pleistocene era that could spin some awesome tales by the campfire.
Among The Table of Contents we find such gems as:
Chapter 9: The Jerk Gene
Chapter 12: Why Women are Coy, Men Clueless
Chapter 26: Free Love Causes War
And, for a smaple paragraph:
" Men are attracted to nubility and health. Women are attracted to nobility and wealth. Both want intelligence, kindness, and opulence.
Both want a good sense of humor. They'll need it. "
As will the reader.
An easy 5 stars.
Quirk is a kick.......2007-05-12
A fun and funny spin on evolutionary biology. Sex: a serious topic at its silliest. Good reading, full of clever lines and information perfect for sharing at cocktail parties.
Great book. .......2007-01-03
It is not often that you find a book that informs as well as amuses. This is for everything they left out of sex-ed when you were a kid.
Fun read includes plenty of insights........2006-09-24
Why are women teases, why are men afraid to commit, and what's behind the real needs of women and men? SPERM ARE FROM MEN, EGGS ARE FROM WOMEN: THE REAL REASON MEN AND WOMEN ARE DIFFERENT takes a hilarious, quasi-scientific look at men and women from a different angle, blending a healthy sense of humor with science, sociology and biology in pursuit of the truth. The author 'studied' Playboy and Hustlers and spent some seven years researching source papers in sociobiology as well: his lively, fun read includes plenty of insights.
Diane C. Donovan
California Bookwatch
Joe continues to rock.......2006-08-02
Not only was his novel Ultimate Rush a funny, dynamically-quick read, but now this writer has given us some smartitude along with the laughs. Read it, believe it, marvel over the aqua-ape.
Book Description
Falling in love is one of life's great experiences. Everyone wants to be in love. "No matter where we are in our lives, or what else may occupy our time, we all wish to have someone to love, someone who will love us in return," writes Greg Lang in the introduction to Why I Love You, the latest installment of his best-selling series.
Romance is fun. Romance is exciting. Romance is intoxicating. It's no wonder we all crave it, but it's interesting, too, that we approach it differently, depending upon our personal styles. Some people dive in head first, abandoning all their inhibitions; others proceed with caution. Either way, as a romantic relationship progresses, we find that it, like any other relationship, requires care and nourishment in order to flourish. If there is one thing the author has learned from his own romantic history, it is that love cannot go unexpressed. And that is why he has written this book.
In truth, there usually are hundreds of reasons that we love someone, and yet, when it comes to telling that special person how we feel, it is often hard to verbalize even a few. In Why I Love You, Greg Lang captures 100 reasons that we love a romantic partner in the hope that it will inspire couples everywhere to be more open and giving in their relationships.
With warm and vivid photographs of loving couples of various ages and ethnic backgrounds, Why I Love You is the perfect gift book for anyone who is in love.
Customer Reviews:
A great greating card.......2007-02-12
Lang writes wonderful stuff but should put it in a greeting card for $3.95 not a book. Like his past offerings, "Why a son needs a Dad" & "Why a daughter needs a Dad", there are pages of photos and one liners. Nothing of real essence, unless it was printed in a greeting card! Not worth the money!
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