How to Succeed with Women
Average customer rating: 4 out of 5 stars
  • Great book.. especially if your a computer geek or shy..
  • The only dating book you'll ever need!
  • How to Succeed with Women....
  • I read it carefully and used it
  • Very complete, but that's also it's biggest flaw
How to Succeed with Women
Ron Louis , and David Copeland
Manufacturer: Prentice Hall Press
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback

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ASIN: 0735200300

Book Description

This serious, no-holds-barred answer to The Rules gives single and divorced men a step-by-step guide for romantic success. Covers everything from how to meet women to making romance happen.

It's the 90s and the rules have all changed. This straightforward guide tells men how to handle this brave new dating world, providing complete step-by-step advice on everything from flirting to courtship, establishing intimacy, and maintaining a relationship.

Intended for single and divorced men who want to enjoy both casual and intimate relationships with the opposite sex, it delivers specific, detailed advice how and where to meet women today, how to talk to them, how to ask a woman out, how to prepare for a date and keep date conversation flowing. Directly addressing intimacy issues it reveals how to be a success romantically, discussing the five keys and five blocks to intimacy and safe sex in the 90s. Men will discover how to know if she's the one, and how to create a relationship for the long term. Copeland and Louis also cover how to know when it's over and how to end a relationship.

Providing clear, no-nonsense solutions for many difficult dating/relationship problems, this is an invaluable source of information and guidance for any man unsure of the ground rules of the new "dating game."

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars Great book.. especially if your a computer geek or shy.........2007-08-16

I never had problems getting women.. However, This book is right on target. If you want a manual to getting laid.. this is definatly it..watch out though.. these traitors also have a book for women on how to watch out for guys like us that use this book..lol there getting it from both ends ;)

5 out of 5 stars The only dating book you'll ever need!.......2007-08-09

I'm a college student with average looks. Not long ago I broke up with my first girlfriend and was having trouble getting back in the dating game. I was able win occasional dates, but rarely did these dud dates turn into something interesting. I needed extra help.

I gave this book a chance, and much to my surprise it had the answer key I was looking for. How to Succeed with Women is your own personal "Hitch" that will coach you all aspects in the art of seduction. Unlike other sources what merely present vague advice and tips, this book carefully lays out the do's/don't and tells you precisely how to handle females for success.

It covers every aspect of interacting with women: from how to meet them, to flirting, dating, the bedroom, and beyond. It will build your confidence, and get you understanding the universal psychology of how all females think. The best thing is how descriptive and straightforward it is. I particularly liked the imaginary scenarios presented with Bruce (an effective seducer) and Bob (the ineffective seducer). As you read through, you may even recognize Bob-like tendencies in yourself that can be easily corrected.

I have applied the material from this book and have met immediate success. As one chapter states, the system presented in this book works especially well on geeky/technical minded guys because it is simple as reading a manual! I agree - after putting this book to practice you will wish they had a chapter on handling too many babes. Better yet, fully applying it will help you reinvent your lifestyle to not only succeed with women, but to become a cool character capable of facing all challenges of life.

3 out of 5 stars How to Succeed with Women...........2007-04-27

I read this book many years ago and came across it on Amazon. I read some of the reviews and thought I would offer my perspective. By way of context, I do professional and personal growth coaching and have a graduate education in both biochemistry and psychology. I also played in a band for 11 years and got to watch the dating world from a distance as well as the dynamics between men and women. As a young man, I wasn't shy and being in a band I had a good degree of success with women.

First of all, I do believe that the techniques in this book will really work with a lot of people. I think it plays into women's evolutionary biology and social conditioning. The problem I see with a lot of the contents, however, is that encourages you to be inauthentic and even manipulative. While I understand that to some extent flirting and playing the dating game is similar to sales, but at a certain point this can cross over to manipulation and I believe this book crosses that line.

Second, if you are not being yourself and a particularly attractive woman decides to date you, you will always have to hide who you are and you will never know if she would really love you for you. Also, most likely you will be found out and then your heart will be broken.

If your agenda is to have casual sex, then this book can most certainly help you to find what you are looking for. However, I have to wonder who would want to marry someone who doesn't see and treat women like fellow human beings. If they are doing the same thing in the dating market that seems to me to be their problem. In my case, I would rather invest in being a good person who really cares and finding someone who genuinely appreciates me for who I really am. While I might end up getting less sex, I would most likely have better quality sex with less risk and with a clear conscience.

Something I wondered about philosophically when I did read this book was if I am being phoney and I run across the right woman, she might not recognize me and I could miss the opportunity of a lifetime. In short, if you really believe you have something worthwhile to offer, then why resort to manipulation? If you don't believe you have something worthwhile to offer than why not change that? Resorting to manipulation to get women seems to me like a tacit acceptance that you are not OK as you are. In the long run, I don't see how that could be good for a person's self esteem.

On the other hand, there is a lot of worthwhile content in the book that is good advice, entertaining or at least food for thought. I wouldn't discourage any man from reading this book and deciding what is ethical for him.

Finally, while I do believe there is a tendency for women to want good looking, athletic, attractive and wealthy men, this evolutionary programming is not necessarily destiny. There seems to be many layers to the human psyche and while women and men may have some biological hardwiring, they are also wired to bond and form a family. In this context, intelligence, kindness, conversational ability, vulnerability, love, compassion and the ability to form authentic connections is also a BIG turn on. Personally, I think a man ought to decide what is his most important values and develop them to the fullest, then find a woman who finds these things sexy and valuable. That sounds like a recipe for long term success.

As someone who works with individuals and couples, I hear a lot of heart breaking stories about infidelity, lying, and incompatability. I see a lot of people who waste effort on things without lasting value. Why not become the type of person you want to find and that trust that like will attract like? I have found that this is the best and most fulfilling approach to dating.

Some books you might enjoy that are in a similar vein, but stress long-term happiness are: The Way Of The Superior Man: A Spiritual Guide to Mastering the Challenges of Woman, Work, and Sexual Desire, Finding God Through Sex: Awakening The One Of Spirit Through The Two Of Flesh, Are You the One for Me?: Knowing Who's Right and Avoiding Who's Wrong and Be the Person You Want to Find: Relationship and Self-Discovery.

If you want to understand evolutionary psychology around mating, then I strongly recommend The Evolution of Desire: Strategies of Human Mating. Another good book that looks at the psychological dimensions of the erotic is The Erotic Mind: Unlocking the Inner Sources of Passion and Fulfillment. These last two books are "must haves" in my book. You may also enjoy the The Female Brain to get a better understanding of women. The more you understand about people (including yourself), sexuality and life at all levels, the better you will be as a sex partner, mate and human being. That has been my formula to meet interesting people and you may want to temper some of what you learn in HOW TO SUCCEED WITH WOMEN in a larger embrace. If you are in a place were casual sex is the only thing on the agenda, then the first two books in this paragraph would also be interesting and educational about the mating dynamics that this book is largely based upon.

4 out of 5 stars I read it carefully and used it.......2007-02-10

I bought this book quite a while ago. At the time I was completely lonely. I had never been on a date, I was so shy I couldn't talk to women, and I had no idea how socializing worked. This book helped me understand how women think and how I should be thinking.

First of all, you should be aware that in the beginning of the book they give you advice that is in line with what a real therapist would tell you. The problem with that is you have to spend a potentially long time to get your life get to the point they advise. Basically they tell you to get your life in order, clean up, be passionate about your life, be proud of yourself and who you are, etc., you know the deal. So NO, this book is NOT a quick-fix. But it does tell you in rational/logical man-speak WHY you should follow this time-honored advice (that everyone tells you, and they give suggestions how to get on that path) and what exactly that attitude will do for you when it comes to women. However, if you can't do everything (let's say you're a natural born ugly or you're overweight), they offer some work-arounds and examples to help you out and how you can overcome some things by strengthening other aspects of you.

So now that you got that out of the way, finish reading the book and you will see they give you straight up advice about how to make things go your way. They don't tell you it's going to be easy. In fact, they tell you it's going to be hard, it's going to be a numbers game, but you have to keep at it because that is what winners do. It all makes logical sense. It makes you realize you probably give up way too easily when even the best players probably lose more times than you ever have.

I took the advice from the book and applied it to my thinking. When I started changing my reasoning and outlook to what they advised, talking to women and understanding why they acted the way they do made so much more sense. I had the knowledge to react to females accordingly. It took practice, and they say it will, but I got to the point where I was really getting positive responses from women and eventually getting touched, kissed, dating, and eventually landed one for real after a year or so of practice.

I don't totally owe my success to this book. I changed my life and this book just was one of the many things that helped. But I do owe it a lot of credit for teaching me how I should change my thinking to make it more female-friendly.

4 out of 5 stars Very complete, but that's also it's biggest flaw.......2007-02-05

I'll make it short because many reviewers have already explained most of the stuff in this book.

If you've never dealt with the opposite sex, the information in this big book will help you to actually start having success. Although it is heavy focused on thinking rommantically, and full of pages with obvious-dressing-and-behaving tips for clueless guys, it will make you think about starting to improve your love life and put you in the right direction to flirt everywhere and become more social.

However, if you have already had women in your life, you know what you want (maybe just casual sex for example), dress well, already are a very social person, psychological-healthy, then you will find more than the half of the book with concepts you already know.

For the 'player' kind of guys, you will still find some useful information, but it is up to you if having 5 or 10% of new tips for you is worth the price of the paperback.

I can understand how six years ago this book was a hit, but nowadays, there's lot of info out there about dating, seduction and socializing, simpler and easier to read and start applying it instantly. However, it is still a recommended classic for guys who've never had a woman in their lives.
How to Succeed in the Game of Life: 34 Interviews with the World's Greatest Coaches
Average customer rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
  • A Great Read
  • What a great read!
  • Game of life
  • Coaching advise from athletic coaches
  • Overcome Adversity
How to Succeed in the Game of Life: 34 Interviews with the World's Greatest Coaches
Christian Klemash
Manufacturer: Andrews McMeel Publishing
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Binding: Hardcover

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ASIN: 0740760653

Book Description

What would legendary Boston Celtics coach and 16-time NBA champion Red Auerbach say is the most critical quality for a person to be successful? Would his advice differ from 10-time NCAA championship coach John Wooden's? What would each say to a young person just starting out in pursuit of their dreams? What is the best advice they were ever given?

It took author Christian Klemash more than two years of research, persistence, and original interviews, but now he's ready to pass on the best advice you'll ever get. Only the rare individual has had the opportunity to pick the brain of just one legendary sports coach—let alone thirty-four of the best sports coaches of all time. Klemash gives sports fans a once-in-a-lifetime chance to learn valuable life lessons from the most famous, intelligent, and victorious coaches ever. The legends span the sports world, from gold medal-winning gymnastics coach Bela Karolyi and three-time college football championship coach Tom Osborne to four-time World Series-winning baseball manager Joe Torre and hall-of-fame boxing trainer Angelo Dundee.

These coaches know how to teach top athletes about character and winning, how to manage pressure at crunch time, and how to bring out the best in their players when it matters most. How to Succeed in the Game of Life shares their insights into sports, life, and the most vital keys to sustain success.Featuring Exclusive Interviews with:

Red Auerbach, 16-time NBA World Champion

Bobby Bowden, College Football's All-Time Winningest Coach, 2-time National Champion

Scotty Bowman, 9-time Stanley Cup Champion

Bill Cowher, Super Bowl Champion

Tony Dungy, Super Bowl Champion

Dan Gable, 15-time NCCA Champion

April Heinrichs, Gold Medal Winning Coach of the U.S. Women’s Soccer Team

Bela Karolyi, The World’s Greatest Gymnastics Coach

Bill Parcells, 2-time Super Bowl Champion

Emanuel Steward, Boxing Trainer of 30 World Champions

Joe Torre, 4-time World Series Champion

Bill Walsh, 3-time Super Bowl Champion

Lenny Wilkens, NBA’s All-Time Winningest Coach, NBA Champion

John Wooden, 10-time NCAA Champion

And More!

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5 out of 5 stars A Great Read.......2007-08-26

Wow!Could not put it down.An extraordinay self help book.Gave it to my kids they loved it.Don't miss this one

5 out of 5 stars What a great read!.......2007-07-25

I took it on vacation with me and I couldn't put it down. A great book for aspiring athletes and coaches as well as your average Joe who works 9-5. The coaches discuss a variety of topics from their childhood to how they motivate their players. Any easy read for all ages.

4 out of 5 stars Game of life.......2007-07-24

I've read through Game of Life and I enjoyed it very much. There are so many things to take from this book, not just into sports, but also some reflections on life. I would recommend this book to everybody.

3 out of 5 stars Coaching advise from athletic coaches.......2007-06-27

A fun read, especially if yoiu're a sports fan. I read it in search of things that would help my own ability as a coach in my company. Much of it is light stuff but the easy read makes it fun nonetheless and there are few golden nuggets laced throughout the book.

5 out of 5 stars Overcome Adversity.......2007-04-12

Anyone looking for inspiration, either for their own life or to share with others, will find a gold mine of quotes here. This book isn't just for sports fans.
How To Succeed With Women -- expanded edition
Average customer rating: 3.5 out of 5 stars
  • Males and Females: Celebrating the Differences
  • Pretty good 'inner game' book.
  • 1 or 5 stars, that's the question
  • Don't buy it!
  • This book didn't provide much insight.
How To Succeed With Women -- expanded edition
Anthony F. Badalamenti
Manufacturer: Scientific Support
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Binding: Paperback

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ASIN: 0964859017

Book Description

The new expanded edition of "HOW TO SUCCEED WITH WOMEN" adds another 5 years of research and feedback from readers to the decades of research behind the first edition. The success principles are now developed at greater length, dialogue from singles' coaching has been added, the exercises are done in sample format and special success issues (the shy man, the intellectual man and more) are treated. The author devoted more than 15 years to the single lifestyle industry and over 20 to psychiatric research in search of how men succeed. His findings are new insights and highly effective skills for men who wish to succeed -- now presented in greater detail in the new, expanded edition.

HOW TO SUCCEED WITH WOMEN tells men what it is in their makeup that women are looking for. It shows men how to make it obvious to the women they wish to connect with. This is a major advance past what is already known about female psychology. The book uses exercises -- at the end of most chapters -- to work the material into the reader and make him ready to live the material that creates success. The exercises are an enjoyable mix of neurolinguistic programming and visualization, crafted to awaken the reader to his winning ways.

This book is rich in fresh material on both the male and the female. Its chapter by chapter rehearsals of the things that work return the reader to life ready to succeed. It is written to bring effective new knowledge and skill to the reader in a way that feels easy and natural.

HOW TO SUCCEED WITH WOMEN has earned Playboy's Critic's Choice rating and has been in the most prominent catalogs, bookstores and websites (331 pages, laminated cover).

Customer Reviews:

3 out of 5 stars Males and Females: Celebrating the Differences.......2007-08-06

Some of the content of this book is quite abstract, but some is practical. Badalamenti points out that men and women have more in common than they have different between them. Yet it is the differences that attract men and women to each other.

Women want to be discovered gradually, and for this reason a male should be persistent as he gets to know a woman. A woman wants to sense that she is valued, and that the man is her champion.

Dancing is a very effective way for a man to reach into the heart of a woman (pp. 49-51, 226, 278, 297-301, etc.). And women love playfulness in men.

4 out of 5 stars Pretty good 'inner game' book........2006-02-09

One of the classic books on understanding women in terms of how they really operate emotionally. For guys who need to deprogram what's going on (why so many women prefer bad boys, what really turns them on/off, etc.) its a great book.

What the book will not provide are detailed, scripted ice breaker routines now on the market. These current routines ensure men put their best foot forward - demonstrating their best qualities without being a 'wuss.'

- Razr

5 out of 5 stars 1 or 5 stars, that's the question.......2005-08-09

Do you wont sam Do and Dont advices or sometig to think and observe about. In this book you will find the second. I must recognize the stile of writing is much too scientific and hard to read. But in it I find the answer whay one friend (of avarege look) much beter succeed with women then all others. If you wont to succeed with women you must work on:
1. Prepare yourself - grooming, dresing, how to be better listner, care about vitaliti - trim and slim
(good book: Understanding Women: The Definitive Guide to Meeting, Dating and Dumping If Necesary by Romy Miller )
2. Understand what women want and think (this book)
3. Love tactics - how to combine respect, houp , pasion
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Men Are Like Fish: What Every Woman Needs to Know About Catching a Man by Steve Nakamoto - valid olso for men)

1 out of 5 stars Don't buy it!.......2004-09-29

Actually, I am amazed by the fact that there are few positive reviews. In my opinion this book is absolutely useless. Do not waste your money and time.

1 out of 5 stars This book didn't provide much insight........2003-07-08

I do not reccomend this book by Baldalamenti. I have read and been collecting self-help books on dating/sex for a couple of years now and I have a number of good ones (and dozens of bad ones!) Instead of this book, get "How to Succeed with Women" by Copeland and Louis. They offer practical advice in their book that this one lacks. Beware that you might confuse the two books because of the similar titles.
Swim with the Dolphins: How Women Can Succeed in Corporate America on Their Own Terms
Average customer rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
  • A modern-day classic
  • Insightful!
  • Swimming Together in the Corporate Blender
  • I just keep telling myself - go ahead and be a dolphin!
Swim with the Dolphins: How Women Can Succeed in Corporate America on Their Own Terms
Connie Glaser , and Barbara Steinberg Smalley
Manufacturer: Grand Central Publishing
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Until recently, working in corporate America was like swimming in a pool of sharks. Command-and-control was the watchword of the day, and circling near the top of most hierarchies were cold-blooded sharks. You know the type. Tough. Arrogant. Ruthless. Maybe you even tried to mimic them - and if so, you weren't alone. Many women, in their efforts to climb the corporate ladder, attempted to emulate the sharks. But for most, it wasn't a comfortable fit. And no wonder. Women aren't like sharp-toothed predators. They're more like dolphins. Unlike sharks, who prefer working in rigid traditional hierarchies, dolphins thrive in teams organized around networks. Comfortable with power, they rarely abuse it, viewing themselves as leaders rather than bosses. And although they value the bottom line as much as any shark, they know that the bottom line grows fastest in a flexible workplace where people are satisfied and motivated to do their best. With their tough but caring ways, women have the very characteristics America's forward-thinking corporations are looking for in today's fiercely competitive and ever-changing business environment. Now, there's a navigational map to guide you through the new corporate waters. Swim with the Dolphins is loaded with specific strategies and hands-on advice that will help make you, as a woman, a better manager, both for yourself and for your company. Based on interviews with more than 200 successful female managers, it will show you how to attract, hire, and keep good employees; build and coach effective teams; share the workload; motivate and inspire your staff; manage conflict and difficult employees; set the stage for win-win negotiations; bounce back fromadversity; work smarter, not harder; get noticed and promoted; avoid the fear of failure, and prevent stress from managing you; overcome obstacles that female managers still encounter in corporate America...and much more. Whether you're a trainee or an executive, learn to s

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5 out of 5 stars A modern-day classic.......2004-02-22

The shark attack is finally over! This book, a step-by-step manual for all women trying to make it in the business world, has withstood the test of time. Practical hands-on advice, inspiring profiles of successful women, and the knowledge that we can make it on our own terms - without having to sacrifice our own values or principles. Essential reading for every women who aspires to success - as a dolphin and not a shark.

4 out of 5 stars Insightful!.......2001-05-09

Connie Brown Glaser and Barbara Steinberg Smalley argue that female managers no longer need to act like men to be successful. Instead, women managers should depend on their natural attributes - intuition, nurturing, having respect for individuals - to create webs rather than hierarchies. This bold, timely book is packed with profiles of women who have succeeded on their own terms. The writing is lean and cuts to the chase. We [...] recommend this book as a likely inspiration and a helpful guide to most women (particularly managers) trying to cope with the old folkways of corporate America. The male manager will also find that it offers him a new perspective at work and a wake-up call at home. [Note: This book is not linked to Harvey MacKay's Swim With the Sharks, which focuses on selling, negotiating, and marketing.]

5 out of 5 stars Swimming Together in the Corporate Blender.......1999-12-31

Swim with the Dolphins is one of the most valuable books executives can read as they attempt to understand which strategies for interpersonal relations will be most effective during the new century. Co-authored by Connie Glaser and Barbara Steinberg Smalley (and published by Warner Books), Dolphins explains "how women can succeed in corporate America on their own terms."There are dozens of checklists throughout Dolphins which are of practical and immediate value. Also insightful profiles of women who have succeeded in business. No two are the same, of course, but they tended to face (and overcome) the same barriers. I suggest that Dolphins be read in combination with Peter Drucker on the Profession of Management (published by Harvard Business School Press) because Drucker's various essays provide a rock-solid framework within which to apply the wealth of information and wisdom which Glaser and Smalley so generously provide in Dolphins. To a significant extent, this is a "what to do...what not to do" guide for women who are determined to succeed in corporate America. For that reason alone, it is a stunning achievement. But I think the book's importance transcends narrowly-defined (albeit legitimate) gender issues. There is much that all of us, male or female, can learn from Dolphins. And there is much for all of us, male or female, to do. For example, eliminating all of the barriers to success for women in corporate America. Most of them are illegal and all of them are unconscionable.

4 out of 5 stars I just keep telling myself - go ahead and be a dolphin!.......1999-08-28

This book really helped me to validate my personality and management style. I really am a dolphin (intelligent, but warm and personable), rather than a shark, and I am striving to succeed (as a woman executive in a large corporation) without compromising those qualities. I have always wondered if I should try to be more of a shark; now I am content to remain a dolphin.

My only criticism is that the book was somewhat wordy and bogged down in places. But the messages were good and case stories interesting. This book can easily be read in a weekend, then passed on to others.
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Kristin K. Finn
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The first book to tackle one of the leading concerns of women with manic depression and related disorders You have bipolar disorder and want to start a family. There is so much to know and manage when thinking about becoming pregnant and having an optimal pregnancy and postpartum period. What are the risks? Can I go off my meds? How will my partner react? Will my child also become bipolar? How do I navigate through the often confusing and ever-changing research on mental disorders and pregnancy? Kristin K. Finn was diagnosed with manic depression as a teenager. Upon deciding to become pregnant, she and her husband also had questions, concerns, and fears. Recognizing that there was no go-to guide that helps women with manic depression navigate pre-natal, pregnancy, and postpartum issues, Finn collaborated with geneticists, obstetricians, psychologists, and psychiatrists to bring you this ultimate support-group-in-a-book and pregnancy resource. In Bipolar and Pregnant, Finn shares her insights and techniques that she developed through two pregnancies, as well as the advice of her esteemed team of experts. In addition, Bipolar and Pregnant: Provides information on medical aspects of pregnancy and gives advice on minimizing the risks of psychiatric flare-ups, avoiding episodes, monitoring behavior, and preparing to go off mediation as pregnancy looms. Discusses medical aspects of pregnancy, preparing for pregnancy, and optimizing the chances of getting pregnant Provides the latest research on medications used to treat bipolar disorder and their effect on developing babies. You and your entire support team will be armed with the knowledge necessary to help you optimize your pregnancy, subside anxiety, and feel confident that you are doing the very best for you and your new family.

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5 out of 5 stars Excellent!.......2007-10-15

I found it very helpful to hear about how a woman with bipolar disorder successfully managed two pregnancies. This book not only gives women and their families hope - it also is an easy to understand, informative and practical step-by-step guide. I also appreciated the valuable information written by the professionals. In checking Kristin's website, I found that the Cleveland Clinic Library gave the book a positive review which reinforced my opinion of the book.

5 out of 5 stars Very informative!.......2007-10-15

I have a family member who is bipolar and is considering starting a family with her husband. After researching this topic with my sister we were disappointed to find there was hardly any literature on this subject. I can't tell you how excited we were to find a book written from the perspective of a bipolar parent. Bipolar and Pregnant provides great insight on the hurdles a couple must overcome to achieve a successful bipolar pregnancy. What we were most excited about is that the book offers advice on the decision making process, coping mechanisms during pregnancy and postpartum issues. My sister and her husband realize starting a family with a bipolar mother is a difficult one but this book has given them hope and inspiration regarding this important topic.

1 out of 5 stars Not What I Expected or Needed - Very Disappointing.......2007-09-28

I was very disappointed with this book. I had pre-ordered it and was very excited about the concept. As a bipolar woman trying to get pregnant with plenty of doubts, I thought this book would be educational. Instead it's pretty much one lady's story about her two pregnancies while she was off lithium. Since I don't take lithium and was instructed to stay on meds while pregant, her tale was just about useless for me.

The book claims to give you the latest on the newer bipolar drugs: we're talking about a small chart in the apendix that had zero info about my drug (Seroquel) and I found way more info online. Although the author credits look impressive, the author has zero medical experience (and claims none, so that's fair).

I thought this would give me more insight into bipolar pregnancies in general. Save your money because here's all the book tells you: The author was successful in managing her very specific case of bipolar and pregnancies off lithium by planning and charting her moods in journals, along with her husband. Since her family has always written in journals, this was normal behavior (whereas the rest of us might not take to journaling so easily or as effectively -- especially convincing our spouse to do the same!). Her husband was her cheerleader and they are very pleased with themselves. So pleased that they wrote about about how great they did. Kudos to them, but what about the rest of us? Those without journals and introspective mates? Those who have to make a horrible and confusing decision about staying on anti-psychotic medication while pregnant without any good research? Those who haven't been living with their illness as successfully as the author has since teenage years? Those who don't have the ability to take a part-time job instead of a full-time one to reduce stress? If you have those issues and questions, then this is not the book for you. Zero science. Zero research. Nothing about the latest information. You are better off using google and doing your own research.
The Complete Book of How to Succeed With Women
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    The Complete Book of How to Succeed With Women
    Victor Wild
    Manufacturer: Wildfire Pub Co
    ProductGroup: Book
    Binding: Paperback
    ASIN: 0938444018
    How To Succeed With Women
    Average customer rating: 3.5 out of 5 stars
    • Don't waste your time and money!
    • Its simply fantastic!!!!
    • what a bunch of slop!
    • Do not confuse with the other book of same title
    • An eye opener
    How To Succeed With Women
    Anthony F. Badalamenti
    Manufacturer: Scientific Support
    ProductGroup: Book
    Binding: Paperback

    Love & RomanceLove & Romance | Relationships | Health, Mind & Body | Subjects | Books
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    ASIN: 1880365901

    Book Description

    Scientific Support's book, How To Succeed With Women, offers men new and highly effective principles for connecting with the women of their choice. The author, Anthony F. Badalamenti PhD, took a novel approach to discovering the principles that work. He devoted more than 15 years to the single lifestyle industry and over 20 to psychiatric research in search of how men succeed. His findings are new insights and highly effective skills for men who wish to succeed.

    How To Succeed With Women tells men what it is in their makeup that women are looking for. It tells men how to make it obvious to the women they wish to connect with. This is a quantum leap forward from what is already known about female psychology. The book uses exercises -- at the end of each chapter -- to activate the successful male within. The exercises are a colorful and potent blend of neurolinguistic programming and visualization. They awaken the reader and make him ready to live the material he needs to succeed.

    This book is rich in fresh material on both the male and the female. Its chapter by chapter rehearsals of the things that work return the reader to life ready to succeed. It brings effective new knowledge and skill to the reader in a way that feels easy and natural.

    Customer Reviews:

    1 out of 5 stars Don't waste your time and money!.......2004-09-30

    This is a worst book about women that I have ever red. Instead buy "How to Succeed With Women" by Ron Louis, David Copeland.

    5 out of 5 stars Its simply fantastic!!!!.......2003-08-07

    This book is a TRUE MATERPIECE!!!! Its once in a blue moon that you ever come across books like this.I guess dumbos & morons who don't have an analytical & perceptive mind will find it hard to understand this book since it uses deep philosophical approach. I don't recommend this book to people who are looking only for superficial knowledge.

    This book is probably one of the FINEST of its kind in the world.One of the MOST MYSTERIOUS thing in the world is the mind of a woman.So mysterious is it that even the great creator of Psychoanalysis Sigmund Freud asked in his essay "Psychology of women" .."What do women want?". I am a very brilliant man with a wide range of interest and the mind of women has always intrigued me.I have been extremely successful in flirting but the ways of women always puzzled me.I tried to pentrate the female mind using various tools and even developed a system of thought based on Descatian Philosophy for calculating the female mind but alas a solution evaded me UNTIL I read this book.
    HAHAHAHA Take this piece of advice from a GENIUS and a MASTER FLIRT!!!

    1 out of 5 stars what a bunch of slop!.......2000-08-09

    This book bites the big one. A bunch of psycobabble junk. Like a cheap John Gray knockoff. At least John Gray is interesting. For a real dating book, try The Passive Man's Guide to Seduction.

    1 out of 5 stars Do not confuse with the other book of same title.......2000-05-22

    This book should not be confused with another book of the same title written by Ron Lewis and David Copeland which is the best and most practical book on the subject in print. This book is not only vague and impractical, it is full of broken syntax which makes it a headache to read. I assume that all or most of the praises this book has collected was posted by mistake. It is the other book that should get the praises.

    5 out of 5 stars An eye opener.......2000-03-20

    Glad to see there's a book that tells males what females really want and how to use it. The material helped me to succeed and keeps on helping after a few months of working with it. If want to see what you do to females and how to connect with them, then this is for you. The author did his homework and it shows.
    How to Succeed With Women
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      How to Succeed With Women
      Bo
      Manufacturer: Libra Pub
      ProductGroup: Book
      Binding: Hardcover

      GeneralGeneral | Self-Help | Health, Mind & Body | Subjects | Books
      ASIN: 0872120643
      HOW TO SUCCEED WITH WOMEN WITHOUT REALLY TRYING
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        HOW TO SUCCEED WITH WOMEN WITHOUT REALLY TRYING

        Manufacturer: Ballantine Books
        ProductGroup: Book
        Binding: Hardcover
        ASIN: B000GQK8D2
        HOW TO SUCCEED WITH WOMEN WITHOUT REALLY TRYING
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          HOW TO SUCCEED WITH WOMEN WITHOUT REALLY TRYING
          Shepherd (pen name used by Edward Mead) Mead
          Manufacturer: Ballantine Books
          ProductGroup: Book
          Binding: Paperback
          ASIN: B000GVWGGY

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