Be Honest--You're Not That Into Him Either: Raise Your Standards and Reach for the Love You Deserve by Ian Kerner Summary and Reviews
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Book Reviews of Be Honest--You're Not That Into Him Either: Raise Your Standards and Reach for the Love You Deserve
Book Review: Misses the mark
Summary: 3 Stars
OK, I have read both this book and the other similar one. I took a huge dislike to the other book because the approach was so one-dimensional.
While I can say that "Be Honest..." is not quite as judgmental, my overall impression of it is that it misses the mark.
For one thing it spends tons of time on sex, which for MOST women, is NOT really what relationships are about.
When the book does actually get into the emotional aspects of it, I got the impression the author kind of just breezed through the topic - using a few examples along the way, but never really getting into the core of anything.
I can't really put my finger on the problem, except to say that I did not "get" anything out of this book - at al.
Book Review: Wake up and smell your SELF EMPOWERMENT
Summary: 5 Stars
This book kicks "He's not that into You" firmly in the crotch. Thank the Good Lord that someone finally did.
The first chapters explain why it's a bad idea for women to have casual sex. DUH!!! For me and my friends, this is as true as the sky is blue. Having sex like a man is a myth. I cannot fathom why people are watching "Sex and the City" and believing it. Ian Kerner, the author, explains in scientific terms why it's not likely for women to have sex that is casual as well as enjoyable. He goes into hormones, the way other mammals act, etc. This book suggests that having "sex like a man" is UN-empowering, despite what your local commando feminist might say.
Note to the audience: For those readers who are squeamish about sex and masturbation, the first couple of chapters are going to be uncomfortable. If you're not having sex, this book is probably not useful for you. Also, if you have problems finding a guy, this book is not for you. However, if you find that you are dating guys that you're not that into, this book is for you. Also, if you're a parent and your daughter is going away to college, I'd recommend this book for your daughter. It might keep her away from the frat houses. Believe me, it happens, and it's better for her to get a good whiff of reality before she is out on her own.
The second and third couple of chapters explain why you should not seriously date someone who you're not that into. I don't think that these chapters are as good as the first, but I identify with dating people who I am not that into. It's a waste of time. You know from the very beginning that you're not going to marry them, and spending time by yourself is so much more enjoyable and empowering.
Overall, I think that this book is a four star book, but I am giving it five simply because it kicks some butt.
Book Review: Empowering.
Summary: 5 Stars
I'm a big fan of the author's previous book She Comes First and I was really psyched when I heard he had written a dating book for single woman. As a woman in her late twenties, I was looking for a book from an author I could trust, and this one delivered its promise. Kerner really understands the complex issues facing today's single women and the dual-pressures to go for it and make the most of yourself professionally but also to get married and have kids, and how hard it is to really have it all. This book is for women who deserve to have it all. Book Review: Absolutely Pathetic.
Summary: 1 Stars
I had read the book "He's Just Not That Into You", and I must say I find faults with both this and that book. The first book assumes way too much about guys. For instance, if the guy doesn't call you back the next day after the date, he's apparently not interested. That kind of advice is sheer lunacy. Even if a guy is interested, he may not call because he doesn't want the woman to think he's a loser chasing (which I assure you she will. In fact, alot of girls try to get rid of a guy if he calls the day after) her.
So anyways, this book is already starting out on the wrong track by giving way too much credit to the first book. Secondly, this book seems to want to give goddess stature to all women. As if every woman should get the best looking guy out there, even if she herself is fat and ugly. Yeah, way to help out your fellow gender Mr. Wuss.
This book is almost a breeding ground for lesbianism it's so bad. The book is not worth the paper it was printed on. NEXT!
Book Review: An Insult to Female Intelligence
Summary: 2 Stars
This book does nothing to help women "Raise Your Standards and Reach for the Love You Deserve". If anything, it does the same thing the other book about which the author has a "reply" about, and that is to continue to widen the divide among men and women, certainly not bringing the opposite sex together in any manner whatsoever. IMHO it is books like this that have women continuing to scratch their heads wondering WHAT to do in a relationship.
Try getting real, with yourself. There's no need for the oneupmanship either between the sexes or in the literary genre.
There are better books on the market that bring the opposite sex together, without insulting the intelligence of either one. This book is not one of them, and neither is the book written in its namesake.