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Summary: Not So Hot
Review: Alison Armstong has given us a rare gift of understanding the struggle between the sexes in the context of a story of love, a love quest. Since the `60s the message from women has only berated men. In my 57 years I have not heard a feminine voice speak so admiringly, with sincere appreciation and love for the male of the species. I learned a great deal about myself and the women in my life I so greatly cherish. For 25 years I have given myself wholeheartedly to trying to understand women and try to meet the need of the moment. In that quest of mine I unknowingly relinquished some of my manhood. Alison has set me free to be a man again, without apology. If you want a partnership of love with your spouse read this book together, learn of each other together and together, build a castle of love into unspeakable happiness and joy. Alison Armstrong's wisdom and eloquence is going to make this world a much more beautiful place!
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Summary: A Must to Read & Share with Everyone in your life!!!
Review: Alison is a visionary and this first book exemplifies her dedication to making sure that men are treated with the utmost respect. She is educating women of all ages to be responsible for themselves and to fulfill their needs and then they will be available to give their all to those they love. Her workshops and coaching programs are incredibly informative and it is so easy to apply the knowledge you have learned. This book compliments her work and commitment to getting the word out. I gave this book to everyone that I love for the holidays and they devoured it. Valentine's Day is just around the corner and what better way to say "I love you", than to buy this book and spread the word. Alison also has articles available on www.consciousloving.com. Thank you for the immense difference you have made in my life and the lives of others!
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Summary: Inspiration
Review: All this time trying to figure out men - and Allison Armstrong makes it so easy - so clear
and FUN!!
The book is aptly named - it really gives you the keys to the kingdom - regarding your relationships with men.
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Summary: MUST READ FOR ANY WOMEN WITH MEN IN HER LIFE.
Review: GREAT BOOK. GIVE IT A TRY.I'VE HAD GREAT SUCCESS AFTER APPLYING
WHAT I LEARNED. I WISH I WOULD GO TO THE WORKSHOP.
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Summary: Perfect Title
Review: Having never attended Armstrong's workshops I found the book a wonderful opportunity to become aware of alternatives ways to view male behavior. The title Armstrong has chosen perfectly depicts what women can receive when implementing the content provided in the book. In my perspective I doubt she intended the story to be an epic, but rather a vehicle to convey exceptionally vaulable information and a novel perspective. I applaud her work and look forward to more.
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Summary: A fresh approach to a popular subject
Review: I was given a copy of this book and, although I originally resisted it as a "chick book," I eventually cracked it open and I had a hard time putting it down. Alison Armstrong has made it her purpose to understand how men operate in the realm of communication, sex and relationship and to relate this information to women, such that they can enjoy true, loving partnership with men. Her approach seems to entail some "bad news/good news" for most women, who have sorely missed the mark in the way they've treated men, but who have incredible power to have men show up as the lovers, givers and heroes they naturally are. This book is written like a novel but it occurs to me as more of a vehicle to communicate Alison's teachings, as expressed in her "Celebrating Men/Satisfying Women" workshops. It's a good read if taken in that light. Although I wouldn't necessarily nominate Alison for a Pulitzer, I would nominate her for the Nobel Peace Prize. Her insights into how men think are laser accurate, and any woman who is ready to take on responsibility in her relationships with men, and the blessings that accompany it, will love this book.
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Summary: Toward A Happy Medium
Review: Often, when a movement develops and takes hold in a society--to correct a social malady-that movement has a tendency to swing too far in the other direction. In my opinion, such is the case with feminism. Developed to prioritize the unmet needs of women at large, its principles and its programs served to meet those needs. This was (and is) a praiseworthy goal. However, something happened on the way to that goal: the needs of men at large often went unheeded or even denigrated. Just as in the case of the opposite, both parties were unsatisfied. Alison Armstrong's "Keys to the Kingdom" is part of a new movement: a laudable attempt to swing the pendulum back the other way, toward a happy middle ground. How does the twenty-first century American woman live in peace with her husband? By accepting three things that many of our foremothers realized almost instinctively: 1) men and women develop in ways that are fundamentally different from each other, 2) stemming from those differences, men and women have different expectations from each other, and 3) neither is happy living life with each other unless those expectations are met to a reasonable degree. In her novel, Armstrong ably demonstrates these facts of life. Her protagonist, Karen, has been married to Mike for several years but is becoming distressed by the lack of ability to communicate between the two. An older woman, Claudia, comes into her life and helps her to understand the "secrets" about men; those that have been handed down matrilineally in Claudia's family. Claudia teaches Karen that her husband's needs are just as important as her own, that they change as a man ages. The most enlightening part of the novel (for me) had Claudia explaining to Karen of the stages of develop for men. After reading these parts, I began to apply the characteristics of the stages to the men in my own life and found that they fit nearly to a tee. Behavior that I had previously found inexplicably--viewed through my female sensibilities--began to make sense. Armstrong is to be commended. She has done a great service for both men and women: increased their chances of being happy.
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Summary: Toward A Happy Medium
Review: Often, when a movement develops and takes hold in a society--to correct a social malady-that movement has a tendency to swing too far in the other direction. In my opinion, such is the case with feminism. Developed to prioritize the unmet needs of women at large, its principles and its programs served to meet those needs. This was (and is) a praiseworthy goal. However, something happened on the way to that goal: the needs of men at large often went unheeded or even denigrated. Just as in the case of the opposite, both parties were unsatisfied. Alison Armstrong's "Keys to the Kingdom" is part of a new movement: a laudable attempt to swing the pendulum back the other way, toward a happy middle ground. How does the twenty-first century American woman live in peace with her husband? By accepting three things that many of our foremothers realized almost instinctively: 1) men and women develop in ways that are fundamentally different from each other, 2) stemming from those differences, men and women have different expectations from each other, and 3) neither is happy living life with each other unless those expectations are met to a reasonable degree. In her novel, Armstrong ably demonstrates these facts of life. Her protagonist, Karen, has been married to Mike for several years but is becoming distressed by the lack of ability to communicate between the two. An older woman, Claudia, comes into her life and helps her to understand the "secrets" about men; those that have been handed down matrilineally in Claudia's family. Claudia teaches Karen that her husband's needs are just as important as her own, that they change as a man ages. The most enlightening part of the novel (for me) had Claudia explaining to Karen of the stages of develop for men. After reading these parts, I began to apply the characteristics of the stages to the men in my own life and found that they fit nearly to a tee. Behavior that I had previously found inexplicably--viewed through my female sensibilities--began to make sense. Armstrong is to be commended. She has done a great service for both men and women: increased their chances of being happy.
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Summary: A new insight into Men
Review: This book has really changed how I see the men in my life. I'd read the Mars/Venus books and they didn't make any difference - this does! Apply these lessons, and men will find you the most wonderful woman they've ever met. My fiance feels like he's won the lottery!
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Summary: Keys to the Kingdom belongs on every night stand
Review: This book was SUCH a pleasure to read that I have decided to personally translate in another language so that other women might benefit from reading it.
A dear friend of mine is newly married to a very nice guy and the first year of their marriage their happiness was bright enough to light up an entire town! Lately things have changed and the bright in their eyes had gone. During the workshop I took with Alison I kept thinking 'if my friend could hear this information'. And when I finished Keys to the Kingdom the first thought was "If only I had met a Claudia in my life!" (Claudia is the lead character in Keys to the Kingdom). This book is absolutely fabulous, moving and enriching; I would like all my friends to read it. As a result, I am now in the midst of translating Keys to the Kindgom as a personal gift to my friends.
Sweet Alison Armstrong is a gift to the world, through her writing and her teaching : everyone who can listen to her with their heart will love this book. She spreads love and around the world and shares in such moving words how to reach partnership between men and women. I hope Alison will always have the energy to keep going!
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