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Summary: Moving On
Review: Do you want to have a fantastic relationship? Then it is up to you! You can't rescue your mate - you have to rescue the relationship by the power that you have to change your part. And you can find the strength to keep someone else from pulling you down.I began following the advice in this book and along with the book recommended, The RoMANtic's Guide, and within a few months my rocky marriage was the best it had been in 13 years.
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Summary: Relationship Rescue is a must buy!!!
Review: OK. Let's get started!!! Just from looking at the cover you can tell that this book is truly a classic. Phillip C. McGraw (pictured on the cover) is a savior for anyone looking to mend their relationships. The seven steps displayed in this book were superb and delightful and filled with drama!! As we all know Phillip C. McGraw has appeared on Oprah's show a number of times and has influenced me (and many of my friends) to be just like him. Phillip, I would just like to say thank you! bravo, bravo!!
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Summary: Not for those who are even remotely emotionally androgynous
Review: The Amazon review hits the nail on the head as to McGraw's perspective: "the funadmental differences between men and women." Of course, stereotypes exist for a reason and many folks, maybe most, fit within the rigid world of McGraw, John Gray and Deborah Tannen. But some people, including myself, DON'T. I saw McGraw on Oprah once and his examples in the audience were complete box cut out stereotypes. A husband who "wasn't emotional" and excessively detail oriented and organized, a wife who was "emotional" and less organized. These are right out of the Jungian based Myers-Briggs personality test: Judging (masculine) versus perceiving (feminine). So, this applies to SOME people. But if you're a man who doesn't watch sports, a woman who does, a guy who cries, a woman doesn't, etc. etc., well, forget McGraw's book. (If you're a gay or lesbian, the same is also certainly true.) For people who are a little bit of this and a little bit of that in terms of gender this book is complete and utter rubbish. It might help others, however. My objection isn't that this book isn't helpful for some (maybe many), it's that McGraw INSISTS that everyone fits within his cookie cut out patterns. (Just like Gray and Tannen!) The best I can give it is two stars. From my personal perspective, it doesn't even deserve that. Authors such as McGraw need to get a broader perspective on reality and meet people who don't fit the stereotypes.
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Summary: Practical.
Review: "Life Strategies" isn't "great literature" of the Shakespeare calliber, but if you need some direction with dealing directly and fearlessly with several common "life challenges", this might be a good book for you. McGraw talks "tough," forcing the reader to get past his or her false hopes and self-deceptions. When a "coach" is needed to get a person going, McGraw is one of the best. A better book for those who are deeper thinkers about life-issues is "Castle of Wisdom" by Rhett Ellis of course because it is more spiritual, not quite as practical, but more powerful on the deeper levels. Still, for a simple and direct approach, go with McGraw.
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Summary: Bible for those in a dysfunctional relationship
Review: This fantastic book tells it how it is. So many times when I was reading this I just thought to myself "That is just so much like my wife." Through reading this, my wife realised that she had been wrong to refuse the implants (if she gets a decent rack then I wouldn't have a problem with pay-per-view hardcore porn) and had been unreasonably hectoring about my drinking. Sometimes when a relationship goes wrong it is the case that only one of the parties is at fault and through this book my wife began to face up to that responsibility.
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Summary: make the time
Review: This is a great read, very helpful.
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Summary: FOR COUPLES WITH HEALTHY RELATIONSHIPS TOO...
Review: The bad news is there is some of the altruist goody-goody psychobabbble that does no one any good. The good news is it is contradicted in substance and spirit by the book itself. The focus is on what works for you, getting your act together and then helping your partner do the same. While these programs are all fairly similar, this is much clearer and step-by-step than most. He understands that we have to take responsibility for ourselves and respect each other's dignity, and shows by exercises how a couple can really break bad habits. The best news is that this works for any couple trying to improve their relationship-- or simply anchor the good things that are working. If you have a terrific relationship and want some practical suggestions on keeping it that way and making good better, this is wery helpful. This book also has a lot to say about relationships in general, and you may find a lot that is useful here for both at work and play.
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Summary: If you've read "Life Strategies" don't bother
Review: If you've already read "Life Strategies", you'll find this very heavy on repitition, not just in terms of general themes (e.g you have to insist that others respect you) but even the case studies and examples McGraw uses. It seems as if he took the core of "Life Strategies", added on one good additional chapter, and proceeded to publish. If you haven't read McGraw's other book, you'll certainly enjoy and benefit from either of the two. He's straightforward and certainly in your face the whole time. In both books, he could be more expansive on how you get things done, even if you know what you want to do. Using the previous example, it is one thing to say "insist that others respect you", but how you get insensitive folks to actually do so is more difficult, so more elaboration on the actual how to's would help.
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Summary: Insightful and Well Worthwhile for Anyone
Review: Relationship Rescue is a wonderful book for anyone who wants to improve their relationship. Even those couples fortunate enough to be in a very solid relationship can benefit greatly from this book. If you make the effort, you will gain valuable insight into both yourself and your partner. This book is the real deal, not like those Mars and Venus books. I would also recommend the novel Fried Calamari to anyone looking for a funny and insightful look at the different ways men and women view sex and relationships.
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Summary: Even single people should read this one
Review: I had just had a baby, was trying to start a new business and, had gone back to school. I was having problems focusing on and solving the problems in our relationship. This book and Dr. Phil's wisdom was just the kick in the pants I needed! Nothing about this book was simple yet his words were easy to understand and apply to my life and my particular situation. I came away from this with a renewed sense of hope and self worth. Once I started to feel better about myself I saw immediate improvements in my relationship. Its funny that the book was so uplifting to me personally considering it is called "Relationship" Rescue. I would recommend this book to people at ALL levels of a relationship including those who are not yet married. This book will certainly be a primer.
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