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Summary: Sound Advice
Review: 'Ten Stupid Things Couples Do to Mess Up Their Relationships' is Laura Schlessinger's best work. Her insights are profound and her prose is delightfully readable. All couples will benefit from Ms Schlessinger's knowledge. Particularly impressive is the final brief chapter, in which Laura recapitulates, in simple headings, the ten mistakes detailed earlier. On page 214, she writes, 'Let me summarise the ten stupid things couples do to mess up their relationships.
1) Date
2) Get engaged
3) Get married
4) Have a kid
5) Have another one
Some people even do these things AGAIN, following divorce. It's a simple equation; 5 + 5 = 10.'This book is essential reading for couples everywhere.
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Summary: Too Rush Linbaughish
Review: Any book that recommends the bible as a follow through is not truly addressing the issues but merely echoing conservative religious beliefs for relationships. It started fairly independent but quickly turned into a sermon.It got really thick at the end.
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Summary: Another home run for Dr. Laura!
Review: As a psychotherapist, I often struggle with thinking of books to "prescribe" to my patients. I have advised many of my patients read Laura's 10 Stupid Things books. This is one I've been waiting for ever since she started talking about it a year ago. Dr. Laura is famous for not mincing words or caretaking feelings when delivering her message. This book is no exception. At times, the constant "letters from listeners" can be a bit tiresome, but she manages to tie in her viewpoint with her signature wit, wisdom, and "equal opportunity bashing." Will this replace the work I do with couples and families? No, of course it won't. But, it does aid very well. Thanks, Laura, for another great book!
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Summary: Helping People to Learn From Past Mistakes
Review: As a women in my late twenties I have had my share of bad relationships. Reading Dr. Laura's book has helped me clarify
what works and what doesn't.
I find the book to be full of simple truths. If more people would follow the advice she gives I am sure the divorce rate would be lower.
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Summary: sharp and to the point, as usual!
Review: As usual, Dr. Laura succinctly and sharply lays out relationship pitfalls, why they occur, and how to avoid them. Read it together with your wife or husband!
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Summary: Dr. Who?
Review: Common sense meets the moral majority in this book which is bulked up with fill of call in radio show listeners' stories. When "Dr." Laura actually gives guidance in this collection of stories it reminds me of the simplistic moral that Jerry Springer gives after each of his trailer trash flinging furniture shows. The serious reader is going to be disappointed if looking for sound advice in something as complicated as a human relationship. Her one size fits all approach is frightening. She completely ignores some, while drowning us in a sea of vignette's that seem very white upper middle class, even "W.A.S.P.y", perhaps she is Judaism's answer to Jerry Falwell. The messages are in general good common sense advice, but that is the problem. I've never met a "general" person and much less a "general couple". Every problem is solvable if only everyone follows her morals and any straying from them provides the solution; someone to blame.
There is a huge mostly urban population of African-Americans in this country that "generally" do not marry, a matriarchical society millions strong right in our midst here in the US. These families often involve a complex number of relationships with a woman at the center raising the children. Many on the right believe if only they would live like Dr. Laura says we would be in Utopia, as the problem of poorly socialized urban black males would disappear in a generation. I don't see these relationships seriously addressed in this "work". There are many other population groups that are also ignored, but this is "pop-light" with some common sense with Ms. Laura's judgmental hammer to back it up. She does offer some real useful advice, but nothing one couldn't get from one's house of worship. This is not a guide for those outside a very tight niche population that is growing ever smaller, and both people in the relationship need to be in that group. Perhaps the point of the book is to evangelize and bring more people to her morality. (I think they call it a revival in fundamentalist Christianity.)
It is important to remember the author has her doctorate in physiology, and that she is not a physician or psychologist.
There are a lot of good books out there on this subject, this just isn't one of them.
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Summary: Great for singles too!
Review: Dr. Laura hits the nail on the head when it comes to respecting yourself and the significant other in your life. In this world of "instant gratification", her call for a return to the traditional courtship process is well presented. I thought this book would be for those currently in a relationship and had purchased for a newly married friend. However, as a "single-but-looking woman" I found myself unable to put the book down. Dr. Laura's newest book is a smart and funny must-read for everyone who wants to find or strengthen a loving relationship. With calls, letters and faxes from her listeners, the real-life examples of "stupid things" bring the book to life.
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Summary: Great for singles too!
Review: Dr. Laura hits the nail on the head when it comes to respecting yourself and the significant other in your life. In this world of "instant gratification", her call for a return to the traditional courtship process is well presented. I thought this book would be for those currently in a relationship and had purchased for a newly married friend. However, as a "single-but-looking woman" I found myself unable to put the book down. Dr. Laura's newest book is a smart and funny must-read for everyone who wants to find or strengthen a loving relationship. With calls, letters and faxes from her listeners, the real-life examples of "stupid things" bring the book to life.
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Summary: Another Great Book
Review: Dr. Laura is a great author and host because she doesnt play the "politically correct" game. If you are looking for a book that will tell you that there are many paths to happiness this aint it. And if you want someone to tell you that you just have to be positive and assert yourself, Dr. Laura wont do it. Having a great relationship takes sacrifices -- biting your tongue, not gazing at others, cutting back on your personal persuits. But in the end, the rewards come out in spades. I'd also recommend an excellent book I just finished - The Romantic's Guide by Michael Webb. It has the most creative and interesting tips and ideas on keeping romance in your relationship. You'll love it.
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Summary: Telling It Like It Is!
Review: Dr. Laura is a refreshing voice of honesty! In a society where people shirk responsibility for EVERYTHING, from work to their kids behavior to the state of their relationships, Dr. Laura tells it like it is!
If you want to be happy, you've got to WORK at it, and this new book serves up real-life situations and solutions which, if you're willing to do the work needed to make a relationship succeed, can help get you to that goal of a happy, healthy relationship!
Dr. Laura's unwavering message of personal responsibility , honesty and getting your priorities in order rings loud and clear in this new book - I'm going to buy copies for a few of my friends - they might just learn something valuable! Thanks, Dr. Laura!
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