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Summary: CLEVER & CONCISE LOVE ADVICE
Review: Even before getting into the heart of this creative, upbeat book Nakamoto provides the feeling of an enjoyable day by the ocean or lake. You just feel relaxed. Peaceful. For love, this is especially precious. No matter how good or bad we've had it searching for our one and only, a certain amount of anxiety creeps in. Steve Nakamoto in his mellow, yet intellectual manner lures us into feeling confident about hooking our next man. He offers oodles of concrete tools useful for finding our true love. But it's the comforting feeling throughout the book that really makes the read worthwhile. It's the fishing metaphor and expert knowledge that also does the trick. The questionnaires and checklists throughout the book give detailed information for deciding if the next man really is right and available. You know ladies, so often in the beginning the guy just leaves us guessing! Not after this entertaining and practical book. You will know what to do next time. You won't bring up taboo topics or act in taboo ways. Some things cut that fishing line - Nakamoto calls it "being spooked." These possible blunders are addressed, eliminating anymore spooking in your love life. You will become more careful and wise. The chapter, Beginner's Luck provides advice on recapturing your lost innocence, so essential when it comes to love. A fresh open attitude really is a must. Steve helps to bring this all back with stories and suggestions on how to add innocent enthusiasm into the love search. It definitely makes the whole journey enjoyable. In addition to the practical and accurate tools, it's the entire presentation that makes Men Are Like Fish truly unique and intriguing. Most love books don't offer such an inventive and easily remembered metaphor. And most are not written by men. Steve Nakamoto actually gives us a glimpse of what goes on in a man's mind. Even in our best relationships we're not privy to such knowledge. It's all spelled out here. No more secrets. And it's all offered as a fun and uplifting fishing expedition. Makes you want to tag along next time there's an outing 'just for the boys'! With this trusting guide your new man may not even want to go fishing, now that he's hooked... on you. You'll love the book!
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Summary: SOME IINTERESTING INTERPRETATIONS ON DATING!
Review: I bought this book after hearing the author on a "Coast-to-Coast" Internet radio program. I was mostly curious about the "fishing" concept, not that I wanted to catch a guy or anything. They say that men think too much but that's what guys do best. And this book reflects a man who obviously has thought long and hard about this analogy with dating and love. What I liked best are: The Bait Self-Quiz
Favorite Fishing Holes
Why Men Don't Call Back It's got a lot of other interesting things, too....all from a fishing perspective and reflecting what men generally think is true. I hope women can appreciate this man's point of view because it's pretty right on. Anyways, with a lot of other books out there on this same subject, I think it's important that women also consider the big picture as this book portrays. It's an easy read, too.
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Summary: A Sensible Book Among Many Confusing Ones
Review: I am a writer, and have read one or two other books on the same topic. This is the best one I have read so far, because the language (extended metaphor, good quotes) is appealing to me as a writer. I really like the wit and wisdom of this book! I searched online for other books on the same topic, and one book had so many chapters, and so many topics on dating (the first date, the second date, the middle date, ad nauseum) that I said to myself "How on earth will I be able to remember this? There must be a more simple approach." I found this book simple, easy to understand, and easy to apply. The book is broken up into chapters that all relate to the same extended metaphor (i.e. fishing for a man). The book centers around the old-fashioned maxim: "A man chases a woman until she catches him." I found this book intelligent, witty, and highly practical. I am happy to have found this book, and recommend it highly to other readers.
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Summary: For skeptical lovers
Review: For skeptical lovers John Gray in "Men are from Mars, Women are from Venus" had left quite clear men's and women's difficulties in a loving relationship arise from a main source: each gender speaks in different languages, therefore, each gender has its own way of experiencing life, further more, love.
"Men are like fish" acknowledges or reminds us about the basic relating principles between a man and a woman; in that sense, nothing already said we cannot find easily elsewhere, as instance, the title already mentioned.
Nevertheless, "Men are like fish" has a great achievement: a refreshing perspective through which universal truths enlighten gender differences and enable us to reflect upon our strengths and weaknesses as individuals. In other words, Steve Nakamoto shows us the view of an insider who can wisely include the perception of the outsider: each of us is unique but we share, as human and social beings, common ground.
So this book has at least two ways in which it can be read. It can be seen as a retour to clichés about life and love. In the mean time, it can be read as an attempt to enlighten the same and old unresolved issues that keep us away not only from meeting and keeping our loving partner but of being everything we can be.
"Men are like fish" is about two main topics from my point of view: remembrance and, as Nakamoto says, "going back and mastering the basics": "It doesn't take a thousand minor things to be successful in any phase of like. It only takes the mastery of the basics" (Chapter 7."The Bait").
As human beings we are so complex that in the never-ending process of a loving relationship we tend to forget what love is about. When things start to get "wrong" we use to blame, to escape or to quit. I believe we use to react in either this ways out of ignorance and forgetfulness.
I loved the metaphor about the sports coaches' strategies for success in the playoff rounds quoted at "Notes on the Bait Self Quiz", "go with what got them there in the first place" (194). First, all is about knowing and mastering the strategy. Second, is about remembering the original purpose that brought you into the game of love.
Nakamoto's already Best Seller has the three main quality ingredients to be expected from a book of its kind. In the first place, it is well-written, this means, is entertaining and easy reading. Secondly, it is reliable which means the information included is supported and trustful. At last, it is practical which implies it is lucid and can be put in use right away in daily basis with good results. Perhaps this explains why "Men are like fish" it is worth reading even for the skeptical reader who may think everything about getting and keeping love has been already said.
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Summary: A Definite "Must Read" for Single Women
Review: As a dating & relationship expert, I wasn't sure if most women would resonate with the fishing analogy in the title. After all, women understand shoes and chocolate, but what do they really know about fishing? That being said, I was pleasantly surprised at how easily the author explained the basic fishing principles, and how they relate to dating. Not knowing a thing about fishing myself, I understood every fishing principle perfectly well. Not only did the analogy work, but it also made sense. There are many things I like about this book, but the part I like best is how the author gives straight talk to women. If you're a woman who is trying to catch a big fish (a man), you have to be as attractive as possible. That's your "bait." Although this may sound simple, it's surprising how many dating/relationship books leave this important part out. And it's even more surprising how many women think a great guy will just ring their doorbell one day. The reality is that a big, juicy fish won't jump in your lap. You have to go to the right stream, you have to use the right line, and you have to bait your hook. (See how easy the fishing analogy is to follow?) Yes, you will probably learn more about fishing than you ever wanted to know, but you will also get a lot of practical advice about catching a man from a man's perspective. After reading Men Are Like Fish, you'll know what a man is looking for and the process you must go through to catch him. Plus, (and this is a little nugget of wisdom straight from the author's pen), you'll finally understand that men want to be caught. That's great news for women. Bottom line-a woman shouldn't try to reel in a man without first reading this book!
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Summary: Fish Can Learn From this Book Too!!!!
Review: "Men are Like Fish" is not just for women..."fish" (men) can learn how to use the instructions in this fun-filled manual to become the big fish in a woman's life. Many topics are just as critical for men to learn as women, such as "Why women don't call back" (you were rude to a food server, had too outrageous a character, got angry or pushy in public.) The "Bait Self-Quiz" could easily be taken by men, who could benefit by asking themselves ,"How physically appealing am I to women? How well do I capture women's attention? How much respect do I command?" A valuable dating tool for women and men, "Men are Like Fish" is packed with solid advice, intriguing anectdotes and humorous quotes.
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Summary: Finally Some Insight Into The Male Psyche!
Review: And answers to all those questions no one before has been able to tell you on the unpredictable behaviour of the male species! This book is brilliant. Whether you're single woman or hoping to rekindle some romance in your life, this book is a must for you! Steve Nakamoto's ingenius and wonderful metaphor of "Men Are Like Fish" is not only fun, inspiring and hopeful, but also naughtily and systematically correct. This is one of the best books on the dating game I have read. It's delightful to read and has given me some fresh hope. When men try to find out what women want, all they have to do is simply ask. We women talk so much they can find out all they need to know about us. Even men themselves can't directly state what they want. That is just one of the reasons I find the book so helpful. It explains the nature of the mysterious male species, and how and why they react. I also find it helpful to read such a book written by a man. After all, we need to find out what they are thinking! It's encouraged me to seek more and better "fishing holes" other than a bar or nightclub. It's given me fresh hope, on how to set my best bait to catch the fish, hook, line and sinker!! And oftentimes when I am successful in the sport, I feel guilty for snaring such a catch. It is a relief to discover men secretly long to be caught, and they cannot or will not resist tempting and lively bait! It is in their very nature to be caught in the security and comfort of our nets! "Men Are Like Fish" is written exceptionally well, witty, informative, helpful. The quotations and illustrations throughout makes this book even more interesting. It helped to bring out the best in me, and brought more fun in my life. Instead of being angry with men, I've managed to laugh at the dating game and not take it so seriously. So what are you waiting for girls? Go and get the guidebook that will help you through life and land a great catch in the process! And remember all you fisherwomen out there, angry anglers catch no fish!
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Summary: Fish Can Learn From this Book Too!!!!
Review: "Men are Like Fish" is not just for women..."fish" (men) can learn how to use the instructions in this fun-filled manual to become the big fish in a woman's life. Many topics are just as critical for men to learn as women, such as "Why women don't call back" (you were rude to a food server, had too outrageous a character, got angry or pushy in public.) The "Bait Self-Quiz" could easily be taken by men, who could benefit by asking themselves ,"How physically appealing am I to women? How well do I capture women's attention? How much respect do I command?" A valuable dating tool for women and men, "Men are Like Fish" is packed with solid advice, intriguing anectdotes and humorous quotes.
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Summary: good advise from a man's point of view
Review: I believe a lot of good relationship advise comes from men and this book is a great example of this believe. The author made very good use of the analogy between catching a good man and catching a big fish. This book is great for women who wants great long-lasting relationships leading to marraige. It definitely worths buying. However, there are two things I find annoying: 1) Excessive use of quotes which I couldn't care less, because a lot of them weren't intended for man-woman relationships originally. 2) very long introduction - 20+ pages into the book he's still saying "you will find in this book..."
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Summary: huge compilation of quotes...and stereotypes
Review: As Gertrude Stein once said of Oakland, "There's no 'there' there." OK, so I couldn't resist starting off with a quote. It's not often that I feel I completely wasted my money and time on a book -- I'm typically fairly selective in picking out books, and then good about finding their best qualities. So you'll have to forgive my complete lapse of judgement this time. The long and short of it is that the author dishes out every tired, old stereotype about dealing with the opposite sex. He even admits it, while trying to point out that they have a basis in fact. Except that he doesn't even do much of a job of digging once he lists them. You also get the feeling that his intended audience is somewhere in the 13-15 year old range. A further annoyance is that a substantial portion of the book winds up devoted to patting himself on his back for his cleverness in the men are like fish metaphor. So in the end I can only say that this book is a complete waste of time. I can't really even recommend any better books. Books in this genre are pretty much a waste of time. In the end, our culture's frantic obsessions with finding and pairing up with people is so fundamentally flawed that there's really not much that can be done about it. You want a really good read, try Stephanie Dowbrick's Intimacy and Solitude in order to even start thinking about what you need from yourself before you can have a successful relationship with anyone else.
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