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Summary: I wish I could give this ZERO stars!
Review: This book is so terribly aweful! The most helpful tips were the appendixes, which would make a booklet only, and is published on the author's website for free!The author goes on and on with these metaphors and never really makes a point. The problem with the metaphors is that they're common sense and don't help you make *immediate changes* to better your chances with men. It's just too vague. It's definitely NOT a "how to" book. I would recommend The Rules by Ellen Fein and Sherrie Schneider.
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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 Guy's Point of View
Review: Saw author on The Other Half, and he is a funny as all get out.
But, have to say, that the book is typical 'guy's point of view on women.' Did not feel that the information was worthwhile, but think author could be a stand up comedian. Very, very, funny and personable on TV.
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Summary: Fair
Review: The fish analogies were too frequent and became annoying after awhile. Some of the info. was ok but I got a lot more out of the book 'Date Like A Man' - It is an excellent book.
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Summary: A great new take!
Review: This is a really fun book that takes a unique view of the love chase. Women become the hunters and men their willing prey. While line and rod make a great metaphor, Steve Nakamoto also offers some great, practical advice about how to find fishing holes, bait your hook, and land the fish of your choice.
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Summary: Scruptious Reading!!!!
Review: I've only gotten 1/2 way thru this book and I'm completely enraptured in it!! Intelligently written. Great use of quotes from poets, entertainers, historians and such!! Wonderful use of comic visuals throughout the book! It's such a fun read and the content is right on the money. One day after reading the book, I completely feel like a new person!! A little more carefree and lighthearted...not so focused on romance, but more on loving myself and just being me! Great read! Highly suggested!!!
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Summary: Reader from Reading, PA
Review: This book was just okay, did not teach me any new fishing tricks that I didn't already know about, okay well maybe a few I will admit.. ha!ha!...It just could not hold my interest, it could of been a little more informative I think anyway. Actually too too much about fishing lingo through-out the entire book, to the point I got a little tired of it...
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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: Don't waste your time
Review: I bought this book based on the positive reviews. Don't waste your time with this book. It is basically a whole lot of quotes with very little substance in between. It is written in a way that makes it difficult to read and it isn't interesting enough to be worth the effort. Basically everything he has to say is in the title. Men are like fish so bait your hook accordingly and be careful reeling them in. There are a lot better, more thoughtful books out there.
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Summary: Fun metaphor for getting a committed partner
Review: "Men Are Like Fish: What Every Woman Needs to Know About Catching a Man" is a book about how to get a man to become totally committed to you. Set in a fishing metaphor it is an entertaining read while covering the dynamics of male/female relationships. The text contains various tests (Big Fish Test, Bait Self-Quiz, etc.) that are insightful and fun. It's enjoyable to watch the author continue to develop the fishing metaphor for all the situations he discusses - spooking away men, favorite fishing holes, the keeper, landing the big fish, etc. While he doesn't expound on anything new the fishing metaphor makes it fun while allowing the reader to look at various aspects of the dating ritual in a new way.
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