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Summary: A must-read for both men and women!
Review: "Men in Midlife Crisis" goes the farthest of anything I've read in explaining the mid-life crisis. It not only describes how and when it happens, but provides insight into dealing with it successfully. It also addresses the woman's midlife crisis, as well as the later stages of life. This book is invaluable to anyone struggling with the pain caused by a man's midlife crisis.
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Summary: A must-read for both men and women!
Review: "Men in Midlife Crisis" goes the farthest of anything I've read in explaining the mid-life crisis. It not only describes how and when it happens, but provides insight into dealing with it successfully. It also addresses the woman's midlife crisis, as well as the later stages of life. This book is invaluable to anyone struggling with the pain caused by a man's midlife crisis.
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Summary: This book is a marriage saver.
Review: A wonderful insight into the inner-workings of today's marriages. A ray of hope for those of us experiencing this phenomenon called "The Mid-Life Crisis." What a blessing to know that others have successfully navigated these stormy waters and survived. I highly recommend this and Jim's other marriage and family survival books.
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Summary: This book is a marriage saver.
Review: A wonderful insight into the inner-workings of today's marriages. A ray of hope for those of us experiencing this phenomenon called "The Mid-Life Crisis." What a blessing to know that others have successfully navigated these stormy waters and survived. I highly recommend this and Jim's other marriage and family survival books.
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Summary: Just what I needed at such a CRUCIAL time in my marriage!
Review: Although the book was written for thousands to read, I felt all the advice was directed entirely toward me and my situation. Very comforting to have the comments come from someone who's been there and from a Christian perspective, as well. I've already recommended the book to at least three other couples facing problems in their marriage.
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Summary: Useful for men of any faith
Review: As a Jew, I disagree with the reviewer who said this book is only for Christian men. I found it to be fantastic: extremely helpful and authentic at a tough time. Sure, Conway is a pastor, but I found his advice to be helpful even while skipping over his references to Christian theology. He comes across so sincerely, and in such a non-preachy way, that this book works with or without those references. If you read this book, you will find a friend in Jim Conway, without regard to what religion you practice.
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Summary: Maybe you SHOULD have the affair, change careers, etc.
Review: First, WARNING: CHRISTIAN LITERATURE. Sorry, but this book needed that. Jim Conway is a minister and the quotes that envelope the cover of the book are affirmations from religious leaders. You'll probably figure out before you even crack the spine that leaving your wife and family, marrying a young waif and living out your dream of trapping fur in the mountains is not going to be something he's going to encourage, even if the presumably, but not necessarily, vain attempt would make your life richer. Nope. Die wondering, you silly fool. Personally, I was a little put off by Conway's specious claims and often condescending tone. Want to dress in the latest fashion? Remember, there will be a kid behind the counter who is snickering at you (he will?). Thinking of having an affair? "Neurotics attract neurotics." Thinking of abandoning your oppressive family life and riding off in a motorcycle? Why not try a series of weekend camping trips instead? Want to get in shape? Go for it, but remember, it won't make you any younger (but Conway doesn't mention that it will make you look and feel younger than you would if you didn't). This book is sadly mistitled. It should be called "Conservative Christian Men in Midlife Crisis," because it only addresses that segment of the population: the white Christian man from the suburbs (or rural mid-America, the line ever blurs) who is living out the male stereotype that society has defined for him. He has a wife and 2.5 kids, he identifies himself by what he does for a living and/or how much money he makes, by how cute and well-groomed his wife and kids are, by how prestigious he appears to others. If the above paragraph defines your identity, and you see your crisis as a threat to that identity, if you see it as an unexpected nuisance, a threat to who you are and what you have built up over the years, and you just want it to go away as soon as possible, then by all means buy this book. You'll be shamed and ridiculed back into your place faster than you can say "third-grade reading level." On the other hand, if you take your crisis seriously, that perhaps this is a somewhat disturbing sign that you are unhappy and need to make some major changes in your life, that this is a phenomenon or even opportunity that should not be easily dismissed, you might want to stay away from this book. There are other, better midlife books out there.
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Summary: Book is useful only for a very specific population segment.
Review: Jim Conway's "Men in Midlife Crisis" identifies many of the emotional buttons and life areas that men actually *in* midlife crisis are dealing with: aging, family and work responsibilities, and the emotional and psychological difficulties of these things. Unfortunately, the book has a single "answer" for each area and every problem: look to the Christian God. If the reader is a Christian and has done only little thinking about his current life dilemma, then this book may be mildly helpful, as it allows the reader to know that he is not alone and that his faith may help ease the pain he is feeling at this period in his life. However, if the reader is *not* a Christian, or is looking for discussion and suggestions beyond the obvious and beyond the faith-based, then he needs to keep looking--this book will provide neither comfort nor help.
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Summary: Book is useful only for a very specific population segment.
Review: Jim Conway's "Men in Midlife Crisis" identifies many of the emotional buttons and life areas that men actually *in* midlife crisis are dealing with: aging, family and work responsibilities, and the emotional and psychological difficulties of these things. Unfortunately, the book has a single "answer" for each area and every problem: look to the Christian God. If the reader is a Christian and has done only little thinking about his current life dilemma, then this book may be mildly helpful, as it allows the reader to know that he is not alone and that his faith may help ease the pain he is feeling at this period in his life. However, if the reader is *not* a Christian, or is looking for discussion and suggestions beyond the obvious and beyond the faith-based, then he needs to keep looking--this book will provide neither comfort nor help.
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Summary: Useful for men of any faith
Review: My uncle handed me this book and said, "Take a look at this. If it fits you won't be able to put it down. If it doesn't, it won't make much sense. It changed my life." I looked at it, and it helped me survive my 40's. I came out of my personal mid-life crisis better than I was when I went in. Now, I offer the book to you. Take a look. If it fits, you will be glad you found it. If it doesn't, it won't make much sense. You've got nothing to lose and a lot to gain.
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