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Summary: The Cultural Decline of America
Review: What better evidence could one offer of the cultural decline in America than this book? A sociopath is defined as one with an extreme mental disorder marked by unusual egocentric and antisocial activity; one that cannot appreciate the harm they perform on society. Not only does Ms. Brandt offer advice about how to successfully cheat on your spouse, but she proudly offers that much of her advice was gathered when she was the "other woman" in an affair.Ms. Brandt's advice to society is to do it if you can. Unfortunately, such narcissistic, self-indulgent behavior is the root of some of the most vicious behavior in our society. This book is a disgrace.
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Summary: Good To Know
Review: Wow. I'd just recently come out of a three year relationship when a close friend recommended I read this book. I was shocked at first, but she said it was so interesting and a must-read, so I took her advice. I'm glad I did. Cheers to Ms. Brandt for having the audacity and the courage to pursue such a taboo subject. I learned so much about the nature of romantic love, why it wanes, and why we are all tempted at times to pursue affairs. At least now I know the 'right' way to do it, if I ever choose to and I hope I don't, but at least I have the tools now. Ms. Brandt's information was delivered in such a witty and forthright way that I just couldn't put the book down. I plan on buying a few books for some of my friends, (both men and women) who I'm sure could benefit from the read as well.
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Summary: Better title; FIFTY MILES TO MORAL COMPROMISE
Review: Yes, we shoudn't judge peoples's mistakes, however they are MISTAKES. Brandt's arguement the "people are going to do it anyway," is extrememly insulting as it reduces humans with free will to mere animals who follow an instinct and "don't know better". Thank goodness that is not the attitude we take with other immoralities. Would it be right to argue, 'We should write a book on how to get child porn on the net, because people are going to do it anyway,' or a book on 'rape,' 'stealing,' or 'racism'? So many people are scarred for life because of affairs and Brandt writes as if it is a completely acceptable option. Any act that destroys marriages, families, lives, is not an acceptable option. Yes, we may have the freedom to commit adultery, but do we ever have the right? Does one ever have the right to destroy the trust and lives of so many?
Further, I am disgusted that Brandt uses her talents and energy, not to counsel and help those who are on this spiral of destruction and deceit, rather, she decides to capatalize on others' weaknesses and make a fast buck (hopefully only a few).
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