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This book ties together the world of physics and the mind. I have always felt that our thoughts act on the world and here is a book that goes a long way to explaining it.

It is a must have for anyone who believes it is the thought that counts; although especially important for those that don't.

Henry Grayson's ideas were new to me when I read his book. I learned to hold new expectations of my relationships and marriage, learned a deeper understanding of where love comes from, and learned to seek personal responsibility for my own emotions. Reading this book improved every relationship in my life. Highly, highly recommended for those considering marriage or already in one - blissful or rocky.

The author knows his stuff. And if I had NOT been familiar with spiritual writings (or self-help books) I might have gotten seduced by the 'logic' of the arguments or the promises for improving my relationships.

However.

To me, the emphasis of the presentation on the workings of the mind and spirit makes only more obvious its dissociation from the body and emotions. This book will help most people with their relationships the way yoga helps people to be flexible - through dissociation. In both cases a methodical disconnection from the emotional markers held in the body creates a temporary sense of freedom and relief. But, these very markers hold in place personal history and uniqueness of one's life experience - not to mention energy trapped in suppressed emotions.

To say that I found this book pretty useless for me, is unfortunately not enough - I believe this book is dangerous in what it creates through its seductions - a sort of spiritual and emotional brain washing. Sure, it contains powerful techniques for change - so does brain washing. And. Dissociation works quite well at first - that's why people dissociate - because it works. But. Is this a choice I really want to make? No.

I don't doubt that Mr. Grayson has found a way to make the techniques in his book work for him. I also don't doubt that they worked for his clients - over time therapists polarize the clients they draw by the very nature of the approaches they refine. But. That doesn't make such an approach a good thing. The perspective which this book represents is not one I would choose for my own relationships - it would be insulting and hurtful to the people I love. I want to be close to the people I love, not float on a cloud of abstractions, basking in self-satisfied detachment. Neither would I want to attract into close relationships the kind of people this book would attract.

I'm 47 years old, married for 13 years, with two children. I am an illustrator-artist (27 years), organic grower (11years) and a licensed bodyworker (14 years). I've read spiritual writings and self-help books since I was 15, and until about 5 years ago. This book was recommended to me by a well-meaning, casual friend.

This book is the bible for the mind. I read it, began using the practices. Now my relationships are more focused and happy.

Don't let this book fool you ... it's not just for romantic couples but everyone in a relationship to their family, friends, and colleagues. Grayson has lots of action-oriented excercises to help readers get the personal experience of the techniques he advocates. Spiritually-based psychotherapy with some practical examples. Mindful Loving is for those who believe that love must come from within before it can be extended without.

I read parts of this book and was thrilled. I immediately bought three copies for my teen-agers and will recommend it to other parents and teens. The questions are classics, and answers written in straight-forward, direct ways. They're written from one adult to another. I'm so pleased that this book was written and only wish I'd had it as a teen.

What my Girlfriend Doesn't Know
Sonya Sones

Sophie is an ordinary, fourteen-age girl with a great life, and two close friends that are always there for her no matter what. But one day everything changes when she is drawn to Robin, the loser who makes her laugh. He's not any loser though. He's a nice, smart, nerdy kind of loser, and he really likes her, but what he worries is that he is not good enough for her or that he is too much of an embarrassment. He also worries if him and Sophie will get made fun of, or if they would lose their friends because as people would say, "Look! Its beauty and the beast." But they can get threw things and prove people wrong of them, and just learn how to deal with it. Then one day everything changes absolutely everything changes their lives and flips the upside down.
I would strongly recommend this book to any teenage girl. This is a great book based on close and sometimes tough friendships, relationships, heartbreak and also a visual love story. It's a very fast, funny touching book written into a form like story poem. When you pick this book up you're never going to want to put it down!! I guarantee it!


Mackenzie W.

"Whirling around in the spot where my heart used to be. All I want to do is run away, run as far away from here as I can get. But I force my legs to carry me toward Sophie instead. A second later, when we're standing face to face. and I'm looking into those heartbreakingly blue eyes of hers, I know, beyond a shadow of doubt, that Sophie saw everything." This passage is found in Sonya Sones novel called "What My Girlfriend Doesn't Know", a realistic fictional novel that is hard to put down. This story is about a boy named Robin Murphy who lives in Cambridge, Massachusetts during the cold winter based in present day. Robin has an amazing girlfriend named Sophie Stein and you could say they were starting to really love each other. But there was a problem. Sophie came from popularity and beauty and Robin was a joke to everyone, that's how he got his nickname Murphy. Once the kids at school started seeing that Sophie and Robin were together everyone started to treat her different. Her friends left her and her popularity went down the drain. Robin knew this was all his fault but didn't get why people looked down on him as if he were nothing. But once Robin starts an art class at Harvard and sees that he is just like any other student and that people liked him maybe this college life could actually work out for him. But what happens when the life your trying to hide takes a turn to reality? I think the theme of this novel is Murphy vs. Robin's life. I think this is the theme because the novel is mostly about how both of the lives he is living changes him as a person and who he really becomes in the end. I thought "What My Girlfriend Doesn't Know", was a novel that showed real courage and appreciation for someone special to you. I thought that was shown on page 13 of this novel. "But when I try to let go of her hand, so that people won't know we're together- she won't let me." Also, I found this novel very unexpecting and sad for Sophie. This passage on page 260 made me feel this way. "I want it all. And I should be able to have it all, shouldn't I? Because Tessa knows about Sophie, and she doesn't mind. And Sophie doesn't know about Tessa, so she doesn't mind either." I mostly recommend this novel for girls who are 13 or older. Sonya Sones in my opinion is a fantastic author who wrote this novel with humor, love, adventure, and sadness. The sequal to this book "What My Mother Doesn't Know", fits right in with this novel. This book made me realize that its not worth changing for people who don't even matter in the first place and also that you should always be proud of who you are.

Robin Murphy's luck has started to change. He has always been known as the school loser, "Murphy." Well he is finally getting to see the brighter side of life in Sonya Sones new book, What My Girlfriend Doesnt Know, the sequal to What My Mother Doesnt Know. Sophie, a beautiful and popular girl, has become his girlfriend over the winter break. He's had two glorious weeks of being by her side. And it looks like the magic may just continue because on their first day back at school..She chooses him over her friends in the crowded cafeteria!! Then another great opportunity is handed to him. He is chosen to be part of a special group of high school artists to audit a college-level art class taught at Harvard! Suddenly, Robin is transformed. He's no longer "Murphy" The total dork and loser--he's a talented and respected artist. His classmates like him and include him. He's part of something. It feels wonderful to share his talent each week even if it is only for a few hours. It gives him hope that there is life outside of high school that can be welcoming and inclusive. But theres a problem. While Murphy is spending time thinking about colledge and art school, Sophie starts to become friends with Rachel and Grace again..FINALLY! But with all of Murphys extra curricular activities going on and Sophie spending more and more time catching up with Rachel and Grace, they are separating..and getting into more and more fights.This is an EXELENT book! I highly recomend it to everyone but mostly people who like cute and romantic books. If you have read the Click series or Gossip Girls, then this book is just as good if not better! : )

Sonya Sones has an incredible style of writing. Her topics are right on target and she seems to relate to teens. My teen loves her books and can not put them down. She read this one in 1/2 a day and can't wait for the next book to come out.

Great books for teens and a great way to motivate your teen to read without them knowing it.

am appalled that this book is even in print and more so that it is not held behind the counter with a cover over it. Of course young girls and teens would love this book, it is all about sex, kissing, arranging alone time while parents are not present even it is only for 30 minutes. this is utter trash. A glorified sex movie in print. And it received awards??!!! This is set up in a poetry form but is far from it. DO NOT WASTE YOUR MONEY!!! My daughter had this book hidden in her nightstand for obviously reasons. My feeling is, if it is not suitable for dinner table discussions then it is not suitable at all.

Idea is good. Open your mind, you will get good advice. However some of them might not work for your couple.

This book is by no means a wonderpill for awful relationships or a bible for the newlyweds, but no book really is. What this serves as is more of a running start for people who plan to stay together forever. The advice is sound and badly needed, although some of the "experts" have been divorced several times. Other than that, it's a solid four out of five as far as good advice for long, loving relationships. And the reader doesn't feel like they're being psychoanalyzed by a book. This is the healthy marriage book for people who don't want to be therapied to death.

I just received this book today and have already read completely through it. I had my husband go through it and highlight all the things he wanted me to work on. I think this book is going to be great for my marriage. Great book!

There are many good ideas throughout this book. Some are obvious, but still a good bit of information. You can learn how to be the wife your husband desires. There is not a lot of depth, however. It is a collection of quotes and nothing more. Why not ask your husband how you can be his perfect wife?

As an Author, Coach, and Motivational Speaker I read alot of books about people, their motivations, and their relationships. Wow, How to Be the Almost Perfect Wife is a guys version of a relationship conversation. It's short, direct, and impactful.

Ladies, please read and act on the items listed in this book. Some of the most important for me are:

** Be my cheerleader. Believe that I have the talent to achieve my dreams, even if it takes longer than I ever imagined.

** I love it when you just listen to show you understand. I also love it when you challenge me with a different perspective.

** If I want to go to bed later than you it doesn't mean I don't love you. It means I want to go to bed later than you.

** Pounce on me unexpectedly

Get a copy of this book and use it in your relationship for fun, for passion, and for romance.

NOTE: I am not into BDSM personally and came across this book via podiobooks.com.

I was intrigued by the title and didn't honestly expect much from it. I will say that I was blown away with the honesty, caring, and loving perspective it is. I also enjoyed that there are intellectual and stimulating discussions and perspectives.

I highly recommend any of Thorndaddy's and Dollie's books. They are two people who are highly in love and have total respect for one another.

Thank you to you both in helping me broaden my horizons!

There's a lot out there on how to "do it right", but Master and I are literate and most of what's out there isn't. This book is amazingly well written, and speaks to me. I recommend it and I bought copies for all my friends. And I burned CDs of the podcast MP3s for several people at our local dungeon, and gave them out last year as xmas gifts to our closest friends. I plan to do that this year with copies of this book.

Very much enjoyed. It was a peep into the everyday life of a smart S&M couple and will be well received by those with open minds.

Alot of lovey dovey, S&M style of course, but if you are okay with that, you'll get alot out of insider info out of it.

By: Kitiara
I'm an avid listener of ThornDaddy and Dollies Submission and Coffee podcast and was eager to hear this one and The Plump Buffet as well. I hope the authors truely understand what a great service they are providing to the world. From reading other testimonials and hearing my own appreciation echo'ed from many other listeners I know that the love and respect they show for each other is spreading out to others like a ripple in a pond. For a country that boasts so many freedoms, in certain aspects we all seem subtly bound by so many rules of society that are ingrained in us so deeply they seem part of our nature. ThornDaddy and Dollie and others like them who bring these perfectly normal and natural instincts that some of us have into the light of day and help us realize that it's ok to succumb to the animal inside us, that safe, sane, consentual fun between adults is OK... I repeat.. it's OK!!! (many of us have an extrememly hard time accepting that fact through years of believing what our current society has taught us). Thanks again to the two of you for helping dispell the myth (partly due to hollywoods always dark and scary portrayal of BDSM---well... not so scary to everyone *blush*) and show people new to these feelings that it's not wrong to admit that a smack on the fanny can also mean "I love you" :D MEW!!

Of the billions of people there are in the world. There is a very small fraction that are into BDSM, and of that fraction even few who want a 'lifestyle' not just a play in the bedroom. As a new Dom myself it can be a very confusing and aggervating process not only find others like you. But to understand just how to go about things, and the BDSM world itself. When I found this book on www.podiobooks.com. At first I wasn't sure what to expect, so I loaded it up on my mp3 player and started taking it to work with me. As I listened to each chapter after the other, not only was I totally enthralled by the book, but moved beyond words. It's as if those very two understood to the very core what laid within my own heart. For those of us that are confused beyond measure in this lifestyle. This book is not only a wake up call, but a type of clarity that is very much needed in our lives. For those of you curious of the lifestyle, or BDSM in general. To really see what a true, passionate, amazing love and bond is. Get this book and read it to your heart's content. You'll see that while BDSM is pain, and alternative sexuality. It is also a type of connection and love that is sadly missing in many vanilla relationships. Thorn Daddy and Dollie Llama have a bond that transcends normal emotional and mental barriers. She is totally devouted and serving to him. And through her submission and devotion to him she is enlightened, brought to clarity, and loved beyond measure. And he given her gift of total submission is brought to the same. A plateau of beauty, knowledge, love, affection, and emotion that is lost in far to many of us.

Read the book, take it to heart, close your eyes and see a darkened world that very few truly understand. And while ignorance may blind most to a negative aspect of BDSM, just remember there are those just like Dollie Llama and Thorn Daddy that truly show us:

"Darkness is a beauty all it's own, misunderstood and forgotten, but amazing beyond measure."

Please enjoy this wonderful and beautiful book, thank you.

-Morhion

Whoever just doesn't "get it" about what these men are talking about, I really really feel sorry for you and I think you need your head examined. To every other man who wants to make there life work for them, do yourself a favor and get this book as well as "How to succeed with women". I personally am above average in looks and even I still have to play the numbers game. If I don't and one of my prospects decides that she doesn't really want a date guess what? It becomes a big deal and I mope about it. If I play the numbers game, then eventually(more often than not) I get a date(even in this barren wasteland of women who "hate guys in the Navy"). Furthermore, by flirting with tons of gorgeous women I feel physically renewed and it is so much fun wether I get a dirty look or a smile and a laugh! When I have said "hi" to thirty or more women a day(which is not just for the sake of saying "hi" but making initiating contact with women second nature, gee no s#@t sherlock), it naturally has led into me flirting with them following these guidelines. Like I said in my review on the other book, to the people who are unwilling to honestly try these techniques, if you are going to live your life that way then you have bigger problems than being able to successfully seduce women and become a "true pimp:)". If you have the desire to achieve a level of success with women that was only possible in your dreams, then step up to bat and put in the time and go get the woman of your dreams!!!

I have to admit that this book has some good advices for "nice guys" who don't get it. However, out of the 315 pages of this book, I would say only 50 pages are worth reading. The rest of the book is either repeated information or all common sense stuff. When I bought this book, I expected to see more practical examples that I can actually use in real life. But I was really disappointed that the few examples in the book are nothing special. I have a feeling that the authors are only good writers and researchers who did a good job in summarizing information about this subject from different sources and make it a book. But they are not true experts in this field. The thing they present in the book doesn't seem like the lessons from their real life experience. I wish I know them personally and see how sucessful they are in attracting women.

I have their other book, "How To Succeed with Women," as well as their CDs for shy men, and I've found Louis and Copeland to be really great. They have integrity, and helped me get at the deeper issues that stopped me from talking to the girls i meet. They didn't just give me some line to try, which I never would have done anyway.

The only real problem I had with "How to Succeed with Women" was that it didn't tell how to talk to women (at least, not much). This new book does, and it's really comprehensive. I've gone from having nothing to say to women to being a guy women actually want to go out with! That may not seem like much to you, but I really have been totally shy in the past, and this, along with their "How to Stop being Shy" CDs really have made a difference. I'm getting where I want to go. Thanks Ron and David!

Unlike their other book, this book is actually worth reading (although there are easily a dozen other books I would recommend before this one) for basic information on how to strike up conversations with women. Unfortunately, Louis and Copeland are pretty much the stereotypical AFC's (Average Frustrated Chumps) and their techniques reflect that. They don't understand the insane mindset of women, their behavior or what is necessary to get what you want from them without becoming a victim of some of their more obnoxious problem behavior. They certainly don't understand the 1% rule and the dramatic implications this has for ANY methods you use to relate to women. However, this book does offer some insight into the fine art of actually starting a conversation with a woman. But, if you don't know how to choose the right woman, or worse, you don't know what to do after the first 30 seconds covered by this book.....if you don't know how to foster attraction and also give women a socially appropriate excuse to spend time with you......this will be nothing short of an exercise in repeated rejection and failure. Want a better outcome? Check out the works of David DeAngelo, R Don Steele, Tony Wood, Roy Valentine and John Fate.

This book addresses in great detail how men can best interact with women - from the introduction stage through dating and follow through.

Much more than 'talking,' the book offers terrific insights for men to understand the weight of words, and how the right inflection at just the right time can make all the difference.

- Razr

I was a little discouraged when I started reading "Getting Back Together". In the early chapters, there were frequent references to partners that aren't speaking or won't accept phone calls. Thinking about reconciling when you can't even have a conversation with your partner seemed rather ridiculous.

The other thing I found disconcerting was the implication that when a couple decides to try again, the one that moved out immediately packs their bags and moves home. Don't get me wrong, the book addresses the soul searching and many changes that must take place in each individual prior to even considering a reconciliation, but it is only in the last chapter that a period of "dating" or being a couple without living together is even mentioned. I would have appreciated some practical advice on getting from the point of making the decision to pursue a reconciliation and moving back home.

Youngs uses a variety of couples as examples and they represent a broad spectrum of ages, situations and issues. No book is going to have an example that is exactly like your own situation, but I was able to identify with aspects of many of the relationships, and found something of value in almost all of them.

Even though I think my husband and I are beyond the first steps in her process, I thought the exercises were very helpful in capturing my thoughts, feelings, values and needs. I have a good understanding of my remaining issues and know the things that I need to discuss with my husband.

I'm the type that usually skips the exercises in self-help books, planning to return to them later or figuring that anything of value is gained from just reading the book. Because I have decided to put my marriage first, and I'm committed to making my reconciliation work, I went through each one, even when they began to feel a bit repetitive (probably because I read through it in two days). All in all, I found reading this book and working through the exercises to be well worth the time.

This was a very bad book. Save your money and if she comes back do not do the same things that caused her to leave in the first place. Change yourself for the better and let her see those positive changes if you do reconcile.

If you did not treat her badly and she left you then you need to find someone who appreciates you and keep her out of your life because the problem is with her not you.

This is free advice that will work and save you from spending money on a worthless book like this.

My wife and I are back together. Although struggling, this book was a great help when I need a great deal of help.

As a young, strong and independent woman, this book was perfect for me when I found out about my husbands affair. It didn't make me feel like a victim, and didn't make me feel bad about NOT wanting to get back together. I also bought it for my husband. Since we were not focused on getting back together, rather, bettering ourselves, we were able to decide if we wanted to be together in the long run. It is sooo important to focus on yourself when you are separated. If you focus on "saving" your marriage, you are already doomed. You must start over and if you CHOOSE to be together, you will be successful. If you want a book telling you how to "save" your marriage, look elsewhere. But if you want to regain and redifine who you are, this is the book for you.

The Bible doesn't specifically say much about how to "date" in the modern sense
but it does
give boundaries and guidelines for how to select someone and how to build a relationship that, once blessed, will last.
This book is great.

Commandments like... "Thou Shalt Get a Life" and
"Thou Shalt Not Play House" really emphasize how God's intention for a relationship to begin is totally opposite of what the secular community believes is ok. Getting a life, developing your own character before marriage and not co-habitating before the wedding day are really examples of how God's plan for marriage takes time to build and the "world's" way is rushed and focuses on instant gratification. This book will challenge you to examine your own dating relationships and how you can improve them by going God's way and not the self directed path which almost always fizzles out. Pick it up!!

I've read my share of 'dating' books, most of the time after a relationship has ended in flames (this time was no exception). I've also read a number of 'Christian' advice books about dating, most of which range from the banal (sex is for marriage) to the ridiculous (don't show physical affection ever!), without preaching. I picked this book up in a spate of post-relationship depression and quickly it helped me to identify many of my frequent mistakes.It mentions God, but it doesn't limit the expression 'don't be unevenly yoked' to 'don't date non-Christians'; it includes things along the lines of 'don't be a Mother Theresa in your relationship'. It also identifies one of the mistakes of relationships as being, if you can believe it, 'praying together'--correctly identifying the stupid over-spiritualization of honest to goodness human infatuation that I've seen too often in relationships. (And have been guilty of.)

I read it cover to cover in one sitting at the bookstore. (And wished I had read it *before* I wasted my most recent relationship.) It is also 'worldly' enough to allow me to feel that I can recommend it to any of my friends (Christian or non-Christian).