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This book is very good in helping you understand yourself better. Great book if you are in a relationship or not...Enlightning..She has many exercises which will help you tremendously.

I love all of Laura Days books and I have read them all. I find them all to be helpful and I really enjoyed this book. I highly recommend it. Weather you are single and looking or in a relationship with someone even if you are happy in your relationship I would recommend this book. I found it really useful. The only thing is that in some exercises she tells you to take a few days to work on so if you are busy it might not be so great for you but otherwise I found it an easy read and I really enjoy the exercises in the book. Also even if you are a man I recommend this book it's for males and females so dont shy away from it and she gives so many examples in the book from both females and males. I've just started to read the one by kathy freston.

When I first picked up this book I had the following flash: A man in an Italian neighborhood, the date July 17, and the image of two childhood loves down the street from one another who eventually separate because the girl's dreams were too big to stay. This was in 2001. In 2004 I reunited with an old neighbor of mine whom I loved as a teenager almost 13 years earlier. He was Italian. He now lived in an ethnic neighborhood. We got together. I landed a dream job in New York City that required me to eventually relocate to California. We separated. July 17 was his wedding date to his former spouse. Two years later, I was 3000 miles away and then was called back East for a few months on a contract. The contract was in the same building that he now worked for. Prediction after prediction came true. We kept meeting up over and over again. My right brain saw it from the get go with my first notes from this book.

I don't know if this was a sample of one potential who could have been the love of my life ... but it certainly was odd how much my subconcious was programmed towards these events. Practical Intuition in Love's excercises revealed some kind of data because the coincidences were startling. These impressions were gained when I was in an emotionally neutral state which is the best for accurate intuitive impressions. There was something to Day's excercises because time, space, distance, have never erased nor cooled my feelings for him. I still love this person nearly two years (at the time of this writing) after my career took me elsewhere. My advice at this time looking back ... get your ego out of the way... if you want true love to stay.

Another good book is: When God Winks on Love

Practical Intuition in Love: Start a Journey Through Pleasure to the Love of Your Life

I consider myself a very intuitive person and I thought I would find this book helpful. However I was unable to follow through. This is an example of one of the exercises: Write down a list of all the positive qualities you think you possess, do not be humble or modest. Send the list with a stamped, addressed envelope to 20 people and invite them to comment "true", "very true", "extremely true" - these are their only choices. Do this once a year. If you are the type of person that enjoys doing these kinds of exercises, then you might get something useful out of this book. I don't argue that the results of the exercise would be useful if only you could bring yourself, and others, to do it. If I could think of 20 people who would still be talking to me after I sent them such a list, I could only anticipate that most of them would add ridiculously funny comments. Mostly I think this list would make my friends squirm at the thought of my own narcissm. The book is centered around self-help exercises, many of which suggest using a friend to help. Some are useful, and some results were surprising, helpful to me. But I can't help thinking I have missed the "big aha" because I would simply not follow through on doing some of the exercises. It also gets rather tedious reading through hundreds of other people's results in doing the exercises. I would rather have something I could work through alone, in the privacy of my own home and my own emotional state of mind!

This will be brief.
Although I like Laura Day's other works,
I found "Practical Intuition in Love" to be very vague, even though I have read it several times. Perhaps it just didn't communicate with me specifically.

A book I prefer, which is similar, is the out-of-print but WONDERFUL "Finding Each Other" by Mary Olsen-Kelly and Don Kelly. You can get it on the internet very inexpensively. Go look for it!

I've dated several younger men, and this book was very much a disappointment, and bordering on insulting at times. The author tries to use a humorous take on the subject, but does not succeed. Save the $15 and get a pedicure instead.

a guide for Older women dating younger men was a disappointing book that commonsense would have told you dos&donts.Certainly not worth the money,will sell it for £2.83 as the contents is all it is valued at.

I was turned on to this book by a young man who was riding in my cab one evening. The man, in his twenties, looked like Harry Potter, but he was far from being a boy. He told me of this book and the world of the women know as Cougars. As we read together from Ms. Gibson's tome, I knew that as a twenty-something myself, I had to enter one of their lairs. That evening with Valarie Gibson's book in tow, we showed up at a variety of bars. When we pulled the book out, we immediately grabbed the attention of every 45 year old babe in the place. Not only is this book informative, it is just as good as a 22 year old man for cougar bait! Highly recommended.

I recently saw a special on the WE television network which featured the author, who by her own admission, had been married 4 times by the time she was 40 years old. The special entitled "Cougars", featured women from age 39 to age 49 all dating men more than 10 years younger. All of these women had already been either married previously or had children so they had been down the domestic road of picket fence children and husband, now these women were simply looking to have a wild sexual time with no inhibitions, no strings for the most part, and just enjoy themselve with a young man. This of course plays exactly into the minds of what the committment shy male of this generation wants anyway. Why go out with a younger woman closer to his age, who will expect committment, a serious relationship that leads to marriage, when they can date a "Cougar" and just that relationship alone sets the boundaries, because of course a cougar can't expect a man so much younger than she is will marry her. (The Ashton Kutcher Demi Moore situation is very rare). Younger men love this scenario because it frees them from the so called drama they say they encounter from a woman who expects more. The older women like it because they've already experienced the marriage and children so they just want to have fun. This is not for everyone. If you're an older woman and still want committment and haven't married yet. (And it's interesting how they are starting to consider mid to late 30's as approaching "Cougar territory), but if you fall in that category a relationship like this with a much younger man will only most likely end in heart break especially if you want more. To each her on, but if you've been down the marriage path, and don't want to go that route anymore and you're just looking to go out have fun, be sexual and let the relationship stay at a certain level, then by all means, but if you're looking for more, the chances of that happening in a Cougar younger man relationship is slim to none. Don't let the hype about older hot sexy women having it all by dating younger men influence you. It is fun, if you want to keep it at a certain level.

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Stacie and Cole by RM Johnson is a coming-of-age story about teenagers in love, who are faced with tough decisions. Stacie and Cole start dating in ninth grade and for the next two years are inseparable. It is easy to read how in love they are. However, once they reach the age of sixteen Cole is convinced it is time to have sex. Stacie is not as sure about it and her father, Clark, is even less sure. After his wife leaves the family, Clarks deals with raising Stacie alone and is suspicious and over-protective. Cole has his friends telling him, `If she loved you she would.' Stacie's dad is of course, telling her she had better not. There is also a compelling fact that resonates in her mind. Her sister, Mya, got pregnant as a teenager and was thrown out of their home and Stacie is not interested in suffering the same fate.

The story goes back and forth with the teenagers trying to decide what to do, while trying to filter advice from friends and family. There are also very good back stories about Cole's relationship with his mother, Lana, his missing father, Franklin, and potential stepfather, Edrick. Another interesting storyline is the one between Stacie and her best friend, Donesha, who might not be as good a friend as she appears. We are also given glimpses of why Stacie's father is so protective and what drives him. Stacie and Cole is a glimpse at family turmoil and the growing pains of young people. There is also a strong message about standing by your decisions and forgiveness.

I recommend Stacie and Cole to teens over the age of sixteen and to older readers interested in reading about the struggles teens have with certain issues. Having read all of Mr. Johnson's work for adults, I feel he does a fine job with his young adult debut.

Angelia Menchan
APOOO BookClub

Ms. Millner is very confused. First she recommends finding a spiritual man, then she says that women must sleep with men after the 3rd date or risk losing him. I stopped reading the book after that. Any god-fearing man that demands sex after the third (or any other) date should be dumped! Want a better book? Try "First Class Single". Throw Sistahs' Rules in the trash.

This is books is not the secret to getting a man or anything. However, you may read some things that can change how you go about getting into relationships. I just took this as a good read, and the "African-American" version of the other rules books out on the market. It's cute.

As a single sistah, I thoroughly enjoyed this book. Not only did it make me laugh, it made me think. I think that Denene gave some really good advice, and I recommend it wholeheartedly to young sistahs everywhere. Keep up the good work Denene!!

I get nervous when general cultural phenomenoms, like woman finds husband, have to be reinterpreted for black people. I don't see the dating game any different for black women as it is for anyone else in the mainstream. Demand high standards and you either get them or your time won't be wasted.

I find the advice in this book to be contradictory. On the one hand we are told to consider men who don't make a lot of money since rich (black) men may not have morals, but then we are told he's a keeper if he wears Armani suits. Well, that's alright then.

In the author's constant quest to convince us to prioritize asset challenged men on our dance cards, the author tells us about the (bitter) sweet tale of her parents: Her father who is an honest, hardworking yada, yada man who married her mother. Thirty years later, while he's paying two mortagages and a few other necessities, the author tells us her 57 year old mother still has to work to make ends meet. And, she's very happy, the author reassures us. What I want to know, what is that second mortgage that her father is paying on for?

In one chapter, the author tells us that black men don't like women who play games. She doesn't define game playing, but I define it as doing something that you don't want to do at that moment but will do for some long term gain. The author makes a direct attack on The Rules (by Sherrie Fein and Ellen Schneider). The author doesn't agree that one should turn down a Saturday night date on Wednesday; but she does advocate turning down a Saturday night date by Friday at lunch time. What should I do then if I want to see this guy on Saturday night and he has called just after I have eaten my lunch?

She also advises women to leave the guy's house immediately after you have sex with him. The reason she gives for this is that you will show him what a strong independent woman you are. Excuse me? Has she contemplated the security risk that she has created for anyone who wants to do a runner in the night? And wouldn't this also be classified as 'game playing' as most people prefer semi-civilized habits like sharing breakfast after doing the deed and before parting. Ultimately,though if anyone is still worried that the other may consider their sex partner clingy and needy, may be sex just shouldn't occur in the first place. Funny, that the author didn not consider that option.

This is an awful book. It does nothing to increase the self-esteem of black women. She never advocates interracial dating (in fact, she advises us to set our targets lower because black men don't make as much money as white men do) but then if she did, the book may not have been published. I just don't particularly care for being put into a group of `special needs.'

For the record, I am a black American and I don't need to validate what I have just written by telling you what level of education that I have attained or that I am a corporate lawyer or that I am pursuing any other profession.

Another piece of bad literature (or bad "advice") that takes advantage of the plight of the insecure black woman simply to make money.

Here's a toast to the eighth dumbest mistake: banging your secretary in the supply room at the company "Holiday Party," though I must say it didn't really feel like a mistake.

Carolyn Bushong is the quintessential couples therapist. Her experience comes through her very readable writing style as she focuses on some of the common mistakes couples make, and how to avoid them.

Excellent book if you care to maintain a good relationship. The chapter on Communication is especially good and suggestion to improve how to talk with your mate helped me a lot.

Years of marriage counseling for about 15 bucks. "Seven Dumbest" is filled with useful help for improving your relationship with your current or future significant other. It turns out that advice for "big R" Relationships is useful for "little r" relationships as well. Very readable. Give copies to your friends so that they too will know how to work on a rewarding, balanced Relationship.

This book caught my attention! Find out if you are controlling or dependant. Are you trying to chase your partner? Are you wondering why he/she is pushing you away? If so, then the problem could be YOU! You need to be happy w/yourself before you can get love from someone else! This book covers all the bases. My mate wanted more freedom. Well, I tried to control my mate. Saying "I love you" too soon can scare anyone away! I had to give my partner space! But, you can only give your partner space if, and only if, you feel confident in yourself! If you need balance in your relationship, then this book is for you!

This is an ok book. It contains some little hints that are quite helpful to a novice but if you are more of an actual Sex Goddess than this won't be of much help at all. If you really want to up your sexual confidence and are newer at sex, or have self esteem issues, I'd really recommend The Good Girl's Guide to Bad Girl Sex.

I had just started a new relationship when I started reading this book...Our first intimate encounter...24 hours straight of love making bliss (okay... one four hour nap and two snack breaks). This book transformed me and drove my new partner wild, I have since given a copy to my married daughter and keep a copy on hand to loan for friends in need. A must read for every woman.

Excellent tips, very sexy; great information that will add spice and variety to any relationship - Whoo Hoo!!!

This book is well in my opinion written by a crazy person. She suggests that you talk to your inner sex goddes LITERLY have dialouge with her and even imagine her in the bedroom with you. She suggests you look at the ancient goddesses of sex an emulate them and while there is a tiny tiny helpful hint for us in all this stuff which is to learn to love your body as it is and admire it and use it she does not confine that use to marraige or even to commited relationships.
There was even a section on like rituals you could perform on how to make better sex before hand like lighiting insence and holding it infront of your body and doing some special movement to open up some sexual channels.

I am so dissapointed in this book I wanted to learn more about how to be more seductive and feel sexier but I cant get around her ideas because they are everywhere. I went on to some of the numbered things and many of them said for women to watch erotic movies and then used the more common language porn and then look at pictures and dirty magazines then to read erotic stories and fantasizing about being with another man or more than one.

I could not recomend this book to anyone for any reason

I have to say I had my hopes up when I bought this book, but this book is non realistic, who has time to explore their bodies, for hours on end. It wasn't disgusting in anyway but the terms she uses for body parts some times I could not stop laughing! Rose buds, petals, love bud I mean come on who uses terms like that? I certainly don't and never will!!!!! Good Luck to the next person who reads this book!

All I'll say is, this purchase was/is well worth it. You won't need any artificial drugs, just this book, your imagination and a willing partner. You both win!

I like books about sex that are helpful and exciting. But I also like insights into human nature and not just the obvious visceral activity. This book is plenty smart going deeply into why we are the way we are and not just the what. It had me saying Ah-Ha as much as it had me saying Oooo, cool

I do not normally review more than one book by the same author, unless there is a really good reason for doing so. In the case of Sex and the Erotic Lover there is.

This book is a wonderful complement to her earlier Sex and the Perfect Lover and the more recent The Love Diet. What I really like about her work, and why I recommend it so whole heartedly, is that in all three books Mabel has demonstrated that she sees pleasure, sensuality, sexuality and spirituality as a seamless whole. There is no reason at all why things that are enlightening and enlivening should not also be fun. Having unselfconscious fun and being able to laugh at ourselves are sure signs that we are on the right road toward getting our life in order.

So many sexual problems are the result not of physical difficulties, but of energy and fatigue, attitude, expectation, upbringing and needless guilt. Of course, that is not the whole list, but it covers the lion's share of the issues that can cause much needless unhappiness. And Mabel has some good advice on how to deal with them.

As an indication of some of the material in the book, and Mabel's approach, she has a list of "Ten Revelations for Being Happy." You can read the whole list in the book, but in short, they are:
1. Faith
2. Attitude
3. Exercise
4. Live for the here and now
5. Goals
6. Smiling
7. Forgiveness
8. Gratitude
9. Relationships
10. Love

That looks like a pretty good start!

This book, like her others, is highly recommended.

This book is a clear, systematic and organized approach. Mabel Iam helps with this book many couples become better lovers that prevents true insights and emotions to develop a real relationship.

Mabel Iam is an author unlimited fervent about love, sex and spiritual grow. You can tell and feel these characteristics in all her books.
"Sex and the erotic lover and Sex and the perfect lover and the kamasutra" have helped me and my girlfriend. Its tips are easy to follow with her recommendations to experience pleasures together and reach orgasm at the same time. NOW, we are happier and more confident couple.

Silver Oaks Country Club is an exclusive place where secrets and scandals are the name of the game.

Brooke, Charlotte, and Georgia have grown up together and have always been best friends. No matter what. Then Valerie, the mysterious new girl, who seems to be all over all the pool boys, arrives.

Charlotte and Valerie become friends and are always hanging out and playing tennis together. Charlotte (referred to as "C") slowly shuts out her old friends. Brooke and Georgia feel betrayed.

Who likes who is the constant question in this book. It's very difficult to keep track of, too, because there are so many characters and the scenes change really fast. It was worth reading, but you have to pay attention all of the time to figure out who is doing what, and who they're doing it with!

Reviewed by: Taylor Rector

This book is about the hottest of the hottest girls and boys. They all hang out at Silver Oaks Country Club. Silver Oaks is where forbidden hookups are part of the everyday scenery, along with all of the beautiful boys and girls. The three best friends who've been coming to the club forever might change their minds... Read the book to find out what happens with Brooke, Charlotte, and Georgia, and the rest of the everyday attendance at the Silver Oaks Country Club.

This book is just like gossip girls and a-list. All the charactors are totally superficial and don't care about anything but themselves. None of them are likable. Read this if you want to read about a bunch of rich snobs who think they rule the world.

Pool Boys by Erin Haft is awesome. This is the perfect choice for a quick, simple summer read. I enjoyed it very much and loved Charlotte. I don't want to give away the plot so I won't but its a great book. I love all the pool boys and just really enjoyed this book.
Ages 12-15

I'm the kind of girl that enjoys reading both the Da Vinci code and Gossip girl but when I came across the book pool boys I thought it would be a quick non-deep easy book to read. And to some extent I was right but I was wrong about the book being 2nd choice and not top notch because it was.
The three main characters, Brooke, Charlotte and Gorgia are three best friends that have been going to the Silver Oaks Country club since they were 5 years old. The girls are just looking forward to another summer of bikinis, boys and partying but all that changes when Brooke lays her eyes on the new lifegaurd Marcus. The three girls try flirting with him but Brooke gets pissed off that Marcus seems to like the new girl (Valerie) better.
The book takes place over a couple of weeks of the girls summer holidays and includes a breif romance period between Brooke and Marcus, A shocking revelation that Charlotte has a crush on the "Geeky" guy Caleb the girls have known forever and a hook-up between Charlotte and another old friend Robbie. Gorgia also has her fair share of excitment with her ex the tennis caoch at Silver Oaks and the new girl Valerie.
The girls break up and make up through out the whole book and it takes shocking twists and turns.

All in all the book was pretty good and I definitely recommend the book as a summer read to girls who enjoyed things like The A-list, Gossip Gril etc etc