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1. Anonymous Said,

   I loved this book and it was very important to me. If you are Jewish (or even if you are not), and you are interested in how gender determines our lives and our history, check out Rabbi Jeff Salkin’s new book, Searching for My Brothers: Jewish Men in a Gentile World, which is available here at Amazon.com. It is the story of how Jewish men have viewed themselves and their world, and it tells how Judaism can help men deal with the issues that face them — like work, lust, and meaning. You will love it!
   Rating: 4 / 5

2. Anonymous Said,

   My goodness. This book is, well……what can I say? I would NOT recommend reading throuh the whole book like I so foolishly tried to do. Still, this book, it does help you understand men or woman, whatever your gender may be.
   Rating: 3 / 5

3. cousinpaco Said,

   While “Men Are From Mars, Women Are From Venus” is a useful guide to maintaining a healthy relationship with one’s mate, I can’t say I agree with the title.

   I don’t mean to sound like a raging misogynist, but the planet Mars is typically associated with invasions, ruthless attacks, and unspeakable horrors. Considering most guys I know are laid-back schlubs who want to spend all day on the couch, who does this sound more like?

   For example, I recently decided to play “Cap’n Sensitive” and help out around the house by making the bed. Now, aside from the pillows that my wife and I actually sleep on (the purpose of a pillow, unless I’m mistaken), we have seven “cute, cozy, decorative” pillows that rest on top of the bedspread.

   Apparently, there is a very specific order to follow when placing the pillows. It’s partially based on rank (i.e. size) and color, but logical analysis would be unable to determine the proper structure upon first glance.

   Needless to say, my head was removed when my wife learned of my ignorant pillow-placement. She spent five minutes “explaining” that the one with the frills goes flower-side-out, because “nobody wants to see vertical stripes on the bed.” Why she felt the need to impart this information at the top of her lungs is beyond me.

   My point is this: Mars is often depicted as a hostile aggressor to quiet, unsuspecting planets. I’m definitely the quiet, unsuspecting planet around here.
   Rating: 3 / 5

4. Steve Salerno Said,

   Devoted fans will notice that John Gray has even written an exercise book now. Did you ever ask yourself what expertise prepared him to write his Mars/Venus book in the first place? Is he really the best person to be guiding consumers through major relationship decisions? For that matter, is self-help in general cost-effective? Is there any proof? Which types of it are worthwhile–and which are outright scams? Is it possible that self-help can do more harm than good to you and the people you love? Do its basic premises make sense…or do they break down under deeper scrutiny? Is there a downside to being uplifted? What have been the wider social costs of self-help to society, industry, and American children?

   You won’t find the answers to these important questions in books written by people named Gray, McGraw, Williamson, Robbins, Schlessinger, or any of the other established icons or rising stars of the self-help industry. (And make no mistake: Self-help is an industry–to the tune of some $8.56 billion in annual revenues.) The more you feel that you need a little help in life, the more you owe it to yourself to take a look at my book, SHAM: How the Self-Help Movement Made America Helpless. It’s a painstaking, carefully documented look at the self-help industry. You can find all you need to know about it right here on Amazon, before making a decision about whether to buy. Even just reading its reviews may save you money on the worthless stuff.
   Rating: 2 / 5

5. anitawoo Said,

   men are from mars, women are from venu
   Rating: 5 / 5