What do I say about a book that has so many true and valid points but continually condones a behavior that brings so much destruction and pain? Each story retold by Greg brought a feeling of sadness which made me ask “Is this really what women are like?” If the answer is yes, there is much understanding to why Greg is so adamant to have women understand
HE IS JUST NOT THAT INTO YOU! It has all been said and needs no repeating but I can’t help scream right along side of Greg, “LADIES, stop allowing yourselves so much unnecessary pain!” Greg does a great job at boosting a women’s self-esteem while telling her she is being a fool. The standards he starts us out with on page 153 are definitely standards every women should put into play today but entirely ignores the fact that
not everyone is sleeping around. Sure this book is full of humor and helps bring a bit of light to the fact that YES, men do mean exactly what they are saying. On the other hand it is full of foul language and highly promotes sex before marriage. What I found to be the truest statement of the whole book is found very near the end when Greg says “The only story that has ever helped me, Greg Behrendt, live my life successfully is the story of faith”. I am not sure what Greg has his faith in other than simply believing “life will turn out well”. It will be agreed that faith is the most important factor in any and all relationships. There are what seem to be a few valid points in this book but for the most part is just another peace of media selling sex.
If you are thinking about reading this book consider picking up "
Stinky Cheese Man" instead.
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