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The Evolved Masculine
Be the Man the World Needs & the One She Craves
Destin Gerek
2020 Finalist
314 Pages
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Non-Fiction - Relationships
Reviewed by Mamta Madhavan for Readers' Favorite
The Evolved Masculine: Be The Man The World Needs & The One She Craves by Destin Gerek is an excellent book that all men should read to become evolved versions of their own selves. This book is a good tool for men to learn about masculinity, sexuality, and healthier ways of relating to women. The author first dreamed up an alter ego that was termed 'the Erotic Rockstar' and The Evolved Masculine was born from its ashes. It guided his own journey and reading this book will help to remove the self-limiting beliefs about masculinity, sex, and women. The author also shares the difficult parts of his life in this book and asks all men to walk the path of Evolved Masculinity with him so that they can take full responsibility for their lives.
This memoir is the author's story of self-discovery and his stories highlight his mistakes, vulnerabilities, and flaws. The book is an invitation to all men to unlearn their previous perceptions of what it means to be a man and to become full, integrated, and empowered as a result. Destin Gerek's journey is uplifting and encouraging to all readers who are looking for change and transformation by developing their masculine power, sexual mastery, and having better relationships. The techniques, tips, and strategies make it a good book to read during the journey to manhood, and will also help mothers of boys to guide them to raise emotionally conscious and intelligent boys. The topic has been dealt with in a very different and unique way, extensively and expansively, making the concept clear to readers. The Evolved Masculine is an excellent eye-opener for all men and will help them resolve the crisis of masculinity.
The Evolved Masculine: Be The Man The World Needs & The One She Craves by Destin Gerek is an excellent book that all men should read to become evolved versions of their own selves. This book is a good tool for men to learn about masculinity, sexuality, and healthier ways of relating to women. The author first dreamed up an alter ego that was termed 'the Erotic Rockstar' and The Evolved Masculine was born from its ashes. It guided his own journey and reading this book will help to remove the self-limiting beliefs about masculinity, sex, and women. The author also shares the difficult parts of his life in this book and asks all men to walk the path of Evolved Masculinity with him so that they can take full responsibility for their lives.
This memoir is the author's story of self-discovery and his stories highlight his mistakes, vulnerabilities, and flaws. The book is an invitation to all men to unlearn their previous perceptions of what it means to be a man and to become full, integrated, and empowered as a result. Destin Gerek's journey is uplifting and encouraging to all readers who are looking for change and transformation by developing their masculine power, sexual mastery, and having better relationships. The techniques, tips, and strategies make it a good book to read during the journey to manhood, and will also help mothers of boys to guide them to raise emotionally conscious and intelligent boys. The topic has been dealt with in a very different and unique way, extensively and expansively, making the concept clear to readers. The Evolved Masculine is an excellent eye-opener for all men and will help them resolve the crisis of masculinity.
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Big Wild Love
The Unstoppable Power of Letting Go
Jill Sherer Murray
2020 Honorable Mention
256 Pages
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Non-Fiction - Relationships
Reviewed by Mamta Madhavan for Readers' Favorite
Big Wild Love: The Unstoppable Power of Letting Go by Jill Sherer Murray is an engaging memoir that chronicles the author's journey where the art of letting go helped her immensely to welcome a new beginning into her life and reclaim the life she had lost. The author gives practical tools and techniques that are simple when it comes to finding Big Wild Love and will guide readers properly on how to cultivate it so that they can boldly deal with the critical transitions of life. Every chapter has the author's personal story and stories of other women to show how to access each step and be happy in a relationship with another person.
Jill Sherer Murray's journey is raw, real, and relatable, and she is honest and straightforward when it comes to sharing her experiences with readers. It is all about getting rid of fear and letting go of dead relationships and toxic friendships, and self-love. Letting go requires a lot of courage and this book will give readers the strength to take risks that will bring optimistic and positive changes. The six steps shared by the author will help readers chalk out a good action plan to help them keep on track and hold them accountable for the promises they have made to themselves. I found Big Wild Love interesting and the insights are not difficult to practice so that life starts looking beautiful all over again. This memoir will help readers find the most important love story of all; the one with their own selves. It is a good book that will aid readers who are stuck in their relationships to start their plan and put it into action.
Big Wild Love: The Unstoppable Power of Letting Go by Jill Sherer Murray is an engaging memoir that chronicles the author's journey where the art of letting go helped her immensely to welcome a new beginning into her life and reclaim the life she had lost. The author gives practical tools and techniques that are simple when it comes to finding Big Wild Love and will guide readers properly on how to cultivate it so that they can boldly deal with the critical transitions of life. Every chapter has the author's personal story and stories of other women to show how to access each step and be happy in a relationship with another person.
Jill Sherer Murray's journey is raw, real, and relatable, and she is honest and straightforward when it comes to sharing her experiences with readers. It is all about getting rid of fear and letting go of dead relationships and toxic friendships, and self-love. Letting go requires a lot of courage and this book will give readers the strength to take risks that will bring optimistic and positive changes. The six steps shared by the author will help readers chalk out a good action plan to help them keep on track and hold them accountable for the promises they have made to themselves. I found Big Wild Love interesting and the insights are not difficult to practice so that life starts looking beautiful all over again. This memoir will help readers find the most important love story of all; the one with their own selves. It is a good book that will aid readers who are stuck in their relationships to start their plan and put it into action.
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The 5 Core Conversations for Couples
Expert Advice about How to Develop Effective Communication, a Long Term Financial Plan, Cooperative Parenting Strategies, Mutually Satisfying Sex and Work-Life Balance
Julie and David Bulitt
2020 Bronze Medal
216 Pages
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Non-Fiction - Relationships
Reviewed by K T Bowes for Readers' Favorite
There are a lot of favorite quotes in The 5 Core Conversations for Couples by Julie and David Bulitt and I marked a fair few. I love this one: ‘The concept of making a connection is soaked into our relationship blanket. The word itself is thrown and tossed around—and not just on TV—without much thought about what it means to make a connection, and what it really represents in terms of developing and maintaining a relationship.’ It represents just one of the genuine nuggets of wisdom hidden in this helpful toolbox for couples.
There were lots of sections in the book which struck home for me in my marriage of almost three decades. David and Julie Bulitt do an insightful job of highlighting the trigger points in most relationships and walk through each with painful honesty. They share personal stories and situations which cut very near the bone and I’m not sure I could be so brave. Coming from the perspective of an experienced family therapist and a divorce lawyer, the Bulitts have the market sewn up and yet their advice is strangely familiar. There are so many ‘aha’ moments hidden in the pages of this book, which will quickly become a handbook or instruction manual for living as half of a successful couple.
‘"It didn't take a heart-to-heart chitchat to know how you were feeling. I knew that when I saw my putter bouncing into the neighbor's yard," David points out.’ There were so many points in this book which found me laughing out loud. The situations are so raw and real that it will appeal to anyone looking for self-improvement. It’s the kind of workbook that can be read individually or as a couple and targeted questions at the end of each section force the reader to think about making the necessary changes. The 5 Core Conversations for Couples by Julie and David Bulitt is written as a conversation between a man and wife team and is hugely effective in providing a safe place to learn and grow.
There are a lot of favorite quotes in The 5 Core Conversations for Couples by Julie and David Bulitt and I marked a fair few. I love this one: ‘The concept of making a connection is soaked into our relationship blanket. The word itself is thrown and tossed around—and not just on TV—without much thought about what it means to make a connection, and what it really represents in terms of developing and maintaining a relationship.’ It represents just one of the genuine nuggets of wisdom hidden in this helpful toolbox for couples.
There were lots of sections in the book which struck home for me in my marriage of almost three decades. David and Julie Bulitt do an insightful job of highlighting the trigger points in most relationships and walk through each with painful honesty. They share personal stories and situations which cut very near the bone and I’m not sure I could be so brave. Coming from the perspective of an experienced family therapist and a divorce lawyer, the Bulitts have the market sewn up and yet their advice is strangely familiar. There are so many ‘aha’ moments hidden in the pages of this book, which will quickly become a handbook or instruction manual for living as half of a successful couple.
‘"It didn't take a heart-to-heart chitchat to know how you were feeling. I knew that when I saw my putter bouncing into the neighbor's yard," David points out.’ There were so many points in this book which found me laughing out loud. The situations are so raw and real that it will appeal to anyone looking for self-improvement. It’s the kind of workbook that can be read individually or as a couple and targeted questions at the end of each section force the reader to think about making the necessary changes. The 5 Core Conversations for Couples by Julie and David Bulitt is written as a conversation between a man and wife team and is hugely effective in providing a safe place to learn and grow.
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 by Laura Nielson Denke. It’s the definitive guide to getting to know your partner long before the wedding day, and even before you promise to get married. No stone is left unturned in exploring every aspect of living together as a couple. Sectioned into topics such...){kind=link}
Don't Get Engaged
(Until You Read This Book)
Laura Nielson Denke
2020 Silver Medal
156 Pages
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Non-Fiction - Relationships
Reviewed by Lucinda E Clarke for Readers' Favorite
This book is pure magic. What book? Don’t Get Engaged (Until You Read This Book) by Laura Nielson Denke. It’s the definitive guide to getting to know your partner long before the wedding day, and even before you promise to get married. No stone is left unturned in exploring every aspect of living together as a couple. Sectioned into topics such as self-discovery, people skills, present and future aspirations, cultural, religious, behavioral and financial, they are all covered in this little book. It’s a book for both partners to read, then complete the questionnaires honestly and then discuss. It covers compromises, even how to talk about and solve problems without conflict, and where and when this should take place. Habits, addiction, health, and drugs are also included and any couple completing this course should, by the end, know their prospective partner almost as well as they know themselves – although the cleverly crafted questions may open doors to self-discovery.
No stone has been left unturned in Don’t Get Engaged. It’s an easy to read, well thought out journey of insights into the lives of both partners. She has included every scenario you can think of, and askes the questions: “Could you cope living with that?” “Can you compromise, and if so to what extent?” “Can you both communicate effectively?” In many areas, she cites cases from her own counseling experience where couples were on the brink of divorce because they had not asked the right questions before they married. She repeats a few golden rules in that marriage does not change people, to break off an unsuitable relationship will hurt for a while but will save years of pain, and, breaking up is not a failure. How I wish this book had been written 30 years ago; it would have saved me years of misery. I can’t praise it highly enough, well worth the 5 stars.
This book is pure magic. What book? Don’t Get Engaged (Until You Read This Book) by Laura Nielson Denke. It’s the definitive guide to getting to know your partner long before the wedding day, and even before you promise to get married. No stone is left unturned in exploring every aspect of living together as a couple. Sectioned into topics such as self-discovery, people skills, present and future aspirations, cultural, religious, behavioral and financial, they are all covered in this little book. It’s a book for both partners to read, then complete the questionnaires honestly and then discuss. It covers compromises, even how to talk about and solve problems without conflict, and where and when this should take place. Habits, addiction, health, and drugs are also included and any couple completing this course should, by the end, know their prospective partner almost as well as they know themselves – although the cleverly crafted questions may open doors to self-discovery.
No stone has been left unturned in Don’t Get Engaged. It’s an easy to read, well thought out journey of insights into the lives of both partners. She has included every scenario you can think of, and askes the questions: “Could you cope living with that?” “Can you compromise, and if so to what extent?” “Can you both communicate effectively?” In many areas, she cites cases from her own counseling experience where couples were on the brink of divorce because they had not asked the right questions before they married. She repeats a few golden rules in that marriage does not change people, to break off an unsuitable relationship will hurt for a while but will save years of pain, and, breaking up is not a failure. How I wish this book had been written 30 years ago; it would have saved me years of misery. I can’t praise it highly enough, well worth the 5 stars.
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 by Paul Gaughan is a non-fiction book on relationships that would appeal most to an audience made up of primarily female adults who are comfortable with reading about sexual beliefs, menopause, arousal, and pleasure. Have you ever wondered why romance fantasies never compare to t...){kind=link}
Romance... Push The On Button!
How To Turn Your Man Into A Romantic
Paul Gaughan
2020 Gold Medal
Kindle Edition
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Non-Fiction - Relationships
Reviewed by Sefina Hawke for Readers' Favorite
Romance... Push The On Button! (How to Turn Your Man Into A Romantic) by Paul Gaughan is a non-fiction book on relationships that would appeal most to an audience made up of primarily female adults who are comfortable with reading about sexual beliefs, menopause, arousal, and pleasure. Have you ever wondered why romance fantasies never compare to the real thing? Well, this author aims to teach women how to help transition their relationship into allowing for more romantic connections. The author explains how romance is a vital part of an intimate relationship for women and that women can take steps to help bring that romance into their relationships even if their male partner has reluctance towards romance.
Romance... Push The On Button! (How to Turn Your Man into A Romantic) by Paul Gaughan has a title and cover image that aroused my curiosity quickly. As a woman looking for a long-term romantic partner, I found this book to be very helpful in teaching me how to stop just complaining to my friends about the lack of romance and instead become empowered to take action to get that romance for myself. This is not the typical self-help book as the author clearly has a wealth of counseling experience with couples in how he was able to offer advice, tips, and the science behind romance. Overall, I feel this book will help me to be much happier in my future relationships and more knowledgeable on how to achieve deeper intimacy.
Romance... Push The On Button! (How to Turn Your Man Into A Romantic) by Paul Gaughan is a non-fiction book on relationships that would appeal most to an audience made up of primarily female adults who are comfortable with reading about sexual beliefs, menopause, arousal, and pleasure. Have you ever wondered why romance fantasies never compare to the real thing? Well, this author aims to teach women how to help transition their relationship into allowing for more romantic connections. The author explains how romance is a vital part of an intimate relationship for women and that women can take steps to help bring that romance into their relationships even if their male partner has reluctance towards romance.
Romance... Push The On Button! (How to Turn Your Man into A Romantic) by Paul Gaughan has a title and cover image that aroused my curiosity quickly. As a woman looking for a long-term romantic partner, I found this book to be very helpful in teaching me how to stop just complaining to my friends about the lack of romance and instead become empowered to take action to get that romance for myself. This is not the typical self-help book as the author clearly has a wealth of counseling experience with couples in how he was able to offer advice, tips, and the science behind romance. Overall, I feel this book will help me to be much happier in my future relationships and more knowledgeable on how to achieve deeper intimacy.
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Cupid on Trial
What We Learn About Love When Loving Gets Tough
Brian Jory, Ph.D.
2019 Finalist
269 Pages
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Non-Fiction - Relationships
Reviewed by Erin Nicole Cochran for Readers' Favorite
Cupid on Trial by Brian Jory, Ph.D. is a collection of linked stories in which the character cast is fictional, but the events themselves are true to their word. At the center of each couple beats the thing that hides in the mind of Poe’s own floorboards. The mistrusting, knowing, fragile, lonely, self-serving, defensive heart that pounds out varying rhythms within each different chest of the couples that find residence in the fictional town of Lovejoy. Its narration style is equal to that of a fly on the wall, the reader privy to all conversations had between love birds and bluer birds; the words bouncing off the walls are authentic and jarring. Part of a quote from the blessing of Father Miles that I appreciated was: “May God the loving parent forgive all your shortcomings, spoken and unspoken.” I feel like it resonates in a person’s being through and through.
Cupid on Trial by Brian Jory, Ph.D. holds you ever so willingly captive for the journey ahead in its pages. A gamut of emotions will chart its course straight through you, from anger, sadness, and tears, to soft smiles, and back and forth again. It took me back to another close favorite book of mine, Kissing in Manhattan. This book may have the edge over the other though. Cupid on Trial will pull you in and shake your insides around like a ragdoll; it will turn you into the last character in the book in the most positive of ways. You will see yourself and the situations that you find yourself in differently after reading this book. And any book that can awaken you to your surroundings is one that is most needed.
Cupid on Trial by Brian Jory, Ph.D. is a collection of linked stories in which the character cast is fictional, but the events themselves are true to their word. At the center of each couple beats the thing that hides in the mind of Poe’s own floorboards. The mistrusting, knowing, fragile, lonely, self-serving, defensive heart that pounds out varying rhythms within each different chest of the couples that find residence in the fictional town of Lovejoy. Its narration style is equal to that of a fly on the wall, the reader privy to all conversations had between love birds and bluer birds; the words bouncing off the walls are authentic and jarring. Part of a quote from the blessing of Father Miles that I appreciated was: “May God the loving parent forgive all your shortcomings, spoken and unspoken.” I feel like it resonates in a person’s being through and through.
Cupid on Trial by Brian Jory, Ph.D. holds you ever so willingly captive for the journey ahead in its pages. A gamut of emotions will chart its course straight through you, from anger, sadness, and tears, to soft smiles, and back and forth again. It took me back to another close favorite book of mine, Kissing in Manhattan. This book may have the edge over the other though. Cupid on Trial will pull you in and shake your insides around like a ragdoll; it will turn you into the last character in the book in the most positive of ways. You will see yourself and the situations that you find yourself in differently after reading this book. And any book that can awaken you to your surroundings is one that is most needed.
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Relationship
Notes on Love, Mutual Respect, Boundaries, Marriage, and Divorce
Ardilio William Benitez
2019 Honorable Mention
126 Pages
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Non-Fiction - Relationships
Reviewed by Mamta Madhavan for Readers' Favorite
Relationship: Notes on Love, Mutual Respect, Boundaries, Marriage, and Divorce by Ardilio William Benitez tackles the relevant topic of relationships. The information in this book applies to all relationships, be it spouse, family, or friends. Relationships involve two individuals and the ten chapters in this interesting book contain information based on the personal experiences of the author and will help readers create healthy, safe, and happy relationships. The subject of relationships is often complicated and the tools and tips the author has shared will definitely come in handy for many readers and will help them discover something of value in their relationships. The book delves into the nuances of relationships and will change the way these have been perceived. It will also help readers create their own definition of how to achieve a healthy and intimate relationship.
The approach to the topic is fresh and unique and the author's conversational style of narration helps readers connect to his words easily. It is a good book for all those readers who are working towards achieving a healthy, intimate, and happy relationship in their lives. The book is also helpful when it comes to making positive changes in a relationship so that it becomes better. It is always important to appreciate partners and the author provides readers with some suggestions to nourish their relationships. I would recommend this book to all readers who want to make their relationships work and create peace, stability, and happiness in their lives. The firsthand experiences, the author's research and discussions with other couples are insightful when it comes to discovering the real value of relationships.
Relationship: Notes on Love, Mutual Respect, Boundaries, Marriage, and Divorce by Ardilio William Benitez tackles the relevant topic of relationships. The information in this book applies to all relationships, be it spouse, family, or friends. Relationships involve two individuals and the ten chapters in this interesting book contain information based on the personal experiences of the author and will help readers create healthy, safe, and happy relationships. The subject of relationships is often complicated and the tools and tips the author has shared will definitely come in handy for many readers and will help them discover something of value in their relationships. The book delves into the nuances of relationships and will change the way these have been perceived. It will also help readers create their own definition of how to achieve a healthy and intimate relationship.
The approach to the topic is fresh and unique and the author's conversational style of narration helps readers connect to his words easily. It is a good book for all those readers who are working towards achieving a healthy, intimate, and happy relationship in their lives. The book is also helpful when it comes to making positive changes in a relationship so that it becomes better. It is always important to appreciate partners and the author provides readers with some suggestions to nourish their relationships. I would recommend this book to all readers who want to make their relationships work and create peace, stability, and happiness in their lives. The firsthand experiences, the author's research and discussions with other couples are insightful when it comes to discovering the real value of relationships.
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Yes! I Said No!
How To Set Healthy Boundaries and Increase Your Self Esteem
Barbra Russell
2019 Bronze Medal
96 Pages
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Non-Fiction - Relationships
Reviewed by Vernita Naylor for Readers' Favorite
When someone asks you to lend a helping hand at a time that is impossible for your schedule, can you say no? If you are heading out to relax at your favorite spot and your spouse asks you to instead change your plans to accommodate their needs, do you say no, or not this time? Yes! I Said No! How to Set Healthy Boundaries and Increase Your Self-Esteem by Barbra E. Russell contains fourteen explosive, profound and power-packed chapters about the various ways to set boundaries. Barbra E. Russell has a Masters Degree in Counseling, is a licensed counselor, and has been practicing for over twenty years. Barbra E. Russell is an expert in teaching others the art of saying “No.” In Yes! I Said No! How to Set Healthy Boundaries and Increase Your Self-Esteem, you will be taught several tips and best practices on how what was once an always “Yes” answer can, in fact, become a healthy “No.”
You may think that setting boundaries is easy, but in actuality it can be challenging. In reading Yes! I Said No! How to Set Healthy Boundaries and Increase Your Self-Esteem by Barbra E. Russell, you will learn that setting these boundaries, which in the past once posed a problem for all parties involved, can now be healthy and set great limitations. The art of “No” is an art that we all must practice and perfect each day. Saying no to your loved one or others that can impact your life is not an easy feat, but if you get a copy of Yes! I Said No! How to Set Healthy Boundaries and Increase Your Self-Esteem by Barbra E. Russell, you will learn how to perfect your no.
When someone asks you to lend a helping hand at a time that is impossible for your schedule, can you say no? If you are heading out to relax at your favorite spot and your spouse asks you to instead change your plans to accommodate their needs, do you say no, or not this time? Yes! I Said No! How to Set Healthy Boundaries and Increase Your Self-Esteem by Barbra E. Russell contains fourteen explosive, profound and power-packed chapters about the various ways to set boundaries. Barbra E. Russell has a Masters Degree in Counseling, is a licensed counselor, and has been practicing for over twenty years. Barbra E. Russell is an expert in teaching others the art of saying “No.” In Yes! I Said No! How to Set Healthy Boundaries and Increase Your Self-Esteem, you will be taught several tips and best practices on how what was once an always “Yes” answer can, in fact, become a healthy “No.”
You may think that setting boundaries is easy, but in actuality it can be challenging. In reading Yes! I Said No! How to Set Healthy Boundaries and Increase Your Self-Esteem by Barbra E. Russell, you will learn that setting these boundaries, which in the past once posed a problem for all parties involved, can now be healthy and set great limitations. The art of “No” is an art that we all must practice and perfect each day. Saying no to your loved one or others that can impact your life is not an easy feat, but if you get a copy of Yes! I Said No! How to Set Healthy Boundaries and Increase Your Self-Esteem by Barbra E. Russell, you will learn how to perfect your no.
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Lessons from the Frogs I've Kissed
I've made all the mistakes in the book so you wont have to.
Krystal Kolnik
2019 Silver Medal
340 Pages
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Non-Fiction - Relationships
Reviewed by Mamta Madhavan for Readers' Favorite
Lessons from the Frogs I've Kissed by Krystal Kolnik is an honest and straightforward book chronicling the author's not-so-pleasant experiences with the men in her life. Her relationships and personal experiences with various men will resonate with many readers and will help them look at their relationship patterns and see where changes need to be made. Romantic relationships can be romantic, passionate, and interesting, and the author's experiences will make readers delve into their relationships with the men they date and look at the signs to see if their relationships are healthy and if their lifestyle choices are also healthy and happy.
The author takes readers into her personal life and gives a glimpse of the unhealthy and toxic relationships she has experienced. Her dating patterns, abusive relationships and her struggles as a single parent are all useful to readers when it comes to helping them move forward on their personal journey. Her tips are invaluable and will also make readers aware of how narcissists operate. It is definitely a good book because it tackles a topic happening around everyone, and her honesty while speaking about her life is endearing. Reading this book is a good journey for readers on the lookout for longlasting love, peace, and happiness. For all those readers who are dealing with negativity in their relationships, this book will give a good insight on how to handle it and deal with it so that they can finally break free from domestic abuse.
Lessons from the Frogs I've Kissed by Krystal Kolnik is an honest and straightforward book chronicling the author's not-so-pleasant experiences with the men in her life. Her relationships and personal experiences with various men will resonate with many readers and will help them look at their relationship patterns and see where changes need to be made. Romantic relationships can be romantic, passionate, and interesting, and the author's experiences will make readers delve into their relationships with the men they date and look at the signs to see if their relationships are healthy and if their lifestyle choices are also healthy and happy.
The author takes readers into her personal life and gives a glimpse of the unhealthy and toxic relationships she has experienced. Her dating patterns, abusive relationships and her struggles as a single parent are all useful to readers when it comes to helping them move forward on their personal journey. Her tips are invaluable and will also make readers aware of how narcissists operate. It is definitely a good book because it tackles a topic happening around everyone, and her honesty while speaking about her life is endearing. Reading this book is a good journey for readers on the lookout for longlasting love, peace, and happiness. For all those readers who are dealing with negativity in their relationships, this book will give a good insight on how to handle it and deal with it so that they can finally break free from domestic abuse.
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The Chameleon
Life-Changing Wisdom for Anyone Who Has a Personality or Knows Someone Who Does
Merrick Rosenberg
2019 Gold Medal
294 Pages
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Non-Fiction - Relationships
Reviewed by Randy B. Lichtman for Readers' Favorite
Merrick Rosenberg has authored a very interesting illustration of personality style theory in The Chameleon: Life-Changing Wisdom for Anyone Who Has a Personality or Knows Someone Who Does. There are many theories and adaptations of the four personality styles and tests to determine the styles, and one of the most known is D-I-S-C, representing Dominant—Influential—Steady—Compliant. As the author states in the introduction, in spite of the fact that he would teach classes on the DISC theory, people would have difficulty remembering a D from an S, and it was difficult for participants in his seminars to remember. So, he decided to use animals for a memory system and used the animal interactions for readers to remember the styles. He created an Eagle (who was brought up with doves) to represent the Dominant, a talkative Parrot for Influential, a Dove for Steady, and an Owl for Compliant (the analytical personality).
The book is a set of stories that bring personalities in contact with other personalities, and by observing these animal interactions, we begin to understand better how our personalities intersect with others and how we can improve our interactions with each other. At the end of each chapter, the author brings in the chameleons (a master and his pupil) who often are invisible observers, to teach us something about the lessons involved. A summary page of lessons learned ends each of the stories. Issues such as accepting yourself and your style, the importance of stepping outside of your comfort zone, creativity, encouraging people to examine how their information is communicated, reframing, and giving and receiving positive feedback are among many very good life lessons well demonstrated in the book. I highly recommend reading The Chameleon: Life-Changing Wisdom for Anyone Who Has a Personality or Knows Someone Who Does to better fully understand our own personality styles and those of others we need to interact with each day.
Merrick Rosenberg has authored a very interesting illustration of personality style theory in The Chameleon: Life-Changing Wisdom for Anyone Who Has a Personality or Knows Someone Who Does. There are many theories and adaptations of the four personality styles and tests to determine the styles, and one of the most known is D-I-S-C, representing Dominant—Influential—Steady—Compliant. As the author states in the introduction, in spite of the fact that he would teach classes on the DISC theory, people would have difficulty remembering a D from an S, and it was difficult for participants in his seminars to remember. So, he decided to use animals for a memory system and used the animal interactions for readers to remember the styles. He created an Eagle (who was brought up with doves) to represent the Dominant, a talkative Parrot for Influential, a Dove for Steady, and an Owl for Compliant (the analytical personality).
The book is a set of stories that bring personalities in contact with other personalities, and by observing these animal interactions, we begin to understand better how our personalities intersect with others and how we can improve our interactions with each other. At the end of each chapter, the author brings in the chameleons (a master and his pupil) who often are invisible observers, to teach us something about the lessons involved. A summary page of lessons learned ends each of the stories. Issues such as accepting yourself and your style, the importance of stepping outside of your comfort zone, creativity, encouraging people to examine how their information is communicated, reframing, and giving and receiving positive feedback are among many very good life lessons well demonstrated in the book. I highly recommend reading The Chameleon: Life-Changing Wisdom for Anyone Who Has a Personality or Knows Someone Who Does to better fully understand our own personality styles and those of others we need to interact with each day.
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