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Summary: Definitely helps you put down the Ben + Jerry's!!!!!
Comment: When I first found this book, I had just broken up with someone. It can be really tough to move on with life sometimes, and forget about the jerk who put you down in the first place. This book helped me put one foot in front of the other one step at a time.
The best part is the authors have been there, done that and put everything into a personal perspective, breaking down the entire book chapter by chapter with hints and ideas, (even web addresses!) to help you get back on your feet once again.
Once I was finished with this book, I even passed it on to my best friend who was in need of some breakup advice.
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Summary: Cute, Upbeat Book
Comment: This is a cute, upbeat book that encourages women to embrace the grief they feel after a break up and to take care of themselves. It takes a very self-help approach to healing instead of the "men suck" strategy. It may not handle the worst types of grief, but it is a quick and refreshing read.
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Summary: Imagine this...
Comment: Imagine that you have the best girlfriend in the world. And now imagine that she knows exactly what to say to help you feel better.
That's what this book did for me. While some people have written reviews that the book is too superficial, I assure you that is not the case. I just got out of a horrible, emotionally abusive relationship in which my ex not only broke my heart, but also our lease, leaving me responsible for all rent and utilities. I have read other books, but this one cuts a bit deeper, because somehow these women know all the right things to say.
This book is inspirational, not "fluffy." It does not tell one to go out and eat ice cream to feel better (in fact, there are several pages wherein the authors suggest drinking lots of water and eating healthy, saying that you must treat yourself well when going through a difficult time). It does, however, give helpful suggestions for getting through the various stages of loss, ideas on ways to gain back your independence, and advice on how to learn from past relationships to become a stronger person.
Its lighthearted tone is perfect for someone getting over a breakup. Yes, breakups are messy. Yes, breakups hurt. Yes, breakups take a looooong time to get over. But if you really, *REALLY* want to recover, don't let yourself be defined by the gloom and doom of a broken heart. Instead, curl up with this book, drink a glass of water, and take care of yourself. If I can do it, anyone can!!!
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Summary: Fluff.
Comment: It is more the type of book a 17 year old would give to her friend after the Captain of the Football team left her for a college girl. There was no substance on how one goes on in life after being in a partnership for years to going solo. If you need help during a break up check out anything bu Albert Ellis, or Rebuilding: When your Relationship Ends...or listen to Liz Phair's Exile in Guyville, over and over and over again. Empowering.
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Summary: not good for guys
Comment: i'm not sure what i was thinking when i bought this. i was suffering from a bad breakup with my girlfriend and had just started looking at "breakup books." well, the pink cover should have told me this wasn't a good buy for guys!! it's written by two best girl friends, and it is estrogen-packed... i did find a bit of helpful advice in there, but most of it is of the fluffy, "eat a lot of ice cream" variety. well, my breakup isn't fun and fluffy, it's dark, depressing and horrible. i could be wrong, but i suggest if a book as light-hearted as this can get you through your breakup, your relationship wasn't that serious anyway. i'm going to read "how to heal a broken heart in 30 days." it looks like a great book and more in-depth than this.
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