Dalma Heyn is the author of “Drama Kings” or, more precisely, The Men Who Drive Strong Women Crazy… Drama Kings. Published by Rodale, there’s a lot to like about this book that helps us understand why some smart women don’t make smart choices when it comes to the men in their lives. Read more… »
This children’s hardcover picture book written by Brad Thiessen and illustrated by Jeremy Balzer would make a nice gift for a child aged 8 and under. Published October 2005 (just in time for Halloween), ORSO: The Troll Who Couldn’t Scare is the story of eight-year-old Orso, a troll who would rather make friends than be scary. The story is sweet and the artwork is very nicely done.
Jed Diamond is one of the leading authorities on male midlife crisis. His books have helped countless men and women deal with an issue that, until it happens to you or someone you love, seems like a weak plot for a comedy. There is nothing humorous about male midlife crisis as too many families find out when it happens to someone they love. Read more… »
Men and women may not be from different planets but they definitely have different ways of looking at the same things. If you need help understanding your male or female friends (and lovers), you’ll want to read Why Men Never Remember and Women Never Forget by Marianne J. Legato, MD, FACP and Laura Tucker. Read more… »
Can any divorce really be civilized? Veteran lawyer Sam Margulies believes there are practical and less stressful ways to go about divorcing your spouse and he has put together a comprehensive guide for men in his book A Man’s Guide to a Civilized Divorce: How to Divorce with Grace, a Little Class, and a Lot of Common Sense. Read more… »
Karen Bouris is a wife, mother of two, and author of Just Kiss Me and Tell Me You Did the Laundry a guide primarily focusing on the role of women in marriage. Also referred to as “The Relationship Tune-Up for Stronger Mothers and Happier Marriages,” this comprehensive book includes quizzes, checklists, conversation starters, negotiation points, and love-affirming pledges. Practical advice for women trying to juggle the roles of wife, mother, career woman.
Author Bill Mitchell, a licensed private investigator with a degree in psychology, shares in his book techniques he uses to catch adulterous spouses. In The More You Know Mitchell gives proven steps to getting the proof you need, tells how to use the proof to your advantage, and then shows how to take control of your life. He also offers tips on how to recover from a spouse’s affair emotionally, socially, and financially.
In today’s world of online dating, it’s nice to have a resource that cuts through the mystery of dating for those people who thought they would never have to worry about looking for love once they’d met and married their once true love. Unfortunely true love seems to have shorter expiration dates in today’s world and for the man or woman who is looking for love at middle age, it can be daunting. I think this book by Judsen Culbreth is a good starting point to help take a lot of the mystery out of using the Web as a resource to find true love. Read more… »
Author Lauren Henderson takes a look at the way Pride and Prejudice author Jane Austen’s women behaved around men and translates their mistakes into dating do’s and don’ts for the current dating scene. Her book, Jan Austen’s Guide to Dating, is an easy read and the comparison with dating “then” with dating “now” shows just how much we’ve all matured. Read more… »
Breast cancer doesn’t just cause trauma for the woman who has been diagnosed and is now fighting for her life, it is devastating to her husband as well. Breast Cancer Husband: How to Help Your Wife (And Yourself) Through Diagnosis, Treatment, and Beyond, by Marc Silver, is a must read for every man whose wife or other significant female acquaintance is dealing with this terrible disease. Read more… »