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Not too helpful...Sorry
I got this book based on the description and the reviews written.I found the book to be something easy to just flip through although I tried to read page for page, it was just not too insightful.The stories were good to read, and the checklist/info at the end of each chapter was good.The only thing I did not like was the Bible/Christian perspective of the book.It does not allow all readers to relate to.Some of the suggested advice was to ACCEPT GOD?The author should have atleast indicated where some of the perspective was geared towards.Not every one is Christian, and not every can relate to the bible or a cheating minister as a husband =(

Best Book To Spot The Wrong Men!
Wonderful insightful book. It seems so simple, that you would be able to spot these men a mile away and run the other way but not true for some. This book has explained in clear language with a touch of spiritual aspect but not too much. Very real and straight to the point. I suggest this book for women of all ages.A must read.

A MAN TELLING ON HIMSELF WHILE TELLING WOMEN THE DEAL.....
This book, writen from a frank, but Christian perspective, lists the types on men to avoid, what they look for in a partner/victim, why the women themselves are drawn to these losers and how to work through the issues to eventually create a better relationship (except if the man is violent). The 2 end chapters also give tips on how to steer clear of "Mr. Wrong" to begin with and hope on making the existing relationship a healthier one. Mr. Arterburn's disclosure of his past mistakes, dry humor and case scenarios make this book a must-read for women who want to empower themselves, gain insight into these types of "men" and start on the path to "Mr. Right", and it will help the men who are open-minded enough to want to correct their flaws. I highly, whole-heartedly recommend this important book. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Christianity - Christian Life - Women's Issues    2. Inspirational - General    3. Love & Romance    4. Man-woman relationships    5. Marriage    6. Men    7. Psychology    8. Religion - Marriage & Family/Singles    9. Religion - Relationships    10. Social Science    11. Sociology    12. Women    13. Women's Studies - General    14. Family & Relationships / Love & Romance    15. Love & Marriage   

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Well-written, well-organized, and... ready to go to work
Why So Slow? The Advancement of Women, by Virginia Valian, is a book with a mission.It is not Professor Valian's objective in writing this book to discuss the issues of women in leadership positions with the limited number of other academics studying the issue.It is her objective to shake the people responsible for "the accumulation of disadvantage" of women, and to make them, or their supervisors, accountable for the recruitment and retention of women.
A true eye-opener!
Valian is a cognitive psychologist.I saw her speak at a local university and was impressed by the breadth of evidence she presented re: how ingrained gender discrimination is in the thinking of both men and women, but also with her logical suggestions for addressing this problem.(She, as a matter of fact, was invited by women students and faculty to help them strategize how to get more women into higher positions.)In her convincing talk, I was struck by the evidence that discrimination is not something "done" by men to keep women down, but is, in fact, "done" equally to women by both men and women. So I got her book and was more impressed when I read it. I can't stop recommending this book to every woman I know.
I waited too long to read Prof. Valian's book. Had I been armed with the knowledge offered in it earlier, I might have been spared some of the most unpleasant experiences and obstacles in my professional life. The breadth of the research covered, on everything from how young girls are channeled into certain careers or non-careers to the publishing patterns of men and women in academics, is its most impressive quality. I find myself referring to it often in everyday conversation, and recommending it to female friends and family members of all ages and levels of employment. If I have more confidence and a more positive outlook on my life's work now, it is in large part due to Prof. Valian's superb mega-study and her suggestions for moving forward. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Feminism & Feminist Theory    2. Gender Studies    3. Social Science    4. Sociology    5. Women's Studies - General    6. Women's Studies - History    7. Equal opportunities    8. Labour economics    9. Psychology    10. Women's studies   

Editorial Review

In the latter part of the 20th century, the adage "Beauty is in the eye of the beholder" has evolved far beyond its original intent as an admonition against false vanity to become a cultural manifesto used to explain phenomena as diverse as the art of Andy Warhol and the rise of a multi-billion-dollar cosmetics industry. But is there something more to human reaction to beauty than a conditioned response to social cues? Yes, says Harvard Medical School psychologist Nancy Etcoff. Read more

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Not scientifically robust, but maybe a good fit for a dinner talk
"Survival of the prettiest" is a very provocative title indeed and it is also a very ambitious subject to say the least. I expected from this book an identification of a phenomenon called "survival of the prettiest" if there is indeed such a thing, and if there is, a robust account of how it can be explained scientifically, because the subtitle of this book is no less than "the science of beauty." But, as a whole, this book fails to give us any satisfactory identification or explanation of the so-called "survival of the prettiest." In fact, I find the book often drifts away to somewhat trivial episodes of some biological or sociological findings to sustain readers' interest. I don't see how such things can be put together to establish the author's ultimate claim that our biological and sociological existence is so designed that the prettiest have been assured a better chance to survive to form the current world. Chapters are not thematically connected with each other and are not well-organized to deliver what the author intends to get across. I expected somehow solid scientific backing for the author's claim, but generally said, this book is a very light read that may not be called the "science" of beauty. I have no objection, however, for the readers who just look for some interesting subjects for light talks with families and friends at the dinner table. This book may be a good fit for that purpose.

Is beauty an honest advertiser?
Etcoff does a great job showing how our response to beauty is innate and deeply connected with our urge to reproduce. But I would have wished for a bit more exploration of the way beauty also might fool us. For example, she talks about men preferring women with hourglass shapes and more feminine features, because it signals health and fertility. But then she doesn't give information about whether this is true. Are more feminine looking women more fertile in reality? Are they healthier? We don't know.

That's hot
This covers the science of beauty, and explains why we say "that's hot!" to someone. Great statistics presented in an exciting way.I used this book for a college paper on attraction and mating--and have given it to several girlfriends since then for flattery!! ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Beauty & Grooming - General    2. Life Sciences - Biology - General    3. Science    4. Sociology    5. Women's Studies - General    6. Social Science / Women's Studies   

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Absolutely Wonderful!
If you are wondering about your purpose or or ust plodding along day to day, this is for you!!!!!

"Pathway to Purpose for Women" is the BEST!!!
I have read many, many books for women, and in particular, books about Christian growth."Pathway to Purpose" is a MUST READ!Ms. Brazelton has a unique perspective on women and how God sees us ...really sees us!She takes the ordinary day stuff and makes us recognize that everything we do as women has a purpose for Christ!IF you never read any other book, you must read this one.I am reading "Praying for a Purpose" simultaneously which is really a devotional book and complements her original "Pathway" book.I'll NEVER loan my "Pathway to Purpose" out!!!

Pathway to Purpose for Women
I am using this book as a guide for a study group for women. It is most thought provoking and helpful. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Christian Life    2. Christian women    3. Christianity    4. Christianity - Christian Life - General    5. Christianity - Christian Life - Women's Issues    6. Christianity - Theology - General    7. Religion    8. Religion - Christian Life    9. Religious life    10. Sociology Of Women    11. Vocation    12. Women's Studies - General    13. Christian Interest    14. Christian spirituality    15. Religion / Christian Life   

Editorial Review

"This book was born out of anger," begins Cathi Hanauer, which seems appropriate considering the book's title: Read more

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And women wonder why?
... men don't want to commit to marriage in this day and age? This little missive should put to rest any of those doubts - permanently.
'Two people in the same circumstances, having different experiences.'
I read this book, then followed it with its bookend, 'The Bastard on the Couch'. It was a very interesting combination.
First Comes Anger, Then....
I wasn't sure what I'd think of this anthology, but I really responded to the honesty and intelligence of the essays.I think that part of what makes this anthology successful is the quality of the writing itself:These authors know how to tell a good story, and they also know how to write well.The same kind of heightened imagery and phrasing you see in these pieces is what you find in the authors' novels, stories, and memoirs.It would be a great oversimplification to say that The Bitch in the House is just a bunch of women griping about their lives.These essays contain stories that are full of brilliant characterization, conflict, and resolution.
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Subjects:  1. Case studies    2. Essays    3. Interpersonal relations    4. Social Science    5. Social conditions    6. Sociology    7. Sociology Of Women    8. United States    9. Women    10. Women's Studies - General    11. Literary Collections / Essays    12. Reading Group Guide   

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Half the fun in life is the joy of being a girl, woman!
Why that is a controversial statement for many is a mystery to me!
a mix of good and VERY BAD advice
The first half of this book was fairly entertaining and interesting, though I disagreed with some points I felt I gained some from it.However, when I read her suggestions for getting revenge I was revolted and put the book down.I don't want to waste my time on really, really bad advice.Why would I want to clutter my mind and heart hanging on to hurts?No thank you.

Great lessons from a southern woman
I read Ronda Rich's book cover to cover within days. I enjoyed it very much. She has a lot to offer women not from the South. The author makes it very clear that there's more to a Southern woman than her accent. I actually tried several things after reading certain chapters. One example, I did an experiment by modeling what she talked about in one of her stories that makes a point. Not only did it work but it showed me an important lesson. The author touches on many subjects and will make it easy for the reader by bolding words and go into good detail in what she means. I highlighted the major points in the book so I could go back later to use as a guide. I recommend this book highly! ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Personal Growth - Success    2. Psychology    3. Sociology    4. Women's Studies - General    5. Self-Help / General   

Editorial Review

"Literacy has promoted the subjugation of women by men throughout all but the very recent history of the West," writes Leonard Shlain. "Misogyny and patriarchy rise and fall with the fortunes of the alphabetic written word."Read more

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An interesting and frustrating book
I am all over the map in rating this book.In the end, I am unconvinced, and I think it has a lot of errors and inconsistencies, but it asks interesting questions that are worth examining whether or not the author's thesis is correct.There are parts that deserve five stars and parts that deserve one.
Mind-blowing, a new tint for your filter
Science always begins with a hypothesis.What Leonard Shlain has done here is present a mind-blowing hypothesis, melding the best of recent anthropological discoveries with the best in cognitive research.While in places he stretches to argue his point, for the most part his hypothesis is brilliant and incredibly well-supported.I feel he is unfairly criticized by people who are expecting "fact" to be derived from this, when in fact much of the time period explored is unrecorded history--a time during which we will never know "exactly" what happened. (Never mind the manipulations of recorded history that have followed!)Their very criticisms point to their overdependence on their left brain to evaluate this information in a manner that is literal and unimaginative.
Eye Opener
I read Shlain's book in 1998, a few years before 9/11.If you've read Steven Covey's Seven Habits - you will appreciate this book.If you recall the habit- seek to understand then to be understood.This books gives you a framework to help you understand people and their politics.
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Subjects:  1. Anthropology - General    2. Archaeology / Anthropology    3. Feminism & Feminist Theory    4. Literacy    5. Social Science    6. Sociology    7. Women's Studies - General    8. Social Science / Women's Studies    9. Reading Group Guide   

Subjects:  1. Business & Economics    2. Business / Economics / Finance    3. Business/Economics    4. Businesswomen    5. Labor & Industrial Relations - General    6. Management - General    7. Women In Management    8. Women executives    9. Women in the professions    10. Women's Studies - General    11. Business & Management    12. Economics, Finance, Business and Industry   

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Excellent Resource
Leila Ahmed's "Woman and Gender in Islam: Historical Roots of a Modern Debate" is an outstanding contribution to the field of Middle Eastern Women's Studies. Ahmed explores and effectively dissects the many intersections between women, gender, and Islam. Her book is readable and makes an excellent sourcebook for those who are interested in the historical foundations of women and Islam.
Everyone should read this
By far the best scholarly and historical work amidst the increasing number of books on this topic.Particularly interesting is the discussion of how Muslim caliphs adopted the Persian custom of having huge imperial harems.Of course, this is one of the aspects of "Muslim" culture that really tantalized the early Orientalists, as discussed by Edward Said in his book on the subject.

Good history book
This is a good book for anyone to read who doesn't know much about Islam.The author gives several chapters of in-depth history of the rise of Islam.It is interesting to read--not dry and boring like a lot of other detailed history books. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Arab countries    2. Attitudes    3. General    4. History    5. Middle East - General    6. Muslim women    7. Sexism    8. Social conditions    9. Sociology    10. Women    11. History / Middle East    12. Islam    13. Islamic studies    14. Women's studies   

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redefining
After taking me the first 3 chapters to get going, I found that I couldn't put it down.I never really thought about how I fight and what I fight for.What an eye opener.

More than worth the read!
"Fight Like a Girl" is empowering, honest and relateable. Once again, Lisa clearly communicates truths that so many women are searching for. In an understandable ways that encourages your intellect without insulting your intelligence, she encourages you to be the women you are. Femininity is strength. Kudos to Lisa for once again succeeding in reaching each and every generation and blessing them with a strength that can alter the course of their lives for the better!

Lousy
How could any educational book be taken seriously when every other work in it is god? ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Christian Life    2. Christianity - Christian Life - General    3. Christianity - Christian Life - Women's Issues    4. Inspirational - General    5. Religion    6. Religion - Christian Life    7. Women And Religion (General)    8. Women's Studies - General    9. Combat sports & self-defence    10. Religion / Inspirational    11. Women's studies   

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Changing your life and luck
A completely different philosophy of life for women...easy to incorporate,with immediate results.....has really made a difference for me both at work and my private life. Who knew that satisfying myself first was the key to true happiness and love? I recommend it to anyone who was raised in the old pleaser tradition.

I thought Mama Gena was an Italian restaurant!!!
Well, you'd in in for quite a surprise if you made the same mistake! Now that I've read this book I can assure you, a whole other kind of satisfaction awaits!

Pussy On, Sisters!
This book is absolutely fabulous, in a life-changing, joyous celebration of the power of the feminine kind of way. I picked this book up as I was recovering from a heartbreaking divorce. After reading the book a few years ago, I was so interested and inspired by Mama Gena and her school of Womanly Arts, I took her correspondence classes, and today, my life has never been happier or more fulfilling. I wish I could buy stacks of Mama Gena's School of Womanly Arts and leave them in the waiting rooms and lobbies of OG/GYN offices across the country. THANK YOU, Mama Gena! ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Conduct of life    2. Gender Psychology    3. General    4. Personal Growth - Success    5. Pleasure    6. Psychology    7. Self-Help    8. Sociology Of Women    9. Women    10. Women's Studies - General    11. Popular psychology    12. Self-Help / General    13. Sex & sexuality   

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This book is helpful in some ways
I don't agree with most of the advice regarding marriage in this book, but the lady does know how to keep a clean and orderly home. This book changed my life in that way. I followed the housekeeping advice and am much happier, organized and more capable of handling whatever life throws at me because my home is in order.
2 stars just because it's a great coffee table book
I found this book years ago in my mother's library. My crazy aunt Gail had given it to her for her wedding. My parents spent many hours of their honeymoon hooting with laughter while reading aloud from it.
Straight from the "Saint".

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Subjects:  1. Gender Studies    2. Inspirational - General    3. Interpersonal relations    4. Love / Sex / Marriage    5. Marriage    6. Religion    7. Sex role    8. United States    9. Popular psychology    10. Religion / Inspirational    11. Women's studies   

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WONDERFUL!!!
This book supplied the inspiration necessary to break free of an eating disorder. It is truly incredible how the author weaves modern issues into traditional stories. This book is a must for anyone struggling with an eating disorder, body dissatisfaction, or anyone who knows someone with these issues.
Powerful and Inspiring!
This was an interesting book, quite true to its name, Johnston uses myths, metaphors and storytelling to help illustrate some of the core "problems" with women's thinking regarding food and eating habits.While I definitely do NOT have problems on the level of examples used in this book - I do not now, nor have I ever been anorexic or bulimic or had any medically treatable eating disorder...I do make "bad" food choices and eat for reasons that are not related to physical hunger...so I got a lot more out of this book that I thought I would based on the target audience alone.
not another handbook
Anita Johnston doesn't give you another book of clinical criteria and personality tendencies. She writes with recognition that her audience has an intimate relationship with the reality and intricacies and seduction of their eating disorder. Even for the professional, she provides a new avenue to access thoughts, behaviors, symptoms. johnston's diction can be startlingly honest - denial is not easy here. But all along, she is telling myths that are safe to consider, to discuss, to debate, and ultimately to embrace, becauase they are not real and my (our?) eating disorders are not at attention and armed for battle. I think this is a beautiful book and one that I have utilized, and seen utilized in hospital and group therapy, a thousand times on the long road of recovery. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Alternative treatment    2. Compulsive eating    3. Eating Disorders - General    4. Inspiration & Personal Growth    5. Mental health    6. Psychology    7. Psychopathology - Eating Disorders    8. Self-Help    9. Storytelling    10. Therapeutic use    11. Women    12. Women's Studies - General    13. Family & Health    14. Self-Help & Practical Interests    15. Women's studies   

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Crone for my cronies
This book is The Birthday Gift for my girlfriends, sisters, cousins and co-workers as we turn 50.Many shudder at the word "crone" but I am proud to be entering the ranks of the wise women and continuing to make efforts to connect with women of all ages to learn and to teach.This book is great encouragement!Be Juicy!

Very Pleased
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Juicy Couture Could Take On a Whole New Meaning
Jean Shinoda Bolen's latest work playfully and sharply offers women thirteen qualities to cultivate during the third phase of their lives ( Maiden-Mother-Crone).She wisely seeks to re-install the title `crone' as an aspirational honorific connoting wisdom acquired through years of living; a woman to be revered and respected.
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Subjects:  1. Crones    2. Middle aged women    3. Middle-aged women    4. Personal Growth - Happiness    5. Psychology    6. Self-Help    7. Sociology    8. Sociology - General    9. Women's Studies - General    10. Mind, body, spirit: mysticism & self-awareness    11. Popular psychology    12. Self-Help & Practical Interests   

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Friedan and Freud
All right.
You'll never quit your job after reading this book
I read this book in high school, and was very happy to read it again in my 40s. In each instance, the urgency, and the modern-day applications of this work hit me in the face: the American woman exists in a world with extraordinary pressures.The pressure to get married; the pressure to let a man support you; the pressure to fully believe that unless you live your life through your family and solely through your family that you are somehow a failure.
Gives insight into feminism's history
First of all, I recommend everyone to read the book in order to have an idea where a lot of modern day values come from.
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Subjects:  1. Feminism    2. Feminism & Feminist Theory    3. Psychology    4. Social Science    5. Social conditions    6. Sociology    7. United States    8. Women    9. Women's Studies - General    10. Popular psychology    11. Women's studies   

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This is a great book!
This book is a must read for anyone studying gender in psychology or human development. It's a wonderful reference for students and can be used as a text or supplement for teachers. It's also excellent for general readingfor those interested in understanding women and related issues. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Developmental - General    2. Gender Studies    3. Psychology    4. Sex differences (Psychology)    5. Sex role    6. Social Psychology    7. Women's Studies - General    8. Psychology & Psychiatry / Social Psychology   

Editorial Review

The original book that brought Goddess worship to the public eye has marked its 10th anniversary, yet it still remains an integral part of the Wiccan canon. Read more

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A classic
I am the first to admit that there are flaws in this book and that it is not a perfect fit for everyone.Having said that upfront, I also think this is a critical book for Pagans to read.It has many positives, as well as negatives, but in the final analysis is a classic book and one that needs to be read by anyone seeking greater understanding of the history of the neo-Pagan movement in America.
In the rivers and the mountains, in the forests and in you, the Goddess is alive and growing...
Contrary to what other Pagans may have written on this site, I LOVE "The Spiral Dance" precisely because of its political overtones. As an anticapitalist, ecofeminist gay man, I am deeply moved by Starhawk's vision of an earth-based spirituality that honors women, community, the earth, sexuality and the body. Frankly, I am shocked by the outright sexist reviews some people have given of this book, not to mention the widespread denial of the burning times as a patriarchal holocaust against women, gays, and non-Christian people. The eagerness of certain Pagans to minimize the suffering of this period is, to me, a disturbing reflection of the larger culture's willingness to silence the histories and voices of feminist women and other marginalized groups. Furthermore, in at least one review of this book, I detect anti-Semitism, implying that Starhawk can't fully be a Witch if she retains her Jewishness. Such a narrow definition of what constitutes a Pagan denies us the complexities, nuances, individual choices and ancestries that enrich our lives. Need I remind the reader of the many Hebrew Goddesses of the Middle East or the ecological undercurrents, feminism, and social consciousness that informs Jewish tradition (the contradictions of right-wing Zionism aside). Without a doubt, what seperates Starhawk's writings on the Craft from many other Pagan authors is her passion for social justice, ecological sustainability and peace. Personally, I believe that spirituality devoid of concern for other human beings and the earth is nothing more than right-wing, reactionary navel-gazing. Unfortunately, I have met far too many witches who are much more interested in fluffy, woo-woo nonsense like astral projection and past live regression than they are in restoring the land (the living body of the Ancient Mother we supposedly worship). Moreover, as someone who strongly values participatory democracy, egalitarianism and consensus, I really appreciate Starhawk's insights on coven structure and group dynamics. (Coven hierarchies, like corporate hierarchies, do not appeal to me in the least!)Simply put, if you are looking for another New Age book on channeling spirits or casting hexes, then this book is not for you. However, if your idea of magic involves planting seeds in a community garden or marching for peace, then read this book immediately. It just may change your life forever.
Another "do it yourself" book
I am a studant of gardnerian wicca and I like when elders says: "keep wicca traditional".