Great book from the author of HJNTIY!!!

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Great book from the author of HJNTIY!!!
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Sun, 10-02-2005 - 6:23pm

It's Called A Breakup Because It's Broken The Smart Girl's Break-Up Buddy
by Greg Behrendt

I just spent the last 3 hours reading this book which I picked up from Costco---very empowering & helpful for anyone going through a break-up. By the same author of "He's just not that into you"

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There’s no doubt about it—breakups suck. But in the first few hours or days or weeks that follow, there’s one important truth you need to recognize: Some things can’t and shouldn’t be fixed, especially that loser who dumped you or forced you to dump him. It’s over for a reason, and deep down inside you probably know what that reason is. It’s called a breakup because it’s broken, and starting today, you’re not the kind of woman who settles for broken, or hangs on to damaged goods, be it a radio, a pair of shoes, or a relationship. It’s time to get rid of all the broken stuff you’ve been lugging around for days, months, and maybe even years, and make the bold decision to start looking for stuff that works! Because the longer you stay stuck in a dead–end relationship, the less time you get on this planet to experience a great one. So open up this book, and let’s dive in—our goal is to help you turn your breakup into the event that changes your life for the better in ways you never dreamed possible.

The co–author of the smash two–million copy bestseller He’s Just Not That Into You, Greg Behrendt knows that the one thing harder than realizing he’s not that into you is finding the courage to walk away from the relationship. But Greg and his co–author and wife, Amiira, also know that there’s a flip side to every breakup: As dark as everything seems right now, this could be the single best thing that’s ever happened to you.

It’s Called a Breakup Because It’s Broken is the ultimate survival guide to getting over Mr. Wrong and reclaiming your inner Superfox. From how to put yourself through “he–tox,” to how to throw yourself a kick–ass pity party, Greg and Amiira share their hilarious and helpful roadmap for getting past the heartache and back into the game. They give advice on:

•Why you shouldn’t call him—and what he’s thinking when you do

•How to keep your friends and not lose your job

•How to avoid breakup pitfalls: IMing, stalking, having sex with your ex

•Reframing reality—seeing the relationship for what it was

•How to transform yourself into a hot, happening Superfox and get a jump on the better, brighter future that awaits

It’s Called a Breakup Because It’s Broken gives you everything you need to get over him and make the right decisions along the way. Complete with an essential workbook to help you put the crazy down on paper and not take it out into the world, this is a straight–talking, spot–on, must–have manual for finding your way back to an even more rocking you.

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Sun, 10-02-2005 - 8:39pm

*sigh*

This guy does not need to be writing books.

Even more important... so-called great books are NOT purchased from Costco. Sheesh.

A~

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Registered: 09-01-2004
Mon, 10-03-2005 - 9:05am
That was unnecessarily insulting. I think that Jane Austen is worth reading and saw a set of her novels at Costco once. Just because they were offered at a discount megastore does not immediately render them unworthy.
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Mon, 10-03-2005 - 12:07pm

Thank you.

I believe whatever tool can help one get through a tough time...use it.

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Registered: 02-15-2005
Mon, 10-03-2005 - 1:31pm

<<>>

Really? I've started my Christmas shopping and just bought some books for my son at Costco. I got him a boxed set with A Tale of Two Cities, Oliver Twist and Great Expectations as well as The Greatest Generation and A Man Without a Country.

What exactly do you consider "great books"?

*edited for typo




Edited 10/3/2005 1:34 pm ET ET by sisfox


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Mon, 10-03-2005 - 1:33pm

LOL - see my post about my recent Costco purchase.

Great minds?


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Mon, 10-03-2005 - 1:46pm

He's going to be in my city soon promoting the book, and I'm going to go to the reading with a friend...should be fun!

Sheri

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Mon, 10-03-2005 - 4:27pm

Although I've posted previously about my opinions on the whole HJNTIY theory and don't particularly think the author has anything to offer that is new and amazing, whatever helps someone, whether it's in dating or breaking up I say go for it. I'm the type of person who has always marched to their own drummer though and am not one to take advice so self-help stuff has never really worked for me.

Yes, great books can be found in Costco, the only difference is that you are just probably paying less money for it, especially on classic titles.

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Tue, 10-04-2005 - 8:57am
Hey, Katortott! I was just thinking about you because I haven't seen you around here much recently. What's new?