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Ten Stupid Things Women Do to Mess Up Their Lives
 
Ten Stupid Things Women Do to Mess Up Their Lives
Author: Laura C. Schlessinger

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Publisher: Quill
Book Type: Paperback
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ISBN-13: 9780060976491 - ISBN-10: 0060976497
Publication Date: 2/15/1995
Pages: 256


Other Versions of this Book: Hardcover, Audio Cassette, Paperback

Book Description:
Dr. Laura Schlessinger is the incredibly popular and controversial psychotherapist who hosts a nationally syndicated, top-rated midday radio talk show. She has strong convictions and doesn't hesitate to voice them to callers. She urges women emphatically to lose a domineering jerk of a lover and pick one of the "good guys," to stay home and parent the babies they've made, and to follow the dream rather than some dreamboat. Above all, she exhorts women not to blame anybody or anything but themselves if they're unhappy and their lives seem a mess.

10 Stupid Things Women Do to Mess Up Their Lives uses real-world examples from Schlessinger's radio show and private practice to drive the message home. And the message is that our reticence to be bold and brave often makes us act like stupid, submissive victims. Once we muster the courage to take responsibility for our own problems and to tolerate the discomforts of risk, the possibilities for personal growth and joy are limitless.

If you're looking for an all-approving hand to hold, you won't find it here. If you're prepared to take a clear-eyed look at your self-diminishing behavior and to make the move to a quality existence, there's no one better than Schlessinger to keep you honest and to cheer you on. One thing's for sure: You'll never look at your relationships, behaviors and decisions the same way after you've finished reading this book.


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Top Member Book Reviews

Jessica L. (Ryeth) wrote on 2/20/2007...

5 member(s) found this review helpful.

I think the messages in the book are good, but I don't really like her style of writing. It's mostly stream of thought without a lot of organization. Also, if you've listened to her show you've heard most of it, in fact almost all of the book is her quoting callers from her show. I think it would be a good book for a young women finding herself in bad relationships, but if you are basically balanced you don't get much out of it.

Lori B. (pdocgirl) wrote on 9/26/2007...

2 member(s) found this review helpful.

I have to admit, I'm not a Dr. Laura fan, but I bought the book just to see what kind of argument she made for what she has to say. Interesting, but didn't make me like her or her position any better.

Lorie M. (butrflyonaroz) wrote on 8/27/2007...

1 member(s) found this review helpful.

This is mostly common sense, but delivered in classic Dr. Laura style.

Larry G. (aardvark) wrote on 4/27/2007...

1 member(s) found this review helpful.

A good self-help book.

Margaret S. (morgan2010) wrote on 4/15/2007...

1 member(s) found this review helpful.

Dr. Laurie covers those ugly little subjects that tell why we are so down on oursleves, and she explains how to recover from low self-esteem. I likew the book.

Kathie V. (mailcheck) wrote on 4/14/2007...

1 member(s) found this review helpful.

Wonderful - practical - should be required reading for all women of all ages!

Debra D. wrote on 4/5/2007...

1 member(s) found this review helpful.

Dr. Laura gives you a clear view of your behavior. She leads you to look at your relationships, behaviors, and decisions as you have never before. She talks about attachment, courtship, devotion, passion, cohabitation, expectations, conception, subjugation, helplessness, and forgiving.

Tertia A. (tiatia) wrote on 3/3/2007...

1 member(s) found this review helpful.

Tough uncompromising review of life choices that lead to failure and loss.


Please Rate these Book Reviews

Allison R. (arosen) wrote on 4/21/2007...


My book has older cover, but same great, useful information.

Jennifer M. (zodiac-lung) wrote on 4/9/2007...


Good advice for women who are walked on!

MJ H. wrote on 3/21/2007...


Been a while since I read this but has some interesting insights in it.

Deborah L. wrote on 3/1/2007...


Excellent advice (even though you may not want to hear it). If you listen to Dr. Laura, it will improve your life.

Mary F. wrote on 2/19/2007...


Great info!

Nancy H. wrote on 2/11/2007...


I have not read this book.

Chris K. (dalpal) wrote on 1/30/2007...


Great advice!

Naomi J. wrote on 12/8/2006...


This book helps women to look at their self diminishing and self destructive behavior and to change it.

Ashley B. wrote on 7/25/2006...


This book is honest and very helpful.

Betty S. (Bettyann) wrote on 6/22/2006...


I believe Dr. Laura has the best advice around. One thing about her, she calls it like it is, which is what people need to hear when they're doing something stupid (been there done that)... kind of like Dr. Phil. Great book.


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