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Dated Jekyll, Married Hyde: Delighting in the Differences Between Men & Women

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This book is a must for any engaged couple! (Or those married 60 years as well!) Laura has touched on so very many of the differences between men and women. Nearly every chapter contains gems that makes one laugh so hard it's difficult to continue. Definetly a must buy!

If I didn't know better, I'd say Walker climbed into my own head! This book was a better description of my own marriage than I could have written myself! Loved it!! It's a MUST READ!

He says, "Turn north." She says, "Left or right?" Many women suffer from this directional disability, which men just can't seem to understand. "Just imagine a map in your head," they say. Right... ~Laura Jensen Walker

If people stayed the same, we would become bored with life itself. The fact that someone changes over time and grows as a soul, should not be a surprise. The surprise is more in the disappointment of unfulfilled longings for the ideal soul mate.

Laura Jensen Walker has experienced life's knocks and bruises as well as the sheer joy of discovering all life has to offer. In this humorous revelation, she wonders about why Prince Charming can at times turn back in a frog. No spells needed.

Some of the Contents Includes:

Who is this Masked Person I Married?
Sleeping Habits of a Highly Defective Couple
In Sickness and In Health
Directionally Impaired
Where's my (fill in the blank)?
Calgon vs. Soap on a Rope
Shut the Door
She's Felix, He's Oscar
The Night He Saw Red
Hold Me, Touch Me, Listen to Me!

Laura Jensen Walker is probably married to one of the most understanding and loving husbands on the planet, and to be honest, she says she is "Hyde." So, this is not a put-down book about men, nor is it really discouraging. This lighthearted look at relationships in reality may help you live happily ever after with a sense of humor.

After reading this book, we understand why couples of the past had separate bedrooms, why men enjoy showers and women enjoy baths, why women are genetically programmed to nag (Isn't nagging just telling someone what you need, a reminder, call to action, or a cry for attention?), why men have an incurable brain disorder that is only discovered after the honeymoon and why we are probably all on the earth to learn patience. If you are married, this book will make complete sense.

If I had written this book, there would be a chapter on "Turn off the Lights." Which is my husband's most annoying habit. I can't see in the dark honey and I'm trying to read! The story about the backyard picnic was pretty hilarious.

Also look for:

Love Handles for the Romantically Impaired
Through the Rocky Road and into the Rainbow Sherbet
Mentalpause
Thanx for the Mammogram

~The Rebecca Review

My wife and I know Laura, and are included at the end of chapter 14. But, if I did not know Laura, I would still consider this one of the funniest books on relationships that is sitting on bookstore shelves. A definite MUST READ. Thanks, Laura, for being a great author and great friend.

I picked up this book to read for a research paper that I had to write for a class, and even though it didn't apply at all to my topic, I read the book from cover to cover. I'm not even married, or even dating someone, but it was such an awesome book. I learned many things that I will be able to apply sometime down the road. Just awesome!!

When I first bought this book, I was engaged to be married. I sat up and read the book from cover to cover the night I bought it, which took me well into the wee hours of the morning. Laura doesn't pretend to know everything-she doesn't tell you what should and shouldn't work in a relationship - what she does tell you is that our issues (good and bad) are normal, and that all couples deal with the same things - it adds a flair of humor, which one does need in any relationship - marriage or otherwise. I definitely recommend this book!

Although there are many very funny stories about married couples that hit the mark, the author lives in a one-dimensional world. If she had children she would be less concerned with all her decorating problems and material concerns. Rather annoying reading for those of us struggling with bills, kids, work, and a marriage that is losing commong ground. For a Christian book, this lacks any practical or spiritual guidance, only a few bible verses.

I'm not married, but I hope if I do, I can
look at it lightheartedly like this.
I definately recommend this read.
It's very funny and relaxing, I'm looking
forward to her next title.

When I first saw the title I thought, "Great, another book on male-bashing. It couldn't have been farther from the truth. The author's insights on marriage and the male/female dynamic are funny, witty, but most of all touching. Between the two of us, my wife and I give this book FOUR THUMBS UP!!!!