The Dirty Seven: Ladies Beware [Paperback]

June Marshall (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: November 1, 2001

Guiding female readers through the minefield of relationships, Marshall describes the seven types of men to avoid--who they are, what they do, and how to handle them.

Editorial Reviews

Review

In reading it, I imagined that this is the book Steven Covey might write if he were Roseanne Barr. -- Douglas Bush DMD, Chester, NJ

No woman, of any age, should consider a relationship with a man without the advice from this remarkably frank book! -- Adele Gilmore, Sao Paulo, Brazil

The Dirty Seven is a perspicacious, compelling, and timely revelation. You'll find yourself quoting from it! -- Dan Phillips, Construction Contractor, Washington, NJ

The first thought I had upon finishing the book was, "I have to give it to my 22-year-old daughter TONIGHT! -- Scott Buck, Musician, Bedminster, NJ

Written with great insight and humor in an easy conversational style that propels you through. I couldn't put it down. -- Edith Eustace, Founder of Poets Wednesday, Iselin, NJ

From the Publisher

Despite its title, this book is not about the Battle of the Sexes. Just the opposite -- the author’s aim is to tell you, kind reader, how to avoid the pain, suffering, and battle scars from the eternal entanglement between you and the men who come your way. This becomes clear chapter after chapter and is definitely emphasized in the last, Question and Answer section.

Neither is this guide about male-bashing. Admittedly, the types of men that fall into one of these Dirty Seven categories are given what they deserve in no uncertain terms. This is the style of the author - snappy, direct, and to the point. Funny too, although that will, in most likelihood, be lost on members of the "stronger sex" featured in this book. There is plenty of entertainment here from the stories about actual encounters, as they unfold one after the other. At the end, women of similar disposition are exposed too for what they are. You will see that the author is an equal opportunity observer of the human condition.

There are men of character and integrity out there. The moral of this book is that it is worth looking and waiting for them. Your self-esteem asks for it; your happiness requires it. Yes, it is very hard for most of us to be alone, even if it is "just" the loneliness of the soul, not the body. Yet, we also know that desperation can only lead to one thing: An unhappy, unsatisfying, and wasted relationship.

The author does offer, beyond the desired moral values of the right mate, truly practical ways about where and how to meet him. It is her hope and wish, as well as ours, that you find true love and happiness by avoiding the men that belong to The Dirty Seven.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 160 pages
• Publisher: Newmedia Publishing (November 1, 2001)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1893798208
• ISBN-13: 978-1893798205
• Product Dimensions: 8.5 x 5.6 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 8.3 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (15 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,208,955 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars the dirty seven-funny and imformative, December 31, 2001

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Anna Werrin (West Chester, PA United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Dirty Seven: Ladies Beware (Paperback)

This gem of a book by June Marshall has its thumb on the pulse of why so many women spin their wheels in dead end relationships. Marshall desribes in colorful detail the characteristics of "Mr. wrong", how to avoid the endless pain and suffering that a relationship with him will bring. The Dirty Seven sheds light on the subtle and insidious elements of a bad catch that most of us easliy look over in attempts to have a man in our life. The refreshing part is that Marshall does not male bash or leave the reader feeling that a fulfilling relationship with a man is impossible. On the contrary- I left feeling empowered and ready to seek out the qualities in a partner that count such as the ability to give and good character. But aside from the invaluable information presented in The Dirty Seven, it is hilariously written. I found myself laughing out loud throughout the book!

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A "must-read" for any single woman in search of a mate, January 13, 2002

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Midwest Book Review (Oregon, WI USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Dirty Seven: Ladies Beware (Paperback)

Sharply and smartly written, The Dirty Seven: Ladies Beware! is a candid description of seven male personality types that single women searching for a serious relationship should avoid like the plague. The Dirty Seven does not focus upon criminal types, but rather men who are simply poor relationship and prospective husband material, from the Young and Poor to the Excessive Baggage man. The Dirty Seven is highly entertaining to read, but contains a very sober message and is a "must-read" for any single woman in search of a mate.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Insightful, Entertaining, Highly Recommended, January 29, 2005

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Laura De Giorgio "hypnotherapist" (Canada) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Dirty Seven: Ladies Beware (Paperback)

This book is intended for women who are looking for a relationship, but it may also be helpful to those who are in relationships that are not working and are wondering should they stay or leave and can the relationship be salvaged.

The Dirty Seven is exquisitely written - it will both entertain you and open your eyes into different categories of qualities that some men bring into a relationship and which will only bring you pain and heartache in time.

The author points out that there are wonderful, loving and well-adjusted men out there and there are also those who are obviously a bad relationship material. This book doesn't deal with either of those, but rather it deals with traits that may not be so obvious, unless you're informed and know what to look for, traits that may confuse you and make you wonder is something wrong with you or is it him?

You will also get insight into what can be salvaged and whether it's worth your while sticking around, or should you better leave before you get deeply entangled - in other words: what to find out before you find yourself in a deeply messy situation that may be harder and more complicated to get out of as time goes by.

At the end of the book, there is a short overview of The Dirty Seven Sisters: Men Beware. The author has also written a separate book that deals with undesirable traits women bring into a relationship and in my opinion, people of both sexes who desire to enjoy long-term relationships may want to read both books. After all, it takes two well-adjusted individuals to create a happy, loving and harmonious long-term relationship and having insight into one's own shortcomings and doing something about them is as useful as being aware of what to look for in a relationship partner.