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Games Mother Never Taught You [Mass Market Paperback]

Betty Lehan Harragan
4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (19 customer reviews)


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Book Description

April 24, 1989
A guide for women to making it in the corporate world discusses company loyalty, winning praise and recognition, sexual politics, and more. Reissue.


Product Details

  • Mass Market Paperback: 399 pages
  • Publisher: Grand Central Publishing (April 24, 1989)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0446357030
  • ISBN-13: 978-0446357036
  • Product Dimensions: 7 x 4.2 x 1.1 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 7.2 ounces
  • Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (19 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #570,907 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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4.6 out of 5 stars
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4.6 out of 5 stars
It was very interesting point of view. Kenneth Godwin  |  1 reviewer made a similar statement
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35 of 35 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Tells you the rules of business very clearly... September 27, 2000
By A Customer
Format:Mass Market Paperback
... and if you weren't either a football player in high school or in the military you don't know them.

It's written for women, but any men that weren't jocks or military need to read this too.

I used to wonder why I got in trouble at work -- now I know and don't do it anymore. I'm getting well paid for my work, get along with my co-workers and management, and my career is on track.

I recommend this book to everyone I know, the few who actually read it get the same results I got.

It's a little dated, but don't let that stop you. The corporate culture (at least in the United States) hasn't changed much this century and it's not likely to change anytime soon. Some of the details she presents may be different, the general principles are still completely current.

Also, she's a fun writer and it's a good read.

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5.0 out of 5 stars This book changes careers! November 3, 1998
By A Customer
Format:Mass Market Paperback
When I bought this book a stranger came up to me and said "That book is fantastic and will change your life". It is an essential text for women who want to succeed. As I read it for the first time the scales fell from my eyes. I felt embarrassed that I had missed so much about workplace dynamics, acceptable behaviour, ways of presenting oneself and relating to coleagues that suddenly seemed so glaringly obvious. The book's message: all organisations are based on the hierarchical command structure of the military, and work groups are based on sports teams. Therefore, women with little or no experience of the military/team sports will be constantly swimming against the tide and speaking the wrong language UNLESS THEY READ THIS BOOK! I have bought half a dozen copies of this book and given them to women friends. It is always easy to spot those who need it. I expect it is possible to be a successful career woman without reading this book, but why make life more difficult than necessary? From a successful career woman.
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15 of 15 people found the following review helpful
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Format:Mass Market Paperback
Interesting book which describes the corporate world from a women's perspective and gives advice on career planning and advancement. As a man, I find the book overstates the nature men and of `male' business - not all men are sports jocks. However, the book does contain plenty of good, ruthless, honest advice.
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5.0 out of 5 stars This book is a Life Changer!!!
I'm 3/4 of the way through the book and have already purchased copies for every female relative and friend who works. Read more
Published 15 months ago by Reader
5.0 out of 5 stars 35 years later and I still find this book helpful
When I was in college, first my aunt and then one of my professors (male) highly recommended this book. Read more
Published 17 months ago by Austen lover
5.0 out of 5 stars Must Read for Women in Business
Great read for female executives/managers in corporate organizations. Great insights. I used to give copies to all the women managers that worked for me.
Published 22 months ago by Mark L. Hess
5.0 out of 5 stars I was successful due to this book
Although this book is no longer in print, buying one used will be a wonderful investment. I read this book early in my working career and quite frankly, I would not have been... Read more
Published 23 months ago by Jane in Atlanta
4.0 out of 5 stars Excellent Resource
I highly recommend that anyone serious about success in the corporate world add this book to your collection. Study it and prosper. Read more
Published on June 13, 2010 by Michael D. Groat
5.0 out of 5 stars The fact that this book is out of print suggests a Male Conspiracy!
A man (who is very pro-women at the workplace) sent me this book to read. This was an influential book during his (older) generation whose value has been all but forgotten. Read more
Published on March 3, 2009 by Gromer
4.0 out of 5 stars corporate gamesmanship
this is a must read for all of those who do not have mentors and want to climb the corporate ladder or just be able to function in the work place without making political faux pas. Read more
Published on March 23, 2008 by M. Rafael
4.0 out of 5 stars a mans take
When I changed career paths, I read this book because - well I needed to get a view of how the other sex saw the world. It was very interesting point of view. Read more
Published on December 27, 2006 by Kenneth Godwin
5.0 out of 5 stars Every woman should read this book....
Do you want to be taken seriously? Do you want to understand at least some of what's happening in the halls and offices of your company? Read more
Published on November 17, 2004 by lonestar lucy
5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent - Must Reading - Needs to be Updated
This book was a godsend for me back in the 1970s. It put me on an even playing field with many men in the corporate field, especially in the older industries that have been... Read more
Published on September 8, 2004 by Marcia M. Weeden
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