The Girls' Guide to Surviving a Break-Up [Paperback]

Delphine Hirsh (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: January 16, 2003

The essential female companion from the moment he walks out of your life. The Girls' Guide to Surviving a Break-Up offers step-by-step advice for getting over him, including:

* What to do the first night
* How not to Drink & Dial
* How to tell parents and friends about the breakup
* The most effective way to pamper yourself
* How to express your anger without landing in jail
* Tips for surprise run-ins with your ex
* The top five movies to get you through the worst times
* And much more!

An inspiring mix of sage advice, go-girl humor, lonelyhearts empathy, and practical fun, The Girls' Guide offers quizzes, Top Five Lists, must-do activities, and sound guidelines for weathering a period that—if it can only be lived through—will leave anyone stronger.

Editorial Reviews

Review

A hilarious yet practical guide for getting through a break-up-from a girl who's been there. --This text refers to the Kindle Edition edition.

About the Author

Delphine Hirsh is a veteran of many break-ups and, as evidenced by her long-distance bill, is also a consultant to heartbroken friends nationwide. A 31-year old native New Yorker and a graduate of Princeton University, Hirsh has spent most of her adult life working at non-profits, including a six-year position in fundraising at the American Foundation for AIDS Research (amfAR). She currently lives in Los Angeles and is at work on a novel. The Girl’s Guide to Surviving a Break-Up is her first book.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 256 pages
• Publisher: St. Martin's Griffin; 1st edition (January 16, 2003)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0312285191
• ISBN-13: 978-0312285197
• Product Dimensions: 8.2 x 5.7 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 7.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 3.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (38 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #274,266 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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12 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent Read!, January 21, 2004

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Chan Yin Yee (Singapore, Singapore Singapore) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Girls' Guide to Surviving a Break-Up (Paperback)

I highly recommend this book to anyone who is going through or recovering from a breakup. It is not a step-by-step guide to recovering from a breakup -- that would be so boring and I doubt anyone in a breakup state of mind would feel inclined to read or pratise it. Instead, the author offers you her friendship and support as she holds your hand and walks you through your ordeal, starting from the First Few Days where all you are required to do is Just Keep Breathing. There is no trace of preachiness or holier-than-thou-ness in the book. Instead, you feel that the author is going through the pain with you. But at the same time that she offers you her friendship, she is also there to ensure that you do not wallow in too much sadness and die of a broken heart (no man is that worthy!). She props you up when you trip over and encourages you to press on, like when you make that call that you know you shouldn't and she has told you not to and why not. In addition to the sound, practical and pragmatic advice, what distinguishes this as an outstanding book is the empathy and forgiveness that comes across. With some quiet humour and lots of common sense, you are encouraged (and sometimes pushed along) to continue placing one foot in front of the other day by day, until you yourself recognise that by doing this simple act (and continue breathing), you are already moving on and getting better. The author has done a wonderful job. She surely has been there before and knows what she's talkiing about. She's now back as a friend and supporter -- yours. Get this book!

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars This is a must-have for your break-up!, May 15, 2004

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R. Dixon "Chicken Pie" (Virginia United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Girls' Guide to Surviving a Break-Up (Paperback)

This book really hits the nail on the head for so many topics. It's funny, practical, and a great resource for any gal dealing with a break-up. I'm getting over a break-up of a nine year relationship..this book has given me some great advice, much needed laughs, and essential support. Thanks to the author!

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Every women should have a copy of this book, January 21, 2003

By A Customer

This review is from: The Girls' Guide to Surviving a Break-Up (Paperback)

Only a week ago I was sitting at home crying hysterically about my latest break up, and now I am even able to face him at work. All thanks to Ms. Hirsh. This book was a gift sent directly from heaven. It gave me confidence to pick myself up and get back out there.