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The Girls' Guide to Surviving a Break-Up

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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!

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!

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.

Ususally I shy away from self-help books but the cover caught my eye and I ended up browsing through it & realizing that it would be a huge help to me during this really hard time. I was only dating my boyfriend for a few months but for some reason I am having the hardest time getting over him, so when I started to flip through "The Girls' Guide To Surviving A Break-Up" I knew that it would soothe and help me, and it has. Because the writing is really funny and the author seems real (you can tell she's been through it too) and her advice is so good and empowering, it's given me a glimpse of hope and made me feel like I will move past this (and him). I highly recommend this book to anyone feeling heartbroken and blue. This is a GREAT book that has helped me so much in such a short amount of time. Thank you Delphine Hirsh!

After recently being "dumped", I luckily found this incredible book. It is easy reading (all I was capable of at the time of the breakup) with practical examples of many of the emotions I was feeling. One of the best parts of the book is that it gives helpful hints on how to react to those emotions without embarassing oneself. I laughed and shed a few tears with this book. I found myself re-reading the book over and over to gain insight into my previous relationship and finding ways to move on. Great book!

Picked this book up yesterday on my way out of New York - having just had a classic New Year's Eve disaster break-up. Ms. Hirsh made my plane ride so much better than it would have been without it. Or maybe it was the vodka tonics! Anyway, the book was smart and funny and I recommend it to anyone who's been through a bad time, recently or not.

This book is chock full of helpful advice and it is writen in a way that feels as though you are talking to a really, wonderful, soothing and understanding friend. The best part is that it is like having this friend at your beck and call 24 hours a day. It really helped me through a rough time.
Thank you Delphine for writing this book!

I have to say this book was very helpful to me. It helped me sort through my feelings and it distracted me from my sadness. I felt like i was listening to a friend.

Being one of those women who have a really hard time letting go or getting out of substandard relationships with lame guys, I was happy to find 'The Girls Guide.' It helped me through some really dark times and now I am ready to face the daunting world of dating with a fresh outlook and positive attitude. Thanks for the help Mrs. Hirsh!

This hilarious book doled out useful and supportive advice and served as a solid, dependable, loyal and amusing comarade to me during a difficult time. It really helped me feel less alone during a period that felt horrible.

Full of tips on how to not only appear but actually be less crazy during this emotional period as well as how to handle different people and situations in life, it also contains helpful lists of distractions. I especially appreciated the chapters devoted to putting my life back together. Being reminded to take care of myself in general and how important it is to nurture body mind and soul helped put me on the road to restructuring a good life -- maybe even better than before the break-up.

For the laughs, the much-appreciated intelligent tone and for the solid advice that extends to any woman, I will be reccommending this to all my girlfriends-- especially those in the throes of a nasty break-up.