How to Tell He's Not the One in 10 Days [Paperback]

Michele Alexander (Author), Jeannie Long (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: April 6, 2004

How to Tell He's Not the One in Ten Days (and Other Warning Signs) is a hysterical look at the realities of the modern dating scene. Beginning with the first day of a new relationship, readers traverse through the pitfalls every single girl will encounter on her search for The One. Along the way, this illustrated guidebook offers telltale signs to help determine whether he is Mr. Right or simply Mr. Right Now: Day 1 He says he didn't believe in love at first sight until he met you. Day 2 He tells you to keep your relationship secret (because it's so special). Day 3 He doesn't call. You constantly check your voice mail and call yourself to see if your phone's working.Day 5 He calls. He tells you he was thinking about you but couldn't call because the 7 on his phone was broken. You believe him.Day 7 He shows up, unannounced . . . drunk . . . with a pizza.Day 9 He drives with his elbow out the window and plays air guitar on the steering wheel. He wears mandals. You realize . . . his boobs are bigger than yours.With hilarious stick-figure drawings to illustrate each warning, How to Tell He's Not the One in Ten Days (and Other Warning Signs) will keep readers laughing from Day 1 through Day 10 of this doomed relationship. When navigating the dangerous minefields of love and romance, this is a book no woman should be without.

Editorial Reviews

About the Author

Raised in Tallahassee, Fla., longtime friends Michele Alexander and Jeannie Long both received bachelor's degrees in English from Florida State University. Their first humor book, How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days, was the basis of the recent hit movie starring Kate Hudson and Matthew McConaughey. Michele and Jeannie are both screenwriters and live in Los Angeles.

Product Details

• Paperback: 144 pages
• Publisher: Andrews McMeel Publishing (April 6, 2004)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0740741551
• ISBN-13: 978-0740741555
• Product Dimensions: 5.5 x 5.5 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.4 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,959,241 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Decent., December 22, 2004

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Dan "dannyj999" (PA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: How to Tell He's Not the One in 10 Days (Paperback)

I loved the first book, How To Lose a Guy in 10 Days. However, I was a little disappointed in this book. Not as funny as the first. It still has quite a few good jokes, but not as many. I think this book is less funny for a few reasons.

First, I think the novelty has worn off if you've read the first one. The crayon drawings aren't as appealing the second time around.

Second, I think the narration is less involving. (I know, that sounds like a ridiculous criticism of a book of this nature, but keep reading.) The first book told you what to do. It was a direct connection with the audience. This book tells the audience what the boyfriend does, so it comes off as further removed.

Finally, there are a few cliches to be found in this book. For example, one of the "signs" is if he talks about how rich he is then forgets his wallet on a date.

All in all, not a bad effort and there is fun to be had.

0 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars This is the BEST!, May 19, 2004

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Dennis Blair (Beverly Hills, CA.) - See all my reviews

This review is from: How to Tell He's Not the One in 10 Days (Paperback)

Wow, I can't believe it. I was a huge fan of the authors previous book and movie and thought it could not be topped. But, heck, was I WRONG! Michelle and Jeanie have done it once again! I laughed from the first turn of the page to the last. Then I read it AGAIN! Do yourself a favor and buy this baby now. I loved it and I am a GUY! Great work gals...keep it up!
-db

0 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Truly the Best, May 8, 2004

By A Customer

This review is from: How to Tell He's Not the One in 10 Days (Paperback)

These authors just keep getting better! What fun to read and would love to see this one up on the big screen as well - keep 'em coming and congrats to two funny ladies.