Customer Reviews

Looking for Mr. Right

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Caution: The photographs in this book are occasionally on the gross side (such as an image of a shoe about to step into a pile of "you know what"). These are intended to be humorous rather than offensive, but be aware that they are present before sending the book as a gift to a very "proper" person.

Most people would think that a book advising women about selecting mates would be appealing only to women. That assumption is false in this case. Looking for Mr. Right is good humor for women and men, and it is also a great dose of humility for men to see themselves and women often see them.

Looking for Mr. Right would be a delightful book if it only had the photographs, without any captions. Combined with the captions, I found myself laughing almost nonstop as I read the book. Let me give you a few examples to help you get the idea.

In one photograph, a man is playing a clarinet standing in water up to his mouth, holding his hands and chin up. The caption says, "Men are ridiculously pig-headed and stubborn."

In another image, a man is totally chained in a small container looking hunted. The caption notes, "They are completely unable to express their feelings."

In another photo, a man is having the width of his mustache measured (it's 16 inches long). The book comments, "Men are obsessed with size and appearance."

A grainy picture reveals a man leaping from the top of a tall bridge. This represents the way that men "will go to great lengths to avoid commitment."

There's a contortionist view of a woman literally bent over backward holding a flash light to peer under a car. "You'll do everything you possibly can to maintain the relationship momentum," notes another page.

Almost every image and caption is of this high caliber.

On the serious side, the book's theme is to portray that playing the dating game in the traditional way may help women find a man, but not the right one. The author goes on to suggest that women are pretty terrific in many ways, and should enjoy being themselves without overly compromising themselves to reach marriage to a man who isn't worthy. Although almost every woman's parents has provided just this sort of advice, coming in this hilarious form makes the advice seem more sincere and compelling. I also suspect that a woman who reads this book and finds herself in one of these situations will be able to get a good laugh out of seeing herself more objectively, and may perhaps avoid making a mistake.

Be yourself . . . but be realistic about members of the opposite sex!

Where else can illusions cause you to think you see good things, where the thorns actually exceed the petals?

This is a great book -- especially if you really are looking for Mr. Right! The text itself is entertaining, but without the hilarious pictures to accompany it, I must admit I wouldn't have bought it. The pictures really make the book. Very cute! Also, for something deeper, I highly recommend "Open Your Mind, Open Your Life: A Little Book of Wisdom" by Taro Gold, which has really helped me find happiness within myself as I continue my search for Mr Right!

I received this book as a gift. I LOVED it, the pictures and the one liners were funny, true and really made me think. I had to purchase this book for my sister. We all are looking for "that one" what this man said was "I am the one" be true to yourelf. then you will find truth, love and Mr Right. Thanks!

The pictures and captions are hilarious and so true. I could not stop laughing as I flipped through the pages. I was actually laughing so hard at some of the pictures that I felt silly because I was sitting in a room all by myself laughing harder than I had in a long time.

This book really is not a "How to Find Mr. Right" or anything like that, it is just a cute little book that pokes fun at men. Maybe it's just the men I have known, but the book seems to be pretty true.

I thought the book was Extremely Funny, and I Recommend it, especially for any single girls!

I usually steer clear of little gift books like this, but I picked it up on a whim and laughed so hard I cried as I read it. When I reached the end, I was surprised to see that it was written by a man - it's so dead on. I immediately bought copies for my best single girlfriends, and I'd buy one for ya too, if I knew where you were....

and unfortunately, soooo accurate! Any woman who has loved or tried to love a man will love this book. A side-splitter!

I received this book for Christmas and finally got around to reading it. As someone with a nice track record or Mr. Wrong's and Mr. Right Now's, this book brought them all back. Making me howl out loud! Not only do some of the men seem all too familiar, but some of the women portrayed. If you have questioned past relationships and where your life is going, pick this up..you'll relate. And know..you are not alone!!

The first one was funny, but this is hilarious. Most of the pictures here are very unique, like a moment frozen in time (believe me, most pictures aren't) and every one of them is cool in their own way. Most of the text is also very interesting (Unlike the "The blue day book" were most of the comments were too simple and too superficial) You definately have to get this book. It's worth both your time and money.

First of all, those who gave this book low ratings (such as the gentleman who called it male-trashing filth) must not "get it." This isn't supposed to be deep and heavy...so of course the text is simple and to the point (it's a picture book, for heaven's sake, people). This book is not meant to seriously bash males...it's more like a caricature portrayal. Men and women are different, and we should just laugh at it because that's not going to change anytime soon. Greive helps us to do just this. As a man, I'm sure he wouldn't go around bashing men in a serious way...how many times have female comedians stood onstage poking fun at the female stereotypes of being emotional, or catty, or in love with shoes?? Sure not every female is like that, but there are certain stereotypes in our world that make for great humor when it's done in fun. This book is both humorous and inspiring. I bought it when i was single, and I also gave it as gifts to friends -- single & looking, recently single, and even married. My boyfriend saw it on my coffee table this weekend and started looking through it...he thought it was hilarious! The vintage pictures are great, and although it pokes some light fun at the guys, by the end of the book the message is serious and poignant - don't try to be anything but who you are, and in doing so everything else will fall into place in its own way and time. This is a great gift for any girlfriend going through a breakup, as well as those who are single and feeling a little disenchanted. My only regret is that there are only 5 stars, because this book deserves many more!

Bradley's BLUE DAY BOOK is the greatest (if you don't have it yet, buy one for yourself and 10 for your friends). LOOKING FOR MR.RIGHT has the same pick-yourself-up-off-the-floor,-life-is-good message mixed with humor (ok, and a teensy-weensy bit of male bashing). And in case you're looking for Mr. Right...rumor is the attractive Australian author will be touring in the States in September. Hmm!