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9 of 12 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
HILARIOUS AND INSIGHTFUL -- the BEST new book about love,
By Danielle "Yaron" (New York, NY) - See all my reviews
This review is from: I Love You, Nice to Meet You: A Guy and a Girl Give the Lowdown on Coupling Up (Hardcover)
This is the funniest book I've read in a long time -- I was actually laughing out loud and stopping to call friends and read portions of the book to them. But despite the hilarious observations of both authors (who say they aren't dating but I can't understand why not -- they're both incredibly witty and clever and seem to have a natural rapport), I actually found their insights to be valuable. They made me look at male/female relationships differently at times, which is saying something in this era of "He Said/She Said" books that just recycle stereotypical notions from popular culture. I LOVE YOU, NICE TO MEET YOU, on the other hand, is absolutely unique -- it's both memoir (of the authors' own dating experiences) and fresh cultural critique. It also has some poignant, tear-jerking stories that we can all relate to (especially in the parts about breaking up) and deals with topics we're all familiar with, but that nobody else seems to have written about, either in quite the same way, or at all.
Most of all, this book is wonderfully entertaining! Great to take to the beach or curl up with in bed at night. Read it alone, or share it with your boyfriend/girlfriend/spouse. A GREAT read!!
3 of 4 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Can you date a book?,
By Deb (Palo Alto, CA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: I Love You, Nice to Meet You: A Guy and a Girl Give the Lowdown on Coupling Up (Paperback)
Funny, "I Love You, Nice to Meet You" are the same sentiments I had as soon as I read the first few pages of this book. Like a good date, this book is packed with wit, humor, irresistibility, and, charm. And, like a good relationship, this book offers heart-felt truths, wisdom, and insights if you're ready for them.
Kevin and Lori ("the guy and the girl") share their personal experiences, perspectives, and humor on "coupling up," falling down, and getting back up again. A he-said/she-said look at the anatomy of a relationship--from the first date to the "ex-sightings" (and all the rewarding, funny, annoying, and painful milestones in between)--this book offers both a fresh look and a guide book for coupling up without selling out. It seems quite obvious that every word the authors write reflects the experiences they've really encountered, survived, and learned (or are still learning) from. If you're currently dating, pondering dating, sworn off dating (again), or, uh, just human, this book is likely to offer (so much) more than just a good time. Just like a good date...
8 of 12 people found the following review helpful:
1.0 out of 5 stars
Save your money,
This review is from: I Love You, Nice to Meet You: A Guy and a Girl Give the Lowdown on Coupling Up (Hardcover)
I found this book rather boring. The author's were trying so hard to be funny. This seems to be yet another book sucking the blood out of the dating stereotype out there.I think books like these create a bigger gap between men and women and confuse people further about dating. I bought this book thinking it would be something light and funny to read on a long flight, but I gritted my teeth all the way and finally re -read the chef menu on the aeroplane which I found more delightful.
3.0 out of 5 stars
Only Okay - get her other book,
By Little Mom (Pasadena, CA USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: I Love You, Nice to Meet You: A Guy and a Girl Give the Lowdown on Coupling Up (Hardcover)
This was a quick amusing read but nothing fantastic. I would not purchase again. What you really need to get is her other book called, Marry Him - the case for settling for Mr. Good Enough. Now that book was eye-opening, witty, and full of wonderful advice on man-woman relationships.
5 of 8 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars
Hilarious,
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This review is from: I Love You, Nice to Meet You: A Guy and a Girl Give the Lowdown on Coupling Up (Hardcover)
Okay, this is obviously a huge take off on "those other books" - but I have to say, I loved it....
What I loved about this book is the fact that the authors, unlike "those other books" state their stories (from their own experiences) but do not try to shove down our throats a "moral" or "lesson" in each experience. The humour is great and both authors are self-depracating - which is great, for those of us who do not really want to be hit over the head with yet "another" how to relationship book. Its obvious these authors intended to write this books as part memoir (part therapeutic process perhaps?) - nonetheless this is a serious, fun, humourous look at the dating world. Buy it.
2 of 5 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
laugh-out-hilarious,
By Princessa (California) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: I Love You, Nice to Meet You: A Guy and a Girl Give the Lowdown on Coupling Up (Hardcover)
Best book about dating and relationships. Better than "He's not that into you," better than "You're not into him either," "It's called break-up because it's broken." Very witty quips (especially Kevin's). I have never laughed this much for a book. I borrowed a copy at the library, but I quickly ordered my own copy because I will be reading it often when I need a good laugh or a healthy reminder how men and women are universally different in so many cookie ways.
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I Love You, Nice to Meet You: A Guy and a Girl Give the Lowdown on Coupling Up by Lori Gottlieb (Paperback - June 12, 2007)
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