Making Sense Of The Men In Your Life What Makes Them Tick, What Ticks You Off, And How To Live In Harmony [Hardcover]

Dr. Kevin Leman (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: April 10, 2001

What really goes on in a man's mind? How does he perceive the world, and how does that perception differ from a woman's view of reality? And how can knowing what a husband, son, father, or male colleague is really like help a woman succeed in her relationships with the male half of the species? Dr. Kevin Leman gives women an up-close and personal look at how the "other half" thinks, feels, and behaves. Topics include: understanding the male sex drive, understanding the boy your husband once was (and in some ways still is), and what makes a husband fulfilled, working with the male ego, advice for single and divorced women, and building a stronger relationship with your father. Leman says, "This is a hard-hitting book that finally tells it like it is. Half the women who read it probably won't believe it, but the half who take it to heart will have very grateful husbands who will return the love tenfold!"

Product Details

• Hardcover: 256 pages
• Publisher: Thomas Nelson (April 10, 2001)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0840734948
• ISBN-13: 978-0840734945
• Product Dimensions: 9.1 x 6 x 1.1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 15.2 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (9 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #612,138 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Dr. Kevin Leman, an internationally known psychologist, radio and television personality, and speaker, has taught and entertained audiences worldwide with his wit and commonsense psychology. The best-selling and award-winning author has made house calls for hundreds of radio and television programs, including "The View" with Barbara Walters, "The Today Show," "Oprah," CBS's "The Early Show," "Live with Regis Philbin," CNN's "American Morning," and "LIFE Today" with James Robison, and he has served as a contributing family psychologist to "Good Morning America." He is the founder and president of Couples of Promise, an organization designed and committed to helping couples remain happily married. Dr. Leman is also a charter faculty member of iQuestions.com. He has written over 30 best-selling books about marriage and family issues, including "The Birth Order Book" and "Sheet Music: Uncovering the Secrets of Sexual Intimacy in Marriage." Dr. Leman and his wife, Sande, live in Tucson. They have five children.

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54 of 61 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Christian version of Mars and Venus, September 14, 2001

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Robert Ousley III (Orlando, FL USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Making Sense Of The Men In Your Life What Makes Them Tick, What Ticks You Off, And How To Live In Harmony (Hardcover)

Loved this book. My wife saw the author on a christian talk show and the author sold her. He was very funny and serious at the same time. She ordered it but I also read it.
We both loved the book for different reasons. She loved it because it helped her to understand some of the things about me that she did not learn about men due to an absence father. However, I learned somethings about loving and being married to a woman who had an absent father. Dr. Leman had us both laughing about ourselves because he shares both sides. It helped us both understand each other in a different light and why we are so different yet that it's possible to live in the same house. We read Mars and Venus and this would be similar only with a christian twist. It's a must read. Our favorite part was when Dr.Lehman asked his wife if she wanted to know how to make a "Happy Husband" you will have to read the book to find out her answer. My wife and I refer to this point often it is a good tension breaker if nothing but a laugh. It has great points and advice even for single and divorced women. It is worth reading.

16 of 17 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The Way Men Are, December 7, 2004

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Edward J. Vasicek "Author, pastor, columnist" (Kokomo, IN USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Making Sense Of The Men In Your Life What Makes Them Tick, What Ticks You Off, And How To Live In Harmony (Hardcover)

As a pastor who counsels many couples, I have found this book useful to help women face the realities about the male of the species. I have seen marriages rejuvinated in certain instances.

Although the author could have been more tactful, he brings home the real facts of life about men and particularly the importance of frequent sex for men. True, not all men fit Leman's mold, but most do. Of course, men will not always admit to being as Leman describes becasue they fear their wives will reject them.

The genders have to learn to accept one another even if they really cannot understand one another.

This is not a cure all for all marriage problems, but it will help enhance many marriages. If nothing else, women will read a real-life explanation as to how most men work. Whether they believe it or not is another issue.

7 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars In Reality, This is a Great Book...and We Live in Reality, August 27, 2006

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J. Browning (Greenville, SC) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Making Sense Of The Men In Your Life What Makes Them Tick, What Ticks You Off, And How To Live In Harmony (Hardcover)

I can't say enough about this book. I am almost finished after having it only 3 days. I am a Christian, and found this book a great guideline on how to deal with issues with my husband. I felt like my husband and I were having the same fight over and over again, with no positive outcome. With Dr. Leman's help, I now see my husband's perspective with deeper insight.
I don't understand some of the previous reviewers. If you already think you know the answers to your problems, why are seeking help from Dr. Leman's book? I think some of the comments were based on stubborn ideas, ideas that didn't want to change. If you are wanting someone to validate your thoughts and be "on your side", do not read this book. This book is to help give you your husband's, father's, and son's perspective...not your own.
Anyone seeking some help (with humor), this book will benefit you.
Kudos, Dr. Leman! Again, a job well done.