The Mating Game [Paperback]

Anita Lawson (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: January 1, 2000

Life is a game and so is dating. Whether it's security, happiness, or just plain SEX, we all have a goal in mind. It's no longer good enough to simply refuse to play or announce that you've won after making it to the alter in holy matrimony. In today's climate of dating, it's play or be played. Everyone is a player and the race is on to win! But if you understand the rules, why do you find yourself asking:

* Why do I always pick the wrong men? * Why won't I leave my cheating wife? * Why do I keep coming back to the same man? * How can I tell when someone is lying to me? * Why did my boyfriend leave me for another woman? * How can I get the woman that I want? * What are the do's and don'ts of dating for both men and women?

Through inforamtion obtained from women and men across the country, Anita Lawson has consolidated methods and uncovered pitfalls that will help you improve your chances of winning. Regardless of whether you are married or single, you are sure to find information in this book that will leave you confident in saying "Yes; I Got Game!" ...when it comes to The Mating Game.

Editorial Reviews

Review

A welcome change in writing styles. This book reads like a conversation with an intimate friend. -- The San Diego Courier

It is about time that someone write about relationship in a manner that is understandable to the average person. -- The Maine City Post

This book is fun, entertaining and true! With a bold kind of humor, Anita is direct and silly within the same breathe. -- The Washington Circle Times

About the Author

Anita Lawson is a nationally recognized author and relationship expert who has made several appearances on Ricki Lake, BET, Tempestt and ABC. She is known for a straight forward approach to discussing relationships. Her knowledge of the area comes from both past expereince and her constant research which extends across the country.

In addition to book tours and television appearances, Anita Lawson is also the relationship columnist for the web site Singedin at singledin.com.

Product Details

• Paperback: 360 pages
• Publisher: After Words Inc (January 1, 2000)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0964741040
• ISBN-13: 978-0964741041
• Product Dimensions: 8.5 x 5.8 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 15.2 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #7,943,999 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars The Mating Game, November 5, 2001

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Mahogany Book Club "Mahogany Media Review" (Albany, N.Y.) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Mating Game (Paperback)

This was a great read! Hat's off to Anita for coming out with this book of wisdom. What a great insight into the world of relationships, and makes you rethink what you thought you already knew,You are left yelling"YES,I GOT GAME"..

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Book! Intelligent, insightful and fun to read!, June 11, 2000

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TC (Atlanta, GA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Mating Game (Paperback)

This book provides wonderful insight into the dynamics of male/female relationships.

4.0 out of 5 stars WHAT ARE YOU SEARCHING FOR IN A MATE?, December 15, 2001

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The RAWSISTAZ Reviewers (RAWSISTAZ.com and BlackBookReviews.net) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Mating Game (Paperback)

The premise of Anita Lawson's book is simple: play or be played. From sections like "Who is the Slut?" to "Coochie Under Contract," the book is entertaining to say the least. It might actually teach something to the younger generation (under thirty) or some slightly older adults that may or may not have deciphered the ins and outs of relationships by that point. The Mating Game breaks down everything from levels of dating to levels of intimacy to levels of cheating and lying. I kid you not. There is actually an entire chapter on "The Art of Lying."

Ms. Lawson helps lost souls discover why they always select the wrong partner and how they can improve their chances of finding the right one. She even asks a series of questions so that readers can develop a profile of their perfect lover, if there is such a thing. So for those who feel is it more efficient to make a list and check it twice before stepping out for a night on the town with a new prospect, this book is a must read. For those who realize that life is about the luck of the draw and what you ultimately make out of it, you will still enjoy the humorous sections of the book and might even use it to establish a debate between the sexes at a social gathering. Either way, you will be entertained.

Reviewed by Zane