Men Are Slobs, Women Are Neat: ...And Other Gender Lies That Damage Relationships [Paperback]

Kimberly Alyn (Author), Bob Phillips (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: January 1, 2010

“Men are leaders and women are followers.”
“Women are great listeners and men tune you out.”
“Men are tough and women are emotional.”

Clichéd opinions about gender and social roles for men and women damage relationships and keep people from truly and deeply connecting with one another. Seemingly harmless myths common in today’s culture can adversely affect the way both men and women interact, such as

• Women talk more than men
• Men are thinkers and women are feelers
• Women are romantic and men are practical

Men Are Slobs, Women Are Neat takes on these and other misconceptions to help readers see the truth behind real gender differences and how to work toward relationship success.

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From the Back Cover

It's time to debunk the myths about women and men.

Stereotypes about men and women are everywhere. Unfortunately, like most stereotypes, they usually aren't true. In fact, they can keep you from understanding and communicating effectively with your friends, family, and coworkers. This user-friendly guide reveals the surprising truth behind myths like these:

-Women talk, men don't.
-Men are leaders, women are followers.
-Women are romantic, men are practical.
-Men are decisive, women can't make up their minds.
-Women are listeners, men tune you out.

Discover the real reasons why people think and act the way they do, and start improving the quality of your relationships today. --This text refers to the Kindle Edition edition.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 224 pages
• Publisher: Harvest House Publishers (January 1, 2010)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0736926690
• ISBN-13: 978-0736926690
• Product Dimensions: 8.3 x 5.5 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,757,436 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Dr. Kimberly Alyn is a best-selling author and an international professional speaker. She is the author of 11 books including "How to Inspire People to Achieve More", "How to Deal With Annoying People" (with Bob Phillips, Ph.D.), "Discover your Inner Strength" (with contributors Stephen Covey, Ken Blanchard, and Brian Tracy), and "Men are Slobs, Women are Neat... and other Gender Lies that Damage Relationships" (with Bob Phillips, Ph.D.). She has also developed and produced numerous CD/DVD productions on a variety of topics.

Dr. Alyn has been a contributing author to a variety of magazines and has been quoted in prominent books and publications like Cosmopolitan. An advocate of life long learning, Dr. Alyn has her bachelor's degree in business management, her master's degree in organizational management, and her doctorate degree in organizational management with a specialty in leadership. Dr. Alyn has over 20 years of experience with speaking, training, educating, and entertaining audiences.

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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Men are Slobs, Women are Neat, February 9, 2010

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James R. Yancheson "Jim Why" (Grover Beach, CA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Men Are Slobs, Women Are Neat: ...And Other Gender Lies That Damage Relationships (Paperback)

This book was easy to read and informative and presented material that can be very helpful for everyone. It gives insight on how to build better relationships by understanding how other people and how we are wired to relate. I think this book can help people in all sorts of areas in relationships at work and at home. And for anyone already with a general idea on the concepts, this book gives good examples and helps develop a deeper understanding.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars HOW LIBERATING!!, January 7, 2010

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Rhonda Catherina (Mariposa, CA USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Men Are Slobs, Women Are Neat: ...And Other Gender Lies That Damage Relationships (Paperback)

I believe this book can revolutionize relationships between men and women. It really is a tool to enhance communication by understanding personality differences and appreciating those differences rather than stereotyping one another. The practical format of the book and captivating stories and examples make it an "easy read." This book can be easily used for book clubs, classes, families and is a great way to improve your marriage. I highly recommend reading it. It can change your life.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Read this Book !, May 18, 2010

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David Dodson (Eastlake, Colorado) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Men Are Slobs, Women Are Neat: ...And Other Gender Lies That Damage Relationships (Paperback)

For years I've been subscribing to beliefs from other planets! Authors Kimberly and Bob have brought me back to earth. The book is easy to read, witty, and revealing. Caution though: The myth-busting construct of the chapters will lead you to question all the societal traps that surround us and cause introspection of your own gender bias. Halfway through "Men are Slobs, Women are Neat," my college-junior daughter, Kelsie, borrowed the book for some arguments in her "Women, Literature, and Society" class. Seems her professor was pushing the class into some gender/transgender debates. Kelsie extracted Bob' and Kim's social-style approach and took the debates to a new level - and aced the class! Anecdote aside, you will find this book a go-to desk reference for all your speeches, meeting presentations, and problem-solving challenges.