For My Sisters: 7 Relationship Tips [Paperback]

Thomas Long (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: March 18, 2003

For My Sisters is the book that the young female struggling to find a healthy relationship has been looking for. It contains seven key tips that are essential to the relationship building process. This book is a how to guide that can be useful to both the woman struggling with her current relationship and for the woman who is still actively involved in the dating process.

Editorial Reviews

From the Publisher

This book is a must have for the young female looking for a stable intimate relationship in her life to complement her own personal success.

Product Details

• Paperback: 124 pages
• Publisher: XSL Publishing, Inc. (March 18, 2003)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0971553017
• ISBN-13: 978-0971553019
• Product Dimensions: 8.5 x 5.5 x 0.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 6.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #9,364,832 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Thomas Long was born and raised in the rough streets of Baltimore, Maryland. They serve as the backdrop for his gritty novels about the street life. He is credited with being the only author in the current urban fiction genre to have his novel turned into a film (4 Life starring Wood Harris and Elise Neal) since the legendary Donald Goines. His writing style can be described as gritty, erotic, intellectual, and able to appeal all audiences. He posessess two Masters degrees and splits his time between writing and working as federal human service adminstrator. He currently resides in York, PA with his wife. Expect to read more adventurous and thought provoking works from this immense talent in the near future.

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0 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Relationship therapy., October 31, 2003

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

This review is from: For My Sisters: 7 Relationship Tips (Paperback)

Thomas Long has taken on the arduous task of talking women through
the highs and lows of relationship drama. Here are some excerpts
from the seven categories he chooses.

The Bag Lady Syndrome: Long strongly suggests that women take time
to be alone after ending a bad relationship so they can adequately
heal. Once they've taken the time to throw off the emotional baggage
of the past and are healthy again they are ready to re-enter the
dating scene.

A Vision Shared: His message is to avoid getting stuck in
relationships with individuals who are not on the same career path
or who are still trying to find their way. Don't be a career oriented
woman with a mate who is either "in-between" jobs or merely content
to live off his woman's generosity.

Social Compatibility: Avoid the jigsaw puzzle syndrome; trying to
arrange fragmented pieces into a perfect fit. If you have a man in
your life who does not share some similar interests with you, the
chemistry will probably not last.

Role Definition/Shared Responsibilities: Set some boundaries; With
no boundaries being set at the beginning of the relationship, neither
party is clear as to what constitutes non-acceptable behavior.

Spending Quality Time Together: First, it's important that each party
retain their individuality. So both the man and the woman should have
a set amount of personal time away from their partner to keep harmony
between them. But they should amorously use the time when they are
together as an opportunity to exploit the time they were apart.

Keep The Flames Burning: It is important to have a good sex life
with your partner, good sex eases tension. Sexual chemistry between
partners is one of those mediums of communication that needs to be
maintained and constantly improved upon if the relationship is to
last.

Game Recognize Game: An unscrupulous man usually sends a lot of
warning signs, often unconsciously, which tell you if his agenda is
not sincere. The problem is many women choose not to see the truth
even when it stares them in the face.

With these seven relationship tips Mr. Long shares some practical
and insightful advice. He does not propose to voice what women
feel; however, he does base his views on a man's interpretation of
how he sees women. Arguably, a couple of his tips do reek of maleness,
but that's not a bad thing. This book is well worth reading, and it
does bring home some unpopular truths.

Reviewed by aNN
of The RAWSISTAZ Reviewers

0 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars loved the book!, July 14, 2003

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simone (long island, ny) - See all my reviews

This review is from: For My Sisters: 7 Relationship Tips (Paperback)

I want to first congratulate you on your accomplishments with your two novels,and hope to read many more literary works from you in the near future. I truly enjoyed reading your book, 7 relationship tips for Sisters. The advice is very practical, yet rewarding for many sisters who are looking to establish a long-term, fulfilling, committed relationship. The book is very fast paced and gets directly to the relevant points. I have benefited a great deal from reading this literature and feel that I am more knowledgeable about how men not only think about relationships, but what they are ideally seeking from them as well. Keep up the good work!!

0 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Giving it to you straight, May 19, 2003

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Regina (Washington, DC) - See all my reviews

This review is from: For My Sisters: 7 Relationship Tips (Paperback)

I enjoyed this book! For one, it is easy reading and straight to the point - no beating around the bush and the information provided is realistic and useful. I'm appreciative that the book is from a man's point of view and some of his suggestions and advice is based on his own experiences which made me cherish the reading even more.