Nasty Men [Paperback]

Jay Carter (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: September 1, 1993

The bestselling author of Nasty People explains what makes "nasty men" tick and gives women the tools they need to fight back.

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From the Back Cover

Surefire methods to neutralize the nasty men in your life

Is there a nasty man in your life? Someone who always puts you down, chipping away at your self-esteem? He could be your husband, father, brother, or boss. Whoever he is, he's can be King of the Jerks, someone you try your best to avoid. You can't turn a frog into a prince, but with the straight-talking advice in this guide, you might just find the beauty in your beast.

Based on decades of practice and observation, author, psychologist, and motivational speaker Jay Carter, Psy.D., provides no-nonsense insights into the behavior of the beastliest men, offering proven techniques for coping with every jerk in your life. As the author outlines key personality types--from the deceitfully seductive Don Juan to the unevolved Cro-Magnon Man--you'll learn how to:

• Understand the behavior of your favorite jerk
• Detect when he's lying to you
• Deflect criticism and not take it personally
• Put a stop once and for all to the cycle of abuse
• Confront verbal bullies with rational comebacks
• Get your guy off the couch and into the relationship
• Depend on yourself for your self-esteem
• Gain the confidence you need to stand up to the nasty men in your life

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About the Author

Jay Carter, Psy.D., DAPBS, is a psychologist who has treated couples and women for decades. The bestselling author of Nasty Men and Nasty Women, and a sought-after motivational speaker, Dr. Carter has made numerous appearances both nationally and internationally. He has also been a guest on "Larry King Live" and "The Montel Williams Show."

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Product Details

• Paperback: 144 pages
• Publisher: McGraw-Hill; 1 edition (September 1, 1993)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0809237946
• ISBN-13: 978-0809237944
• Product Dimensions: 8.1 x 5.4 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 6.4 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (11 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #994,295 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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26 of 26 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Most excellent book on describing mens personalities., January 15, 1999

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This review is from: Nasty Men (Paperback)

This book is excellent. It helped me realize the personality types of men and that they won't change ( unless they want to). After being in 2 relationships that were described in this book, I now know that you can change and find a decent man. You just have to look a little harder. It also has tips on how to deal with the man that is of the personality types listed. It is a must read book.

16 of 16 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent!, October 2, 2001

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This review is from: Nasty Men (Paperback)

Very good and thought provoking analysis of abusive relationships. The author seems to have a good understanding of the fact that abuse does not require physical damage. Although he starts out with an offensive reference to the abuser who "may be hurting you big time (having and affair) or just a little (putting you down)...", later in the book he seems to get it that just "putting you down" can be the most insideous and damaging kind of abuse. I highly recommend the book for both men and women. Even though most of the references to the abuser are in the male gender, the author acknowledges that abusers ("nasty people") can be of either gender.

19 of 21 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars This Book Changed My Life, September 14, 2001

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This review is from: Nasty Men (Paperback)

I was in an abusive love relationship for twelve years, that finally ended when my husband walked out on myself and my 6 month old baby (I had quit my job, and he decided I was no longer financially useful for him).
I really considered taking this person back when he found out he couldn't keep all our assets in the divorce, and then I read this book. This is him! You won't believe how well this book describes your nasty man. The book is very clear that THIS PERSON WON'T CHANGE. It was these words that gave me the courage not to take him back.

I highly reccomend this book - I can't say enough good things about it.