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A New Ladies' Man: Getting the Girl

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Great book, especially Colin's chapter about learning to stop masturbating compulsively. It's an embarrassing affliction that very few men are willing to discuss, and I appreciate Colin's willingness to talk about how he overcame his problem (and mine, I admit!). Colin-- it's SO true that we should love ourselves and not hurt ourselves.
Enjoyed the chapter on grooming, too, particularly Colin's tips on dealing with huge facial moles. You were right, Colin-- a little bit of linseed oil each morning really does keep those weird long hairs from sprouting!
Kudos to you!

I must say that Colin's first book is absolutely WOW, for want of a better word. His insights into the bizarre thoughts that float around the pubescent, male mind are right on target. I've passed this book onto my mother, and upon reachin home at 3AM, I found her still wide awake and voraciously eating up the book as well as the bowlful of popcorn on her lap, and chuckling quietly to herself. As a rule, my mom is usually in bed by 10, so this speaks HIGHLY of Mr. Mortensen's writing skills and his ability to relate to mostly everyone, although this book is geared mainly towards young adult males. The language is simplistic and straight-forward, and the information is easily accessible and absolutely relatable. Two thumbs AND two big toes up! Hopefully this shall be the first of many books to come. A must read for everyone.

This book is all-important. It's aimed at young men, high school and up, bringing them updated ideas and very positive information about coming of age and dealing with dating, love, sex and romantic relationships. Mortensen distills the hard-won lessons of a lot of tough experiences in this book, and yet speaks to the young reader not with the cold, detached, (and boring) voice of authority, but instead with a lot of integrity and compassion, been-through-this knowledge, and also relentless, wickedly-funny, teenage-angst-dissolving comedy. The book sends the convincing and powerful message that young men who successfully manage and cultivate their own growth become adult men who relate to women with ease, treat women with the respect and integrity they deserve, and enjoy the most enriching love relationships.

Speaking to the reader peer-to-peer, Mortensen shares the information that young guys desperately need to begin to make their journey through a new and baffling world of romantic relationships: a challenge which confronts them with no warning. This information will SPARE a lot of young men the humiliation, confusion, and general feeling of incompetence that so many of us experienced, and yet endured in embarassment and isolation. I think this book is an invaluable resource for turning the tables on this disabling state of affairs, and for helping young men with the critical process of becoming healthy, confident, and loving adults. This unique book is un-doing the gag on this crucial subject. Its message --- that through the course of adolescence young men can learn to appreciate and respect themselves and others *as they are*, instead of learning to fear and persecute themselves and the women in their lives --- is VITAL.

Mortensen's book is a revolution just aching to happen.

After finishing "A New Ladies Man," I must say that I admire Colin Mortensen's ambition to not only write, but to offer guidance to young men. God knows, as a woman myself, we all want A New Ladies? Man in our life. His book was right on the money! Part of me wishes this book could have come earlier, as there have been many times when I needed to know that I was short-changing myself by being with a guy who was obviously A New Ladies? Man reject. This book helps girls, including me, to know the way a woman should be treated--with respect. "A New Ladies Man" gets this message across extremely well.

I love that in the dawn of shows like "The Man Show" that put down women and reduce them to boobs and booties, "A New Ladies Man" takes a stand. Colin Mortensen does an incredible job of expressing the need for social responsibility that so many people ignore in this day and age. The message "A New Ladies Man" puts out has been missing in modern society and I'm glad that Colin has the courage to say it.

"A New Ladies Man" is a call to everyone (both men and women) to take their personal relationships to another, more aware, level. Everyone should read it- guy, girl, young, old, virgin, veteran.

By the way...Did I mention that it's funny as all hell?

My best friend bought me A New Ladies' Man for my birthday and now I am sure that she is definitely the best best friend. Where was Colin Mortensen and his extremely poignant (and humorous) book, A New Ladies' Man, when I needed them? Needless to say, I've told absolutely everyone, especially the guys in my life, to buy this masterpiece and I am now regretting the fact that I loaned A New Ladies' Man to my best friend to read because I can't seem to get it back. Nonetheless, A New Ladies' Man will become a family heirloom... my son is only 3 now, but in 10-15 years it will definitely be required reading. Thank you, Colin, for writing a book that is truthful, insightful and downright hilarious!

I read the book cover to cover in one sitting and found myself laughing out loud at the choice of analogies. The book is for a young guys. Young guys will completely understand the language, the direction and the vibe of this book. He wastes no time on scientific or biologicial information about men and women, as young guys can learn that (or ignore that) in 8th grade. This book offers useful and clever insight on the dynamic between young men and women in that pivotal stage between adolescence and young adulthood. It's valuable because it's not parental language. It's not doctor language. It's language that a guy understands. No young guy wants to ask a parent or professional about what to do with a "dance floor boner" so this book alleviates that issue with humor and candor. Guys, if you need answers to the questions you're scared to ask, read this book. Also the cover shouldn't deter you. It doesn't look like a self-help book at all. There are no cheesy pictures or embarrassing taglines. The cover is as brilliant as the content -- so simple you'll wonder why it took this long for the message to be known.

I bought A New Ladies' Man for my little brother. While he knows he can talk to me about everything, there are some things that I know he doesn't want to talk to his older sister about. I decided to read the book myself before giving it to him and all I can say is WOW! Colin explores the woman's mind better than most women. If I ever start dating again I'll be sure to pick up another copy for the lucky guy. Very Pleased.

I bought A New Ladies' Man for my little brother. While he knows he can talk to me about everything, there are some things that I know he doesn't want to talk to his older sister about. I decided to read the book myself before giving it to him and all I can say is WOW! Colin explores the woman's mind better than most women. If I ever start dating again I'll be sure to pick up another copy for the lucky guy. Very Pleased.

This would be a great book for a guy in their teenage years, if however you are older than this I think that you will find this book childish with many chapters that are of no help whatsoever.

Most of the scenarios are school-based and there are chapters on zits, farting, and other teen-issue things.

Many of the techniques that the author puts across will most likely only work on teenage girls, for example the author says that to let a girl know you are interested in her you should make a stupid funny face at her.

In the author's idea for the first date he suggests that you take the girl to a fast food place (which we don't have here in NZ) that I'm guessing is like Burger King. I don't think a 30 year old woman is going to be very impressed if you take her to such a place on a date.

As I said there are chapters on zits, farting, and is your little man normal, etc which again are really of only use to teens.

I found the author's writing style to be rather annoying too, with lots of comments, afterthoughts, and attempts at being funny in brackets throughout the text that really breaks the flow of it.

If I was to rate this book on the amount of usefulness I (in my late twenties) got out of it I would give it 1 star. Realizing that this would be more useful for a teenage guy it gets an even 3 stars. The more accurate title for this book would be "A new Girls' Boy".