Nobody's Perfect [Mass Market Paperback]

Eksterowicz Helene (Author), Gioia Gwen (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: February 2004

Helene and Gwen met on the set of the national TV show "The Bachelor," and half the nation fell in love with them as they charmed a man who didn't know how good he had it. The two women, both professional counselors, forged a strong friendship that made the whole humiliating experience worthwhile. This sassy and irreverent guide offers true stories and useful tips to help you deal with every clueless type of man, from Mr. Separated But Not Yet Divorced to Mr. Mama's Boy, from Mr. Socks With Sandals to Mr. Eternal Frat Brother. PLUS, there's lots of sex advice, a quiz, and a celebrity couple analysis. Let's face it, we love the jerks in spite of ourselves. All men have baggage. After reading this delightful book, you can put their baggage to work for you!

Product Details

• Mass Market Paperback: 256 pages
• Publisher: CDS Books; 1 edition (February 2004)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1593150172
• ISBN-13: 978-1593150174
• Product Dimensions: 8.4 x 5.6 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 9 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 3.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (22 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,398,419 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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13 of 15 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Extra Interesting Because We've Seen the Authors in Action!, February 11, 2004

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Steve Nakamoto "The Friendly Voice of the... (Huntington Beach, California USA) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Nobody's Perfect (Mass Market Paperback)

As a dating/relationship author and online advisor I'm always interested in what others have to say about this popular subject. So when this book appeared I went out and bought it right away.

First off, I think that this is a good book that most young women will enjoy reading. Since we already know so much about these authors in a dating sense (we visited their homes and met their families!), it makes for interesting reading.

Bachelor II was my favorite in the series because there were actually high expectations that this format would work. Since then the romance/reality angle was become overworked and I think Trista and Ryan finally burned us out.

But I think these women have something interesting to say. After all, they are intelligent women who have probably been obsessed with the dating subject for a few years now. Some of the highlights include:

* Look Beyond Looks: Looks have become less important for me. I don't care if he's on the cover of GQ magazine, if doesn't treat me well, what's that? Nothing.

* Pump Your Own Gas: Gwen has had luck at the self-service island. "Guys will pump gas right next to me and they'll peer around and start talking. You'd be surprised how many people do that."

* Make Sure He's Single: Be wary of the separated but not divorced. Somebody's who's already in a relationship and trying to start another one would be a deal breaker.

* Watch For Family Ties: Listen to what the guy says, about his relatives. If a guy has a good connection with his mother, it says a lot. If there are problems with his family, they'll be problems for you.

I'm sure that there will be some people who want to criticize this book, but it is done in a lighthearted way and truly reflects what these women have personally experienced. They also don't profess to be "know-it-alls" which is refreshing. Hopefully, they won't be carrying around too much emotional baggage from their experiences on The Bachelor.

I've always contended on my radio interviews that the format that Gwen and Helene participated in doesn't work. An old American proverb reads: a man chases a woman until she catches him. In "The Bachelor" the women do the chasing, and the man ends up with a bigger ego and wants both more women and more challenging women.

So for Gwen and Helene I hope this book does well and that people will benefit from their unique position as celebrity authors and a pretty good lighthearted book.

7 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars I thought this book was funny too, from a guy's perspective!, January 14, 2004

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Greg (Atlanta, Georgia) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Nobody's Perfect (Mass Market Paperback)

My wife bought this book last night at our local Barnes and Noble and I happened to read some of it after I heard her laughing on the sofa. I thought it was pretty damn funny. I can't believe there are guys out there who make women pay for dinner and anything else, guys with such bad manners, and guys who would treat girls with little or no respect as to cheat on them and stuff. And to cheat on these girls is totally ridiculous!! Overall, I think it's a funny book for anyone to read. I'm glad that my wife bought it and I decided to be open minded and pick it up.

8 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A must read for all singles- or people who have "been there", January 13, 2004

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Georgie S. (Runnemede, NJ) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Nobody's Perfect (Mass Market Paperback)

This book was so funny! My friends and I sat around reading some of the stories out loud and we could have sworn that they were about the same people we dated in the past! Gwen and Helene put together a witty, creative, hilarious book that is fun for everyone!! The book would be a great gift, especially around Valentine's Day!