Owner's Manual [Hardcover]

Linda Ford; Beth Goodman (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: October 1, 2002

You've made the comment a million times - if only that person in your life came with a set of instructions. Whether you've been married forever, just met, or you've been together for a while but want to take your relationship to a new level, we'd all like a little written guidance now and then to take some of the guesswork out of our relationships. Whatever your situation, the book you've been waiting for is here. Someone finally wrote it...The Owner's Manual. The Owner's Manual is the perfect gift to give that someone - or potential someone - in your life. Friend or lover, the questions will inspire laughter, good conversation, and a new or renewed closeness as you learn more about yourself and share it with someone you care about. Truly interactive, the receiver of the book provides the answers to a variety of questions, then returns the book to the giver. The perfect way to enjoy The Owner's Manual is by buying two, exchanging them, and then acting on the information you receive, whether it's a shoe size or a favorite sexual fantasy or both...you decide.

Editorial Reviews

About the Author

Arielle Ford has had the good fortune to evolve her love for the mystical into a successful career. The author of several books, including Hot Chocolate for the Mystical Soul series. Arielle is dedicated to bringing healing, empowering, and magical concepts to life. She lives in La Jolla, California with her husband, Brian Hilliard; Elizabeth Goodman has trained thousands of professionals in leadership, communication, teamwork, and gender partnership, helping organizations foster open and honest communication and encourages individual strength and initiative. She lives in San Diego, California with her husband, Dr. Herb Tanzer.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 100 pages
• Publisher: Jodere Group (October 1, 2002)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1588720322
• ISBN-13: 978-1588720320
• Product Dimensions: 8.3 x 5.8 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 8.5 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,315,607 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The best thing for anyone who is about to be married/engaged, July 26, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: The Owner's Manual: A Fast, Fun and Easy Way to Knowing and Understanding Your Lover (Paperback)

I discovered this workbook in a round about way however it really helped me when I met someone after my first trip to Europe. Whether you are in a long distance relationships, newly engaged, about to marry or even those couple who need to get reacquainted again, it's a way to be completely honest with yourself first, and then be able to share yourself with your lover. I recommend that you order two, one for the each of you, fill them out and then trade or as my mate and I did. We read the same pages of each other's manual together and then discuss what we learned about ourself and each other.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Getting to Know You, December 16, 2002

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Heidi Metcalfe (San Diego, CA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Owner's Manual (Hardcover)

A friend recommended that my boyfriend and I check out the "Owner's Manual." I bought two copies and spent an entire evening writing virtual instructions for my boyfriend... from how to rouse me from sleep to the best way to shake me out of a bad mood. It could not be any easier for him to finally understand the nuances of my hectic personality! I felt like I was writing in a diary and giving really intimate details into my life which, hopefully, will make my man all the more aware...

The book is relatively short, divided into sections with fill in the blank and short answer questions in each subject area. Has a beautiful cover -- not your typical scholarly-looking relationship workbook. Took a couple hours to thoughtfully answer all of the questions.

A must for any couple, new or old! My boyfriend is happy... and grateful for the prompts that made him think more fully about what makes him tick. Wonderful Christmas gift for all of your coupled friends!!

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Not just for New couples, May 5, 2003

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Teri J Ebert (Wheaton, IL United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Owner's Manual (Hardcover)

Me and my boyfriend have been together for four and a half years. For his b-day I got a copy of this book for each of us and we swapped. You may think you know everything about your boyfriend/girlfriend, husband/wife, but you'd be surprised at the things this book includes. It has been so much fun for us and such a pleasure to go through. A great reminder that there's always more to learn.