Real Men Don't Apologize! [Abridged] [MP3 CD]

Jim Belushi (Author, Reader)

Book Description

Publication Date: May 9, 2006

Jim Belushi is a national celebrity who has starred in numerous movies as well as the current hit TV show airing on ABC, According to Jim. His “guy’s guy” take on things has led to a huge following among both men and women who can’t get enough of Jim and his irrepressible take on life. Now he’s sharing his unique perspective with a hilarious new book about dating, marriage, and sex that is sure to hit home with every red-blooded American male, and the women who love them. Any guy will relate to Belushi’s advice from the school of hard knocks, such as the Big Toe Theory, about how women encroach on a man’s territory, and how to avoid the Pearl Harbor Phenomenon, when women attack without provocation. Belushi has strong opinions on how real men should act, and he relates his ideas with the trademark irreverent humor that has made him famous. Including sex definitions; a quiz to see if you’re really ready to get married; tips on how to pick up women; and Jim’s list of Critical Things About Men that Can’t Be Found in Woody Allen Movies - this is the book that every guy needs in these turbulent, trying times.

Editorial Reviews

From Publishers Weekly

Comedian Belushi keeps the cheap belly laughs to a minimum in his first book, a "guy's guy" take on what it means to be a man. After a short multiple choice quiz on manliness, Belushi tones down the jokes and speaks honestly about what it was like to lose his brother John and pursue a career of his own while constantly being reminded of his brother's talents. A conversation with a close friend after his second divorce made Belushi take stock of his life, and he shares the insights he gained. Packed with anecdotes, self-deprecating jokes about movies like Red Heat and K-9 and dotted with campy quizzes, he offers rather straightforward advice devoid of whining, hugging and sharing. In the first third of the book he encourages readers to get to know themselves without being condescending or trite. He then moves on to dating ("Ugly = Bad/Pretty = Good"), romance ("Making love is what you do with your wife while you're thinking about CNN's Heidi Collins") and relationships ("If you think she's cheating on you, then she is-and she'll never admit it"). He frequently refers to his and his friends' failings, advising readers not to make the same mistakes, and while this isn't the pinnacle of relationship-and-lifestyle books, Belushi offers more worthwhile advice than you'd think.
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Review

". . . he offers rather straightforward advice devoid of whining, hugging, and sharing." -- Publishers Weekly

"Honest, funny, and enjoyable. Highly recommended." -- Library Journal --This text refers to the Paperback edition.

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Product Details

• MP3 CD
• Publisher: Brilliance Audio on MP3-CD Lib Ed; Library edition (May 9, 2006)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1423323688
• ISBN-13: 978-1423323686
• Product Dimensions: 7.7 x 5.5 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 3.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 3.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (24 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #8,306,142 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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25 of 30 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A comical take on life and love :-), May 10, 2006

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Little Miss Cutey (Melbourne, Australia) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Real Men Don't Apologize (Hardcover)

Jim Belushi is really funny. I love According To Jim. He's quick on the mark and he's a hoot. I was intersted in reading this because he is so funny - even though this is obviously dedicated to men. It's not an advice book though - it's insightful and surprisingly so. While there is advice in there, it's main goal was to be a funny read. This is his comical take on life and love. He does get serious through a portion of it - he goes on to talk about his brother dying and trying to make it as an actor too.
He loves relationship expert Justin Sterlings concept of three types of men; the Curly, the Ghandi and the Clint. Curly (of The Three Stoges fame) for humour, Ghandi for compassion and Clint for strength. I guess Jim is the Curly mainly.
He strongly wants guys to read this, but not women so much because he'll let out too many mens secrets.
This really is a good read. I'm most of the way through and I'm going strong. It's humourous, touching in parts and very very enjoyable.

8 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Funny, Educational AND 100% True, June 19, 2006

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Alastair Hood (Oakville, Ontario, Canada) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Real Men Don't Apologize (Hardcover)

The real charm of this book is that it is incredibly funny and incredibly true. You will really feel that truth in your gut when you read this.
You will also laugh yourself sore and learn (and unlearn) a ton about the mystical world of male/female relationships, and volumes about how to be the kind of man that your woman would cheat on you for ;>)
I'm sure there are some people that will read this book and somehow be offended. My advice them would be to get real, in a hurry. You're missing out on life.
I'm making sure my "guys" read this too. It will keep them out of a world of trouble, and give them an opportunity to thrive.
This is mandatory reading for anyone in a relationship, or who anyone wants to be the kind of man the world needs more of.
Thanks Belushi!!

9 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars On balance a very good book - nice balance between light-hearted and substantive topics., May 30, 2006

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StraightRazr.com: A Comprehensive Lifestyle C... (Oakland, CA USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Real Men Don't Apologize (Hardcover)

Just finished reading Jim Belushi's book, 'Real Men Don't Apologize.'

On balance a very good book. I had some qualms, some issues with references I didn't follow, some advice I'd disagree with.

But on balance, a very respectable entry into the world of coaching for men.

One of the entries I liked most about his book was a passage on boundaries.

Having rececently completed my relationship coaching certification, the topic of identifying and sticking to your relationship requirements was of great interest to me.

Belushi puts this concept into his own terms - first in terms of the caveman, and the three personas a man should embrace - the Clint (Eastwood, strength), the Ghandi (spiritual sensitivity) and the Curly (Howard, humor). Those examples worked.

"Then our caveman friend bared his teeth and smacked his ass to let his woman know he was unwavering, an early Clint.

Oh sure, she was upset. But she realized her caveman was right...And even though she was mad, she respected our caveman's strength for standing his ground. He set boundaries. He established rules for the relationship."

He goes on to write about how those boundaries will be put to the test in a relationship:

"So in order to make sure their men are strong, women need to test us. And if your want your relationship to work, you have to pass the test.

It starts with little things...Ask yourself: Does it compromise my agreements with myself, my terms? Does what she asks me to compromise me as a man?

...The longer you are in a relationship, however the tougher the tests become."

And there you have it.

Tests are part of a relationship, the only thing you can do is determine which battles are worth fighting, which parts of your life are worth a sit down.

(That's mob talk for 'working things out.' :)

- Razr