This is a book for single women who wish to marry. It paints a clear picture of The Ideal Woman, From a Man's Point of View, made up of two parts - the angelic and the human. The angelic side of the ideal woman consist of four qualities, which are: 1) Understanding Men 2) Inner Happiness 3) A Worthy Character and 4) A Domestic Goddess. The human side also consists of four qualities which are: 1) Femininity 2) Radiant Happiness 3) Radiant Health and 4) Childlikeness. In focusing on the Angelic side, the idea is that a man never really loves a woman unless she is a good person. Prime among her angelic qualities is her ability to understand men, their needs and sensitive masculine nature. She must be a person of integrity and moral courage but also gentle, kind and truly charitable. She must show promise of being domestic, capable of running a household and being a devoted mother. All of these noble qualities will result in her being a happy persons.
But, being good is not enough. She must also be human. Prime among the human qualities is femininity, which the world of women know little about. The book explains the four ways to be feminine - in appearance, manner, nature and role. All are important but little understood or lived in todays world, especially in America. Femininity is one of the real keys to attracting men. It is achieved by accentuating the differences between men and women, not the similarities. Equality between the sexes has been the downfall of romance between men and women.
In addition to being feminine, the ideal woman must be radiant, in good health, and be childlike. Childlikness is one of the most attractive qualities men find in women.
Unfortunately women lose these human qualities early in life. They become too grown up, too sober and practical. Instead of thinking of being a wonderful wife and mother and preparing for their career in the home, they are caught up in being a shining light in the working world. Instead of thinking of their responsibilities they are thinking of their rights.
There is little written on the subject of winning men. Many young women are left without knowledge or role models to guide them, and as a result never win the men they are interested in, or make mistakes that drive men away. They move ahead on instincts, which are not usually reliable. This book provides the much-needed knowledge. To do so it relies on the timeless truths of the ages. It provides an insight into the nature and needs of men, how they differ from women, what men find attractive in women and what awakens their love, tenderness and devotion. This tender, devoted love of a man for a woman has always been the theme of great operas, novels and songs. Love, the most moving force in life, rightfully deserves a young woman's study and consideration.
This practical book is a most timely aid to every young woman who desires to be attractive to men and eventually to marry. Unless she is equipped with proper knowledge to guide her, she must depend upon luck or instincts to assist her in this important period in her life. Now is the time for this information to be offered on the art of attracting men.
From the Publisher
The Secrets of Winning Men is written to single women and provides a step by step guide to winning a man's attention and interest. It explains how to understand men, their characteristics, peculiarities and sensitive masculine nature, and how to be the kind of woman men adore. The book treats pertinent topics such as what men find fascinating in women; how to make a man feel like a man and mistakes that drive men away. You will learn what to look for in a mate and when you find the man you want, how to win his love and devotion.
This timely book provides an image of The Ideal Woman From a Man's Point of View. Although men differ in may respects in what they want in a woman, certain qualities have universal attraction. This book explains the qualities a woman must have to win a worthy mate and keep him happy.
From the Back Cover
If you want to win the interest of men, you must understand what men want in women. The things we women admire in each other are rarely attractive to men. On the other hand, the things we ignore or condemn in another woman may be just the characteristics which make her fascinating to men.
Of all the qualities a woman may possess, femininity outweighs them all, as far as men are concerned. You need not be beautiful to be feminine, but you must understand and acquire the four basic essentials to true femininity.
A man cannot derive any joy or satisfaction from protecting a woman who can obviously do very well without him. He only delights in protecting and sheltering a woman who needs his manly care, or at least appears to need it.
Learn the proven steps to: Winning a man's attention and interest. . . Awakening his love . . . Helping him overcome his obstacles to marriage. . . Inspiring a proposal.
Avoid mistakes that drive men away.
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There is in this world no function more important than that of being charming - to shed joy around, to cast light upon dark days. Is not this to render a service?- Victor Hugo
About the Author
Helen Andelin attended both Brigham Young University and the University of Utah where she majored in Home Economics. Her aspirations were to prepare herself to be a competent and successful wife and mother. She married Aubrey Andelin who was in process of earning a degree in dentistry.
During their first twenty years of marriage she and her husband became the parents of four sons and four daughters. This was the period for which she had prepared herself and to which she put full heart and dedication. She was happy and successful and very busy.
Because she was happy and successful as a wife and mother, she was often sought out by friends who wanted her advice. She invited interested women to attend a class. The success of the ladies was so phenomenal that she was urged to organize her notes so all could have a copy. This resulted in Fascinating Womanhood which became a national best-seller within a year. Subsequent writings include the books The Secret of Winning Men and All About Raising Children.
Although Helen's writings have made her famous throughout the world, her original aspirations remain the same. The validity of these teachings are seen in the lives of her posterity which to date includes fifty eight grandchildren and nine great grand children.
