The Secret Lives of Men and Women: A PostSecret Book [Hardcover]

Frank Warren (Author)

Book Description

Release date: January 9, 2007

Postsecret.com founder Frank Warren is back with an irresistible addition to his bestselling PostSecret series. For The Secret Lives of Men and Women, Warren has selected a never-before-seen collection of postcards bearing the explosive confessions and captivating revelations of men and women everywhere. Created using photographs, collages, illustrations, and more, the handmade cards offer a compelling dialogue on some of today’s most provocative topics—from marriage and infidelity, to parenting, office politics, repressed fantasies, and even abortion—daring us to consider how well we really know our friends, family, even ourselves.

Editorial Reviews

About the Author

Frank Warren is a small business owner who started PostSecret.com as a community art project. Since November 2004 Warren has received more than 150,000 anonymous postcards. The website won two Webby Awards in 2006 and this year was named Weblog of the Year at the Seventh Annual Weblog Awards. The PostSecret project also received a special award from the National Mental Health Association for raising awareness and funds for suicide prevention. Warren lives in Germantown, Maryland, with his wife and daughter.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 144 pages
• Publisher: William Morrow; First Edition edition (January 9, 2007)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0061198757
• ISBN-13: 978-0061198755
• Product Dimensions: 7.5 x 0.6 x 10.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (96 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #49,682 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #38 in Books > Arts & Photography > Collections, Catalogs & Exhibitions
  • #97 in Books > Humor & Entertainment > Pop Culture > Art

More About the Author

Hi,

My name is Frank.

And I collect secrets.

Frank Warren is the founder and curator of the PostSecret project, which he started in November 2004, and has now attracted over 100 million viewers. He has received hundreds of thousands of postcards, and has set up a travelling exhibition of the best cards. He lives in Maryland, USA

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

47 of 47 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Much Better Than the Second! Wow!!! January 18, 2007

By Amy Graham

Format:Hardcover

The Secret Lives of Men and Women is the third book in an ongoing series of books that are compiled from cards sent to Warren as part of an art project started several years ago. What began as an art project has, I think, has become a phenomenon...everywhere I go online these days it seems like Warren and his postcards are being talked about. From my perspective, PostSecret and the Secret Lives of Men and Women (the second book still leaves me non-plused) are wonderfully innovative and I think will continue to have an impact on people for years to come! There is something very moving about opening up a book and seeing the innermost feelings of others...some that are so spot on to how one has felt in the past and others so alien as to break one's heart...but all are inspiring in their own way. You get humor (some of these are funny beyond description), heartwarming, disgusting, silly and even heart-wrenching...they run the gamut of human emotion and drag the reader (willingly and happily) along for the ride.

Like the second book, this third book is significantly shorter than the first book, but here we have a return to the amazing impact the first book has...I was much more moved (in a variety of ways) while reading this book...I've read it three times since picking it up from the library (and I'll be buying one this upcoming payday). All three would make great coffee table books and/or discussion group choices (though you could easily miss the second and be none the worse for it).

In the end, I'd recommend this without hesitation and I'll definitely be adding a copy to my permanent library. Wonderful stuff...I give it five stars AND two thumbs up! There is something universal about this book......I think we can all see a bit of ourselves somewhere in the book and knowing that someone else shares our secret is one of the best feelings there is! Read more ›

27 of 27 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Much better then the dissapointing second book in the series January 10, 2007

By M. Lima

Format:Hardcover|Amazon Verified Purchase

I have been a follower of this project ever since I saw Frank Warren promoting his foist book on the Today Show. I absolutelly LOVED the first book and was extremely dissapointed with the second one My Secret: A PostSecret Book (white cover). That one totally lacked the spirit of the first one.

This third edition has come to make up for what the second one lacked in my opinion. It is put together much better...the secrets are deeper and they flow throughout the entire book. I absolutely recommend this book.

23 of 23 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars My secret's in here! March 26, 2007

By Heather L. Handerson

Format:Hardcover

I drove 3 hours to Portland for the book signing and missed it so I could go visit a friend in prison instead. I bought an autographed copy at Powells on the way home. I drove 3 hours home before I read it and found my secret. It takes up a whole page, I mailed it in over 2 years ago. I felt like a million bucks. My mom lives out of state. She bought it and called me to tell me she saw my secret in the book and that it was obvious it was mine. I feel relieve that she knows my secret now and I didn't have to tell her face to face. This is a book that can be embraced by EVERYONE of any race, background, religion, personality. It gives the human race a common bond and makes us feel less alone. Thank you Post Secret. You help us heal our souls.

14 of 15 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars The Postsecret Experience March 1, 2007

By Timothy Haugh TOP 1000 REVIEWERVINE™ VOICE

Format:Hardcover|Amazon Verified Purchase

As the third book in this series, there are no surprises here. If you liked the previous books, you will likely enjoy this. I did enjoy the previous books and I enjoyed this one.

"Enjoyed" may not be the correct word to describe my feelings as I read these postcards containing people's deepest secrets. Perhaps it is more appropriate to say I am moved by what I read here. So little out there is truly moving. Perhaps that is why I find myself attracted to these books.

On the other hand, the Postsecret concept is not new or unknown anymore. There is a touch of self-awareness now that changes these books if it not just my own awareness of the concept that is tainting my experience somewhat. Still, I hope Warren keeps up the good work.

10 of 12 people found the following review helpful

4.0 out of 5 stars The Secret Lives of Men & Women: A Post Secret Book January 12, 2007

By Maureen Heon

Format:Hardcover

Some of the secrets are very touching, some hilarious, and some you will

recognize immediately! It gives you some insight into being human, we

should all read this book!

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Satisfies the curiosity in all of us March 8, 2007

By J. Zanelli

Format:Hardcover

If you ever wondered who you were standing in line next to at the grocery store or in the movies, this book might just give you a clue. We all have secrets that NO ONE else knows and it's comforting to know that we're not alone. Some secrets were jaw-dropping and some generated a tear or two. To satisfy the curiosity in you, read this book!

4 of 5 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Another Excellent Publication March 10, 2007

By Kevin Heard

Format:Hardcover

Two thumbs up to Frank! I own every single PS book and love 'em all.

4 of 5 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Powerful stuff. February 19, 2007

By Sam Aran

Format:Hardcover

While not as good, nor as large as the original, The Secret Lives of Men and Women is still a moving collection of secrets. It will make you laugh, cry, and send shivers down your spine. Get, view it, submit one of your own.