The Woman's Book of Revenge: Tips on Getting Even When 'Mr. Right' Turns Out to Be All Wrong [Paperback]

Christine Gallagher (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: November 1998

Whether sewing a chicken leg into his mattress or calling time information in Tokyo and leaving his phone off the hook, these devilish tips help women get over their anger with humor, imagination, and, if need be, action!.

Product Details

• Paperback: 153 pages
• Publisher: Carol Pub Group (November 1998)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0806520361
• ISBN-13: 978-0806520360
• Product Dimensions: 10.9 x 8.5 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 3.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,142,193 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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12 of 14 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars This is very funny book that also has a strong message., February 9, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: The Woman's Book of Revenge: Tips on Getting Even When 'Mr. Right' Turns Out to Be All Wrong (Paperback)

I enjoyed this book a lot. Not only the multitude of real life revenge stories (some of which are hysterical) but some of the philosophy was good too. Like seeing revenge as personal therapy - an alternative to eating twelve chocolate donuts or paying a shrink. This is a great gift for anyone - young or old - getting over a bad relationship. It puts it all in perspective and gives you a good laugh.

5 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars It's a hoot!, January 15, 2003

By A Customer

This review is from: The Woman's Book of Revenge: Tips on Getting Even When 'Mr. Right' Turns Out to Be All Wrong (Paperback)

This book is a hoot - like the old saying goes, hell hath
no fury like a woman scorned. I've become addicted to
the site that is an offshoot of this book, RevengeLady.com which gives avengers free advice and posts stories of revenge in all walks of life - landlords, bosses, family members, as well as lovers, spouses and ex's..

10 of 14 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Major disappointment, April 1, 2002

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This review is from: The Woman's Book of Revenge: Tips on Getting Even When 'Mr. Right' Turns Out to Be All Wrong (Paperback)

I recently had a chance to peruse a copy of the "Woman's book on revenge", and just had to mouth off. Maybe it's because I'm a guy, but I think 99% of the suggested revenge tips were just plain stupid. If the book was meant as humor, that angle could have been emphasized, and much more fun could have been had with the subject matter. Hell, I love funny revenge stories as much as the next guy - or gal. However, the book was presented with a straight face, disclaimer notwithstanding, and as a result it just made me groan.

Come on, all that cheap & petty stuff like hiding rotten fish and scratching CD's is pretty damned childish and more suitable for ten-year-olds than adult women. The book probably set back the women's movement by 20 years, because anyone who would actually carry out any of these revenge ideas would have to be a silly, irresponsible child. I seriously hope that any woman I date would have a little more sense and self-respect. Or at least, a little more creativity.

Aside from stink bombs and property damage, all that's left is tired old urban legends ($50 Ferrari sold at garage sale, wedding guests presented with photo of unfaithful groom, off-the-hook phone bills from Australia, etc.) They had more original ideas in ancient Greece, for Petes sake. Just think of how Medea got even with her unfaithful husband, now there's some REAL revenge for you.

In other words, the idea for this book was great. But anyone who bought it hoping to find some advice they could actually use, will be seriously disappointed.