Dating, Mating, and Manhandling: The Ornithological Guide to Men (Hardcover)

~ (Author), Konstantin Kakanias (Illustrator)

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From Publishers Weekly

Frances, a columnist for Flaunt magazine, describes herself as a dating expert with a Ph.Double-D. This sets the tone for the rest of her first book, an awkward amalgamation of wink-wink, nudge-nudge teen magazine articles on how to get a boyfriend and more brazen guides to dating and sex. Using a clever classification system that equates men with birds, she presents several dozen types, from the "Clay Pigeons" who "won't take the hint to buzz off" to the "Baldheaded Eagle" who is "bossy, controlling, and pervy, in a very good or completely pathetic kind of way." The rest of Frances's book, split into sections on dating, sex and couple-hood, thinly disguises inane clichés about dating as rules: "If a man has taken your phone number, but he's also managed to slip you his, you must always wait for him to call you. Period," and "although men should be on time, women are always allowed to be a little late." This field guide to men is best taken as a lightly humorous guide.
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“If there were a Nobel Peace Prize in the war between the sexes, Lauren Frances would win it hands down. Buy this book and you’ll never be lonely again.” —Anne Beatts, SNL writer

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Product Details

• Hardcover: 272 pages
• Publisher: Harmony (August 8, 2006)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0307238040
• ISBN-13: 978-0307238047
• Product Dimensions: 8.3 x 5.8 x 1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 13.6 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (21 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #323,853 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars one in the hand beats two in the bush.., May 1, 2006

By	Katie (Amsterdam) - See all my reviews

oh my! Lauren's hilarious book hits right on the money in her game comparison of men to fowl. When you finally stop giggling, a girl can learn a thing or two as well- you'll definitly want to pass this one on to all you're friends!
I just got a copy for a friend who is getting married (to see what she's left behind!) loved it so much I got myself one..

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Funny, Sexy, Right-on Observations, June 1, 2007

By	S. M. Burch - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This is one of the funniest books I've ever read on the mating game!

Ms. Frances has done her field work and her observations are not only witty and entertaining, but very insightful.

Should be a "must read" for every female.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars my favorite Ph., April 30, 2006

By	Mrs.Hopefully Yours (Minneapolis,MN USA) - See all my reviews

i read this book non stop for 2 days flying to europe and back... considering i was on my way to meet a potential....this was a perfect refresher course in dating with the fresh edge.....no......Ph.DD is my new love doctor.!!!
On my journey.... I used the perscriptives , Dr. Frances was serving and to make a wonderful story as short as possible..... I flew home knowing I captured my lovebird.!!!! a must book for us 21st century girls!!!