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Some Men Are More Perfect Than Others Mass Market Paperback – January 1, 1982

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A book of observations and advice about love between men and women, husbands and wives.

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English
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Bantam Books
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January 1, 1982
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0553226460
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978-0553226461
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Publisher ‏ : ‎ Bantam Books (January 1, 1982)
Language ‏ : ‎ English
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0553226460
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0553226461
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 3.2 ounces

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allmemos

Very fast and secure mailing and book in perfect condition

Reviewed in the United States on January 1, 2020

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This is an old book (1970's paperback) and I expected wear and tear, but it was in pristine condition--a little discolored by age, but unmarked and no visible wear. I am delighted because it is a gift to a writer. This is a remarkable book written by a woman who was completely 'liberated' in her thoughts and actions long before the "MeToo" movement. She had tremendous personal strength and fearless willingness to share the depth of pain as well as the contentment of having lived and loved as her heart led her. She respected all who acted well or not so well in handling their deepest emotions and their sexuality--male or female--and told their stories with the compassion of someone who fully understood her own and humanity's frailty. This book should never die.

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Mick Bysshe

A Relationship is Always Controlled

Reviewed in the United States on August 18, 2009

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My favorite quote from this book goes something like this: "a love relationship is always controlled by the party having the least amount of interest in it." There is a lot of wisdom in that quote that most of us struggle with.

The title of the book is reminiscent of Orwell's "All men are created equal but some are created more equal than others." I think the author wanted us to intuit the following as her complete title for her little opus: "All men (and women) are perfect, but some are more perfect than others. If we see perfection--particularly as a potential-- we get the best out of people and out of ourselves.

You'll love something in the front of the book taken from a play. It is called "The Four Kinds of Love."

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M. Barker

one of my favorite books ever

Reviewed in the United States on January 2, 2014

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If I've given this book as a gift to one person, I've given it to 2 dozen. Something about it touched my heart and every time I read it, i get something more out of it. Gave it to one guy years ago who said - I don't need books like that - and all I could think of was - oh, honey, you so do! It was a good read 35 years ago and it remains fresh as this morning even today.

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Joyce Pollack

My favorite for decades

Reviewed in the United States on December 8, 2016

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I have loved this book for decades and bought a copy recently to give to a new boyfriend. Merle has so much wisdom and voices it so beautifully. I highly recommend this book to all lovers and those who hope to be lovers.

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JoninOC

One of my favorite books

Reviewed in the United States on May 11, 2013

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Out of print for many years now but I first purchased her books when they first came out. She has a lot of good things to say about relationships. Many insights. Highly recommended.

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eanng5

I have read this book over and over!!!

Reviewed in the United States on September 15, 2013

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I discovered Merle Shain when I was an undergrad and her work helped me through and through grad school. She says in her vignettes, simply and honestly, things I know to be true. I have read this book over and over...and will keep reading it...

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Tom Swigert

I purchased this as a gift for a friend of mine in a nursing home. He asked for it by name. He was very pleased to receive it.

Reviewed in the United States on August 28, 2014

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I purchased this as a gift to a friend. The friend loved it and immediately shared it with friends.

Reviewed in the United States on July 27, 2012

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Read this book years ago, then searched for it again on Amazon. Happy to find a copy. Not only insightful and wise book, it is beautifully written. The writer's prose style is so engaging that it is worth reading (and re-reading).

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