Lynn Wyman has a wildly successful practice in sensitivity training, teaching men how to communicate better with the women in their lives. Little ...
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Sep 29, 2008
Maybe it's just me... I didn't find this book amusing in the least. I didn't feel any compassion for the main character, I didn't identify with any of her problems, and I didn't get past page 66. I have liked other books I've read by Jane Heller but this one just wasn't for me.
Nov 28, 2009
Phair
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Boy- I had to force myself to finish this piece of tripe. It read like a bad Harlequin romance- but that might be a disservice to Harlequins. Some of the "womenspeak" scripts were so irritating it was all I could do not to pull a wallbanger. It did raise some questions for me about my own communication style- I guess, according to Heller, I follow a more "menspeak" way of dealing with people: interrupting, not noticing personal details nor making personal inquiries, etc. Ap
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Dec 01, 2008
Ellen
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One of my goodreads friends recommended this...I'm not being coy, I really can't remember which one of you it was...as a light little read. I took it on vacation thinking it was just that, but it was a bit too light. The characters weren't at all developed and the story was about 100 pages too short. The plot was too simplistic, and neither it nor the relationships were well developed. Not chick-lit, chick-lit lite.
Nov 21, 2009
Lynn
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This could have been a worthwhile and interesting read. I am always interested in the differences between the sexes. However, this was clearly written with the intention of selling well to the masses...not of making any valid points on male/female communication. It was just a stupid waste of time and I finished it only because it was my book club selection. After the fact, we were horrified we picked it.
Apr 05, 2009
bookczuk
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Recommended to me by a friend who thought this a wonderful example of the genre. I didn't particularly care for it- or perhaps I should say, didn't particularly care for what I read of it, because I stopped reading. Life is too short to trudge through books that don't grab you.
But...there will be someone out there who will love this. I'm just not the one! It was passed along through BookCrossing.
But...there will be someone out there who will love this. I'm just not the one! It was passed along through BookCrossing.
Jul 24, 2011
Heather
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This was an interesting and quick fun read. I rather enjoyed the main characters however I did figure out the 'story' before the ending but enjoyed the turn of events none the less. It was like watching a fun chick flic movie and would read it again as a vacation read.
May 19, 2011
Nin
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A good enough read. Fairly funny but I don't quite like the female protagonist. Themes of backstabbing friends, unfaithful lovers, and "taming the lion" are evident. I'm not quite convinced of the "Wyman method" though. If you're in for a light read, you can grab this book. :D
Feb 16, 2011
Nicole
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the characters weren't memorable and the ending lacked imagination. She did a poor job developing the chemistry between the characters so I wasn't compelled to root for them. For me, the Worst part was that villain's motives were also underdeveloped and just plain stupid.
Jun 06, 2009
Britt
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This was okay, although very unrealistic. A woman who is a linguist attempts to teach “America’s Worst Boss” into a more sensitive man. They eventually fall in love (of course) and live happily ever after. Not bad, but again, rather forgettable. I give it a C.
Jan 09, 2009
Melissa
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This was the first book I read by Jane Heller and I really liked it. It's about the rise and fall of a woman who teaches sensitivity training to men and how she recovers. It's humorous, romantic, and entertaining.
Again, not the most thought provoking novel but perfect for a vacation read.
Again, not the most thought provoking novel but perfect for a vacation read.
Nov 30, 2009
BarkLessWagMore
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"Female Intelligence" wasn't the best book I've ever read but for a few hours of escapism it fit the bill. Though much of the dialogue is over the top the story contained enough wit to keep me turning the pages.
Sep 12, 2009
Joy
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It was an OK read, I loved the plot and there were a lot of interesting points but I don't believe the guy was transformed, he was just made aware of womenspeak and he could convert to menspeak anytime he wants. It's a feel good book and it's a rise-fall-rise again.
Aug 16, 2010
Candice
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Tried this new author. Was well written, although story line was way to predictable, but was still a fun read. Read this to and from NYC yesterday. I would read more by this author.
Aug 05, 2011
Jennifer
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Okay, but overall forgettable. The storyline dragged on and there wasn't a ton of action. I wouldn't say it was a waste of time to read, but it wasn't a great page turner either.
Oct 16, 2009
Barbara
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Chick lit light. You have to be pretty unintelligent not to know what is going to happen in this book every step of the way.
Nov 28, 2007
Graceann
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Jane Heller takes on the inability of men and women to communicate effectively. Her main character, Dr. Lynn Wyman, has a course for men wherein she teaches them "Womenspeak." They are trained to ask for directions, to listen, and to ask "how was your day?" A spanner is thrown in the works, of course, and is hilariously dealt with in Heller's own comical style. Much fun ensues.
Sep 06, 2008
Chelsea
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Mar 17, 2008
Tracy
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A Chinese food book, almost forgotten an hour after I was through with it. Light, fluffy, entertaining. The whole concept of "Womenspeak" came off as quite condescending, and the main character not all that likable. It's odd, though, because by the end I was still enjoying the book.
Sep 01, 2011
Ruth
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This was a gift from Abby many moons ago! The premise sounds like it could be pure chick-lit fluff and unrealistic, but it actually was a lot of fun and deeper than I was expecting it to be. I haven't read anything by her since, but she's one of those authors who is on my to-read list.
Apr 12, 2008
Thom
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I would put this book in the same category as the Sophie Kinsella books. Romance, personality, comedy. I so enjoyed this book that I wanted to start another one by the author right away.
Jan 09, 2011
Alice
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OK as a midnight read, but Heller ends up giving short shrift to what could have been an insightful look at male/female communication.
Nov 12, 2008
Ariella
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What a fun book to read! I really enjoyed it. Thanks Khaya, for recommending it!
Jul 15, 2011
Kim
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Cute story, took to long to tell. Had the story figured out way too early.
