It's Called a Breakup Because It's Broken: The Smart Girl's Break-Up Buddy

by Greg Behrendt, Amiira Ruotola-Behrendt
It's Called a Breakup Because It's Broken: The Smart Girl's Break-Up Buddy  
published 2005 by Broadway
binding Hardcover
isbn 0767921852   (isbn13: 9780767921855)
pages 288
description There’s no doubt about it—breakups suck. But in the first few hours or days or weeks that follow, there’s one important truth you ne...more
date added
03-30-07



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amanda
02/19/08

Read in February, 2008
recommends it for: ladies in deadend relationships
Ok. I don't typically classify myself as the self-help book type. I'm normally standing around Making Fun Of self-help books. But last week I realized that I've been obsessing for over a year about a certain someone and that our "relationship" wasn't headed anywhere I wanted to, that I was acting like a fool gathering little scraps of affection and piecing them together into some shitty quilt and well, I bought this book.

It's corny and the writing is questionable, but there's soun...more
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Chelsea
Read in August, 2007
This book is intensely cute, which I don't mean in a bad way. It manages to be a friendly book without being disgusting (honestly, I'm not usually a person who takes to being addressed as "Superfox," but I let it slide because of the authors' enthusiasm).

Obviously a book you can read in a day is not the ideal format for a break-up tool since getting over that can take f---ing forever, but I think it does a pretty good job of boosting confidence, anticipating paranoid and/or hope...more
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Lorna
11/24/07

Read in November, 2007
this one is by the same guy that wrote "he's just not that into you." what i really like about both of these books is that they focus on how great the reader is, whether or not she has a man in her life. it also focuses on how big of a jerk/idiot the ex-bf is, which is somewhat enjoyable too. basically, both of behrendt's books are about empowering and feeling good about yourself. this sounds rather cliche, but it's done in a fun and refreshing way. this one also gives you help in gett...more
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Lena
07/04/07

Read in May, 2007
Nothing groundbreaking. The cover's adorable though and the rationale (as to why it's graced by a tub of icecream) is given by the authors in the later chapters of the book, though I think you can easily guess it.

The contexts are very American but the principles of moving-on-with-your-life-after-a-traumatic-experience-like-a-breakup are still universal as ever.

Like all self-help books, I recommend it's best to just help yourself. It's witty at certain points, but the cleverness falls fla...more
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Angelica
Has a copy to sell/swap — Read in March, 2008
I loved this book, it is humorous, and I love that it gives both a male and female perspective on breakups. The honesty from Behrendt was appreciated - though at times it broke my heart, such as when he said men sometimes simply say things they don't really mean <insert dagger through heart>. I really liked the horror break up stories, the exercises, and the "awesome thoughts" at the end of each chapter. I hope he writes more books to give women a little insight on how men thin
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Dana
03/07/08

bookshelves: get-over-it
Read in February, 2007
Easy read and funny! It's from the authors of He's Just Not that Into You, I think. I needed to read it at the time because I was DETERMINED to keep a certain someone out of my life, FOR GOOD! I won't say it was the key, but it helped confirm some things I already knew. Worth the read if you're one of those "I'll just have a quickie with my ex one more time, what could it hurt?" types. Put down the phone...do not hit send on that email...do not answer the door...it's over. ;)
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Agata
10/08/07

Read in February, 2006
recommends it for: anyone who was dumped
This book is the best breakup book I have ever read! It's actually the only breakup book I've ever read... :P

I found out about this book and read it a few months after my first love broke up with me. Although I had been slowly moving on, this book helped me move on and put everything to rest. I understood the break up and myself better after reading this. They knew exactly how I felt.

This book will make you smile when you didn't think you could anymore.
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Tyler
06/28/07

Read in May, 2007
I can imagine how this book could be more useful than it's predecessor, "he's just not that into you," because it provides more self-help and self-confidence at a vulnerable time in a person's life. The previous book would be scoffed at because few would believe there could be issues, but after the hammer falls, one would be clinging to this book. The irreverent tone helps to alleviate the seriousness of the topic but stops before making the book into one big joke.
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Angela
02/06/08

recommends it for: broken women *LOL*
hahahahaha....this book is so true...however, I may have never acted in such a manner with a break up, I understand the feeling of being with someone for a long time, and breaking up with them....it's not suppose to be fun. So if you are sad bc of a break up go out with your friends..and the next day when you are all nice and hung over...pore yourself a glass of wine (for recovery purposes) and read this book...it will have you in stitches!!!! <3
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Lisa
11/21/07

Read in January, 2006
recommends it for: Anyone going through a relationship ending~
I read this book over a year ago... I loved it. If we find ourselves being 'emotional' and wanting to hold onto someone that is no longer intersted in being with us, sometimes we attach ourselves to unnecessary pain and a feeling of loss. This book is very candid, humorous and will help you get right over a relationship ending. There's no sense in dwelling on the past when there is a great future ahead of you~
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Shannon
Read in January, 2008
Conversational, quick read. This book is obvious, yet eye-opening. So many things that the authors write about are true, but things you don't necessarily want to recognize. I think everyone should read this book- even people in relationships- because I think it reminds people of what it is like to not only be broken up with, but also to have friends that break up. I know I'll read it again.
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Jennifer
Read in July, 2007
Be a very good friend and buy this book for any friend who is freshly, or not-so-freshly, broken-up with their boyfriend. It will lift her spirits with straightforward humor and tap her on the shoulder her with reasoning you may not seem to bring yourself to dish. Most importantly, it will remind her why moving forward, and taking care of her 'superfox' self, is important.
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Nichole
This book is by the co-author of "He's Just Not That Into You" and his wife. I guess for a girl who is a little less introspective than I am, this could be helpful in working through all your feelings, and providing you some courage and self-esteem boosting... but I just found it kinda silly. It's more focused on the girl getting dumped, and all the things she's feeling.
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Molly
02/25/08

Read in June, 2007
recommends it for: anyone going through a breakup
A must-have for girls going through a breakup (or who think they might in the future!). A great companion piece to "He's Just Not That Into You", this book really helps you focus less on him (why isn't he calling? what did I do wrong? how do I get him back?) and more about how to pick yourself back up and see the breakup as an important change in your life.
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La Buffett
bookshelves: tainted_love
Read in December, 2007
All purging, mourning, forgetting activities can be glibly organized around a party. Burn-her-photo party. Pity-party, complete with box of tissues and funereal soundtrack. "Breakover" party for the creation of "Superfox Warrior" royal-crest.

It's strangely comforting to know that one's love - and misery - are neither uncommon nor unending.
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Traci
04/29/08

Read in September, 2007
If you are going through or have recently gone through a break-up, this book is hilarious! It's stuff you already know, but to read about other people doing the stupid things that you might have done makes you realize how crazy you are (and how crazy your friends MUST be thinking you are).. I was literally laughing out loud!
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Quirky Girl
bookshelves: guiltypleasure
Read in August, 2007
Light & fluffy but I really enjoyed it and actually got a lot out of it! Favorite lines:

"Being brokenhearted is like having broken ribs. On the outside it looks like nothing's wrong, but every breath hurts."

"Even with all the mayonnaise in the world, you can't make chicken salad out of chicken shit."
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Debbie
I bought this book on New Years Eve 2005. I had been seriously left for someone else. This book brought humor and reality to me. Greg is a riot, and his wife is a great writer. This is a "must have" for the newly left behinds!!! I love it!!!! I don't need to read it anymore, but I do, just for laughs!!!
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Renata
09/09/07

Read in January, 2007
This book is amazingly fun... it makes you cry a lot, but as you keep going on reading it, you finally understand that before loving someone, it's better to love yourself...
But to be honest... I've never gotten to the end of the book... sometimes I believe in the poewer of superglue... hahahaha

=)
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Kelly
06/25/08

Has a copy to sell/swap — Read in September, 2007
It's cute, especially if you're experiencing a difficult break up. My Mom bought me this book after I broke up with my boyfriend of 4 years. It helped me to realize that I'm not the only one who has felt miserable and that things will get better. Not to mention, the he-tox saved me!
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avg rating (all editions): 3.95 (372 ratings)
avg rating (this edition): 3.90 (29 ratings)
number of reviews: 115






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It's Called a Breakup Because It's Broken: The Smart Girl's Break-Up Buddy (Paperback)
It's Called a Break-up Because It's Broken: The Smart Girl's Break-up Buddy (Hardcover)
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