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The Manual: A True Bad Boy Explains How Men Think, Date, and Mate--and What Women Can Do to Come Out on Top
How many times have you and your friends asked one another these questions without ever coming up with any good answers? Your girlfriends just tell you what you want to hear. At the end of the day, the only person who can give you insight into man problems is—that’s right—a man! But guys have hidden agendas. What guy would give up all his dating advantages by spilling the...more
Hardcover, 304 pages
Published
May 29th 2007
by Crown Publishing Group
(first published 2007)
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I thought this was an interesting, although not always inspiring look into a man's mind regarding the game of dating. The author gives some good insights into how men think, but he doesn't always offer women the solutions in a helpful mode of feminine understanding.
He's hypocritical. He expresses how important a woman's physical appearance is to men, which is understandable. However, he says initially that women only need to be well-groomed and natural to be sexy; then, he spends 4 chapters on...more
He's hypocritical. He expresses how important a woman's physical appearance is to men, which is understandable. However, he says initially that women only need to be well-groomed and natural to be sexy; then, he spends 4 chapters on...more
Any person with an emotional age above 17 will find it hard to take someone seriously that judges the length of a relationship by the length of their lover's pubic/ under-arm/ chest hair. At the same time - some credit should be given for good intentions: Steve seems to sincerely try to give women the heads-up on the secret character traits that unite all those born with a y-chromosome. It's hard to fault him for the fact that his bad-boy banter gets regularly in the way of serious contemplation...more
This book was a load of crap. All these tips he gives to give to get us to be able to weed out the bad guys and find the good guys, or just to get a guy to notice us just didn't make sense. He says that he often uses another girl to help him get the girl hes interested in. If I see a guy with a girl, I'm not going to hit on him. For all I know she's his girlfriend. No point in starting a cat fight. He also talked about playing games and following rules, which just sounds like a recipe for disast...more
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I am kind of embarrassed that I liked this book, particularly since while I was reading it I was also reading the Body Myth which was all about not trying to be perfect and giving into the pervasive advertising culture that makes me value my appearance over all other aspects of the goddess that is I...but I gotta say, there was alotta truth ringing around this book.
So now I am experimenting and trying to follow this fool's advice while dating, which is basically:
be a bitch
then be nice
call/t...more
So now I am experimenting and trying to follow this fool's advice while dating, which is basically:
be a bitch
then be nice
call/t...more
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I love a good bad boy, so this was a fun read for me. The author, a self-professed bad boy, uses a few too many puns in the name of fun to make me believe that he is a bad boy to the bone. However, he gives some interesting advice; although I think much of it was from his personal corner more than from men in general. Dating advice books give conflicting "advice" again and again--this book was no different, but it was mildly insightful to read his take on dos and don'ts from a male perspective....more
This book started out ok, albeit shallow... I gues with a title like that you can't expect much more... What really threw me off though was that instead of perhaps peeling layers off and becoming more interesting, it became way way wayyyyy worse!
I was particularly offended by the section on women's jobs and how they should NOT talk about their job, and how to get out ot talking about their work - oh, and that women who talk about work won't have their phone ringing or something silly of the sor...more
I was particularly offended by the section on women's jobs and how they should NOT talk about their job, and how to get out ot talking about their work - oh, and that women who talk about work won't have their phone ringing or something silly of the sor...more
The real question is, how much of this book is helpful to girls and how much is meant to groom his next perfect fling-chick? Some good points (ie, if he's a jerk, drop him; these are signs of a jerk), and some good glimpses into male reasoning, but makes the assumption (among others) that what you're after is a series of flings, that causal sex is always on the table, and that you want to spend a great part of your energy in a relationship on manipulation. It's an OK book, and an ok manual if th...more
I find that I've been reading a lot of dating and diet books lately, which might make me look slightly pathetic, but I don't seem to care. Anyway, this is probably my second-favorite dating book. The tone is hip without being depressingly uber-cool, so I could get into the advice without getting depressed about the state of the universe. Santagati's advice is refreshingly specific--instead of the usual "Love yourself and then you will find a mate" it's more "Wear skirts that cling to your butt a...more
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Honestly I got this at the library five years ago on a whim. I took the whole thing with a grain of salt and just enjoyed reading it. He's funny and for better or worse honest. I don't think you should take it so seriously--one look at the first couple pages and you get a pretty good idea of what it's going to be like...put down the book and get another...
not to mention. he hardly seems like a bad boy as much as he seems like a douche.
not to mention. he hardly seems like a bad boy as much as he seems like a douche.
The sole reason as to why this book caught my attention was to see what a guy would write about the male thought process.
I give this a flat-hand-with-twisting.
Sure, his point of view MAY be true to the males who have the same thought process as him. Men who claim "All men think the same" are mostly speaking about guys like them. He has some good points.
Good toilet reading.
I give this a flat-hand-with-twisting.
Sure, his point of view MAY be true to the males who have the same thought process as him. Men who claim "All men think the same" are mostly speaking about guys like them. He has some good points.
Good toilet reading.
The book gave me some insight of a man's mind; which is why I wanted to read it. It raises some good points too.
Many will find that the book doesn't add much to them because it's either common sense or they already know it from experience. Well, it doesn't hurt to be reminded every now and then.
Overall, it's a good read especially for women who like bad boys.
Many will find that the book doesn't add much to them because it's either common sense or they already know it from experience. Well, it doesn't hurt to be reminded every now and then.
Overall, it's a good read especially for women who like bad boys.
For those women who need that push to get that perfect man ( of course imperfection is perfect) this is a must read. A "Bad Boy" explains the ins and outs of dating and finding that guy for you.
I laughed and agreed with a lot of stuff he wrote in the book and you would too, man or woman reading it.
I laughed and agreed with a lot of stuff he wrote in the book and you would too, man or woman reading it.
Read this while doing research for a character. Personally I always thought bad boys were a lot of work. Sure, they are fun and you can attract one by following Steve's advice, but keeping one for a long term relationship is not easy. And would mean playing games until you tire and he runs.
This is a hilarious and fun little book. I've been discounting the "bad boys" all of my life, but two conclusions pop after reading it: 1) the Stable Man very well might appreciate being treated like a bad boy; 2) "bad boys" are sweet toys that make women feel good in the interim while the dream guy is not yet with us.
I read an excerpt of this book online somewhere, and I decided to give it a try when I found it avaliable at the library.
Ultimately, it's enlightening. It confirmed some things I already knew about men and their psyches, and listed new ones too.
Advice in this book is something to think about. Certain suggestions, I admit, I would never do unless I was extremely desperate - yes, from my point of view, certain suggestions were a bit extreme. (For example, I'm not going to get all dolled up to go...more
Ultimately, it's enlightening. It confirmed some things I already knew about men and their psyches, and listed new ones too.
Advice in this book is something to think about. Certain suggestions, I admit, I would never do unless I was extremely desperate - yes, from my point of view, certain suggestions were a bit extreme. (For example, I'm not going to get all dolled up to go...more
Obvy, i think this book is amazing. Some of his suggestions are kind of obvious but others are very insightful. He's kind of a breath of fresh air in the field of dating books.
An interesting insight into a mans world for sure and funny, too. There is also a lot of truth in it even if I dont agree with everything being said. Very entertaining.
Jul 04, 2012
Kerry
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4 of 5 stars
Recommends it for:
female friends
Recommended to Kerry by:
self
Gives an insight on as to how a man thinks and acts with women. This has sure enlightened me with men. While it has put a different perspective on my views on men, after this read, I now know that many men do play games and expect the female to play along. It states how men are visual creatures and the woman truly does need to look her best, even at the grocery store. Even though the book sates to enjoy yourself, it seems there are still rules to go by and made me feel like I need to be on high...more
The e-book I read was poorly prove-read. I can barely understand what he tried to say sometimes. Besides, I don't think all man think "his" way.
Mar 27, 2010
Karina Sell
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Well, What can I say? It wasnt a very helpful reading, as am still not having a clue what really goes through their f..... minds!!!
If you want to know how do date a guy and fulfill all of his needs, and make sure that will never commit to you...read this book.
Loved it. More of a four star book, but the picture on the cover bumps it up to five. (Shutup, I'm not shallow often; give me just this once.)
This book was crap. It may give you insight into the mind of an 'asshole,' but that's about it.
Does Steve really speak for every man? I feel like I'll be great at picking up and keeping Santagati...but what about everyone else?!
Did I say Twilight was the worst book I'd ever read? I've changed my mind.
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Very enlightening. Good insight into the male mind in general, bad boy or not.
I literally laughed out loud multiple times while reading this book. Very good!
Oh man. I don't really know what to say about this book. I hope no one reads it to seriously revamp their love life, because that is ridiculous. But it was an entertaining read. I whipped it out more than once to read passages to my friends.
as a guy, I find it informative being that I am not a bad boy type, it gives me insight in what women in general expect from guys, and also I may have been the only straight guy to have read it, also hated chapter 3: the myth of the nice guy
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