Dumped: A Guide to Getting Over a Breakup and Your Ex in Record Time!

by Maryjane Fahey, Caryn Beth Rosenthal

The ultimate post-breakup bible for women. This smart, sassy, and visually fun book will inspire women to take charge of their lives, get over their exes, and get off their asses and have fun! The book includes the authors' own personal stories, told with irreverent humor, as well as advice from other women who've been dumped, and lots of empowering (and humorous) quotations. And if that isn't enough, the book is filled with practical recommendations on where to go and what to do to get your life back on track. Praise for "Big laughs and big fun." -- Rory Freedman, coauthor of Skinny Bitch, # 1 New York Times Best Seller "A kick-ass book about picking your ass up when you're down...These gals are the best coaches and best friends that you need." -- Jill Conner Browne, author of Sweet Potato Queens' Book of Love, # 1 New York Times Best Seller ."DUMPED is a hilarious, irreverent,and empowering (but not in a gross way) guide to getting over the guy and getting a life. You will laugh, nod, and finally delete that jerk from your contacts." -- Amy Sohn, columnist, New York Magazine and New York Post, and author, Sex and the Kiss and Tell, New York Times Best Seller "...After reading DUMPED, you'll wish you were dumped yourself just so you can join their gang of self-empowered babes."-- Lewis Schiff, coauthor of The Middle-Class Millionaire Read "Maryjane Fahey & Caryn Beth Rosenthal's funny yet spot-on practical guide to getting over the jerk." --Tracey Jackson, author of Between a Rock and a Hot Place and screenwriter of Confessions of a Shopaholic "Far better company than your good-for-nothing ex." --Michael Hogan, Executive Entertainment Editor, The Huffington Post

Genres: Nonfiction

144 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 2012

Reviews

[Cherlynn | cherreading · Rating 3 out of 5]

You know a book is hilarious when it's

Dedicated to Anne Boleyn.
The most famous dumped chick of all time
who will always win the "worst breakup ever" contest.

Feeling better already, aren't ya??
Thought so...

[Jewel · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is one of the best bounce back books I have ever read. The authors are hilarious. The quotes from friends and famous authors are great. A gem of a book.

[Kimberly · Rating 3 out of 5]

Cute, witty, call to action book. Super short, finished within two hours. I enjoyed how they referred to Anne Boleyn throughout the book, almost as a mascot. As a self-help book, It was very straight forward and gave limited advice. Fun read!

[Kelly · Rating 5 out of 5]

What a great book for empowering women in a fun, creative way. When I was pregnant, I read the "Girlfriends Guide to Pregnancy". What resonated with me about the pregnancy guide was it was written by people who had experienced pregnancy but they put a humorous spin on it-- much like if you were sitting around with a bunch of friends. Dumped has this same "girlfriend" feeling. You might not initially feel like hanging out with a bunch of friends in your initial pity party, but these authors make it feel like they are old friends in your living room with you. Although I didn't read it because I had been dumped, I think this would have given me a real emotional boost if I was in that situation. "You are not alone" is a strong message from the authors. I also loved the design-- it is a FUN book with pops of color and big quotes. Leave it on your coffee table for guests (of appropriate age) to peruse!

[lp · Rating 5 out of 5]

If you’re one of those stubborn types who really, like really can’t pick yourself up after a breakup, it’s okay. But you really do need someone to scream in your face. You need someone to tell you to get off your ass NOW — you were going to dump him (he just beat you to it), and that this is the best thing ever. And you need it to e told to you with huge laughs and hugs. Regular volume will not do. Dumped is the bible to picking yourself up. Just try to read 2 pages without shouting out a huge hallelujah. I bought 5 copies and just keep them around for emergency situations. If I can’t help my friend, I know this book can.

[Ali Rose · Rating 5 out of 5]

There are few books that I read that I'm like OMG, they get me. And these women totally get me. I was going through a tough break-up with this guy I had dated for about 3 months. I know, it doesn't seem long, but we got close super fast and then it just ended out of nowhere. I was a mess. And this book helped SO much. It's sassy, smart and, most of all, there's some really great advice there. I totally recommend it for anyone going thru a breakup. Would also be a great gift from one BFF to another!

[Neal · Rating 5 out of 5]

Rarely have we seen a book from this genre with as much culturally accessible and immediately actionable advice. You are sure when reading Dumped that the authors Maryjane Fahey & Caryn Beth Rosenthal have lived the path they are suggesting we undertake. What's more, and unlike the majority of self-help titles on the market today, Dumped is written with the spirit to motivate the reader to "do" not to "think about doing." A great and enlightening read. I would recommend this book for anyone who is struggling to let go, move on, and remain fabulous after heartbreak.—Neal T. Boulton

[Shelagh Ratner · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book is wonderful! It is all about finding out who you were before you got all tangled up in a relationship that was not working! It's about putting away the microscope and taking out the mirror, who cares what your ex is doing now? Who cares what your ex said or didn't say...the focus is on you now. Forgot the bad calls, the nasty weather and the last play and get back on the field!
Laugh your way through some well-thought out advice and let these talented ladies get you back to living your life!

[Kimberly Layton · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book was a gift from my sister and at first I was offended by the title, but after reading I have a newfound perspective of "closure" and fate. This was a hilarious self help book that made me feel empowered rather than depressed and self deprecating.
However, the writing itself was a bit juvenile and some of the ideas of getting over an ex were a little unrealistic. One tip was to gather my gals and take a trip to Brazil. Yeah, totally. Some of us aren't able to hire a shrink or go on a shopping spree, but still... this book was great! Highly recommend for those going through it!

[Michele · Rating 4 out of 5]

I just gave this book to a girlfriend who was going through a divorce, and it was the first time I saw her laugh in over a month. Through humor, wit, and hard-earned wisdom, Maryjane Fahey and Caryn Beth Rosenthal's delightful guide emboldens women everywhere to dump the self-defeating, woe-is-me attitude and just get over it, already! If I were to ever find myself unexpectedly single—and let's face it, it's part of life—I want these two amazing, sexy, funny women in my lifeboat.

[Stephanie · Rating 5 out of 5]

AMAZING kick you in the butt, dose of cold water, slap in the face, come to jesus read!

If you are a woman and have struggled in any way recently with a dying or dead relationship (even if you did the dumping)...this is a must read!

I bought 4 books just to give to girl friends (cause I knew they either were just dumped, had just dumped, or just are clueless when it comes to relationships).

Get it for you, get it for your sister, get it for your BF, get it for your mama! just get it!

[Camille Sweeney · Rating 5 out of 5]

Where was this book when MG never called back? When SJ "ran into" his ex and became a "we" again? When JD moved across country and AG said he preferred "foreign women" to "home-grown"? Well, fear not, it's here now! Practical and often hilarious tips to get you over yourself and back out the door. A must-read for the recently dumped and a must-have on your shelf when your pals come crying!

[Anne · Rating 2 out of 5]

Some good advice points and appropriate self-reflective, self-care work in recovery of a relationship that has ended. Borders on extreme selfishness and I don't like some of the sexual advice they give but it is reflective of our culture and the book industry drive to make a dollar. I guess you could say this book fits in line with the reality tv culture of relationships and having fun.

[Jaclyn · Rating 5 out of 5]

Funny post break up read I know I'll keep coming back to while I'm on the journey of acceptance and starting a new life! Great :)

[Mary Schafrath · Rating 5 out of 5]

Absolutely hilarious! These ladies have some serious insight into the world of break-ups. Thanks for passing along the wisdom and I hope there's more to come!!

[Elizabeth Seckman · Rating 5 out of 5]

Hilarious and empowering...even for those of us who haven't been dumped...or at least not recently!

[Rock Angel]

Relationship advice for women EXACTLY like the authors. I mean exactly

[Jen · Rating 2 out of 5]

Cliche, and rather overly inspired by those inspirational word-posters on Pintrest (you know, a solid bright colored background with artsy font that says things like LIFE IS FOR LIVING!).

[Traci · Rating 3 out of 5]

Some of this advice is great if you are dumped or if you are in a relationship and have lost yourself a bit. I love the mantra of "take care of your self"

[Katie · Rating 4 out of 5]

Amusing and true :)