Official Review: I Hate the Man I Love by Joan e childs
Posted: 27 Jun 2020, 10:19
[Following is an official OnlineBookClub.org review of "I Hate the Man I Love" by Joan e childs.]
I didn't pick up I Hate the Man I Love by Joan E. Childs because I hate my husband. In fact, I quite adore him. However, every relationship has its issues and I was interested to see what the author had to say about relationship counseling. Perhaps there was something that could improve my relationship. On top of this, I find psychology fascinating and am always willing to get my hands on more books of this nature.
I Hate the Man I Love by Joan E. Childs is a relationship counseling book geared toward women, but don't let that deter you if you are male. This book covers a wide variety of information that can apply to couples and the opposite sex. The author starts with examples of what she sees regularly between couples who come to her for assistance. Some situations are clearly worse than others, such as addiction issues and abuse, but others are relatable to the more general population. Many of us struggle with fear, acceptance, repeating past mistakes, becoming our parents, and communication, amongst other things, and these are discussed throughout the book. Joan E. Childs walks readers through these common issues with examples and provides lessons on how to combat these different subjects (i.e. being present, active listening, and accepting change).
I cannot possibly cover everything in this review that the author discussed. It was a remarkably comprehensive book on relationships and counseling. For those who think they don't need this book, I can assure you that you will find something in it to improve your relationship or just learn about yourself. Joan E. Childs dives in deep with the nature versus nurture argument, understanding the differences in men and women, and what influences your behaviors. All of this is interspersed with true stories and motivational quotes that I found interesting and educational.
If I'm truly honest, I could not find anything I disliked about the book. The author was witty and made me giggle at times, which provided a lightness that the book and topic needed. The flow of the book was nice and it didn't seem to drone on and on like a lecture on psychology and relationships. I found much of the information helpful and it was reassuring to see that so many people suffer similar maladies and concerns. The book was supportive of men and women but, as a woman, provides a deeper insight into our minds and feelings.
If there was a potential concern, it would be that sometimes the way the author talks can be misconstrued as male-bashing. The author discusses a trend of abuse suffered by women and uses quotes of what clients have said to her that can be a bit much to read. Personally, I did not find it off-putting as the author was bringing this to the reader's attention as it related to the sphere of counseling.
Overall, I have to give this book a 4 out of 4 stars. This is based on the above points, the positive attitude throughout the book, the information and experience presented by the author, and the lack of significant grammatical errors. I would truly recommend this book to many people, specifically those interested in self-help, counseling, and psychology. In general, however, I think it applies to a wide base of people and readers can learn something new.
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I Hate the Man I Love
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I didn't pick up I Hate the Man I Love by Joan E. Childs because I hate my husband. In fact, I quite adore him. However, every relationship has its issues and I was interested to see what the author had to say about relationship counseling. Perhaps there was something that could improve my relationship. On top of this, I find psychology fascinating and am always willing to get my hands on more books of this nature.
I Hate the Man I Love by Joan E. Childs is a relationship counseling book geared toward women, but don't let that deter you if you are male. This book covers a wide variety of information that can apply to couples and the opposite sex. The author starts with examples of what she sees regularly between couples who come to her for assistance. Some situations are clearly worse than others, such as addiction issues and abuse, but others are relatable to the more general population. Many of us struggle with fear, acceptance, repeating past mistakes, becoming our parents, and communication, amongst other things, and these are discussed throughout the book. Joan E. Childs walks readers through these common issues with examples and provides lessons on how to combat these different subjects (i.e. being present, active listening, and accepting change).
I cannot possibly cover everything in this review that the author discussed. It was a remarkably comprehensive book on relationships and counseling. For those who think they don't need this book, I can assure you that you will find something in it to improve your relationship or just learn about yourself. Joan E. Childs dives in deep with the nature versus nurture argument, understanding the differences in men and women, and what influences your behaviors. All of this is interspersed with true stories and motivational quotes that I found interesting and educational.
If I'm truly honest, I could not find anything I disliked about the book. The author was witty and made me giggle at times, which provided a lightness that the book and topic needed. The flow of the book was nice and it didn't seem to drone on and on like a lecture on psychology and relationships. I found much of the information helpful and it was reassuring to see that so many people suffer similar maladies and concerns. The book was supportive of men and women but, as a woman, provides a deeper insight into our minds and feelings.
If there was a potential concern, it would be that sometimes the way the author talks can be misconstrued as male-bashing. The author discusses a trend of abuse suffered by women and uses quotes of what clients have said to her that can be a bit much to read. Personally, I did not find it off-putting as the author was bringing this to the reader's attention as it related to the sphere of counseling.
Overall, I have to give this book a 4 out of 4 stars. This is based on the above points, the positive attitude throughout the book, the information and experience presented by the author, and the lack of significant grammatical errors. I would truly recommend this book to many people, specifically those interested in self-help, counseling, and psychology. In general, however, I think it applies to a wide base of people and readers can learn something new.
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I Hate the Man I Love
View: on Bookshelves | on Amazon
