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Travis L. Stork
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- Hardcover: 192 pages
; Dimensions (in inches):
0.90 x
8.30 x
5.80
- Publisher: Simon Spotlight Entertainment;
(January 01, 2008)
- ISBN: 1416949089
- Average Customer Review:
Based on
26
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- Amazon.com Sales Rank (Book):
#17475
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Product Description
Don't worry. This is not that book.
Travis Stork, the handsome and charismatic star of The Bachelor: Paris, has chalked up more dating experience than most men could claim in a lifetime. As an ER doctor, he's also an expert on the psychological and physiological factors involved in mental and emotional well-being. In Don't Be That Girl, he combines his personal experience and professional expertise to help you demystify the self-defeating behaviors that characterize that girl -- behaviors that unfortunately, even if unintentionally, prevent many women from getting the most from their lives and relationships.
Don't Be That Girl cuts to the heart of what makes a woman cross into that girl territory and the red flags that tip guys off to the possibility that, yikes, they may be dating that girl. So who is that girl, exactly? She defies a simple definition. She may be the chameleon who turns into a completely different person the second a guy walks into the room. She could be the girl with the ironclad agenda that she's held to dearly since her first encounter with Modern Bride (and she'll do anything to make sure her plan materializes). Or she's the consummate "yes" girl who is always going along with his every wish. If she's not saying yes, she might very well be a drama queen who is always saying no because she can't seem to live without conflict. Then again, she might not be dramatic at all, just miserable inside, wearing her anger and bitterness as a badge of honor. In short, she's the girl who's trying fruitlessly to be someone she's not -- who's falling victim to the common pitfalls and patterns that lead to that girl behavior -- rather than believing in herself, following her passions, and maintaining healthy priorities.
But Don't Be That Girl isn't all cautionary tales and bad news. Often, the same traits that make a woman that girl are the traits that, at their core, are her biggest strengths -- if she only knew how to refocus them. By drawing attention to and celebrating these positive attributes, Dr. Stork reveals how to cultivate and take advantage of them in ways that will lead you to the confidence and happiness that you deserve. Whether you are in a relationship, hopelessly searching, or somewhere in between, this book will arm you with practical insights so you will never again have to ask yourself, Is it me or is it him?
Featured Customer Reviews
Good Reading,
July 12, 2008
I bought this book for a single friend who was struggling dating, and she really found it informative with a little bit of humor mixed in. I've seen Dr. Stork on T.V. and just really thought he pointed out things from a male point of view. I highly recommend it.
Help For The Relationship-Challenged,
March 29, 2008
This book explores the reasons that some women seem to be serially unsuccessful in their dating relationships. It suggests that men recognize particular behavioral attributes in certain women, which sooner or later raise a red flag, causing these guys to run for the hills. The author identifies eight specific "types" of women and how their actions, words and attitudes work together to doom their every male-female relationship. Fortunately, by identifying these relationship-sabotaging behaviors, the reader is not only able to determine if they fall into any of the offending categories, but also what they need to do to alter their habits and general outlook to avoid continuing to be "that girl." Overall, it is an interesting read, and one I recommend for anyone who seems to have a long history of being "unlucky at love."
Don't be that Girl,
March 26, 2008
I found this book interesting and somewhat humorous. It had alot of tips and advice that women could use in their dating experiences and I would recommend it to other women.
Spend your money elsewhere,
February 27, 2008
As a therapist, I bought this book mainly out curiosity and as a possible reference for clients. The book starts out well enough, suggesting that a woman who is not "that girl" is confident and doesn't need the approval of men for her sense of self. However, the "labels" are difficult to apply to real world situations. Probably many people have met these "criteria" at some points in their lives. I don't think women really need more categorizing and labeling- it's already done enough in multiple other industries and women have enough collective anxiety already about this. Also, it subjects women to relentlessly question their motives and behavior- "gee, am I a bitter girl because I broke it off with someone who was verbally abusive?" "Am I now an agenda girl because I've waited 3 years for him to propose and really want to get married?" "Am I a yes girl for not asking him to propose and it's been 4 years?" I think women have enough to deal with in their lives, and feel this book is oversimplified if one is looking for real advice. If one is just looking for a lighthearted read to not take too seriously, this book is fine. And no, I'm not suggesting money on therapy instead! There are plenty of other good books out there. Perhaps if Dr. Stork had done a psychiatric/ER residency I may have given it more credibility. Seeing a patient a few times in the ER in crisis isn't the same as working with them long term for years on end. It's easy to apply labels when we aren't aware of the whole story.
Don't buy this book,
February 25, 2008
This book just plays with a woman's self esteem -- It is written by an immature, arrogant man who sees nothing wrong with himself or his ways -- its all the woman's fault. Saw him on Dr. Phil -- truly very cocky.
I am a happily married woman and I am so glad that I didn't listen to the warped ways of this author when dating. I can only hope my nieces and other young women find respect and self worth from people who truly have their best interest at heart -- not creeps who could care less (like the author). There are a few good dating books out there -- this doesn't even come close.
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