Review: A Male Perspective on a Woman's Book
Rating: 4 out of 5
Date: 01 8, 2014
This is a book that clearly targets women so why, as a man, am I sitting here reviewing it? Well, I found it on my girlfriend's iPad as I was preparing for another stirring round of "Candy Crush". I never got to the game as this little book inspired a serious and insightful conversation between us. It is a short book, so we actually read it together in one sitting. In a nutshell, Lana Cordaro provides her philosophy and advice on how women can attract a man, secure a marriage proposal, and live happily ever after. Piece of cake, huh?Honestly, I had a mixed reaction to this author's advice. On the one hand, much of her advice is practical and realistic while her examination of the male psyche is almost eerily on point. On the other hand, it seemed to me that this philosophy sometimes teetered on the brink of taking a backwards step for women's independence. At least, that's how I felt until my girlfriend aptly pointed out that the pendulum of women's liberation has swung a bit in the opposite direction in recent years. Women want to retain the independence they've earned without sacrificing their femininity-- they want to play the role of a female too. Ms. Cordaro makes a valiant effort to strike a balance here, but my opinion ultimately remained on its original side of the fence...it seemed a little outdated to me.However, I don't think the author's intention is to force her readers to agree with her on everything. Rather, I think she seeks to inspire communication between couples or, if you are single, to take an introspective survey of your relationship goals and to define how you wish to pursue them. Whether you agree or disagree with her approach, one thing is for certain--this little book will get you talking and/or thinking! It certainly inspired my girlfriend and me to revisit our goals for the future.In the end, it is with a strange irony that I admit this is the best little book that I've ever "almost" liked. Love it or hate it, I'd actually recommend for readers of both genders to give it a look. It'll get you thinking.