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5 of 8 found the following review helpful:
 not sure why other reviews were so high Sep 30, 2010
By deborah
I wanted to like this book, but I didn't. It read like a rant from someone's blog. I felt like I slogged through a lot of pages without really coming away with anything of value. It felt too casually written, though the tone might appeal to some, and relies on a combination of stereotypical observations and somewhat strange personal anecdotes to end up with a seemingly random and obviously individual list of things for men to read, know or do to become "Evolved" - although throughout, the author seems to be addressing women. In the right mood I would have been entertained instead of annoyed, but overall I would recommend almost any other relationship book over this one. There just wasn't much valuable, as opposed to conversational, content to recommend it.
3 of 5 found the following review helpful:
 A recommended read! Jan 28, 2009
By Barbara J. Jacobucci
The Problem with Women ... is Men: The Evolution of a Man's Man to a Man of Higher Consciousness
Charles Orlando gives us a deep view inside the world of the man. He asks the question: What is wrong with men and where are all the gentlemen? He really tackles this subject head on. It was refreshing for me to see these questions being posed by...yes...a man! Charles takes the Man's Man and strips him down. He explains in detail the core flaws: Dominance, Etiquette, Infidelity, Emotional Availability. He clearly outlines these flaws and tells us, point blank, that men get away with murder with the women in their lives. Wow. Someone in the male species is actually willing to step out and tell it like it is!
Before you make the judgement that this book is about throwing the man under the proverbial bus, you must continue reading. Charles offers new insight on how the Man's Man can become an Evolved Man. He lays out a course of action for men on how to refine and refresh their lives to influence their relationships in a positive way. He takes his readers from the definition of the Evolved Man through the path to become the Evolved Man. He offers many humorous anecdotes along the way to demonstrate his points.
As you read through this engaging book, you will find that Charles does not hold women harmless and unaccountable. He sends the clear message to women to stop being victims. He doesn't tell us to rear up and fight back with the force of a hurricane. What he does do, is deliver suggestions on how we can positively affect a mans evolution without losing our identity. This was a refreshing message for me. He also suggests that women can train men. He makes the point that if you are unsuccessful in positively affecting a mans evolution, then perhaps you are actually training a man for the success of their next relationship. I find this interesting to consider. Can I recondition myself to not see a woman in a bad relationship as weak and powerless, but as the hero for her unknown sister?
One of the most profound lessons I learned is the idea that we do not give 100% of ourselves to a relationship, we give 50%. I give 50% - you give 50%. This makes a 100% effort in a relationship. This leaves me with 50% of myself, for my own identity - to remain me! This was music to my ears. We've all heard the stories of (or experienced first hand) women who have realized, too late, that they have lost themselves in a relationship. They gave it all. They had to bend, adjust, accommodate and accept - losing their real self in the process.
The Problem With Women...Is Men is full of lessons for both men and women. It is a must read for the Evolving Man as well as the women in their lives. I plan on reading this book again, and perhaps again. There are so many new thoughts and ideas that I wasn't able to absorb them all in one reading. This book will be on my night stand for a while.
Barb Jacobucci - Nice Shoes! And more life observations http://barbjacobucci.blogspot.com
3 of 5 found the following review helpful:
Read this BEFORE you think you need it! Dec 31, 2008
By Pat Williams
"Pat (Cletch)"
My 18 year marriage is slowly coming to an end and I've been spending a great deal of time evaluating what went wrong and what could have been improved. I read the book "The Problem with Women... is Men" with interest while wishing Charles J Orlando had written it 18 years earlier.
Many of his points were truths in my marriage but the author provides solutions to the situations society has promoted for years. The reality is that men need to stand up and be responsible for more than just their jobs. Women have been working and taking care of the children and home for decades now - it's time for us to stop enabling the men in our lives and demand the same level of responsibility we take on. This change will free our time to be happier women, better wives and more successful in our chosen careers.
"The Problem with Women... is Men" explains how supporting this change in societal thinking will ultimately benefit BOTH people in the relationship.
3 of 5 found the following review helpful:
Charles Jourlando's book is a marvel of love. He's a people alchemist, a new Paulo Coelho Dec 02, 2008
By Jonathan Gunson
"Artist"
This book transcends.
If you dare to read "The Problem with Women... is Men"? you will discover that it overflows with real answers - a rich tapestry of solutions, and wonderful advice if you're confused by how to relate to the 'planet Venus'.
An allied author, Paulo Coelho has sold 100 million books on the human spirit. His most famous is 'The Alchemist', a fable about following your dream. Paulo certainly would be so proud of Charles. In fact I'm going to send a message to Paulo Coelho right now - he would LOVE this book.
And so will you.
Congratulations Charles. The world is a better place today thanks to you. Please keep the books coming maestro.
Jonathan Gunson
http://www.Twitter.com/JonathanGunson
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1 of 2 found the following review helpful:
 Great book! Jan 10, 2012
By hazel_gump
"hazel_gump"
Wonderful book. Just what I needed to help address some issues in my relationship. Contains a lot of extraneous information, such as clothing and tipping advice.
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