Looking For Mr. Right

by Bradley Trevor Greive

Every woman's been there and some have been there again and again! Best-selling author Bradley Trevor Greive (BTG) understands (really, he does) the very essence of woman's age-old quest for her soul mate, the endlessly frustrating search for "Mr.Right." Women from all walks of life ask, "Why is a good man so hard to find?" BTG has the raw objectivity, brutal honesty, and deep insight into the male psyche (after all, he is the enemy) to provide a credible "Hey, maybe there aren't any!"

Bradley Trevor Greive again has combined witty, original text with superb, side-splitting photographs (retro images of people this time) to perfectly illustrate a simple, but powerful message about how we choose to live our life and who we choose to share it with.

Looking for Mr. Right is one of the most hilarious, uplifting books for women ever written and makes an absolutely ideal gift for all ages.

Genres: Humor, Nonfiction, Photography, Inspirational, Relationships

128 pages, Hardcover

First published January 1, 2001

About the author

Bradley Trevor Greive (BTG) is one of Australia's most prolific and successful authors. He has written 20 books which have been translated into 27 different languages, and have been sold in 115 different countries. Several of which have appeared in the New York Times bestseller list. Greive's work has won multiple awards worldwide and has sold more than 20 million copies. He lives mostly in Tasmania, Australia.

Greive rose to prominence as an author in 2000 with the release of his hugely successful Blue Day Book, a collection of amusing animal photos and inspirational text designed to "lift the spirits of anyone who has got the blues." Since then he has published in excess of 20 books and has won numerous awards for his work, including the ABA Book of the Year Award (2000), the APA Best Designed Children’s Non-fiction Book Award (2003) and numerous #1 placings in bestseller lists across the world. Greive's work has been published on 6 continents and has sold in excess of 20 million copies to date.

Reviews

[Michele Lee · Rating 1 out of 5]

Are you kidding me? This book for women (written by a man) is insulting, facetious and horribly obnoxious. Men are a lesser life form? And if they're sensitive and caring they have to be gay? Putting a bunch of comments on pictures does not make you clever Mr. Greive. And somehow this whole book manages to hit all the wrong notes. Final word: Don't bother!

[Nicole Smith · Rating 3 out of 5]

This book found it's way to my possession after a roommate in New York couldn't take all her books and choose to jettison this one.

A few gems (better with the associated pictures!)
- (Men don't know what they want either, but they don't even know what they don't know. This is clearly not a good platform to build a relationship on.) (p60)
- When you are evaluating a potential "Mr. Right" candidate, the only important questions are about how you feel. Do you feel special? Do you feel loved and respected? Do you feel that the relationship is bringing out your best? (p61)
- and "How might he look in fifty years?" are really just a form of self-inflicted mental abuse. (p66)
- But no matter what happens in your relationships, you must never forget that falling down and getting back up again is a part of life. (p88)
- Even more importantly, you must never forget that only you are responsible for your happiness. No other person is necessary to complete you. (p89)
- Think back to the times when you were truly happy -- when you felt you could do or be anything you wanted. Well, nothing has changed. (laughing girl swinging) The world is still the same wonderful place it was when you were a little girl (toddler smelling a large flower) (p90-91)
- Here's the bottom line. If you are true to yourself and you love yourself for how you are, then other people will love you for who you are too and will treat you accordingly (p102)
- And by pursuing your dreams with passion you will attract a man who will attract a man who is pursuing his dreams with passion-an enlightened, inspired man who will appreciate the real you. (p103)

[Marie · Rating 1 out of 5]

To say I was shocked that this book was, in actuality, written by a man would be the understatement of the century. The book itself reads as incredibly anti-male (and no, I don’t just mean in a pro-feminist way, or any excusable subcategory). The level of negativity and overall demeaning nature of this small book was truly outstanding, and more than a little off-putting. While I understand it was intended to provide some sense of comical relief to its audience in corresponding to the photos that were paired with each painstaking phrase, it wholly and utterly missed its mark. Lacked value and instilled overall terrible vibes. Likely only enjoyed by those poor, bitter souls who reap entertainment from the blatant defamation of others.

[Lara · Rating 2 out of 5]

Shame it’s written by a man for women - the tone is slightly obnoxious and it’s mostly just images with pretty basic captions.

There is a good message about how women should focus on themselves instead of “Looking for Mr Right”.
Yet it fails to acknowledge how marriage as a construct is pushed onto women more than it is to men.

Yes we should support each other instead of fighting, yes men should have better role models but when are young boys and girls going to be socialised in a way where they can just live and grow in harmony without having to reject the human right that is love. It is a symptom not a cause of a disparate society.

[Bhamini Pande · Rating 3 out of 5]

And so you ask yourself: "If a penguin can have a worthwhile, stimulating relationship, why the hell can't I?"
Or maybe you ask yourself: "Would I be happier if I started dating a penguin”

I read it while at a free book shop and finished it like in 20 minutes.
A handy book with pictures to depicts the simplest of words, don't go with the title, it's ticklish (little).

[Becky · Rating 5 out of 5]

What a delight! Makes a great graduation (or any other occasion) gift for a single woman. Photographs are hysterically "on point" and the imparted message is light-hearted, but oh, so important and true.

[Roger · Rating 2 out of 5]

Some of the photographs are funny, but the text is mostly tedious.

[Sarahanne · Rating 1 out of 5]

I knew this wasn't going to be for me. I picked this up at goodwill so I could use the pictures in collages and such. Hard to believe this wasn't published in 1961 rather than 2001.

[Gwen Brockbank]

Hilarious. But also not hilarious at the same time. Read when tired and need a laugh.

[Kate Beger · Rating 1 out of 5]

This has to be the most disturbing book I’ve ever read! I’m sure it was meant to be funny but it is not. I’ll never be able to recover the 10 minutes I wasted reading it.

[lau · Rating 3 out of 5]

As imagens deram um toque a mais na leitura, já que a mesma é bem curta, e encaixaram super bem. A descrição é divertida e não foge (muito) da realidade.

[Kwadw(o) Naya: Baa Ankh Em Re A'lyun Eil · Rating 3 out of 5]

This book is a quick read with only 104 pages, it is funny at time an insightful at others. You will probably read it in one or two sittings.

[Allan Campelo · Rating 4 out of 5]

Q LIVRO FOFO CARA MDS

[Rebecca · Rating 3 out of 5]

I registered a book at BookCrossing.com!
http://www.BookCrossing.com/journal/14407388

[Gerry · Rating 3 out of 5]

I suppose I read this wondering what 'Mr Right' actually was and did I fit the bill ... I won't answer that!

But one thing is for sure, I wouldn't have gone to the lengths that some of the men in this little volume have gone to in an attempt to impress a lady. 'Cute and quirky' swinging around in an overlarge large hoola hoop, having an elephant stand on one's face, jumping off what looks like the Brooklyn Bridge? No thanks!

However, there are some pretty attractive women pictured and one never knows what one might do to impress and become 'Mr Right'.

All the black and white photographs are vintage so as a period piece it is an illuminating read.

[Ellie · Rating 3 out of 5]

A couple of BTG's other books are already in my collection, but I got this book as a gift from a friend. It's an adult picture book with a series of satirical thoughts about men and relationships, clearly meant as a quick, humorous, uplifting read. It's cute and I'll be sure to pass it along to another single gal when the time is right. :)

[Carrie · Rating 4 out of 5]

I havn't been single in quite awhile, but I get this book for ALL of my single friends. The pictures are funny and it's the perfect feel good and laugh, and wallow in your own single girl self pity at the same time

[Kerrikoala · Rating 5 out of 5]

I've lost track of how many times I've read this. I don't take it too seriously, but sometimes it serves as a nice reminder not to dwell on Mr. Wrong. My favorite page is the one about dating a penguin. Yes, maybe I would be better off! :)

[Kristinn · Rating 4 out of 5]

it's real! it's the truth! and it's raw and brutal at the same time
the author is the enemy but he nailed it.
each page comes with funny and retro illustrations.
read it and it will uplift your heart and mind.

[Earnest · Rating 5 out of 5]

I laughed alot while looking/reading this book

[Megan Zalokar · Rating 5 out of 5]

Just a cute book of one liners for a bad day.

[Christine · Rating 4 out of 5]

Hilarious! Written with a great sense of humor, every woman would appreciate this story.

[Debbie Robson · Rating 5 out of 5]

I laughed the first time I read this and laughed again today. The choice of photographs is clever but although the writing is deceptively simple it is high quality writing.

[Debs · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book makes me feel better about being terminally single.

[Marta · Rating 5 out of 5]

An amazing, funny, heart-warming read.

[Hillary · Rating 3 out of 5]

Got this book as a gift before I was married. It's a cute, fun book to have in your library. :)

[Hubert · Rating 5 out of 5]

Silly, satirical, and fun

[Jill · Rating 4 out of 5]

Probably his most brilliant. Favorite page is the "commitment" page. LOVE!

[Serap · Rating 5 out of 5]

Very amusing light hearted and uplifting

[Dharia Scarab · Rating 5 out of 5]

I got a laugh from the snarky humor paired with vintage photos.