Woman Power: Transform Your Man, Your Marriage, Your Life

by Laura Schlessinger

Woman Power : for the woman who wants to ensure for herself -- and for her man -- the marital happiness and success everyone dreams of! The immediate feedback to Dr. Laura Schlessinger's seventh bestseller, The Proper Care and Feeding of Husbands , affirmed that Dr. Laura helped hundreds of thousands of readers make good marriages even better and saved many from the brink of divorce. Now, due to overwhelming response from her readers and listeners who wanted to know more about the special power women have to transform their husbands, their marriages, and their lives, Dr. Laura has written Woman Power . Through a series of provocative chapters and Q&As, Dr. Laura guides women on how to assess what is valuable and what is vulnerable in their marriages, and stimulates women to think about what is really important about being a woman, a wife, and a mother. In addition, readers will find inspirational stories and tips, thought-provoking essays, and plenty of room for entries, thoughts, and journals. There are even fascinating Q&As for husbands and wives to do together!

Genres: Self Help, Nonfiction, Marriage, Relationships, Adult

256 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 2004

About the author

Laura Catherine Schlessinger (born January 16, 1947) is an American talk radio host, socially conservative commentator and author. Her radio program consists mainly of her responses to callers' requests for personal advice and has occasionally featured her short monologues on social and political topics. Her website says that her show "preaches, teaches, and nags about morals, values and ethics".

Reviews

[Shirin Abdel Rahman · Rating 5 out of 5]

كتاب سهل القراءه ممتع عباره عن مجموعه من الاسئله تعقب عليها الكاتبه من خلال برنامجها الاذاعى
هذا الكتاب يعد بمثابه الجزء الثانى لكتاب العنايه الجيده بالازواج!
الكتاب مقسم الى عده اجزاء:
الجزء الاول يتناول فهم العلاقه الزوجيه بين الرجل و المراءه
الجزء الثانى الاخطاء الشائعه التى تقع فيها الزوجه و كيفيه علاجها قبل ان يفضى الخلاف الى الطلاق
الكتاب ملىء بالتجارب الواقعيه و المتنوعه مما يجعله يغطى شريحه كبيره من المشاكل الزوجيه المعاصره

[Awab AlShwaikh · Rating 1 out of 5]

كنت اظن من خلال قراءتي لهذا الكتاب بأنه سيتحدث عن قوة المرأة وعن الكيفية التي تستطيع من خلالها أن تفرض انواع القوة التي تمتلكها لتحقق ما تريد في حياتها، الا ان العكس تماما هو الصحيح.

فالكاتبة جعلت من ضعف المرأة واستسلامها للرجل هو مصدر قوتها الحقيقي !!!!!!!، ولعل ذلك يفسر بشكل غريب نجاح الكتاب في أمريكا، فلعل غرابة الفكرة على عكس ما يدين به المجتمع الأمريكي والاتيان بشيء جديد هو ما الذي شهر الكاتبة، ولكن لا اشك للحظة أنها لو جاءت لمنطقتنا العربية لتقدم ندوة او محاضرة فإن النساء هن اول من سيرمين في وجهها البيض ويطردونها من القاعة غير مأسوفا عليها، ولكنها بلا شك ستجد أفواجا من الرجال يواسونها في الخارج ويشدون على يديها.

تشعر مع الكاتبة وكأنك تجلس مع إحدى المصلحات وأخصائيات الارشاد الأسري في أحد المحاكم أو هيئات الاصلاح في عاصمة خليجية، فهي تتحدث باسهاب عن اهمية ال(تبعل) للرجل وطاعته واعطائه ما يحتاجه وتدليله والسهر على راحته وووووووو.........، وان ذلك كفيل بأن يجعل الرجل زوجا صالحا ومحبا، وكأنها لا تعلم أن ذلك تحديدا هو سبب فساد وفشل أغلب الزيجات في المنطقة العربية، الا وهي الهيمنة الذكورية واحتقار المرأة.

ومن باب الانصاف للكاتبة والاكتفاء من مهاجمتها واتهامها بسذاجة افكارها، فلعل ما تدعو له يناسب العقلية الغربية فربما ذلك ما يفتقده الرجال الغربيون بعد المساواة بينهم وبين المرأة، كما أنه يعيد المرأة نوعا ما لأنوثتها وطبيعتها بعد أن قطعت شوطا كبيرا في مجاراة الرجل، ولن يشكل ذلك مشكلة خصوصا مع طبيعة تفكير الرجل الغربي ونظرته للمرأة.

الا ان الامر يختلف كليا في منطقتنا العربية، فما زالت المرأة تجاهد وتكافح للحصول على الحد الأدنى من الكثير من حقوقها، وهذا الكتاب انما يزيدها ضعفا الى ضعفها، علاوة على طبيعة تفكير الرجل الشرقي.

ومن ناحية الاسلوب، فان الكتاب جاء بشكل سردي مع تضمينه لعشرات المداخلات الاذاعية، وكانه تحويل لبرنامجها الاذاعي وما يتضمنه الى كتاب بين دفتين.

[Sz · Rating 2 out of 5]

Maybe I misunderstood the book - but the majority of it was like an ad for her other book, The Proper Care and Feeding of Husbands. When all the reviews of that book are removed - there is really not much left.

[Mina Richards · Rating 3 out of 5]

It was ok. A few good points but nothing groundbreaking.

[Laney · Rating 3 out of 5]

Didn’t realize this was a companion read to CAFOH book. A lot of it seemed like she was trying to sell my that book. Girl I already read it, I don’t need the infomercial

[Mary Lou]

Nothing new since "Proper Care and Feeding of Husbands".

[Jackie · Rating 4 out of 5]

Companion book to Proper Care and Feeding of Husbands. Great so far. I love her ability to be painfully yet refreshingly blunt.

I think these books of hers truly serve as eye opening books for a marriage, or any relationship. The thing I really like about her books is that she hardly writes any of her own feelings. She asks questions then answers them through her listeners responses. Through reading those responses you get a well rounded view of how men or women really think. Through reading those views you can better understand you and your spouse. It's pretty incredible really. Even though some of the things that are written may seem extreme you can see some of you or your spouse in them.
I suggest this book to everyone! Open your eyes and improve your marriage.

[AYAH · Rating 2 out of 5]

The message of the book is great & I really wanted to rate it higher but I didn't feel that I learned anything new.. It's all about how great is the message of The Proper Care and Feeding of Husbands -_-

I think maybe the "exercises" would be nice! but I don't have the patience for it honestly :/

that being said, I realize some people are annoyed by how much space is taken by people's letters & excerpts from her radio show, BUT I enjoy reading about people's experiences in turning their marriages around <3 I NEVER GET ENOUGH OF IT! no complaint there!

[Carrie · Rating 3 out of 5]

this is in workbook form to go with "the proper care and feeding of husbands" - i checked it out at the library so i couldn't write in it, but the questions looked very intriguing and interesting. otherwise, the rest of it was pretty much the same as what was said in the other book. after reading both i can say i am more motivated to lavish my husband with my love and appreciation - we have an amazing relationship to begin with, but now i see even more that i am truly blessed (and VERY lucky) to have such a great hubby!!

[Adrienna · Rating 1 out of 5]

The title alone is what drew me in since I am not familiar with this author whatsoever. However the focus was on questions via her radio broadcasting and the answers were so superficial and lame to me that I skimmed through the book and ended it abruptly. Sadly what I was expecting, unable to find some concrete substance to soak in or mental notes. No harm intended just not my type of read.

Leisure read, 2014

Adrienna Turner
Dream4More Reviewer, www.dream4more.org
Author of God is in the Equation

[Shanna Chu · Rating 5 out of 5]

I read this book in a right time. When I was sick for more than 6 months, I only paid attention to my health and neglected my husband's love and care. That was horrible. I blamed him everything. Thank you for letting this book into my life. It saved me, and our marriage. I realized what my prob is and we are happy together again! It's the companion book of "the proper care & feeding of husbands". This book has a lot of letters from readers. If you like to read case study, you might like this one. Or else you can read the main book instead.

[Saralyn · Rating 3 out of 5]

Another thought-provoking book. My favorite part of the book was all the quotes from people who had written her with their experiences. I love hearing about people's lives changing as they become less selfish. Hopefully, my husband will notice a less selfish me as I implement what I've learned and thought about.

[Narjes · Rating 2 out of 5]

This is the companion guide to The Proper Care & Feeding of Husbands. Insightful & gives some practical steps to fostering a healthy husband-wife relationship. But overall, I wasn't wowed, hence the 2 star rating.

[Julia · Rating 5 out of 5]

This goes hand in hand with the proper care and feeding of husbands, and I definitely agree that as women, we have the power to have a happy life. We just need to recognize that, take responsibility, and life improves. At least it did for me.

[Jodi · Rating 2 out of 5]

My husband wouldn't answer the questions that I printed out on the part meant for him, so I stalled and ended up not finishing the book. It was basically a reinforcement of her previous book The Proper Care and Feeding of Husbands.

[Julie · Rating 3 out of 5]

It's really nothing new from Proper Care, and kind of repetitive. There are lots of questions you and your spouse are supposed to write your responses to so that is neat. It's kind of like free couples' counseling.

[Kaydence · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is the sequel to "Proper Care..." but I read it first. It's more interactive and it opens up some great conversations for you and your spouse. Incredibly useful.

[Angela · Rating 4 out of 5]

Woman have the power to change their lives and their relationships for the better.

[Bridget]

Have this book

[Jennifer · Rating 4 out of 5]

Basically the same as Proper Care & Feeding of Hubands just a different title, that maybe more women are willing to read.

[Catherine · Rating 2 out of 5]

Didn't like this one... I already know what my husband wants and needs. This book was just a compilation of letters from her readers and many of them were very whinny.

[Julie Tilkens · Rating 5 out of 5]

Excellent

[Sarah Elizabeth · Rating 4 out of 5]

Awesome! She is so smart, witty, and has awesome insight and testimonies from fans that legitimize her points. A must read for any married or single lady out there!

[Janelle · Rating 4 out of 5]

I like Dr. Laura's thoughts on marriage...in small doses!`

[Melissa (Semi Hiatus Until After the Holidays) · Rating 3 out of 5]

Companion workbook for Proper Care and Feeding of Husbands

[Bondab55 · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is a good companion for The Proper Care and Feeding of Husbands.