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How to Get the Best Out of Your Man: The Power of a Woman's Influence
Bestselling author Michelle McKinney Hammond (more than 1.5 million books sold) draws on the book of Esther to help women create strong and fulfilling love relationships. Most women dream of romance with their men, but even the best couples encounter rocky shores now and then. Through a thoughtful and insightful study of Esther's life, Michelle shows women biblical principles for building and enhancing unity and passion. Married and single women will The wisdom God offers in His Word can make every relationship more satisfying―especially when it comes to love. By helping their men become all God created them to be, women will also be powerfully blessed.
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224 pages, Paperback
First published March 1, 2013
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Michelle McKinney Hammond
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As a bestselling author, speaker, singer and television co-host, Michelle has authored over 30 books (selling over one million copies worldwide), including best-selling titles The Diva Principle, Sassy, Single and Satisfied, 101 Ways to Get and Keep His Attention, and Secrets of an Irresistible Woman. A gifted vocalist, Michelle has recorded two CD’s, It’s Amazing and Let’s Go In and co-hosted the Emmy Award-winning television talk show Aspiring Women.
She has appeared on countless television shows including Bill Maher’s Politically Incorrect, E Channel’s “Soap Talk,” NBC’s The Other Half, The 700 Club, and BET’s Oh Drama! as well as a regular relationship segment on WGN Morning News. She has graced the cover of magazines such as Today’s Christian Woman Precious Times, The Plain Truth and Gospel Today. She has been a contributing writer for Spirit Led Woman, Discipleship Journal and has been featured in articles in Shine, Essence, Ebony, Jet, Black Enterprise Magazine, The Chicago Tribune, The Associated Press and The New York Times.
Following several successful years in an award-winning advertising career as an art director/writer/producer (her clients included Coca-Cola USA, McDonald’s, Procter and Gamble, GMC and Ford Motor Company), Michelle suffered a devastating leg injury after being hit by a car. For her the accident was a spiritual turning point, a wake up call to embrace her purpose and fulfill her destiny. These bedridden months gave birth to her first bestseller, “What to Do Until Love Finds You.” Since then Michelle has emerged as a highly-respected author, speaker and singer, reaching a diverse audience nationally and internationally. Crossing denominational lines, addressing secular audiences, as well as addressing men and women from every walk of life, Michelle is known for “keeping it real.” She addresses real-life issues with candor and wit, and the hard questions with sensitivity and empathy. This merits her reputation as a relationship and life empowerment coach, crossing the great divide and sharing keys that lead to reconciliation between the sexes.
Michelle’s underlying message is “get yourself in spiritual order and your natural life will come together.” Her passion is to give relevant and workable solutions to people’s questions based in timeless spiritual truths. Sharing solid, effective principles that will help her audience to navigate through the journey of life and reach the ultimate destination of living and loving to their fullest potential.
As a bestselling author, speaker, singer and television co-host, Michelle has authored over 30 books (selling over one million copies worldwide), including best-selling titles The Diva Principle, Sassy, Single and Satisfied, 101 Ways to Get and Keep His Attention, and Secrets of an Irresistible Woman. A gifted vocalist, Michelle has recorded two CD’s, It’s Amazing and Let’s Go In and co-hosted the Emmy Award-winning television talk show Aspiring Women.
She has appeared on countless television shows including Bill Maher’s Politically Incorrect, E Channel’s “Soap Talk,” NBC’s The Other Half, The 700 Club, and BET’s Oh Drama! as well as a regular relationship segment on WGN Morning News. She has graced the cover of magazines such as Today’s Christian Woman Precious Times, The Plain Truth and Gospel Today. She has been a contributing writer for Spirit Led Woman, Discipleship Journal and has been featured in articles in Shine, Essence, Ebony, Jet, Black Enterprise Magazine, The Chicago Tribune, The Associated Press and The New York Times.
Following several successful years in an award-winning advertising career as an art director/writer/producer (her clients included Coca-Cola USA, McDonald’s, Procter and Gamble, GMC and Ford Motor Company), Michelle suffered a devastating leg injury after being hit by a car. For her the accident was a spiritual turning point, a wake up call to embrace her purpose and fulfill her destiny. These bedridden months gave birth to her first bestseller, “What to Do Until Love Finds You.” Since then Michelle has emerged as a highly-respected author, speaker and singer, reaching a diverse audience nationally and internationally. Crossing denominational lines, addressing secular audiences, as well as addressing men and women from every walk of life, Michelle is known for “keeping it real.” She addresses real-life issues with candor and wit, and the hard questions with sensitivity and empathy. This merits her reputation as a relationship and life empowerment coach, crossing the great divide and sharing keys that lead to reconciliation between the sexes.
Michelle’s underlying message is “get yourself in spiritual order and your natural life will come together.” Her passion is to give relevant and workable solutions to people’s questions based in timeless spiritual truths. Sharing solid, effective principles that will help her audience to navigate through the journey of life and reach the ultimate destination of living and loving to their fullest potential.
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January 18, 2021
HIGHLIGHTS:
1. Man is the starter, but the woman is the finisher.
2. Blending femininity with wisdom is a force that will always bear wonderful results.
3. A man wants his woman to be able to depend on him without being paralyzed herself. He wants to be her hero but not her oxygen.
4. Despite his need to be needed, the burden to be his woman’s everything is too much for any man to carry.
5. A man falls in love with a woman based on how he feels when he is with her.
6. A man lives to be his woman’s hero. In every situation, strive to empower him to be exactly that.
7. And a confident woman is a powerful woman.
8. A woman who can master the art of restraint will see more of her desires realized.
9. that both people are really looking for the same things—to love and be loved. And not just loved but appreciated and made to feel significant.
10. A happy husband makes a happy wife.
1. Man is the starter, but the woman is the finisher.
2. Blending femininity with wisdom is a force that will always bear wonderful results.
3. A man wants his woman to be able to depend on him without being paralyzed herself. He wants to be her hero but not her oxygen.
4. Despite his need to be needed, the burden to be his woman’s everything is too much for any man to carry.
5. A man falls in love with a woman based on how he feels when he is with her.
6. A man lives to be his woman’s hero. In every situation, strive to empower him to be exactly that.
7. And a confident woman is a powerful woman.
8. A woman who can master the art of restraint will see more of her desires realized.
9. that both people are really looking for the same things—to love and be loved. And not just loved but appreciated and made to feel significant.
10. A happy husband makes a happy wife.
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March 9, 2015This was a book that caught my eye because of the Subtitle.
It wasn't until recently that I realized the full name and reread it with new eyes and an Open Heart. Many things I do 'right' in this romantic relationship arena. many others...well we'll just say "Yikes".
On the other hand, I'm validated by Ms Hammonds understanding of the feminine hearts desire to be sure...to be pursued, to be Chosen, to be sure he's sure and to be sure 'we're' sure.
I appreciate the comparison to the Biblical Esther pointing to how mighty A Woman's Influence..how do you handle yours? Still learning...Shandra
It wasn't until recently that I realized the full name and reread it with new eyes and an Open Heart. Many things I do 'right' in this romantic relationship arena. many others...well we'll just say "Yikes".
On the other hand, I'm validated by Ms Hammonds understanding of the feminine hearts desire to be sure...to be pursued, to be Chosen, to be sure he's sure and to be sure 'we're' sure.
I appreciate the comparison to the Biblical Esther pointing to how mighty A Woman's Influence..how do you handle yours? Still learning...Shandra
June 30, 2021
Bestselling author Michelle McKinney Hammond (more than 1.5 million books sold) draws on the book of Esther to help women create strong and fulfilling love relationships. Most women dream of romance with their men, but even the best couples encounter rocky shores now and then. Through a thoughtful and insightful study of Esther's life, Michelle shows women biblical principles for building and enhancing unity and passion. Married and single women will discover: how women can bring joy and wisdom into people's lives ageless beauty secrets to promote and maintain attractiveness God's unique design for women in male/female relationships a better understanding of how men think and behave ideas for inspiring and encouraging the men in their lives. The wisdom God offers in His Word can make every relationship more satisfying--especially when it comes to love. By helping their men become all God created them to be, women will also be powerfully blessed.
This book was too preachy for me and I did not like the structure of it at all.
This book was too preachy for me and I did not like the structure of it at all.
December 13, 2015
I sampled this because the title caught my eye.
This book is... like walking into a bible study in a bar. It's not quite right.
I tend to evaluate my self-help books not only as the piece, but what the author looks like - I mean, it's a self help book. If you write it you should look pretty together because you are pretty together.
When I read business books if the guy on the cover is wearing jeans and a ratty t-shirt I'm doubtfully going to take money advice from him. How to code, maybe - but not money advice.
Same with this woman. She's unmarried, overweight, and at first glance she has self esteem issues due to the amount of makeup she wears (If she has a skin condition she doesn't mention I'll retract that).
Her first few pages talk about having a relationship with your man like your relationship with god. Not about healthy living, not about working on yourself and your goals so you attract people who are like-minded and healthy as well. No. They talk about man's authority, how people are wired (with no scientific facts to back it up), and re-telling bible stories.
It's great if you get something out of the book if the path you've chosen for your life is god, but honestly, read with a grain of salt - this is more like Bridget Jones' Diary - fictitious with no results to back it up.
This book is... like walking into a bible study in a bar. It's not quite right.
I tend to evaluate my self-help books not only as the piece, but what the author looks like - I mean, it's a self help book. If you write it you should look pretty together because you are pretty together.
When I read business books if the guy on the cover is wearing jeans and a ratty t-shirt I'm doubtfully going to take money advice from him. How to code, maybe - but not money advice.
Same with this woman. She's unmarried, overweight, and at first glance she has self esteem issues due to the amount of makeup she wears (If she has a skin condition she doesn't mention I'll retract that).
Her first few pages talk about having a relationship with your man like your relationship with god. Not about healthy living, not about working on yourself and your goals so you attract people who are like-minded and healthy as well. No. They talk about man's authority, how people are wired (with no scientific facts to back it up), and re-telling bible stories.
It's great if you get something out of the book if the path you've chosen for your life is god, but honestly, read with a grain of salt - this is more like Bridget Jones' Diary - fictitious with no results to back it up.
January 23, 2014
Eh... I just couldn't get into it. I tried. I even skimmed ahead to try and get a better feel. It felt flat. I didn't like the way she tries to rewrite the biblical story in a storytelling vibe and then the second part of each chapter explain it or break it down. It just... didn't catch my attention or interest me. It never seemed to go anywhere relevant or important to me. I'm sure this book would be great for someone else, but for me, I'll pass.
May 21, 2013
For some reason, I just can't find the will to sit down and finish it.
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