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How To Make Love To A Martian
How To Make Love To A Martian is the fifth title from Karrine Steffans digi-trilogy.
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109 pages, Kindle Edition
First published February 9, 2013
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June 3, 2013
Say What You Want to Say about Karrine Steffans – but one word you can never use to describe her is BORING. Karrine gives you her truths with No Holds Barred. I first became familiar with Karrine when she wrote Confessions of a Video Vixen. That book set the Entertainment World on its toes; even sent a few celebrities running for cover. I have had the opportunity to talk to Ms Steffans on numerous occasions through Skype/email and one thing I can say about her is – She gives it to you STRAIGHT – No Chaser! She is who she is and makes No Apologies about it.
After reading her second book, The Vixen Diaries I knew her story with Lil Wayne was far from over. Flash forward to the present, Karrine introduces us to – “How to Make Love to a Martian”. In this book she chronicles her experiences with love – before and after meeting Lil’ Wayne. She dispels some of the rumors that have been floating around about her relationship with Darius McCrary (Family Matters), Shad (Bow Wow) Moss, Rohan Marley, Lil Wayne, and her recent ex-husband.
This has to be one of my favorite Karrine Steffans books. I love that Karrine never shies away from showing all sides to her personality – the good, the bad, and the ugly. We all deal with them but many of us aren’t courageous enough to put it out on display. We live in a world that’s so judgmental that it has people putting on different “masks” just to be a part of it.
After reading this book, I started to think back on my experiences with my “Martian”. We all have experienced a Love that has had our heart in a chokehold – A Love that no one can understand – A Love that’s indescribable – A Love that’s Addicting – A Love that stays in our hearts forever no matter where our life may takes us.
Karrine, thank you for continuing to give it to us Raw & Unapologetic...
5 Stars
Orsayor
After reading her second book, The Vixen Diaries I knew her story with Lil Wayne was far from over. Flash forward to the present, Karrine introduces us to – “How to Make Love to a Martian”. In this book she chronicles her experiences with love – before and after meeting Lil’ Wayne. She dispels some of the rumors that have been floating around about her relationship with Darius McCrary (Family Matters), Shad (Bow Wow) Moss, Rohan Marley, Lil Wayne, and her recent ex-husband.
This has to be one of my favorite Karrine Steffans books. I love that Karrine never shies away from showing all sides to her personality – the good, the bad, and the ugly. We all deal with them but many of us aren’t courageous enough to put it out on display. We live in a world that’s so judgmental that it has people putting on different “masks” just to be a part of it.
After reading this book, I started to think back on my experiences with my “Martian”. We all have experienced a Love that has had our heart in a chokehold – A Love that no one can understand – A Love that’s indescribable – A Love that’s Addicting – A Love that stays in our hearts forever no matter where our life may takes us.
Karrine, thank you for continuing to give it to us Raw & Unapologetic...
5 Stars
Orsayor
April 14, 2013
How to love a Martian.
I understand the message Karrine was trying to get out through to her readers, which was simply be loved.
As long as the relationship she was in with Wayne did not involve any violence and it was respected she will continue to be in the relationship. She needed not to care about others who surrounded the relationship. She understood her position and played it. She will take the love she desired when ever she can because it filled a void for her. Hence the reason she gives this man all the credit to being her strength and needing him to be a part of her life to simply go on.
Do I agree with her message, absolutely not. She did not leave room to love her self. Instead of looking for strength through Wayne posting blame on the other men for her down falls. She had choices and made these choices logically. Karrine along like any other women have choices. When we choose to love ourselves, then others will to. I did not like the fact that she left her son in the hands of other men to take care of what is her responsibility. Karrine your in your 30's now, time to grow up or find a new life coach.
On a positive note, I will give credit where credit is due and say she is a good writer.
I understand the message Karrine was trying to get out through to her readers, which was simply be loved.
As long as the relationship she was in with Wayne did not involve any violence and it was respected she will continue to be in the relationship. She needed not to care about others who surrounded the relationship. She understood her position and played it. She will take the love she desired when ever she can because it filled a void for her. Hence the reason she gives this man all the credit to being her strength and needing him to be a part of her life to simply go on.
Do I agree with her message, absolutely not. She did not leave room to love her self. Instead of looking for strength through Wayne posting blame on the other men for her down falls. She had choices and made these choices logically. Karrine along like any other women have choices. When we choose to love ourselves, then others will to. I did not like the fact that she left her son in the hands of other men to take care of what is her responsibility. Karrine your in your 30's now, time to grow up or find a new life coach.
On a positive note, I will give credit where credit is due and say she is a good writer.
December 4, 2013
I know, I know... in buying this, let alone reading it, I've only contributed to the problem. My excuse is that Amazon was pretty much giving it away (conspiracy?), and I was genuinely interested to see why it is that Karrine "Superhead" Steffans is more or less the only really successful hip-hop author. (You can tell because she's got like five books out, and the rest of those suckers only have one, which probably didn't recoup.) Is there anything to these books beyond the rumors about guys she gave blowskis to on the sets of Ja Rule videos back in '02? The answer is kinda, but not really. To her credit, she does have a certain gift for the craft. I know her earlier books were written with a ghost writer, but I get the sense that she really did type this one up, and it's not half bad. Because it's essentially a love story, albeit a sad, fucked up one, it'll appeal to girls more so than guys. The main appeal here to me was as a glimpse into the psyche of someone who's built a career around giving mouth hugs to rappers and then writing books about it, who's obviously getting on in years, and in that sense it is genuinely fascinating. I might reference it in Book 4, which doesn't (otherwise) have shit to do with Superhead, but does have a chapter on Lil Wayne.
June 26, 2013
Ok I finished Karrine Steffans' new book, How To Make Love To A Martian, in like TWO HOURS! Are you kidding me?? It was too scandalous...I couldn't put my phone down. So, here's my honest review. I love how vulnerable she allows herself to be in this memoir of her trysts with Wayne. The depth she shows and how she slowly peels back the layers of their demented/obsessive relationship leaves you scrolling through each and every chapter knowing you have to get up in the morning. If you've ever completely lost yourself in a partner, you will definitely relate to her numerous,and sometimes desperate, attempts to keep him a part of her life. At times, her recollection of certain events seems grossly exaggerated. However, she doesn't skip out on the entertainment and this titillating tale does not disappoint. Overall, VERY MUCH worth the $2.99 and I can't wait for the two remaining chapters in this trilogy.
May 28, 2014
Karrine is in love
I have read all of the books by Katherine steffans. And what I learned from this book is that she really truly loves lil Wayne. she puts him before everything. he can do no wrong in her eyes. I would recommend this book if you want to get an in-depth look at the relationship they share. and why she feels the way she does about him.
I have read all of the books by Katherine steffans. And what I learned from this book is that she really truly loves lil Wayne. she puts him before everything. he can do no wrong in her eyes. I would recommend this book if you want to get an in-depth look at the relationship they share. and why she feels the way she does about him.
June 11, 2019
I really enjoyed this short read. Whether you agreed to the method of the madness that is Karrine's life or not it was her story to tell about the love that existed between her and Wayne, and how they existed in each others world, whatever that meant for them, and that was that and wasn't subject to the approval of anyone else in her eyes. Very good book to kill time.
February 18, 2018
Interesting, quick read... I'll leave it at that.
July 5, 2024
Raw unfiltered and no hold barred prose about loving someone intensely even though they may not be good for your soul. Then ultimately choosing yourself. Great read!
January 15, 2019
Karrine Steffans is a polarizing figure in her own right. If you're at all familiar with hip hop artists, present and past, and the hip hop industry, then you're well aware of who Karrine Steffans is. Based on that prior knowledge of her, I'm sure that will determine how you react to this book. I went into this not really allowing the thoughts and opinions of other people to sway me into not giving this book a chance. I took a leap of faith and gave it a chance, and it was one of the best decisions of my life.
This book was absolutely, positively amazing! Truly, Karrine is an amazing author and I have to give credit where credit is due. This woman has a gift, and it's evident. Getting a closer glimpse into her non-traditional romantic relationship with Lil' Wayne is something to behold. The way she crafts her words and strings her sentences together will leave you in absolute awe. There are ways to tell a story, especially regarding a whirlwind romance. But Karrine weaves a tale that forces you to care about them and their relationship. She tells a tale of hope, unconditional love, and freedom - the freedom to love without allowing the outside world to affect the way you show that love for another person.
Honestly, Karrine struck gold with this one. While everyone who's familiar with her and her relationship with the rap sensation may know a little bit of the story, she gives you a deeper look into how it actually came to be. She writes in a way that makes you feel like genuinely know these two people when you've never even met them. She does something that makes you truly invest your emotions into their situation. She didn't gloss over any of the important bits and give you a small blurb of their connection; no, she gave you the painfully ugly truth. She swept you away to a time and a place where two people simply loved each other; even with the unfortunate fact that they may not have known how to express or handle said love.
So when it's all said and done, this book has received the highest honor in my bookshelf. I often go back and re-read this book when I'm feeling up to it, even if I have a Kindle full of unread books I have yet to read. That's how amazing this book was.
This book was absolutely, positively amazing! Truly, Karrine is an amazing author and I have to give credit where credit is due. This woman has a gift, and it's evident. Getting a closer glimpse into her non-traditional romantic relationship with Lil' Wayne is something to behold. The way she crafts her words and strings her sentences together will leave you in absolute awe. There are ways to tell a story, especially regarding a whirlwind romance. But Karrine weaves a tale that forces you to care about them and their relationship. She tells a tale of hope, unconditional love, and freedom - the freedom to love without allowing the outside world to affect the way you show that love for another person.
Honestly, Karrine struck gold with this one. While everyone who's familiar with her and her relationship with the rap sensation may know a little bit of the story, she gives you a deeper look into how it actually came to be. She writes in a way that makes you feel like genuinely know these two people when you've never even met them. She does something that makes you truly invest your emotions into their situation. She didn't gloss over any of the important bits and give you a small blurb of their connection; no, she gave you the painfully ugly truth. She swept you away to a time and a place where two people simply loved each other; even with the unfortunate fact that they may not have known how to express or handle said love.
So when it's all said and done, this book has received the highest honor in my bookshelf. I often go back and re-read this book when I'm feeling up to it, even if I have a Kindle full of unread books I have yet to read. That's how amazing this book was.
March 20, 2013
"There's always that one - that one man who's gotten the best of you. He may not be the best man, he may not even be worthy of your affections, but he's the one you crave, the one you can't be explained, rationalized, or diminished, not even by his own hand."
After reading that quote, I was hooked. I know no matter what I am finishing this book. Karrine Steffan let the world into her life, this book had nothing to do with her sexual escapades with different entertainers. This book did an excellent job of showing how 'normal' she was. How she has emotional feelings just like the next lady.
I know she will probably get a lot of flack for the numerous times she seemed to leave her so behind with different people while she chased after Lil Wayne. And though I may not agree with her tactics, I could definitely understand them. We have all had that guy or girl that drives us absolutely insane and there's nothing on this earth we wouldn't do for them. It just so happen that her person is superstar Lil Wayne.
A lot of folks will read the book and not get it, but I totally get it. For her to be so open and honest, not about how many men she conquered but about how vulnerable and dependent she was on a man. She has a different emotional connection to Darius McCrary, Bow Wow & Lil Wayne, but they all contributed to her being. Hopefully these relationships will help her to grow and one day find the normalcy she so desperately is in search of.
After reading that quote, I was hooked. I know no matter what I am finishing this book. Karrine Steffan let the world into her life, this book had nothing to do with her sexual escapades with different entertainers. This book did an excellent job of showing how 'normal' she was. How she has emotional feelings just like the next lady.
I know she will probably get a lot of flack for the numerous times she seemed to leave her so behind with different people while she chased after Lil Wayne. And though I may not agree with her tactics, I could definitely understand them. We have all had that guy or girl that drives us absolutely insane and there's nothing on this earth we wouldn't do for them. It just so happen that her person is superstar Lil Wayne.
A lot of folks will read the book and not get it, but I totally get it. For her to be so open and honest, not about how many men she conquered but about how vulnerable and dependent she was on a man. She has a different emotional connection to Darius McCrary, Bow Wow & Lil Wayne, but they all contributed to her being. Hopefully these relationships will help her to grow and one day find the normalcy she so desperately is in search of.
April 16, 2014
I enjoy Karrine's writing as much as I love the fact that she names names. This is a quick read that details Karrine and rapper/music mogul Lil Wayne's relationship in all it's complication. Honestly, the details shared that surrounded her semi-consistent relationship with Lil Wayne weren't relatable for me and I admit that I did throw a side-eye and held some mental judgements that I have no problem keeping to myself. The parts that I connected with were the insecurities she harbored due to the affects of unhappiness and of course the general complication of love. It's different for all of us but she made me feel that something about their love story and bond (though untraditional) is kind of, dare I say, nice? Endearing? Eh, maybe not but it's certainly interesting. This book made me feel like I took a guided tour not only through her private life but also through her mind and heart. Her emotions were described clearly yet eloquently and although some of the events that's took place were risqu�� sometimes verging on disturbing the book was a touching profession of love.
February 21, 2013
Hate her or love her Karrine is so real! She poured so much of herself and this relationship out on this book. Its really great to know that behind these "industry personas" there are real people! I can relate to her on so many levels. This book is such a smooth and good read I read it all in one sitting. highly recommend it
November 21, 2013
I really enjoyed this novel by Karrine. I've always been a fan of her work but it was very nice to really get in her brain, to live her emotions. I just could not put this book down. I recommended it to all my girlfriends.
July 5, 2014
Read in one sitting
I couldn't put it down like most people said in their reviews. it wasn't a great piece of literature, but it was real and in some instances relatable. Interesting, no doubt.
I couldn't put it down like most people said in their reviews. it wasn't a great piece of literature, but it was real and in some instances relatable. Interesting, no doubt.
June 22, 2013
Karrine keeps it real.I just hate that she was trying to use friends to make the other jealous
July 12, 2013
This book was OK, It really didn't go into details about the relationship, nor did it give any informative information on "how to's". Overall the book kept my interest, 3 stars.
September 10, 2013
Even Though I'm Not A Fan Of Hers This Book Was Pretty Good !
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December 29, 2013Just another love sick story
Couldn't put it down after I started reading...it's not as juicy as her first book but it is interesting ..
Couldn't put it down after I started reading...it's not as juicy as her first book but it is interesting ..
June 18, 2017
This is a quick and juicy read. However, a book about a love like this deserves to be told in a saga than a short read.
January 16, 2017
Top choice
Finished this book faster than I have any other one. Had issues putting it down, it was so good!!
Five star all the way!
Finished this book faster than I have any other one. Had issues putting it down, it was so good!!
Five star all the way!
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