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How to Catch a Man, How to Keep a Man, How to Get Rid of a Man.
Book by Zsa Zsa Gabor
Hardcover
First published January 1, 1970
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Zsa Zsa Gabor
8 books24 followersZsa Zsa Gabor, also known as Sári Prinzessin von Anhalt, was a Hungarian actress, socialite and former beauty queen.
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July 28, 2012
Hee hee hee. Found this wonderful book this morning at the Brandeis Book Sale in Skokie, Illinois. Wasn't sure what book category to list it under--Philosophy? Romance? Women's Fiction?--but I settled on Entertainment.
So far I have read about 25 pages and have not yet developed an urge to slap a police officer, as Ms. Gábor did a few years back.
For you young whippersnappers, Zsa Zsa was a movie star back in the day--stuff like "Queen of Outer Space." She was more famous for her five husbands, who included playboy Porfirio Rubirosa and hotelier Conrad Hilton. Here is a sampling of her advice:
"These people whose business it is to study sex also say that older women should marry young men. This explains successful marriages like . . . Audrey Hepburn and that young Italian psychiatrist. It must be all right to do if Audrey does it. She is such a charming girl, who has wonderful taste in clothes, and I happen to be very fond of her."
"Not only is it best for a woman in health to have children while she is young, but also by the time she's older and ready for her new young husband, her children will be just the right age to have friends for her to marry, and it will be easy and convenient for her to pick one out when they're over for birthday parties."
This book is printed on PINK PAPER. :-D
UPDATE:
Very, very entertaining. The editors have retained Ms. Gábor's delightfully fractured English, which makes the book extra fun to read. Dating is referred to as "courtshipping," for example. And the author tells a great deal about her own life. Not only was she a movie star, she married and divorced five times. Her first marriage took place when she was fifteen. She spoke five languages and was a fencing champion in her youth. Yes, she does come off as an airhead much of the time, but I'm pretty sure most of it was an act.
Most of the book is very funny--except her comments about spouses abusing each other. I don't think it's funny that one of her husbands tried to strangle her. I also don't find it amusing that her father beat her mother for getting a chic, short haircut. So keep in mind that, although the book was written in 1970, Ms. Gábor's mindset came from an earlier era.
So far I have read about 25 pages and have not yet developed an urge to slap a police officer, as Ms. Gábor did a few years back.
For you young whippersnappers, Zsa Zsa was a movie star back in the day--stuff like "Queen of Outer Space." She was more famous for her five husbands, who included playboy Porfirio Rubirosa and hotelier Conrad Hilton. Here is a sampling of her advice:
"These people whose business it is to study sex also say that older women should marry young men. This explains successful marriages like . . . Audrey Hepburn and that young Italian psychiatrist. It must be all right to do if Audrey does it. She is such a charming girl, who has wonderful taste in clothes, and I happen to be very fond of her."
"Not only is it best for a woman in health to have children while she is young, but also by the time she's older and ready for her new young husband, her children will be just the right age to have friends for her to marry, and it will be easy and convenient for her to pick one out when they're over for birthday parties."
This book is printed on PINK PAPER. :-D
UPDATE:
Very, very entertaining. The editors have retained Ms. Gábor's delightfully fractured English, which makes the book extra fun to read. Dating is referred to as "courtshipping," for example. And the author tells a great deal about her own life. Not only was she a movie star, she married and divorced five times. Her first marriage took place when she was fifteen. She spoke five languages and was a fencing champion in her youth. Yes, she does come off as an airhead much of the time, but I'm pretty sure most of it was an act.
Most of the book is very funny--except her comments about spouses abusing each other. I don't think it's funny that one of her husbands tried to strangle her. I also don't find it amusing that her father beat her mother for getting a chic, short haircut. So keep in mind that, although the book was written in 1970, Ms. Gábor's mindset came from an earlier era.
February 17, 2016
I can hardly even begin to describe this 1970 masterpiece. Literally I can't, words evade me. This how to manual on catching, keeping, and ditching men must have been quite the scandal when it was published, my eyes were boggling with the advice and witticisms put forth. So rather than try to prattle on and do this book an injustice, let me just let Zsa Zsa tell you with her own words:
"Don't marry for money, you can borrow it cheaper."
"It is said that the right age for a man to get married is when he is twice the woman's age minus 7 years."
"The best way to attract a man immediately is to have a magnificent bosom and a half-size brain and let both of them show... Remember - the only place men want depth in a woman is in her decolletage."
"I think it is a good thing for a husband and a wife to fight with each other...By fighting I don't think of just arguing with words. As a matter of fact, those are the most dangerous. Hitting each other, and throwing things around isn't so dangerous. A black bruise heals fast. A broken vase can be replaced. But some terribly heartless words can never be changed."
"Is it a good idea that your husband should know that his good friend is also your lover? I would say no."
"So I say if your husband takes care if you in every way and you know he loves you very much, don't pay any attention to his affair. Just overlook it as long as you make sure you know who the other woman is so you can keep an upper-hand on things."
"It is one of the wife's most important jobs to spend her husband's money for him."
"You should by all means try to make your ex-husbands friendly with each other... I think every woman should have at least three husbands."
"... you shouldn't make such a big thing out of faithfulness. As I keep telling you, jumping into bed with somebody is, for most men, nothing more than a gymnastic."
"Your husband's you husband while you are his wife, But your ex is your ex for the rest of your life."
There you have it, an almost 50 year old self help book by the infamous Zsa Zsa Gabor. Read at your own peril, the advice is, shall we say, a little outdated.
"Don't marry for money, you can borrow it cheaper."
"It is said that the right age for a man to get married is when he is twice the woman's age minus 7 years."
"The best way to attract a man immediately is to have a magnificent bosom and a half-size brain and let both of them show... Remember - the only place men want depth in a woman is in her decolletage."
"I think it is a good thing for a husband and a wife to fight with each other...By fighting I don't think of just arguing with words. As a matter of fact, those are the most dangerous. Hitting each other, and throwing things around isn't so dangerous. A black bruise heals fast. A broken vase can be replaced. But some terribly heartless words can never be changed."
"Is it a good idea that your husband should know that his good friend is also your lover? I would say no."
"So I say if your husband takes care if you in every way and you know he loves you very much, don't pay any attention to his affair. Just overlook it as long as you make sure you know who the other woman is so you can keep an upper-hand on things."
"It is one of the wife's most important jobs to spend her husband's money for him."
"You should by all means try to make your ex-husbands friendly with each other... I think every woman should have at least three husbands."
"... you shouldn't make such a big thing out of faithfulness. As I keep telling you, jumping into bed with somebody is, for most men, nothing more than a gymnastic."
"Your husband's you husband while you are his wife, But your ex is your ex for the rest of your life."
There you have it, an almost 50 year old self help book by the infamous Zsa Zsa Gabor. Read at your own peril, the advice is, shall we say, a little outdated.
October 27, 2007
I am SO not joking! My sister gave me this book a few years back and I was offended, thinking it was going to be some kind of trashy stupid crap.
Zsa Zsa is brilliant!! Hilarious! She taught me how to be a woman.
Zsa Zsa is brilliant!! Hilarious! She taught me how to be a woman.
July 9, 2017
This book is a scream. It's outdated, problematic, and the advice is terrible, but boy was it fun to read.
June 3, 2012
I wasn't sure if Zsa Zsa was really as naive as she sounded in the beginning or if she was simply taking the piss, but as I read this book I realised one thing... Zsa Zsa is amazing!
She has such a sharp sense of humour, a deliciously devilish attitude towards life and what is considered "proper" behaviour, a sweet and optimistic outlook on love and the biggest heart ever.
This book is utterly divine and should be read cover to cover by anyone old enough to date, marry or divorce. Zsa Zsa will tell you how to do all three!
She has such a sharp sense of humour, a deliciously devilish attitude towards life and what is considered "proper" behaviour, a sweet and optimistic outlook on love and the biggest heart ever.
This book is utterly divine and should be read cover to cover by anyone old enough to date, marry or divorce. Zsa Zsa will tell you how to do all three!
December 29, 2024
5 stars every time
April 9, 2023
I get why they stopped printing this book, the publisher probably didn’t want to be cancelled 😂
I like the book
She’s entertaining
I don’t think men have evolved significantly in the past 60 years so idk why people say it’s outdated, the woman do be marrying a lot of men.
I love learning about narcissistic mindsets
I sent a dude I was talking to the quote in the book about Latin men because he’s Latin and he replied “trying to catch me? Keep me? Or let me go?”
I was shook he knew where the quote was from
I googled the quote and it won’t come up.
How he knew? Beyond me
I like the book
She’s entertaining
I don’t think men have evolved significantly in the past 60 years so idk why people say it’s outdated, the woman do be marrying a lot of men.
I love learning about narcissistic mindsets
I sent a dude I was talking to the quote in the book about Latin men because he’s Latin and he replied “trying to catch me? Keep me? Or let me go?”
I was shook he knew where the quote was from
I googled the quote and it won’t come up.
How he knew? Beyond me
October 4, 2014
I found this book on my book shelves when cleaning out. Had not read and thought it would probably be funny. It was. I could hear myself speaking the way Zsa Zsa spoke and found the book most enjoyable.
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March 17, 2010Pretty much in the top 5 funniest books I have ever read.
April 12, 2013
I love this book and actually used with great success. I have a happy husband, but I don't want to get rid of him. Zsa Zsa is hysterical and smart.
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September 20, 2011I haven't read yet. but, I'm interested in this topic. enjoy
August 19, 2013
The woman is too much fun!!! :)
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February 12, 2014iwant
July 29, 2014
Entertaining and enjoyable!
Want to read
December 19, 2016She died at the age of 99, a few days ago. RIP
June 16, 2020
This book is really the best, because it is truly humorous with insight that you will not find outside of the 50s and 60s. Reading this book feels like entering into a time warp and talking directly to Zsa Zsa as she gives you a heart to heart and calls you “Dahling.” I hear there’s actually an audiobook.... The section on generalizations regarding cultural norms and attitudes about dating. I love her references to Slavic culture, as I may have roots and have dated a couple of Slavic men myself. Her commentary on other actors is priceless, especially on the Russian actor and ex- husband George Sanders (All About Eve) as I am such big fan of his. He had the best voice of any actor next to Alan Rickman. I could listen to either one read any book and wish someone had thought to ask either them to read all the classics! But I digress. This book is a classic, and I imagine it fits the era I never knew, just before I was born. Wish I had read this by the time I was a teen and had dinner with her!... Even if I had, I was probably too shy to have said a word about her book or do anything beyond watch her flirt with my grandpa! Wish I could have gotten her signature. This is a woman to look up to! Love her!
September 9, 2021
A very whimsical approach on "How to catch a man". I think the Author was very funny, witty and a bit childlike in her approach to men but also very knowledgeable on the subject of men, as she should be since she was married multiple times to many different ones.
Having said that, I think one should take her advice with a grain of salt - a lot of what the Author spoke about is definitely true in her day in age and also Zsa Zsa was a power house in her own right, so asking a man to marry her would have been a very Zsa Zsa Gabor thing to do; I don't that advice would work out well for a woman in this day in age unless they were on the same level money and connection wise as she.
All in all it's a very enjoyable read and would read again
Having said that, I think one should take her advice with a grain of salt - a lot of what the Author spoke about is definitely true in her day in age and also Zsa Zsa was a power house in her own right, so asking a man to marry her would have been a very Zsa Zsa Gabor thing to do; I don't that advice would work out well for a woman in this day in age unless they were on the same level money and connection wise as she.
All in all it's a very enjoyable read and would read again
July 17, 2020
This paperback had pink pages and was hilarious. If you find it and that is how most people come across it, cherish it.
January 1, 2023
Hilarious.
March 26, 2025
Her other book is better
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