Pocket Guide to He's Just Not That into You: The No-excuses Truth to Understanding Guys

by Greg Behrendt, Liz Tuccillo

Based on an episode of "Sex and the City," offers a lighthearted, no-nonsense look at dead-end relationships, with advice for letting go and moving on.

80 pages, Hardcover

Published June 15, 2005

About the author

Gregory Behrendt is an American stand-up comedian and author. His work as a script consultant to the HBO sitcom Sex and the City, starring Sarah Jessica Parker, paved the way for co-authoring of the New York Times bestseller He's Just Not That into You (2004), later adapted into a film by the same name. Apart from that he also hosted two short-lived talk shows, The Greg Behrendt Show (2006) and Greg Behrendt's Wake Up Call (2009).

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Reviews

[Chriss · Rating 5 out of 5]

I have read this and re-read this book so many times that the binding is wearing out. It's honestly a cute, funny but very truthful book about loving yourself so that you can love a man. No matter where I'm at in a relationship, this book always has a section of one or two-liners that just hit the right spot and serve as a reminder when my head seems to be in the clouds. I have let so many other single friends read it that everyone agrees that there is something for every woman in this book! It's one to keep on the shelf at all times as a refresher!

[Jill · Rating 1 out of 5]

Oh God, not a pocket guide to insult our intelligence too. Girl/woman/female, if you like this book, I'm not into you as a friend. We need to break up.

[April Flowers · Rating 1 out of 5]

Dnf. It's kind of like reading a time capsule of what was expected of gen x men and women. Women couldn't ask guys out otherwise they didn't "respect themselves" and men constantly had to prove they were into you by mauling you often for sex. It's so dated and fucked up that's it is laughable. There are some nuggets that read more like common sense than grand wisdom like "the guy who you let into your life shouldn't make you cry everyday." Like duh.

[Toni Reign Pearson · Rating 5 out of 5]

THIS BOOK SAVED MY LIFE!!!! OMG! This gave me so much insight on commonsense things that most of us overlook. This book helped me to focus on me, and while doing that, I saw through all the bullshit that was happening around me. When I started reading this book (back when I was single), it was like someone gave me x-ray vision. I saw so clearly, and the truths helped me to avoid so many mistakes. Interestingly enough, after reading this book, I met my husband about 6 months later.

[Rati]

It was okay.

[Angela · Rating 4 out of 5]

I thought this was a great, quick read! It really forces you to acknowledge all of those things that you don't want to see about whomever you are dating. It helped me to let go and move on.

[Dianna · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book is the blunt truth. Don't put up with a man's shit.

[Sarah Marie · Rating 5 out of 5]

Good book to have! Little quotes are very empowering to women hurt by their significant other! :-)

[Pants · Rating 4 out of 5]

Fun read. I think it should be required reading for all 14 year olds.

[Erin Whitchurch · Rating 4 out of 5]

Obviously not a hard read (unless some dude isn't into you I suppose) but pretty funny with one easy to follow central theme: if he likes you he'll call you. if he doesn't call, he doesn't like you.

[Rachel Vives · Rating 5 out of 5]

Laugh out loud funny. This isn't a cover to cover situation. This is more of a quick reference at a ladies night, etc. to poke fun at worthless, dirtbag men.

[Mmuskopf1 · Rating 4 out of 5]

I enjoyed it.

[Debbie]

I bought and read this book in 06 when I was still going through my "getting over him" stage of a breakup. I love Greg Behrendt, he is halarious!!!

[Bernadette · Rating 2 out of 5]

Hokie and too “self-help” book-ish. Saw myself in some of the scenarios but not going to change because of it. Maybe it was entertaining.

[Chloe Truong · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is just awesome. Like Oprah said just 6 words can change ur life forever. This is a damn good one for girls

[Tori · Rating 3 out of 5]

If you're smart, you really only need the first chapter.