Girlosophy 2: The Love Survival Kit

by Anthea Paul

For every girl or woman who has ever tried to make sense of the patterns in her personal relationships and how it all fits into her individual destiny, this book offers a welcome, fresh perspective. An essential handbook on a favorite topic—love—it will help women understand the wider meaning of love as a tool, a resource, and a force. It encourages girls to love themselves first and then reflect on the significance of love outside the common perceptions of romantic love and its role in their friendships and the world at large. It is a road map for every woman to navigate long-distance relationships, determine the real Prince Charmings, overcome icon infatuations, rediscover childhood dreams, and rule in all affairs of the heart.

Genres: Self Help, Nonfiction

264 pages, Paperback

First published May 1, 2002

About the author

Anthea Paul has worked internationally as a stylist, trend forecaster and market consultant, photo editor, skl patroller, creative director and art director. She has produced a photo shoot at Hugh Hefner's Playboy Mansion, has seen the dawn of New Year's Day at Stonehenge, dressed (and undressed) Kate Moss and other supermodels backstage at fashion shows, has channeled the vibrations in Sedona, Arizona, once traveled Route 66 from NYC to LA and back in a U-Haul truck, glimpsed Jah in Negril, Jamaica, has skied back-to-back winters in search of the ultimate powder snow, and lived in New York through the nineties -- and survived. Anthea is the author of the bestselling girlosophy: A Soul Survival Kit and girlosophy 2: A Love Survival Kit, and is CEO of girlosophy pty limited and www.girlosophy.com.

Reviews

[Danielle · Rating 4 out of 5]

I was a young adult when I read this second installment of Anthea's series and I probably re-read it again multiple times. I wish it was still easily accessible for my young adult children today.

[Dian Jamil · Rating 4 out of 5]

If you've read the first book, you wouldn't really need to read the same message in a subsequent book. However you can't fault what is essentially a beautiful coffee-table book, although it's a little too personal journey kind to be a coffee-table book. This would help a teenage girl or a young woman or maybe any women who has difficulty to see the ways to self-love after a relationship.

Although it may or may not add to one's state of mind, this sequel definitely makes for a worthy collection to own for its stunning photos and inspiring words. As with the first book, I'm keeping these for my daughters.

[Susan · Rating 3 out of 5]

Granted, this book sometimes comes off a bit new-agey at points with its foray into chakras early on, but the overall message is a very positive one for teen girls, promoting self-esteem and independence and the importance of love in the sense of forgiveness, friendship, and compassion along with the romantic kind, while frankly and succinctly addressing sex and desire without lectures or beating around the bush. All of this and in an appealing teen-friendly layout that has the look and feel of a spread in a teen magazine.

[Shan White · Rating 5 out of 5]

I purchased this book as a teenager, and (currently 23years old) read it till this day. This book contains beautiful photos of woman (from all walks of life)and mostly give tips on building a healthy relationship with your self, and your lover. As well as, the importance of preserving your body (for it is a divine gift from God) and being staying true to who you are. I HIGHLY recommend all teenage girls to out and buy this book, and support the other series of "girlosophy". Author Anthea Paul did an amazing job....

[Ash · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book is one of my current favourites. I keep it next to my bed and read it often. There's something about this book that resonates with me more and more as I have different life experiences. I think that this book taught me a great lesson in self love- that we must love ourselves first to love others more deeply.

[kamxx · Rating 5 out of 5]

I learned to keep my heart open 24/7
just because I think someone hurt or betrayed me doesn't mean I should shut down and harden my heart.

"..stay open and don't get bitter. have faith in others and in yourself."

[Risa · Rating 5 out of 5]

All girls and women should own and read this book. It warms your soul and empowers you.

[Mary]

I loved this book.:) it appealed to my inner hippie and helped me find a lot of inner peace. A definite must-read.