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AARP The Nice Girl Syndrome: Stop Being Manipulated And Abused--and Start Standing Up For Yourself (2011)

by Beverly Engel(Favorite Author)

3.8 of 5 Votes: 1

languge

English

genre

Nonfiction

publisher

Wiley

review 1: This is an OK book, but the author comes off as defensively reacting to some major hurt from a male. I understand about being assertive and standing up for yourself, but fully half of the book seems to be aimed at males and how they "take advantage" of females in one way or another. This is the impression given in the book and a viewpoint I don't agree with. I think this book could have been more effective if it dealt with a more open range of situations, rather than just domestic relationships. Overall, some good tips given, but the author comes off as angry and a little too defensive. Moderately recommended, though there are better books out there that deal with boundaries and taking care of yourself.
review 2: Okay, so first things first, I am not a nic... moree girl. I know a few and I may have been one at some point...but along the way I have had the privilege of having very strong women role models and they have paved the way. I have also had the benefit of having male mentors who have a very good grasp on women and how to leverage their individual and unique strengths. With that said, this book did have some great tips and suggestions and could certainly serve as a refresher on how to be an effective communicator and to steer clear of passive aggressive behaviors. It also had some commentary regarding the social mores that affect how women treat people which I found very interesting. My favorite part of the book is the emphasis it places on first, knowing yourself; followed by being yourself and avoiding the pitfalls of being who you think others want you to be. There is a quote in the book that I really liked: "What other people think about me is none of my business." --Sandra Ray less

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