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I actually started this thread to thank one specific person on Loveshack - Though I don't remember who. But I was going through some of the threads and found two users talking about books. One was reading a book called "This Book Is Full Of Spiders" and told the other, how her (?) ex would have hated it. So a couple of days ago I felt like reading, but not the book I already had. I remembered the thread and started reading "This Book Is Full Of Spiders." It is amazing. It's so fun and upbeat and it keeps my mind occupied enough as to not think about my ex at all. Therefore: Thank you for mentioning it!!

 

Since I couldn't really start a thread just to thank someone, I thought maybe people would care to share the books they have been/are reading during this difficult time? It's so difficult to find books without romance and I am not ready for romance at all.

 

I myself would like to suggest "A Tiny Bit Marvelous" by Dawn French. I haven't finished it yet, but it's quite fun.

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This is a great idea for a thread--so helpful to figure out a way to occupy our active disobedient brains! :D

 

I heard Stephen King's Doctor Sleep is excellent.

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"He's not that into you"-you can also listen to it. It opened my eyes ;)

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"He's not that into you"-you can also listen to it. It opened my eyes ;)

 

Is there a "She's not that into you"?

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Is there a "She's not that into you"?

 

I think the book covers both.

 

Anything by Neil Gaiman. Each is an entertaining read, a little dark, and pretty darn funny.

 

He does have a rather dour quote about love, which I won't post here lol. However, I'll post a quote from Coraline...one that I think is indirectly relevant to those of us still feeling the twinges of longing:

 

“I don't want whatever I want. Nobody does. Not really. What kind of fun would it be if I just got everything I ever wanted just like that, and it didn't mean anything? What then?”

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Janni Established Member

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I'd like to add John Dies at the End. Same author as This Book is Full of Spiders.

 

Anyone have some other suggestions? I need some books :)

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I guess some fiction could be a nice distraction, but I'm all about self help at the moment. :cool: Here's a few I've been working on:

- Toxic Parents

- Codependent No More

- Mans Search for Meaning

- Men are from Mars: Starting Over

 

* And watching Deep Inner Game by David DeAngelo. Not sure about this guys other material as I've never seen it. But this DVD set is presented 99% by Dr. Paul (while David just sits there in a chair and throws out some stupid comment every couple of minutes). This material is worth taking a look at in my opinion. A very interesting take on masculine psychology. Very scientific and rooted in human psychology in general. So far nothing about how to pick up or manipulate women. I'm about half way through. :)

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I guess some fiction could be a nice distraction, but I'm all about self help at the moment. :cool: Here's a few I've been working on:

- Toxic Parents

- Codependent No More

- Mans Search for Meaning

- Men are from Mars: Starting Over

 

* And watching Deep Inner Game by David DeAngelo. Not sure about this guys other material as I've never seen it. But this DVD set is presented 99% by Dr. Paul (while David just sits there in a chair and throws out some stupid comment every couple of minutes). This material is worth taking a look at in my opinion. A very interesting take on masculine psychology. Very scientific and rooted in human psychology in general. So far nothing about how to pick up or manipulate women. I'm about half way through. :)

 

I think I'll have a look at "Codependent no more". Starting to suspect I might be codependent. And having trouble breaking the pattern.

 

Is the DVD worth watching for women?

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I think I'll have a look at "Codependent no more". Starting to suspect I might be codependent. And having trouble breaking the pattern.

 

I think many of us, myself included, become co-dependent without even realizing it. It just happens. At least it did for me. I think it's almost a byproduct of falling for someone. One must be very, very careful and quite strong to avoid it :(

 

Is the DVD worth watching for women?

 

You know, I thought about that as I was watching it the other night. It is definitely geared towards men, so not sure. I would start with any of the other millions of tons of material for both sex's or just for women :laugh:

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Anything by Tony Parsons `Man and wife` And of course anything by David Nicholls. `One day` being an amazing love story and very funny.

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"He's not that into you"-you can also listen to it. It opened my eyes ;)

 

Good book, really good book ;)

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"Why men love bitches- from doormat to dreamgirl". By Sherry Argov.

 

 

I know, I know... The title is a bit condescending but it is meant as a term of endearment. It has really great tips for bettering yourself, and not being a doormat. Its a powerful book. Ladies go read it!

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I'm reading a book on the New Deal. I can't handle anything about relationships right now. So anything as far removed from that as possible is good for me :)

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Awesome thread. Books brings you to places you never knew!!!!

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In The Meantime.... (finding yourself and the love you want) by Iyanla Vanzant A good read for both genders.

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Interesting that "Man's Search for Meaning" was mentioned on here. That's currently what I am reading. I also have gone through "How to Survive the Loss of a Love" several times. I was recommended it by my counselor, and I have to admit it can be really helpful and encouraging. More of a tool than a book with that one though.

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Starting to read:

 

The Power of NOW by Echart Tolle

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I'd like to add John Dies at the End. Same author as This Book is Full of Spiders.

 

Anyone have some other suggestions? I need some books :)

 

thank you Janni for the suggestions so far!

 

here's one for you, Penpal by Dathan Auerbach

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Starting to read:

 

The Power of NOW by Echart Tolle

 

Hey PM me and I'll send ya an MP3. Much easier to listen to than read...

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It's called a breakup because its broken...

 

written by the same guys who did he's just not that into you.

 

I read it a couple of weeks after my BU and it is hilarious and really makes you look at things differently, positively....i recommend for all on LS to read.

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I'm currently readying a book on bodylanguage. Have to get those social skills up! And not look so closed off/uninterested all the time. It's a kick ass book

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