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| Don't Be That Girl: A Guide to Finding the Confident, Rational Girl Within | 
enlarge | Author: M.d., Travis L. Stork Creator: Leah Furman Publisher: Simon Spotlight Entertainment Category: Book
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Avg. Customer Rating:   (29 reviews) Sales Rank: 53460
Languages: English (Original Language), English (Unknown), English (Published) Media: Paperback Number Of Items: 1 Pages: 192 Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.4 Dimensions (in): 8 x 5.2 x 1
ISBN: 1416589406 Dewey Decimal Number: 158 EAN: 9781416589402 ASIN: 1416589406
Publication Date: October 7, 2008 Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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Product Description
Don't worry. This is not that book. Travis Stork, the handsome and charismatic star of The Bachelor: Paris, has chalked up more dating experience than most men could claim in a lifetime. As an ER doctor, he's also an expert on the psychological and physiological factors involved in mental and emotional well-being. In Don't Be That Girl, he combines his personal experience and professional expertise to help you demystify the self-defeating behaviors that characterize that girl -- behaviors that unfortunately, even if unintentionally, prevent many women from getting the most from their lives and relationships. Don't Be That Girl cuts to the heart of what makes a woman cross into that girl territory and the red flags that tip guys off to the possibility that, yikes, they may be dating that girl. So who is that girl, exactly? She defies a simple definition. She may be the chameleon who turns into a completely different person the second a guy walks into the room. She could be the girl with the ironclad agenda that she's held to dearly since her first encounter with Modern Bride (and she'll do anything to make sure her plan materializes). Or she's the consummate "yes" girl who is always going along with his every wish. If she's not saying yes, she might very well be a drama queen who is always saying no because she can't seem to live without conflict. Then again, she might not be dramatic at all, just miserable inside, wearing her anger and bitterness as a badge of honor. In short, she's the girl who's trying fruitlessly to be someone she's not -- who's falling victim to the common pitfalls and patterns that lead to that girl behavior -- rather than believing in herself, following her passions, and maintaining healthy priorities. But Don't Be That Girl isn't all cautionary tales and bad news. Often, the same traits that make a woman that girl are the traits that, at their core, are her biggest strengths -- if she only knew how to refocus them. By drawing attention to and celebrating these positive attributes, Dr. Stork reveals how to cultivate and take advantage of them in ways that will lead you to the confidence and happiness that you deserve. Whether you are in a relationship, hopelessly searching, or somewhere in between, this book will arm you with practical insights so you will never again have to ask yourself, Is it me or is it him?
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  To the critics... January 3, 2009 Okay, a lot of people have extreme views on this book (note the nearly equal number of 5 star and 1 star reviews.) I can see that a lot of the people with harsh reviews seem to think of the author as arrogant...and I can see a little bit of that in his book. HOWEVER, the book DOES offer a ton of valuable advice if people are willing to be *open minded* about it.
It seems to me that a lot of people with negative reviews fit the descriptions of some of the "that girl"s in the book. I think perhaps some of the readers feel offended. To this point, I would offer the following response: What is so bad about the author advising readers to focus on pleasing themselves, being independent, cultivating their own interests, and commanding respect? He is not putting anyone down! People are just taking the book the wrong way!
I think this book offers a lot of worthwhile advice for all women. Those of you on the fence about purchasing it...ignore the critics and form your own opinion after reading...I don't think you'll be disappointed.
  Wont waste time on this... December 19, 2008 If he is so concerned about helping women in relationships, why doesn't he write a book for men about how to better treat women, communicate with them or explore their emotions so they can be more attune to the women in their lives. The whole premise that women, once again, need to change in order to find a man is just old and tiresome.
  I am so sick of "these type" of books!!! December 13, 2008 This book was a horrible, demeaning read, another in a series of books written by men that tell women how they should act to make a relationship work. "He's Just Not that Into You", "Don't be that girl", "Why didn't he call", etc. All these books insinuate that it is always women's fault that relationships don't work out, their behavior is the problem. Either they are too clingy, want too much, can't break up with the wrong guy, have too many needs...it NEVER seems to be the guy's fault...or if the guy sucks, well it is the woman's fault for being with him, she should have known better. I think someone should write a book called "Don't Be That Guy" and address it too all of the self-centered, emotionally stunted, smug, losers who think a woman should modify herself and her behavior to suit them. Girls, be yourself!!! If he's not into it, it's his loss!!!
  HOOOORRRRRIIIBBBLLLEEE!!! September 11, 2008 1 out of 1 found this review helpful
THIS BOOK...ALTHOUGH FUNNY AT TIMES...WAS A WASTE OF MONEY. IT HAD ABSOLUTELY NO PURPOSE. ALL HE DOES IS POINT OUT THE KIND OF GIRLS GUYS DONT WANT, MEANWHILE AS YOU READ YOUR SELF ESTEEM LOWERS AND LOWERS, PAGE BY PAGE. EACH CHAPTER IS ABOUT "THAT" GIRL THAT YOU SHOULD NOT BE, HOWEVER, HE NEVER DISCUSSES HOW ONE SHOULD NOT BE "THAT" GIRL. AT THE END HE JUST STATES, JUST DONT BE "THAT" GIRL....WOW!!! THANK YOU!!! LOL HATE IT PLEASE SAVE YOURSELF THE MONEY.
  Good Reading July 12, 2008 0 out of 1 found this review helpful
I bought this book for a single friend who was struggling dating, and she really found it informative with a little bit of humor mixed in. I've seen Dr. Stork on T.V. and just really thought he pointed out things from a male point of view. I highly recommend it.
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