The Girls' Guide to Surviving a Break-Up: The Essential Companion from Getting Over Him

By Delphine Hirsh

Book Overview

The essential female companion from the moment he walks out of your life. The Girls' Guide to Surviving a Break-Up offers step-by-step advice for getting over him, including: * What to do the first night * How not to Drink & Dial * How to tell parents and friends about the breakup * The most effective way to pamper yourself * How to express your anger without landing in jail * Tips for surprise run-ins with your ex * The top five movies to get you through the worst times * And much more An inspiring mix of sage advice, go-girl humor, lonelyhearts empathy, and practical fun, The Girls' Guide offers quizzes, Top Five Lists, must-do activities, and sound guidelines for weathering a period that-if it can only be lived through-will leave anyone stronger.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0312285191
• ISBN13: 9780312285197
• Release Date: January 2003
• Publisher: St. Martin's Griffin
• Length: 256 Pages
• Weight: 0.50 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 5.7" x 8.2"

Customer Reviews

This is a must-have for your break-up!

This book really hits the nail on the head for so many topics. It's funny, practical, and a great resource for any gal dealing with a break-up. I'm getting over a break-up of a nine year relationship..this book has given me some great advice, much needed laughs, and essential support. Thanks to the author!

Excellent Read!

I highly recommend this book to anyone who is going through or recovering from a breakup. It is not a step-by-step guide to recovering from a breakup -- that would be so boring and I doubt anyone in a breakup state of mind would feel inclined to read or pratise it. Instead, the author offers you her friendship and support as she holds your hand and walks you through your ordeal, starting from the First Few Days where all you are required to do is Just Keep Breathing. There is no trace of preachiness or holier-than-thou-ness in the book. Instead, you feel that the author is going through the pain with you. But at the same time that she offers you her friendship, she is also there to ensure that you do not wallow in too much sadness and die of a broken heart (no man is that worthy!). She props you up when you trip over and encourages you to press on, like when you make that call that you know you shouldn't and she has told you not to and why not. In addition to the sound, practical and pragmatic advice, what distinguishes this as an outstanding book is the empathy and forgiveness that comes across. With some quiet humour and lots of common sense, you are encouraged (and sometimes pushed along) to continue placing one foot in front of the other day by day, until you yourself recognise that by doing this simple act (and continue breathing), you are already moving on and getting better. The author has done a wonderful job. She surely has been there before and knows what she's talkiing about. She's now back as a friend and supporter -- yours. Get this book!

Wonderful

After recently being "dumped", I luckily found this incredible book. It is easy reading (all I was capable of at the time of the breakup) with practical examples of many of the emotions I was feeling. One of the best parts of the book is that it gives helpful hints on how to react to those emotions without embarassing oneself. I laughed and shed a few tears with this book. I found myself re-reading the book over and over to gain insight into my previous relationship and finding ways to move on. Great book!

Every women should have a copy of this book

Only a week ago I was sitting at home crying hysterically about my latest break up, and now I am even able to face him at work. All thanks to Ms. Hirsh. This book was a gift sent directly from heaven. It gave me confidence to pick myself up and get back out there.

Finally, someone with a clue.

Picked this book up yesterday on my way out of New York - having just had a classic New Year's Eve disaster break-up. Ms. Hirsh made my plane ride so much better than it would have been without it. Or maybe it was the vodka tonics! Anyway, the book was smart and funny and I recommend it to anyone who's been through a bad time, recently or not.