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Become Your Own Matchmaker 8 Easy Steps for Attracting Your Perfect Mate

If you’ve ever found yourself picking off your nail polish, sitting in your sweats with an empty carton of Ben & Jerry’s, wondering, “Where are all the good men, and why isn’t a gorgeous one standing shirtless in my kitchen mixing me up a pomegranate mojito?” I hate to tell you this, but it’s your own fault. Not to worry — I’m here to help you make that fantasy a reality, with one major addition: you’ll be sipping that mojito with a big, glittering diamond ring on your left hand.

Sounds too good to be true? It isn’t. As a third-generation matchmaker and the president of one of the world’s most elite dating services — the Millionaire’s Club — I’ve put myself in the enviable position of being friend, confi dante, and relationship counselor to men and women the world over. I know what the good guys want in a wife, and what sends them screaming into the night. Now I’m sharing their secrets with you.

I’ve compiled my best tried-and-true advice and I’m going to tell you the things that even your best friend doesn’t have the courage to break to you. If you follow my formula, the man of your dreams will appear in your life, and you can be in a committed, monogamous relationship with him in less than a year. Get ready — I’m about to show you how to make all your relationship dreams come true.

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5 Stars My Dating Bible
This is my dating Bible. This book gives you the information, tools, and formula how to survive yourself and life in the dating world. Patti gives it to you straight up with no bologna and even some humor! I am following her advice. Although, I am still in Step 1: Dating Detox, the rest of the book maps out dating etiquette from start to finish. Included are also some simple exercises to help you discover what characteristics are important to you in a mate. Furthermore, there are excellent descriptions of different types of people (men), how to identify them, and they are listed by good and bad traits. Other good reads to have on the shelf: He’s Just Not That Into You: The No-Excuses Truth to Understanding Guys and It’s Called a Breakup Because It’s Broken: The Smart Girl’s Break-Up BuddyBest wishes everyone!

3 Stars Good book
I enjoy watching Patti on The Millionaire Matchmaker. That’s why I purchased her book. For the most part, the book was good. I disagree with some of what she says, however.

5 Stars Every woman needs to read this one
If you feel left out of the loop about the way men feel, then get this book. It may do you a world of good just knowing how they tick. I really liked learning all the nuances and insights and thought this book was an invaluable tool for my dating life. A great read, overall, as well as Attract Men Like Bees to Honey: The Magic Formula For Putting Him Under Your Spell

5 Stars A simple game plan for dating

I really enjoyed this book. It’s realistic, easy to read, cut to the chase, and informative. You may already know a few of the suggestions, and some, you just might not like, but its plain to see, that most of the information laid out in this book could only be obtained from an experienced matchmaking professional.I also like how the book takes you from pre-dating, to finding a date, to dating, to negotiating the ring. There are more steps, but I just wanted to point out that it covers the entire relationship up until marriage.

4 Stars Great on-line dating resource!
Book was very good. Very good instructional guide. Not sure if I agree with everything, coming from an author who hasn’t been succesful in landing a mate herself. But I found the on-line dating rules and qualifing the buyer to be very informative and well written. Sad part is, the majority of single woman, don’t meet her criteria for joining her service. However, many good tips and I liked the book so much, I purchased a few copies for my friends as gifts.

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If Im So Wonderful Why Am I Still Single Ten Strategies That Will Change Your Love Life Forever

Susan Page’s bestselling relationship book has been translated into 18 languages, is being read in more than 25 countries, and its mass-market edition has sold more than 158,000 copies. At the heart of this book are Page’s famed 10 strategies for readers to better self-understanding and ultimately a fulfilling relationship. Filled with revealing anecdotes, case studies, and quizzes, the book’s down-to- earth guidance will appeal to everyone who devoured books like Mars and Venus on a Date and Getting the Love You Want, and anyone who wants a fulfilling intimate relationship.

“Behold a wonder–a romantic self-help book that is intelligent, upbeat, practical, useful, winning, and even wise.” –Kirkus Reviews

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5 Stars Not to be missed.
This is a seriously good read with one cavet–you have to be ready for it. And by this I mean, it’s got some hard truths about single life and wanting to get into a relationship. Overall, it’s one of the better books on the subject I have read. Also good:How to Break Your Addiction to a Person.

5 Stars the only book you will ever need when searching for a person to marry
This is one of a kind book on finding the relationship for the rest of your life. The author provides abundant, convincing advice in a warm, positive tone.

I consider myself emotionally mature, and my friends and family see me as a wise, compassionate, and sensible (whilst amateur) relationship counselor, but still, this book has taught me a great deal about choosing a partner for life. The advice for setting your standards very high and rationale behind it are right on, and the detailed guidance on spotting and then fleeing from commitmentphobes is priceless and will save you months, if not years, of lingering in not-good-enough relationships.

I now feel guilt-free, no matter how hard it could be emotionally, ending a relationship in which I am not treated with the utmost love, attention, and care I give and also deserve to receive, or one I know would not meet my life goals (marrying and having children) or crucial lifestyle preferences, or that causes emotional pain because the other person is not fully on board. The book is worth every penny.

1 Star Get the feeling you’ve never been to you?
Hi single ladies in your 30s. Yeah you. I’m here today to save you some money and let you know why you’re still single. For FREE! Hold my hand and let’s get in the time machine and go back about 10-15 years ago to those early 20s, shall we? You remember those years, don’t you? When you could fit into those skinny jeans. When you had every guy in the world trying every dorky line in the world to get into said jeans. I bet you do. Remember your standards from back in the day? You know… that you wouldn’t date any guys your age because… well … they don’t have much money…they had no direction … etc. You went for the older guys in their 30s because they were more established … had a little more success … had a little more money. Except there was one little problem. You were decent looking, but you were no Giselle Bundchen. You had some laughs with the older guys you dated … took a couple of weekend trips to Key West. But they never took it to the next level, did they? What happened there? They moved on, right? They moved on to your peers that were just a little better looking than you. And now … surprise, surprise… you’re still single. Now those guys your age that you blew off don’t seem quite so dorky now, do they? They kind of came into their own. But … they’re not returning your calls either. What are they up to? Oh yeah, they’re dating your younger sisters now, right? Well, that’s not entirely accurate. They do call you on occasion. At your age and level of desperation, you’re sometimes more amenable to doing things in the “garden of earthly delights” that your pickier younger sisters refuse to do. You’re doing all kinds of crazy things that you never imagined you’d ever consent to do. You kid yourself and say you’ve got more of an “open mind” as you’ve ripened. But really you’re just biding your time and waiting for the day that they’re through sowing their wild oats, want to settle down, and start a family. But will it be with you? Well, you’re still fairly attractive, but not like you were when you were younger. There’s also something else. You also have a lot of bitterness and emotional baggage that starts to grow bigger and uglier as you age and become more desperate. Ultimately, it seems like too much trouble. Soon you’re getting that invitation to be a bridesmaid at your younger sister’s wedding. You watch “Sex and the City” for inspiration, but even those wacky gals are settling down and having babies. Well, that’s OK. There’s always 300 pound mamas boys and divorced guys with restraining orders against them to pick from. Don’t worry, though. I still think you’re wonderful.

5 Stars THE book to change your life, it did mine!
Susan Page has manage to write a book that is so clear, persuasive, prescriptive and full of heart that it should be the Bible for anyone searching for love. I bought the book in March and read it, did the exercises, and examined my own needs and patterns. I began a serious search for The One and, believe it or not, I found him. Yes, I had to go out of state, and yes, I found an online search that worked better for me than [...], but without this book, I’m absolutely certain I would not have found the man of my dreams. I am now engaged and plan to marry in a year. Thank you, Susan!

2 Stars Not too reallistic
I have a friend who I consider “wonderful” and I can’t understand why she is still single. I got this book for her as a potential present but I never gave it to her, concerned of being offensive because of the title.

I started reading it, myself, and honestly, it takes pages and pages before finding something relatively useful. If you’re about to buy this book for yourself, I would recommend you to use the money and the time to do something that creates you some personal satisfaction. Finally, what you will show to other people and to yourself, is your ability to be a healthy, balanced and creative person. Desperation is not too attractive to other people, and I feel as though the book prepares you to go outside to chase “something”.

10 Stupid things women do to mess up our lives from Dr. Laura is more worth it. There are multiple examples of obviously not “wonderful” decisions that affect the day to day living of women, and she approaches self steam issues from a perspective that helps you to improve (and I would say, to be more attractive from an emotional perspective). I am not single and I consider myself very happy at the moment, even though, Dr Laura’s book has given me opportunities to think about better and more satisfactory ways to live my life.

Hopefully my review helps someone by proxy!

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I Am Trying To Break Your Heart A Film About Wilco

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2 Stars Bad Documentary with Good Music
I was fortunate enough to be at the world premier and have just recently tried making it through this film again. Years later, it’s not any better than it was the first time. I love Wilco and all the songs so that part of the film is great. Any Wilco fan will eat up all the fantastic performance footage.

It’s just not a very good documentary. My general feeling is that Sam Jones approached this as a fan and didn’t want to do anyhing that would jeopardize his filming access especially when everything changed with the band lineup and record label. As a result there’s nothing here that seems like it wasn’t Jeff Tweedy approved. Interviews with the other band members and differing opinions are practically non-existent. John Stirratt in particularly seems surprisingly absent considering how long he’s played with Jeff and how many band members he’s seen come and go. Jay’s actual firing is missing which makes no sense unless it was dictated by some kind of contract that Sam was working under. Either Sam wasn’t agressive enough with the cameras and interviews or a lot of unflattering stuff ended up in the trash. It’s still a great story of perseverance and success but in the end I felt that the film was unneccesarily cruel to Jay and dishonest in its tone in order to make the story work.

5 Stars Essential for any music lover
When this movie originally came out in the theatres in 2003, it played exactly for one week here in Cincinnati, but you can be sure I did not miss it. Loved it from start to finish. For whatever reason, I never bought the DVD when it came out, until a couple of weeks ago and so this was my first time re-watching the movie, 5 years later.

DVD1 (92 min.) of “I Am Trying To Break Your Heart” brings the original theatrical release, and re-watching it 5 years later, and knowing full-well the story that it brings, it remains a marvel to watch. Originally intended as simply following how the band makes a new album, it turns into a full fletched drama (band members leaving, label rejecting the album, the band persevering, etc.). One hilarious moment that remains with me is when the band is on the road and Jeff Tweedy and his family walks into a fast-food place and he says “I don’t have any money”. It’s probably not that they were broke, but it’s probably not too far from the truth either… Since those days of course, the band has become a huge success.

DVD2 (80 min.) brings a bunch of scenes that weren’t included in the movie, including the band performing in various places and settings. There is also a too-brief “making-of” segment that is quite insightful. On top of that, this release includes an absolute fantastic 40 page booklet with insights from the director and others on the making of the movie (with pictures). In all, “I Am Trying To Break Your Heart” is essential for any serious music fan, on the same level as, say, “DIG!”. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!

5 Stars Don’t call us, Wilco you
I’m pretty new to Wilco. Still in that phase where every fresh exposure is exciting, a revelation. So I’m ill-equipped to say how good this look behind the scenes actually is. To me, it’s incredible. I’ve been listening to YHF for about a year, and complete familiarity with the work still eludes me. Luckily, because it’s that fresh sound that brought me to the band in the first place. Anyway, I’m still completing my YHF thesis, and this is the ultimate study sheet. The boys, experimenting with the songs on creation, even as I experiment with them on consumption. It’s too much, riches beyond belief.

I haven’t investigated the genesis of this project, but it appears that the filmmakers were extremely lucky. What should have been just another band profile wound up having an arc — not just one, but two major (and completely unforeseeable) plot points. The fiasco with WB and Wilco’s new album, and the ejection of Jay Bennett from the band. The latter worked especially well for me, as every appearance of Bennett made his neediness more transparent. One scene in particular is painful to watch, as Bennett is relentless in having not just his views, but every syllable of the discussion, put under the microscope. It’s easy to see how Jeff Tweedy may have decided that this collaboration had outlived its usefulness.

I’m not sure how well this movie would work for the uninitiated, or for non-fans. I don’t believe that Wilco is necessarily an acquired taste — I was hooked from my first notes — but I do think they’re a band that won’t work for everyone. Tweedy’s reedy voice is not the strongest instrument out there, and the band’s arrangements are idiosyncratic, to say the least. If you like them, I think you’ll really like them. And if you don’t, you may well wonder what the fuss is about. In the music and, especially, this film. Which takes their uniqueness for granted, as principle #1. If you don’t get it, this film may be a tedious exercise, at best. I don’t know. This movie was made for me, and I bought it all.

And, hey, as a spoiled Wilco fan, I’m looking forward to the sequel. The making of “A Ghost is Born”? Where do I find that? I imagine the title will be “You can’t hear it on the radio.” Can’t wait…

4 Stars Nice documentary
It’s a good documentary, black and white pictures, nice concert scenes, worth the while and the money

4 Stars Fricke’s Picks
Although Yankee Hotel Foxtrot has been among my top-ten records of all time since I picked up a copy shortly after its initial release, I waited almost 5 years to see this documentary film about the album (released in 2003). Why? For one thing, the album speaks very loudly and boldly for itself. When I heard about the documentary I was resistant to add any more information to the process of understanding this album for fear of detracting from the experience. However this week I finally caved. The album has grown with me so much over time I really wanted to learn more about its creation.

I am hardly an objective viewer and I think I would have enjoyed any film containing the music from the album, but there were some elements that really stood out to make the viewing experience impactful. First was the footage of the band’s creative process, developing the material as a unit. I was surprised in fact how well the band interacted as a group (at least at first), when I had always thought of Tweedy as more of a type-A. Additionally, live footage abounded, and there were some very nice performances of “Being There”-era material that reminded me why that album was so much fun. Despite the new emphasis on deconstructionism, the band never lost its ability to “rock” in a more conventional sense. I think this speaks highly for their versatility. Further, David Fricke (of Rolling Stone) and others contributed some very thought-provoking discussion of the clash between art and commerce in the modern music industry. The struggles surrounding this album can in fact be seen as a microcosm of a larger problem impacting artistically ambitious musicians in an era where the public’s attention span for such things is shrinking. This in fact points the way towards the rise of indie labels devoted to “career artists” which seems to be occurring right now. Finally, the film had a distinct plot with obstacles to overcome (the band being dropped by its label) and a happy ending (owning creative rights to an album funded by a large label and essentially selling it back to them at a higher cost). In true rock n roll fashion, Wilco “stuck it to the man.”

The drawbacks? The main one was the focus on the falling out between Jeff Tweedy and Jay Bennett. It was hilarious to see Bennett’s explanation of the ouster (a defensive statement boiling down to: “Tweedy was threatened by my brilliance”) yet it also cast him in the worst light possible, lampooning his arrogance to make it seem almost cartoonish. I am sure there was more to the story than we were shown. Additionally, Jeff and Jay’s discussion over the details of the sounds coming through the mixing boards was excruciating (and fortunately pretty short). It reminded me of watching my parents argue when I was a kid – they obviously both saw the world from a different perspective and it seemed like they just weren’t going to see eye-to-eye on certain things. I can see why Jeff had to throw up after that discussion, I wanted to as well. This part was a little too close to reality TV drama for my liking.

However this is small potatoes in the grand scheme of things, and the film did achieve its purpose – to help the viewer gain more perspective on the album and the process of its development. It also cast the band in a very human light, as fundamentally regular people working together to create a significant artistic statement. I learned a lot about Jeff Tweedy and crew but not so much so as to make me feel like some kind of voyeur – in other words, the band’s personal life was largely left untouched and the focus was placed where it should have been – squarely on the music. And what music it was.

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