What Smart Women Know

Do not let the smug reviews of those who are already so, so smart deter you from reading this book. I am a smart and successful woman and, for many years, had difficulty making good decisions about men. Call it a screwed-up childhood...whatever. The point is, don't buy the idea that you are an idiot if you find this book helpful. This book is a great reference for the not-so-adolescent woman or man who could use some guidance not provided in childhood.

What Smart Women know is a must-read for any female. It begins a little slow, but picks up into the middle with some GREAT tips on how to live your own life. It will put things in proper perspective on everything from: getting over a failed relationship, what to expect during the healing process, and most importantly: how a smart woman should conduct herself in future relationships. It also deals with women dating after divorce, a section on how to spot an abusive man, as well as how to talk to your partner about safe sex. It is such a great book and would certainly make a great gift for any young woman.

If you want to read a very good book about relationships you should read "What Smart Women Know," written by Steven Carter & Julia Sokol. This is a good book you should keep and read over and over again.It's mostly about male and female relationships, and covers topic about what you can do when you break up and how you can tell the good guys from the bad guys.Some of my favorite quotes include," All of the good one may be taken but so are many of the bad ones,"and "any man who falls in love quickly can fall out of love just as quickly."If you want to know more about "What Smart Women Know" -- read this book!

This book lived up to its reviews, and far exceeded all of my expectations for greatness. I wish I'd had this as a teenager before I destroyed my 37 years with abusive relationships & problems related to my lack of self-worth (due to childhood trauma, abuse & rapes). Then again, I might not have been ready to absorb it then. In any case, this is a MUST HAVE for any woman who's ever been abused, exploited, used or had a string of abusive relationships--or wants to avoid them, meaning every woman alive. Every page described common errors women have made,and I related to all of them! This book covers every single situation anyone could encounter in relationships, even what red flags to look for on 1st dates, with real-life examples everyone will recognize. I found myself laughing at some of my mistakes & grateful for the explicit instructions on how to avoid repeating them.It is now my most-valuable tool towards one day having a mutually healthy life partner. In the meantime, it also will help with all of my other relationships with friends, family, co-workers, etc. I've written in the margins, highlighted just about every page, and will refer to it time & time again as life's challenges give me opportunities to practice the wisdom between these priceless pages. It will be the best money you've ever spent & you're worth it. :-)

I read this book for the first time in my twenties. At 36, I still refer to it from time to time when I doubt myself. Any woman can benefit from this book. You will feel as though you are reading about yourself!