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  • An Uncomfortable Book About Relationships
  • By: Neil Strauss
  • Narrated by: Neil Strauss
  • Length: 16 hrs and 50 mins
  • 4.5 out of 5 stars (558 ratings)
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Summary

No more games; it's time for the truth. I am not the hero in this tale. I am the villain.

Do you believe in monogamy? Neil Strauss didn't. The New York Times journalist made a name for himself advocating freedom, sex and opportunity as author of The Game - with intimacy and long-term commitment taking a backseat.

That is until he met the woman who forced him to ask the questions that men and women are asking themselves every day: Is it natural to be faithful to one person for life? Do alternatives to monogamy lead to better relationships and greater happiness? Can you keep passion and romance from fading over time?

Strauss set out on a quest for answers. It took him from Viagra-laden free-love orgies to sex addiction clinics, from cutting-edge science labs to modern-day harems and, most terrifying of all, to his own mother and his family's secrets. What he discovered changed everything he knew about love, sex, relationships and, ultimately, himself. The Truth may have the same effect on you.

©2015 Neil Strauss (P)2015 Canongate Books

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A gd read for ppl recalibrating post "Manosphere"

I havn't read "the game", but I know of Neil Strauss after reading a lot of that type of material post divorce. This is a really good book for people who fear going down a "red pill rabbit hole" and want to recalibrate. Also just an intetesting story and he is a good writer.

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How to grow long term happiness from the gulf of short term passion

A journey of discovering one’s self through the life journey of a witty, insightful and eventually loving nerd who done good.

I highly recommend this book. The only reason I haven’t given it 5 stars is because it’s not as good as his book the game!

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Must read relationship book!

Really glad I read this book, initially I was interested because I read The Game years ago. Great insights and really interesting journey, must read for anyone in a long term relationship!

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Eye opening, great advice for men and women!

There were a few moments which made me gasp, feel angry, and want to cry with happiness. Not only was it a great story but also a real life honest self help book for one and all.

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the truth is in that this book is amazing

this book helped me be more self aware its an amazing book to listen and understand you

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Surprisingly powerful

This is the first review I have done. I bought this after enjoying the game. Whilst expecting an exciting narrative, I was floored by the honesty of the author and his journey. It is equal parts entertaining, titillating and awesome in scale(relatively!) The truth will change your life.

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Fantastic and uncomfortable listening

Listening to this just after a break up was just what I needed to restore a little faith but also take a good hard look at myself - recommended, highly!

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wow!!

This man has incredible and eye opening insight!! he's painfully honest and vulnerable and it's inspiring.

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Educationally brilliant and funny

I couldn’t stop listening. And I’m now never just ‘F.I.N.E’ again.

Very helpful book and feeling appreciative to Neil Strauss for writing it.

Enjoy! 👍

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great listen - open and honest. very honest.

great listen, nice to hear the honest story about the rise and fall of neil Strauss, helped me with my own relationship in a lot of ways, seeing the big picture. highly recommended.

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