Book Review

Wake Up or Break Up : 8 Crucial Steps to Strengthening Your Relationship
by Leonard Felder
Publisher: Rodale Books
Published: May 6, 2005

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About the Book
One of the nation's top experts on how to improve complex family dynamics, Leonard Felder, Ph.D., has been counseling couples for more than 20 years. In his experience, the inklings of worry and moments of boredom that many individuals feel in their good relationships have to be addressed sooner rather than later to head off the loss of what could be a great relationship. Dr. Felder has found that by following the eight specific and realistic steps he outlines to address the problem areas that most often drive mates apart, couples can overcome the odds and create a healthy, immensely satisfying intimacy.

A wealth of anecdotes from the author's practice provide fresh perspectives on such key issues as learning when to be flexible (and when you've gone too far!), becoming a caring lover, using the critical moments of "re-entry" after work or to increase intimacy, and coming through for your mate in a crisis. Upbeat and non-blaming, this is a book you can urge your mate to read without fear of provoking a fight or hurt feelings. Though it offers advice to both partners in traditional or same-sex couples, one of Dr. Felder's special gifts as a therapist is his ability to reach men and get them to take a more proactive role in strengthening their relationships.

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About the Author
Leonard Felder, Ph.D. is a licensed psychologist in private practice in West Los Angeles. As a popular lecturer and recognized expert on how to improve personal relationships, his books have sold more than 1 million copies and he has appeared on more than 200 television and radio programs, including Oprah, NBC's The Today Show, CBS's The Early Show, CNN, A.M. Canada, National Public Radio, and ABC Talkradio. He and his wife, Linda, have been together since 1980, and they are the parents of a 12-year-old son, Steven.

The Review
On the surface relationships appear to happen without effort. But as anyone in a relationship knows - they do take work. The problem comes when you believe that the work is too difficult, or you feel lost as to what to do next. Leonard Felder, Ph.D. and his masterfully written Wake Up or Break Up provides simple steps to common "problem areas". With logic and well easy-to-follow steps to take, Dr. Felder has provided the road map to relationship success. Beneficial for those just beginning the journey or those that have gotten so off track they feel they've entered another country.

A bonus characteristic of this book over other "relationship" books: It isn't one of those that is written strictly for women with the blame being placed on the man. There is no blame here. They are actualy steps you can take to strengthen your relationship. Not every relationship will identify with all possible problems and solutions. But take what you need and move forward. After reading, you may find that "waking up" is far easier than "breaking up".

~Jane, Girlposse.com Reviewer - April 2005

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