The Proper Care and Feeding of Husbands

Laura Schlessinger

Rating: 3.5/5 Stars
Rank: 194

In her newest book, Schlessinger (10 Stupid Things Women Do to Mess Up Their Lives) relies upon her experience in private practice, radio and letters she received from men and women in tackling the issue of women who mistreat their men and suffer the consequences of unhappiness.

The women who criticize their husbands in the stories that Schlessinger relates are depressed in their marriages and feel little love from their husbands.

Unabashedly asserting that man is a "very simple creature," who needs only "direct communication, respect, appreciation, food, and good loving'" to respond with devotion, compassion and love, this controversial marriage and family therapist claims that every woman can achieve a deeply satisfying marriage if she adheres to certain fundamentals men require. Preparing dinner, caring for the children without complaint, greeting her husband with a kiss and engaging in sexual intimacy instead of "tearing down a husband's necessary sense of strength and importance" can result in the harmonious marriage women crave.

While many of her listeners and readers claim her unequivocal advice has salvaged teetering marriages and improved marital harmony, others perceive Schlessinger as a throwback to what many see as years of female oppression in the home.
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About the Author

Dr. Laura Schlessinger received her Ph.D. in physiology from Columbia University and holds a postdoctoral certification and licensing in Marriage and Family Therapy.

She is the author of six New York Times bestsellers, which have sold nearly four million copies to date, as well as four children's books.

She is the host of an internationally syndicated radio program and is an avid sailor and bicyclist. She lives in Southern California with her husband and son.

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The Proper Care and Feeding of Husbands
Laura Schlessinger


	From Publishers Weekly
	In her newest book, Schlessinger (10 Stupid Things Women Do to Mess Up Their Lives) relies upon her experience in private practice, radio and letters she received from men and women in tackling the issue of women... read full editorial

	From AudioFile
	The well-known life and relationship expert corrects a misconception she thinks women have about their relationships with men-that wives should get everything they want and raise hell if they don't. Her response... read full editorial

	From Booklist
	Dr. Laura gets back into the battle of the sexes in this new offering, which will bring Marabel Morgan's Total Woman (1975) to the minds of readers of a certain age. Schlessinger doesn't advise women to greet their husband... read full editorial

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The Proper Care and Feeding of Husbands
Laura Schlessinger


	This Completely Makes Sense! A Must Read For Wives!!!
	(Black Hills, South Dakota) January 3, 2004 - 5.0/5 stars
	I am so thankful that Dr. Laura wrote this book. My relationship with my husband has already improved and I just got the book on Tuesday! I realized that it is much easier for me to figure him out, then for him to figure... read full review

	Men Are Simple Creatures, All They Need Is ...
	(Warren, N.J. United States) March 5, 2004 - 4.0/5 stars
	In this book, Dr. Laura presents what could be called the "Contemporary Theory of Husbands." She tries to encourage women to cast off the influence of the feminist movement which has fostered feelings that have... read full review

	proper care and feeding of husbands
	(USA) February 17, 2004 - 1.0/5 stars
	SAVE YOUR MONEY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!One of the Most useless time productions, without any kind of Intelligent reserch. Full of Rambleling. One Sided attempt of"cure-Alls" which offerNO worthwile info. There are Better... read full review

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