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Title: Relational Spaces: Daughterhood, Motherhood, and Sisterhood in Dacia Maraini's Writings and Films.(Speculative Identities: Contemporary Italian Women's Narrative)(Book Review)
Author: Sharon Wood
Publication: The Modern Language Review (Magazine/Journal)
Date: October 1, 2005
Publisher: Thomson Gale
Volume: 100Issue: 4Page: 1130(2)

Article Type: Book Review

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Another Woman As Victim Tome That Just Exacerbates The Problem
You can almost feel the negative energy of Ms. Wilson jumping off each page, as she whines and moans about the various victimizations that happen, sometimes correctly, to women. However, this is just another one of the zillion of "victimization" books that will be of questionable value to women that have a brain. Not to say that this book can't be a help to TRULY"victimized" women that don't have a clue, but it has that strident feminist tone of women as victims that just isn't helpful for women that DO have a brain, and realize that relationships are inexorably a two-way street. In my view, relationships, whether they involve man-woman, woman-woman, man-man.... all have the same dynamics. Mental illness, addictions, personality disorders aren 't tied to sex, they're universal. Similarly, relationship dysfunction take two.....The problem with Victim books like this is that they really miss the point.... and in the long run aren't that helpful to getting to a path of mutual growth. On the other hand, if you REALLY feel that you're the evolved one in the relationship, and your partner is just completely insane, then this might be helpful. Otherwise, I wouldn't use this book to escape looking at your own part in the drama of your relationship - no matter what, it always takes two! Ms. Wilson has come up with an enticing title, and I'm sure will make a few bucks because of it, but this is one of those books you'll wind up reselling on Amazon, or using to collect dust in your book shelf.

AmazingInsights
As a counsellor for women I found the insights in this book very helpful. I have recommended this book to many of my clients to help them understand why they are struggling to make their relationship work. If you have struggled to understand why you can't make your relationship work, or you feel no matter what you do it seems to be your fault then this is for you. Pamela Bird Australia

The book I wish I'd read long ago
Written in easy and accessible language, the ideas in this book are profound and powerfully insightful. I could see many situations that I'velived through with astonishing new clarity - like putting glasses on for the first time, noticing, "Wow! So THIS is what happened!" Not just for intimate relationships, this book is a must for women raising sons and women who work closely with men. I find myself much more skilled at recognizing dysfunctional behaviors in men as they appear, and now I don't take them so personally - or internally make excuses for them anymore. Now more discerning, I can now better recognize the blessed men who ARE genuinely kind, responsible and skilled in their relating to women. Of course, our popular culture powerfully reinforces (even normalizes) the destructive behaviors of the personality types identified so astutely in this book, as well as women having to tirelessly accomodate to them. Now with greater awareness, I am far more skilled at weeding out those "poor emotional investments"and focusing my energies on truly strong men. But warning - this is a book not to be read only once; it's one to keep handy for reference, as well as one to foist on your very best friends!

Spread The Word To Women Everywhere
He's Just No Good for you.
With compassion, directness and humor, author Beth Wilson provides HOPE by offering pragmatic steps toward a healthier life for the millions of women who find themselves entrenched in the quick sand of a destructive relationship. I highly recommend this book to every woman as a reminder that each of us can fall prey to our unconscious behaviors. Let's spread the word to our sisters, mothers, daughters, and girlfriends that He's Just No Good for You is a transformational book, a life- line encourging women to reach out for supportand empowering them to heal themselves through the spirit of sisterhood.

A must read for someone ready to break out of a destructive relationship
Excellent resource to identify power and controlling behaviors. This book shows you how to regain your sense of self and re-affirms it's "not all in your head". It gives you confidence on how to get out of the destructive relationship and be true to yourself. A must read for someone who wants to break the cycle. ... Read more

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