The Consumer's Guide to Husband Material

By Rita Justice and Kimberly Nelson

-- Is your guy a Big Daddy, a Couch Potato, an Eagle Scout or some combination brand man?-- Why do you keep trying to find Mr. Right but keep ending up with the same kind of Mr. Wrong again and again.-- The answer to these questions and so much more is in the first definitive guide that rates and ranks the choices in husbands.-- The Consumer's Guide to Husband Material rates the sixteen brands of men on the fourteen essential features, providing a simple to use report card that grades each brand of man.-- Self-assessment questionnaires helps the reader understand why she chooses the men she does.-- Written by a psychologist and a D.J.M. (Discriminating Judge of Men) who have 37 years of marital contentment between them.Taking a husband is like buying a car without a warranty. You can't return it, and any breakdowns are your problem. The Consumer's Guide to Husband Material eliminates the guesswork involved in choosing a lifelong mate. With a simple report card that rates 14 brands of men on 12 essential features necessary for a good relationship, a self-assessment questionnaire to help the reader understand why she chooses the men she does, and chapters like Do you really Want a husband? and Living with your choice, the reader can feel confident when making one of the biggest decisions of her life.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0960537651
• ISBN13: 9780960537655
• Release Date: May 1999
• Publisher: Peak Press
• Length: 195 Pages
• Weight: 0.75 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.0" x 9.0"

Customer Reviews

An Original Take on an Old Problem

This is the sort of book that pulls you in immediately to look up the type(s) of men you've been interested in. After I jumped around to my heart's content, I read it through and went through the psychological exercises, interesting in themselves. I liked this book for the insights into how a woman chooses a man and how she can make a better choice if she wishes. Even if you've already found the man of your dreams, as I have, it's validating to see why and to thank your lucky stars you didn't marry the clunkers you might have. The metaphor of men as various car models is fun and sustained to the point of becoming a running joke. I feel this book gives a great deal of useful information in a humorous way--an altogether satisfying read.

Lots Of Information!

I think you have done a great job of getting a great deal of information into a very readable book. I will recommend it to my female clients.

A must read!

This delightful book gives a humerous twist to a serious subject. A must read for anyone seeking clues on how to meet that elusive "Mr. Right." Full of interesting insights and helpful advice, this book is easy to read and easy to enjoy!

Great book!

As a young woman trying to find her "Mr. Right" this book explained so much for me. It is a funny and enjoyable read. I find myself referring back to the book when I talk to my friends and now they all want copies. It's great how the authors dicussed their life experiences in the book, it makes you realize that everybody has their good points and bad points, even their husbands. I would recommend this book to anyone who wants a humorous, yet accurate, way to look at the men who will come and go in their life.

Witty, irreverant and down-to-earth 'How-To' book

This fun little book offers witty, irreverant and utterly practical advice for choosing a great husband. By comparing different types of men to cars, Nelson and Justice highlight the merits and drawbacks of sporty roadsters, reliable sedans and road hogs. The authors correctly observe that not everyone really wants to drive a Mercedes. They genuinely appreciate the benefits of pickups and Camrys and help the readers move past the 'handsome and rich' stereotype to the kind, reliable and trustworthy qualities that really matter in a marriage.While this book's 'been there, done that' tone may not hit home with the starry-eyed romantic, it's a perfict fit for the 30+ still-looking or the once-married 'smarter this time' woman. There are plenty of good men out there once you know what to look for, and this book can help you recognize one.