Straight Talk, No Chaser: How to Find, Keep, and Understand a Man

"Straight Talk, No Chaser: How to Find, Keep and Understand a Man", the second book in a series of "tell it like it is" books written by comedian/radio personality/activist Steve Harvey, is phenomenal!! In his effort to enlighten his daughters, and women in general, on their misconceptions on the way that men think, he has hit a gold mine. He could probably write 5 more like this and not repeat himself. In response to the numerous questions that Steve would receive from women while on tour promoting his book, "Act Like A Woman, Think Like A Man", Steve took the questions that he continued to hear and wrote this book. The questions that Steve continuously heard made him realize that many women really didn't have a clue as to how men thought and what types of messages some of their actions were really sending. Steve felt that in order to promote healthy, long lasting relationships between men and women, some additional advice just may prove useful for many of the women that he was coming into contact with. In this book, Steve goes on to further explain some of the points that he was trying to get across in the initial book that may have been misunderstood and touch on some others that needed to be discussed. Because of the negative response that his "Act Like A Woman, Think Like A Man" received from many men, who said that Steve was giving away all of their secrets, in "Straight Talk, No Chaser" Steve uses his comedic style to open the doors to get men and women to read and discuss some topics with each other, and others that are deemed "For Ladies Only". The topics that are discussed in order to provoke conversations between men and women range from "Understanding Men" and what Steve calls "Dating by the Decades: A Guide to How Men Feel About Relationships in Their 20s, 30s, 40s, 50s, and Beyond" to other chapters devoted to dispelling certain "Myths" by telling female readers the "Facts" behind whether Men REALLY find women intimidating. When Steve turns his attention solely to his female readers, he starts off by telling them "Let's Stop the Games..." and the effects of "Nagging" and then tells them "...How to Get What You Want Out of a Man". He even goes on to talk just to the Men and tells them, "Ten Commandments to Pleasing a Woman". I truly enjoyed reading this book. It has proven to provoke many discussions with my husband and daughter, and make me think about many of the things that I was told by my Mother and Grandmother while I was a young woman and how it differed from the advice that was given to me by my father and grandfather, and from how my husband explains things, when discussing the same topics. There seems to be many ideologies that have been passed down from Mother to Daughter over the generations that no longer rings true. With fewer healthy and/or functional Mother/Father and Father/Daughter relationships as examples in more recent years, books like Steve Harvey's becomes more prevalent. It was a definite easy read that answers the questions that so many women, younger and older, have but have not known who or how to ask.

I love this book which says a lot because I have never listened to Steve Harvey and taken him seriously. I find his commentary quite irritating usually and oftentimes don't take him as a credible source on anything. Or at least didn't take him seriously until I read this book. Maybe his new marriage brought out the best in him but he is informative yet funny in this book. His commonsense yet "ah haw" moments left me wanting to read more. I took notes and found myself responding to his comments in the book. I am shocked and did not expect to enjoy this book since I was not impressed with the hoopla associated with Think Like a Man... book. This one has more substance and less bravado. It makes you want to re read it and try to apply the ideas. Actually you would be doing yourself a disservice if you didn't read and embrace some of the profound comments in this book. A TEN STAR BOOK! But I am still not impressed with Steve Harvey, but this book is awesome!

Well, after reading Act like a Lady, Think like a man, it would be only sensible to read Straight Talk. This book further teaches and emphasizes on the last book. It highlights old idea and introduce new ones. I am a Children's author of Can you see my hand? A lesson on faith. I choose to read this book because it is one that I always wanted to read. As an author you should support others. This is my support. It is not like he needs it but it can't do nothing but prosper. Like I said in the last review, I liked it most when he speaks of his wife. It really shows his genuine love for her. After reading chapter 2, it made me feel like there isn't much help for finding male companionship after he gets around age 45. Pg.31 I learned something new in regards to sugar daddies. The topic alone is quite frightening. If you have not read it for yourself you have to. A sugar daddy is the same as a ¨sponsor¨ or ¨player.¨ They are no longer old. They can be a celebrity; from NBA to Rapper. They can be anyone. You will find yourself ¨prostituting and you don't know it¨ ¨$3000¨ is nothing to some of these people. pg 56-57 I like it when he gave tips on better ways to communicate with your man instead of Nagging. I like how he called it a ¨N¨ word as if it is a bad word. I like how he uses his wife as a great example and alternative for great communication. p 158. Last but not least, I like the chapter about the cookie where he supports his thought on the 90 day rule. pg 129. Over all the book is great. If I would request this book to anyone, it would be my friend Monique. If you have read act like a lady, think like a man, you should as well read this book. It makes great since.

An effective 'decoder' of males' behavior. A useful and fun guide written by a man, which provides women precious information on how men feel about dating, love, marriage and commitment. Finally someone tells women - looking for stability - about false myths to be debunked in their relationship with a man. Engaging book!

Must read for every woman

Feel sad, the book not so new.

I love the Steve Harvey books, whilst he does come from a religious viewpoint his approach really did make sense to me, although I am still unsure whether the 90 day rule is appropriate in the uk in 2015, maybe 1915? I did enjoy the book, I am sure Steve is a very likeable and funny guy and very moral!

Je suis une fan de Steve Harvey et son livre m'a fait lui adoré encore plus! je recommande à tout le monde à le lire. He speaks the truth and knows how to handle it too, I recommand this book to anyone, even my bf enjoys when I read him some parts of the book, what can I say Steve knows all the secrets to every guys heart!