All About Us by Philipp Keel
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Book Reviews of All About Us
Book Review: Spectacular, but be open-minded
Summary: 3 Stars
I bought this book to try and open up some lines of communication with my long-term boyfriend who tends to freeze up when talking about serious matters or practices "selective hearing" when we talk about our problems. I thought that maybe if it was WRITTEN DOWN he couldn't misconstrue anything. Well, I was right.At the end of the first section of this book it asks both you and your partner if you are willing to accept what this book reveals. If either of you would answer no, don't go through with it. My boyfriend and I got through about nine pages before he said he had to take a break, and we hadn't even gotten to the really serious questions yet.
I think that this book asks questions you wouldn't normally ask or have a hard time talking about. They are straight forward and while some of them are just fun, many are very serious and potentially hurtful answers could result from them. Just be prepared. I would definetly recommend it.
Book Review: Only for mature couples who have been together for a while
Summary: 3 Stars
My boyfriend and I (been together 4 years) are about 1/2 way through the book. There are some questions that give a little insight into what your partner is thinking - be ready for both the positive and the negative!!
Also, there were some irrelivant questions such as "The age of the oldest person you have had sex with and the age of the youngest" - sorry but I don't need to know that and my boyfriend doesn't care to know who I had sex with before him or how old they were. Get real! So we ended up skipping quite a few questions in the "Before Us" chapter. It's worth a try, it's fun and a cool learning experience. Just know that it is all in fun, keep and open mind and it may be smarter to skip certain questions rather than argue or get your feelings hurt over your answers.
Book Review: Users Beware
Summary: 3 Stars
This book is a great way to get to know your partner. The only issue is that it delves into topics that some couples may not be able to handle. It is best for relatively strong relationships. If you are already on the rocks this book might just be a fight waiting to happen.
I had a good experience with it. A friend of mine broke up with her boyfriend of 3 years after doing this book with her.
Book Review: Didn't get very far...
Summary: 3 Stars
I saw this book at the store and thought it would be a good idea for my boyfriend and I (2 years)to get to know each other better and communicate better, includung the little stuff. We only got a couple pages in before we had an argument. I plan on using white out on the questions about touchy subjects, especially in the "Before Us" section. What does that really have to do with "all about us"?Book Review: Not for married couples.
Summary: 3 Stars
While some of it was quite fun, most of it wasn't very helpful/surprising. While my husband and I have only been married about a year and a half, we've been together for 6 years and known each other for much longer than that. I would recommend it for couples in a newer relationship.