All About Us
by Philipp Keel
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Book Reviews of All About Us
Book Review: Total crap. Writer should end himself, promptly.
Summary: 1 Stars
Wow. Does this writer smoke crack for writing inspiration? The other reviews of this book that also have one star really summarize it: this book may completely destroy your relationship, but will add absolutely nothing to it. Why would a question about your most satisfying breakup be in a book about the love of your life? Not something to dwell on. You stay in this relationship out of habit? You stay in this relationship because you are afraid again? Stay together because of economic dependence? All questions from this book GUARANTEED to cause lingering resentment and heartache, or double your money back.
This book asks you to both answer whether or not an affair could refresh your relationship. Answering this question wrong could give a guy all the heartache of having an affair without any of the fun...much like the rest of this awful book.
"Did you ever take advantage of your partner while they were asleep?" Seriously?
We're sitting here pulling these out at random. It disguises itself as a cute book to put out so guests or your parents could read it and go "awww"
"you have drawn blood in a fight with an ex?" This isn't a relevant or topical thing to discuss in a current relationship; it's a legally incriminating statement that can be used against you in a court of law.
I think the most damning part of this book was touched on in an earlier review: "Have you committed an indiscretion on vacation or business trip that you have never revealed to your partner?" Is this the format to reveal said indiscretion? Almost worth it for the lols, but ultimately you're better off trying to squeeze laughs out of ACTUALLY committing an infidelity. Don't buy, ever. Warn everyone you know.
Book Review: I would NEVER give this as a gift (but we still had fun filling it out)
Summary: 3 Stars
Problem #1: This book is only for couples who both have a great sense of humor AND the ability to let things go. I completely agree with the other reviewers that some of the questions are going to make you uncomfortable (this book could start a fight... or just as easily leave your honey having to lie to you about his/her fantasies, ex-lovers, etc). But when we got to those type of questions we didn't want to know the answers to, we simply agreed to skip them or rewrote the question ourselves to make it more suitable to us.
Problem #2: is there are a lot of repetitive questions in this book; the author didn't even try to re-worded some of them!
Problem #3: once completed, this isn't the type of book you're going to want your mother-in-law or kids someday to open and read. There are many questions that probe into your dirty little secrets, so the book will have to be hidden away with your other naughty bedroom accessories.
Problem #4: After being together for 5 plus years, we only learned one or two new things about one another. He already knows which friend of his I think is the cutest, how I feel about his family, which celebrity I would "leave him" for, how many guys I've dated, etc.
But with that said, I'd probably still recommend it to about HALF the couples I know... but I would NEVER give this as book as a gift (unless you feel their a terrible match anyway and want them to break up)!!! It was still entertaining and we had fun filling it out over the course of several long car trips.
Book Review: Only for the New, Dramatic or Clueless
Summary: 2 Stars
I have been in a wonderful marriage for over 3 years now, and while I thought maybe this book would help us to dig deeper into our personalties and marriage. It did not. I got the feeling I was filling out one of those annoyingly cute online surveys. I had to answer many times N/A, no opinion, etc., because almost all of this book only applies to relationships that are dramatic, new, dysfunctional or completely clueless about their partner. Also there are questions that are not modern enough. Like growing up in a single parent home (I.E., only the mother/father around during your childhood) I did go through the book somewhat before I bought it and was please with the few pages I did look at. But, after filling out half of this book I am feeling like I wasted my money and time. Personally, I feel I could have done a better job. I am a novice writer, and I actually may publish a book along these lines. Hopefully, I won't leave my readers feeling empty wallet-wise, and longing for better content. Really you would be better off finding a free survey (most likely online) and filling that out instead of wasting your money.Book Review: Sub-par at best
Summary: 1 Stars
I ordered several of this type of book at one time, and I'll be sending this one, and its companion "All About Me" back.First, the book does not lend itself physically to writing. It is a hard back, narrow-spined book, with semi-GLOSSY pages. Some pens would smear on such paper (I'm not trying, 'cause I'm sending it back), and the book won't stay open unless you REALLY bend it backwards on itself.
Second, some of the questions are great and introspective and would stimulate fun conversation; however, there's hardly enough room for many answers. Although it's not likely one book is going to please everyone, some questions just seemed ... well, stupid. "Your partner is too hairy" check yes/no box. "James Bond movies are sexy" check box. etc.
Finally, like another reviewer, I feel like I'm doing a lame on-line survey or magazine quiz when reading this book. Checking boxes, in my opinion, is appropriate in trivial topics. So either I wouldn't want them at all (because I don't need the trivial stuff), or they shouldn't be used for both trivial and serious topics in this book.
Book Review: Would you like to break up with your "soul mate" ?
Summary: 1 Stars
well i gotta start off by saying that, i was beyond exciting in buying this book for my parents as a cute, something for them to do after 20 years of being together, however...... once i got the book in my hands, and read through the questions, i was mortified and quite bothered to be frank. this isnt a book i would recommend to even, myself; its course questions are asking for trouble... no matter how amazing a relationship it may be, or how honest and true people are to eachother,a real relationship does not deserve to be put through these kinda topics on purpose. i am not returning it to the seller because it wasnt his fault that the book sucks, but i am going to keep it because i dont think giving it away or selling it is good karma.... maybe if your thinking of something along the lines of what you would be expecting from this book... the best way to go is with the upmost mushy and cheesy book out there, that always can atleast get a smile, or a giggle outta anyone. :)
it would be so helpful if people actually reviewed books honestly.