• Men Are from Mars, Women Are from Venus

  • The Classic Guide to Understanding the Opposite Sex
  • By: John Gray
  • Narrated by: John Gray
  • Length: 1 hr and 32 mins
  • 4.2 out of 5 stars (941 ratings)

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Men Are from Mars, Women Are from Venus

By: John Gray
Narrated by: John Gray
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Publisher's summary

Get seriously involved with the most famous relationship book ever!

Once upon a time Martians and Venusians met, fell in love, and had happy relationships together because they respected and accepted their differences. Then they came to Earth and amnesia set in: They forgot they were from different planets.

Based on years of successful counseling of couples and individuals, Men Are from Mars, Women Are from Venus has helped millions of couples transform their relationships. Now viewed as a modern classic, this phenomenal book has helped men and women realize how different they really are and how to communicate their needs in such a way that conflict doesn't arise and intimacy is given every chance to grow.

(P) and ©1993, 2003 HarperCollins Publishers, Inc., All Rights Reserved. Harper Audio, a division of HarperCollins Publishers

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"A valuable, much-needed book. A contribution to the understanding of the communication styles of men and women." (Harville Hendrix, Ph.D., author of Getting the Love You Want)

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Oldie but a Goodie

This abridged version was short and sharp but I good all of the salient points in 1 hour.
Brilliant!

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Boring - I have another recommendation for you

The narrator of this book made this book even more boring. If you want a book on this subject choose "For Women Only" and "For Men Only" and they discuss all of the points in this book and more in a much better way.

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Love this book

This book has really helped me with my relationship
I had my bf listen to this book and at first he hated the idea but once he got into it he started being so much nicer and more understanding
And the book wasn’t boring at all and had great use of examples

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Good abridgment

This abridged version runs about 90 minutes and covers the key concepts very well without being too repetitive. If you’re already a little familiar with the general ideas (men value independence above feelings, women value community and sharing above ego) then you may find the shorter version is enough. This book is still relevant for couples today, whether you’re only dating, newlyweds, or more seasoned.

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Insightful and easy language - a must read!

If you could sum up Men Are from Mars, Women Are from Venus in three words, what would they be?

Insightful, easy, worth it.

What did you like best about this story?

I found this book very insightful. It was good to hear/read helpful information for both the male and female behaviors. I read some of the reviews where readers found the book "sexist" and I have to totally disagree. The author paid enough attention to both the female and male needs when it comes to relationships and communication, offering concise input for both. The tips provided in the book are practical and easy to execute. I highly recommend any couple and/or single person to read this book.

Did the narration match the pace of the story?

TBH I found the narration rather slow and uninviting. however I used the speed-up option to 1.25x and 1.5x and it was much, much better!

What did you learn from Men Are from Mars, Women Are from Venus that you would use in your daily life?

I learned of the different ways we cope with frustration and love needs. it was easy to go back onto my memories and point out areas where in the past it was hard to understand why as a couple we acted so different when it came to communication, hardships and love language. I could clearly see where the misunderstandings where created while reading the book. Great insight for my current relationship.

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A must read and the audiobook is short. I listened to it in my car from place to place. will definitely listen to it again over and over. I also suggest reading "The 5 love languages" to complement the information given regarding relationships.

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Didn't enjoy it...

It was a ridiculous concept. I thought it would be more sensible and better put than it actually was. I am disappointed and I want my credit back.

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Eye Opening

I learned a lot from my past mistakes with this book. Truly Self transforming and an Eye opener. I've got my work cut out for me.

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sexist and unprofessional

Every time I picked it up I had to remind myself to keep an open mind, but no use. I have no idea how this book became so popular, it is the most sexist dated thing I ever heard and to me it made absolutely no sense, no matter how much I tried to get it.

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A MUST READ FOR ANY YOUNG COUPLE

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Ranks pretty high.

If you could give Men Are from Mars, Women Are from Venus a new subtitle, what would it be?

A road map into how the minds of men and women are different. Would'nt you like to avoid all those stupid little fights that seem to break out on the way out to dinner Friday night for example.

Any additional comments?

News Flash Men and Women think differently! This book gave me in site on how my wife thinks and how we can communicate much better....

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If you could sum up Men Are from Mars, Women Are from Venus in three words, what would they be?

Worth reading once

What did you like best about this story?

helped me understand why men do some of the things that are upsetting to women

Which scene was your favorite?

men hide in caves

What insight do you think you’ll apply from Men Are from Mars, Women Are from Venus?

pep talk for being more patient with men's behavior

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