It's Called a Breakup Because It's Broken

The Smart Girl's Breakup Buddy

By: Greg Behrendt, Amiira Ruotola-Behrendt

Narrated by: Various

Length: 6 hrs and 15 mins

Publisher's summary

There's no doubt about it, breakups suck. But in the first few hours or days or weeks that follow, there's one important truth you need to recognize: Some things can't and shouldn't be fixed, especially that loser who dumped you or forced you to dump him. It's over for a reason, and deep down inside you probably know what that reason is. It's called a breakup because it's broken, and starting today, you're not the kind of woman who settles for broken, or hangs on to damaged goods, be it a radio, a pair of shoes, or a relationship. It's time to get rid of all the broken stuff you've been lugging around for days, months, and maybe even years, and make the bold decision to start looking for stuff that works! Because the longer you stay stuck in a dead-end relationship, the less time you get on this planet to experience a great one. So download this book, and let's dive in, our goal is to help you turn your breakup into the event that changes your life for the better in ways you never dreamed possible. It's not an end, it's a beginning! After all, you are a Superfox.

©2005 Greg Behrendt and Amiira Ruotola-Behrendt (P)2005 Books on Tape, Inc.

Great and Useful Advice!

Soothing ...yet funny advice that aids in easing the pain of a breakup. It definitely gives value.

it benefits to listen from time to time to understand and appreciate what a gift a good relationship is.

I Was Devastated, Then This Audio Came Along

I loved it...highly recommend it. Witty, fun and never ceases to remind you that you are not alone. Interestingly narrated by both a male and a female the two perspectives and sets of experiences give additional depth and understanding to what is primarily a chick's book. Absolutely would recommend it...especially as a gift for ANY woman you know whether going thru her FIRST breakup or her FIFTIETH. Enjoy!

One of the best 12 steps out there!

It's a good book. Read it if you're fresh out of a breakup or nearly there. Guy or girl (I'm a guy) the advice is the same. And believe me, if you listen and abide by it, it will make the healing process fast and as pain free as it can be.

Chin up, kid.

good book

Great for immediate post breakup.
I read it to get closure 1 year post breakup, and was not so relevant, but the narrator is funny and fun to listen to

Life Changer

If you could sum up It's Called a Breakup Because It's Broken in three words, what would they be?

Life-Changing, Wake-Up! Experience

What did you like best about this story?

My favorite part of this experience was how the writers did not tell me what I WANTED to hear, but just what I NEEDED to hear. When it came to a dysfunctional relationship, there was no sugar coating. The authors write with a lot of love and humor, but at all times…they tell you like it is. I felt like a stranger, who does not know my flaws or qualities, was telling me exactly what happened and why. I got answers to all my questions. But in the end, realized that no matter what the question is, the answer is that this particular relationship ‘is broken and will never be fixed’ , and the answers are irrelevant – unless they serve to make me a smarter woman.I feel empowered and blessed to have gone through this hell and to have found this book. I am ashamed of who I have been and look forward to living the life I have dreamed of all along.

Have you listened to any of various’s other performances before? How does this one compare?

This reading was like taking a pain killer medication but without the side effects. It went right to the pain and created an immunity from not only this dysfunctional relationship, but from future ones.

funny and so helpful

Where does It's Called a Breakup Because It's Broken rank among all the audiobooks you’ve listened to so far?

one of the most entertaining

Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?

yes but I did it in 2 sittings. And I'm halfway through it again a day later on my third sitting :)

Any additional comments?

This is so helpful, insightful and really funny. They speak truths you know inside and there are so many reader stories included that you truly dont feel alone through this.

OMG Fabulous Listen!

Any additional comments?

This book was great and such an EXCELLENT listen! I would love to hear more from these authors! You will feel like they know you personally and your break up/relationship situation. This audiobook made me feel like I am not alone - we all feel the same stuff! Worth a hundred credits!

May have just saved my last shed of dignity!

This book, while many times I felt like crying, had me laughing and showed me not only what I am feeling is totally normal, it showed me exactly what I didn't want to become to my ex. I am so thankful I listened to it. It truly did help me to get started on getting over and moving on to my fabulous new life. Whatever that may be or look like.

Best One Yet

I have listened to about a dozen at these types of books. This one is best one yet.

Awesome insight, narration is meh..

I love this book. I wish Greg would have narrated. So much of the book is made special by the interesting writers and the two narrators sound sterile and robotic.