Men Are From Mars, Women Are From Venus

Abridged
Author: John Gray, Ph.D.
Narrator: John Gray, Ph.D.
Genres: Self-help
Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers
Date: November 2009
Length: 1 hour, 36 minutes
Ratings:
  • Book Rating: 3/5
Formats:
  • CD
  • WMA
  • MP3

Overview

Based on years of successful counseling of couples, in this New York Times bestseller John Gray tells how to counteract these differences in communication styles, emotional needs and modes of behavior to promote a greater understanding between partners.

Reviews (9)

Refreshed my memory

Written by Anonymous on November 19th, 2008

  • Book Rating: 4/5

I read this book several years ago. Disc 1 reviewed the most important part of the book for me - the part that any couple would want to know - how to understand the workings of the mind of the opposite sex. It was exactly what I wanted to hear and review. I feel that anyone would benefit from this section. It covers information than anyone can use on a day to day basis for interaction with the opposite sex. Disc 2 didn't do much for me. It covers techniques on how to deal with deeper problems in a relationship. I would suggest this book to anyone and feel that the abridged version is a great place to start. If you like what you hear, you'll love the entire book.

Men are from Mars Women are from Venus

Written by Sherry Perkins on November 1st, 2007

  • Book Rating: 3/5

this book was better than I thought it would be. It did explain a few things my husband does and it made me understand him more.

Useful

Written by Anonymous on January 22nd, 2007

  • Book Rating: 5/5

I found it very useful. It was exactly explaining the problems that I sometimes have with my fiance. I agree that it is biased towards men. But hey the writer is from Mars too what can we say:) I tried to be more understanding and approving and it worked incredibly. I got all day love words and kisses. It didnt take more than my morning to listen to it. And yet it saved my weekkend.

Disappointing

Written by James Miller on April 27th, 2006

  • Book Rating: 1/5

Watch out boys, it's a trap! This book is going to sound good to you, and you are going to suggest it to your SO, and she's going to read it and not think it's so grand. It's biased towards men. So don't get your hopes up thinking you are helping your relationship, you will end up worse off when she finds the dozens of web sites and reviews that expose this author as a fraud and misogynist. It's hard for you to see how it will look through her eyes, so just trust me. Or don't trust me, do a search on the net and read for yourself.

Too bad is only one hour

Written by Anonymous from Daly City, CA on April 1st, 2006

  • Book Rating: 4/5

It was a very intresting book with very simple advice on how to make things work when there is a mistunderstanding with existing couples. I like it.

Men Are From Mars, Women Are From Venus

Written by Paul Schott on March 17th, 2006

  • Book Rating: 5/5

I found this book to be interesting reading. Mostly, it deals with the way we are guilty of "mis communication" and I found it excellent to listen to. It is also somewhat humourous.

Boring, annoying, and condescending

Written by Blaine Pennypacker from Lititz, PA on January 31st, 2006

  • Book Rating: 1/5

I was excited to get this one since it has been on the best sellers list for seemingly forever. Unfortunately, having listened as far as I could bear - which amounted to most of the first CD, I just couldn't take it any longer. Not only was the content nothing new, it was read by someone who had a very annoyingly whiny voice. The whole Martian and Venutian theme seemed forced - sometimes he referred to men vs women, and others he used Mars vs Venus. It ended up coming across to me as condescending and shallow commercialism (i.e., if I use cute comparisons to fictional characters, people will buy my book). If I was looking to find something to put me to sleep, I would recommend this book, otherwise, don't bother, especially if you plan to try to stay awake while driving.

Not what I expected...

Written by Anonymous from Prairie Farm, WI on May 24th, 2005

  • Book Rating: 1/5

I started listening to audio books to keep me awake while driving, and this one did the opposite.

Good book

Written by Anonymous from Bryn Athyn, PA on December 14th, 2004

  • Book Rating: 4/5

This is a good book, helped me to understand myself and my wife a bit

Author Details

Author Details

Gray, Ph.D., John

"John Gray, Ph.D., is the author of Mars and Venus on a Date, a follow-up to his phenomenal bestselling book Men Are from Mars, Women Are from Venus, which has sold more than 6 million copies in the United States and millions more in 40 languages around the world. Gray is also the author of the bestselling Mars and Venus in the Bedroom, Mars and Venus Together Forever, Men, Women and Relationships, What Your Mother Couldn't Tell You and Your Father Didn't Know, the recently published Mars and Venus in Love, and the star of a new CD-ROM version of Men Are from Mars, Women Are from Venus.

An internationally regarded expert in the field of communication, relationships and personal growth, Dr. Gray's focus is assisting men and women in understanding, respecting and appreciating their differences. Over the past quarter century he has conducted public and private seminars with a total of more than a million participants. In his highly acclaimed books and in his popular weekend seminar, ""Men, Women and Relationships,"" Gray entertains and inspires his audiences with practical insights and easy-to-use techniques that they can apply to enrich their relationships immediately.

Gray is happily married to Bonnie Gray and has three daughters -- Laren, Julie and Shannon. He not only understands first-hand the principles of successful marriage, he's also experienced the serious problems that can trouble any union, having previously married and divorced.

Gray lived as a monk for nine years, which helped him to learn about solitude and serenity. He studied for many years with the Maharishi Mahesh Yogi and received both his B.A. and his M.A. in Creative Intelligence from Maharishi European Research University. In 1982 received his doctorate in psychology and human sexuality from Columbia Pacific University.

John Gray is a popular speaker on the national lecture circuit and makes frequent appearances on television and radio programs to discuss his work. Gray has been interviewed on The Oprah Winfrey Show, Donahue, Good Morning America, Eye to Eye With Connie Chung, CNBC and CNN, as well as on countless local television and radio programs across the country. He has been profiled in USA Today and People magazine, and is regularly quoted in Cosmopolitan , Glamour and other popular magazines."