From the author of the blockbuster best seller The Game: a shockingly personal, surprisingly relatable, brutally honest memoir in which the celebrated dating expert confronts the greatest challenge he has ever faced: monogamy and fidelity.

Neil Strauss became famous to millions around the world as the author of The Game, a funny and slyly instructive account of how he transformed himself from a scrawny, insecure nerd into the ultraconfident, ultrasuccessful "pickup artist" known as Style. The book jump-started the international "seduction community" and made Strauss a household name - revered or notorious - among single men and women alike.

But the experience of writing The Game also transformed Strauss into a man who could have what every man wants: the ability to date - and/or have casual sex with - almost every woman he met. The results were heady, to be sure. But they also conditioned him to view the world as a kind of constant parade of women, sex, and opportunity - with intimacy and long-term commitment taking a backseat.

That is until he met the woman who forced him to choose between herself and the parade. The choice was not only difficult, it was wrenching. It forced him deep into his past, to confront not only the moral dimensions of his pickup lifestyle but also a wrenching mystery in his childhood that shaped the man he became. It sent him into extremes of behavior that exposed just how conflicted his life had become. And it made him question everything he knew about himself,and about the way men and women live with and without each other.

He would never be the same again.

Searingly honest, compulsively listenable, this new book may have the same effect on you.

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17 hours and 21 minutes
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Neil Strauss
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Oct. 13 2015
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English
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HarperAudio
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B071LBPJPW
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Unabridged
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Listening Length	17 hours and 21 minutes
Author	Neil Strauss
Narrator	Neil Strauss, Ione Skye, Jessica Sattelberger
Audible.ca Release Date	October 13 2015
Publisher	HarperAudio
Program Type	Audiobook
Version	Unabridged
Language	English
ASIN	B071LBPJPW
Best Sellers Rank	#13,247 in Audible Books & Originals (See Top 100 in Audible Books & Originals) #38 in Sex Instruction (Audible Books & Originals) #121 in Sex Instruction (Books) #129 in Love & Romance (Audible Books & Originals)

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Richard Schwindt

morality fable

Reviewed in Canada 🇨🇦 on October 31, 2015

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This book is quite the joyride; a morality fable - classic as they come - trying on the clothes of porn and existential travel. Along the path no stone of sexual or therapeutic adventure will be left unturned. Picture Mr Strauss at the start, compulsive cheater on the beautiful, sexy, loyal and loving Ingrid. His behavior is compulsive and wrecking his bliss. Addressing these failings Strauss will careen between the darkest corners of 12 step browbeating and libertine backwaters that seem to come straight from the annals of the Hellfire Club, circa the eighteenth century. Orgies? Sure. Harem full of horny drifters? Of course. Cognitive Behavior Therapy? Why not? I was spending time with a psychiatrist friend today and telling him about the book. His question: "Is this on the level?" I told him that was my question too and how I had actually looked up a few of Strauss' references. In the end I was convinced that with small embellishment Strauss had lived the story. Which meant that the author of "The Game" (Pick Up Artists on the loose) had finally taken the agony and ecstasy route to deeper satisfaction and found himself a wife. This is a worthwhile read with something for everyone (?!) It definitely takes the long route around to true wisdom but is much fun for the searching reader. Recommended.

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excellent story, worth the purchase

Reviewed in Canada 🇨🇦 on October 26, 2015

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Overall, very well written, excellent story, worth the purchase.

There are moments in the book where I can identify with the characters' emotions in the many different situations they experience.

It took me a week to complete, but that's saying a lot because it's the first book in a long time that I've read from start to finish.

Part of the reason I purchased this book was because when "The Game" first came out I had noticed it in a book store but did not buy it, and afterwards had "non-buyer's remorse" for not "getting in early" on the concepts of the scene I gradually grew enthusiastic about.

There are a few themes mentioned that I had also independently found helpful to healing myself, and the process often accelerates when one consciously enters into relationships with others.

Strauss scarcely speaks of group dynamics until after the credits roll, and I had found that communal living (having experienced it myself firsthand) is an essential part of our natural psyche as human beings...in many ways it is the missing piece of the puzzle, one which is hard for the vast majority of us to grab ahold of, and if we do, nearly impossible to make endure. Societies, schools, nations, neighbourhoods, workplaces and drinking house parties do not do our inner tribe justice.

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radclimbs333

i was hooked after the first page

Reviewed in Canada 🇨🇦 on October 7, 2021

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what a great book! read it on my partner's recommendation, and I was not disappointed. I found it a page turner all the way to the end, and it had a lot of food for thought. for anyone interested in relationships, relationship alternatives, sex and all the complicated emotions that can go with it, this is an entertaining, amusing, and sometimes painfully true memoir on the subject.

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Alya

Mind opening and highly entertaining

Reviewed in Canada 🇨🇦 on May 1, 2021

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I'm in the field of psychology and this is probably one of the best books that I've ever read on the topic of relationships, cheating, and attachment styles. Very good for those with little background in psychology science and full of humor and insights from the author in his own personal experiences with sex addiction, cheating, and expanding the view on relationships and love. Would highly recommend for a fun but informative read!

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Joseph David

Gucci

Reviewed in Canada 🇨🇦 on September 9, 2020

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This book was a nice closing to « The Game » which leaves a bitter taste in the mouth. The truth closes the loop and leads you on a path of self-acceptance and learning that it is okay to be in a relationship and to be in a healthy one.

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Vasilakopoulos Konstantinos

Eye opening!

Reviewed in Canada 🇨🇦 on March 15, 2019

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Even though the author describes some extreme situations in his quest for (self)-love and acceptance that would shock most readers, his message is truer than ever! This book answered some deep questions and insecurities I’ve had as a man regarding relationships and finding happiness in the modern world and I’d highly recommend it. It’s written in an honest and funny way that makes reading feel like a breeze:)

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Adam

"The Truth" is about honesty.

Reviewed in Canada 🇨🇦 on November 22, 2015

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This was a great book that is the most honest and straightforward look into the male psyche.

Too honest for some maybe but a serious look at honesty and the important role it plays in relationships. Not just honesty with your partner but being honey with yourself.

Often unwittingly narcissistic this book shines a light on the dark place most men fear to admit,to themselves let alone women, exist.

Fun, done with great humour, and self deprecation this book is a hard to put down enjoyable ride through some of life's more uncomfortable issues.

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Hao gao

Great book, it let's me reflect on life and ...

Reviewed in Canada 🇨🇦 on November 3, 2015

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Great book, it let's me reflect on life and love. I like a few main points made in this book. Such as for book if people are missing emotional support from their partner, they could seek it through friends and family. It wouldn't be called cheating, but if people are missing sexual contact from their partner, where could they seek support?

The conclusion of the book is great, it defines what love is from Neil's perspective. My conclusion is "Be careful what you wish for."

Great read,

Thanks,

Hao

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Excellent Book

Reviewed in the United Kingdom 🇬🇧 on September 2, 2020

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What a journey! I found the book to be truly fascinating and educating. The difficult and painful emotional work and growth the author undertook was truly inspiring. The book was so interesting particularly with the many psychological, counselling and psychotherapy ( his experiences in re-hab) references along side his real relational experiences in the world. Would definitely read again sometime in the future and would also recommend to anyone who just wanted to learn more about life and relationships.

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Mr. R. M. Munoz

superb

Reviewed in the United Kingdom 🇬🇧 on January 9, 2017

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As in life, when someone has the clarity of mind and courage to open up completely, one finds it impossible to not be impressed and sometimes even, humbled.
Neil has a way of making keeping the reader engrossed and a poignant way of imparting wisdom which so many self-help authors should envy. His demeanour always leaves me feeling as though he would be the kind of person I would be friends with, and whilst this may not be the case in reality, for getting a point across and making it stick - it works!
I think I'll read this again and again.

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J. Ferneyhough

Fascinating, insightful and honest

Reviewed in the United Kingdom 🇬🇧 on June 9, 2018

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Just finished this book and found it fascinating and uplifting. Really well-written. Neil Strauss is completely open and honest about his relationship struggles and his journey to fulfilment. He tells his story with insight and humour. If you like getting inside other people's minds and learning what makes them tick, I recommend this book. If you read this around other people though, be prepared to be asked what the book is about and why you are wanting to read a book about open relationships! A great conversation starter!

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rillera87

A fantastic Weak up Call Book

Reviewed in the United Kingdom 🇬🇧 on September 4, 2020

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Driving by the power of trying to discover who YOU really are by under covering wounds and traumas of the past, accepting, embracing, LISTENING and facing them in order to learn how to truly LOVE YOURSELF ( so then you can give love to others) and, ultimately, become a better version of yourself; is the kind of journey we all should face soon or later in our lives.

Neil Strauss exposes in THE TRUTH his traumas, fears and vulnerabilities to the world. That is the kindest and bravest gesture of all and I thank him for that.

That is why I highly recommend this book and hope it is as inspirational and motivational as it was to me when I read it.
A true weak up call.

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Andris

Mindblowing psychological odyssey of a man discovering meaning of love and relationships

Reviewed in the United Kingdom 🇬🇧 on October 1, 2018

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Wow. Didn't expect much from book, except some relationship tips and crazy stories, but book surpassed all my expectations.

Yes, as my friend said, it might be pretty uncomfortable read as truth itself is most of time hard to look at.

But book is beautifully written adventure. As the main character goes through his personal odyssey towards learning more then he ever though about true meaning of relationships.

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