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From the author of the blockbuster bestseller ''The Game'' comes The Game of Love, 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.

''Most of us are told, from the moment we are old enough to understand a story, that there is a golden path waiting to take us safely through the jungle of life: get a good job, fall in love, get married, have children, and live happily ever after. It sounds simple enough. Yet as a species, we seem to have an incredibly difficult time making it happen. So, one day, I looked around and saw my friends frustrated and neglected in their marriages - some being unfaithful, others white-knuckling it, many surrendering to their fate, and a few living in denial. And I saw myself still unmarried, childless, and, in the biggest disappointment of all to myself, cheating. And I wondered if it was possible to change the odds - and the rules - for myself. The story that follows, however, is not a journey that was undertaken by choice or for the purposes of a book. It is a painfully honest account of a life crisis that was forced on me by my own behavior and its consequences. And as such, it requires sharing a lot of things I'm not proud of - and a few things I feel like I should regret a whole lot more than I actually do. Because, unfortunately, I am not the hero in this tale. I am the villain.''

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 ultra-confident, ultra-successful ''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 back seat. 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 that 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 readable, this new book, The Game of Love, may have the same effect on you.

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Publisher ‏ : ‎ HarperCollins Audio and Blackstone Audio; Unabridged edition (Oct. 13 2015)
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Audio CD ‏ : ‎ 1 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1483004767
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1483004761
Item weight ‏ : ‎ 295 g
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 13.72 x 3.56 x 14.99 cm

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Neil Strauss is the author of the New York Times bestsellers The Game, Rules of the Game, Emergency, and Everyone Loves You When You're Dead. He is also the coauthor of four other bestsellers--Jenna Jameson's How to Make Love Like a Porn Star, Mötley Crüe's The Dirt, and Marilyn Manson's The Long Hard Road Out of Hell, and Dave Navarro's Don't Try This at Home. He can be found at www.neilstrauss.com.

His latest book, The Truth: An Uncomfortable Book About Relationships, was released on October 13. The review in Grantland described it as follows:

"I want you to read this book. I want your partners to read this book. I want your families, your friends, your coworkers, and your colleagues to read this book. I want women to read it, and men — especially men — to read it. But more than that, I want you to think critically about it, about what it says about you and the world around you and your romantic relationships. I want it to inspire you to dig deep inside yourself and figure out what’s stopping you from making yourself happy: I want it to inspire you to embrace and engage with love, in an honest and healthy way."

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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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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,

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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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