Comments on: Book review: Alec Greven – How to Talk to Girls

By: Samuel McCrohan

Samuel McCrohan — Fri, 29 Apr 2011 21:13:35 +0000

Hi Patrick,

You’re right that there are gross forms of stereotyping. These are the sort of views that can severely warp how one views and interacts with society around us.

Thanks for commenting and I’m glad we’re on the same wavelength.

Sam

By: Patrick

Patrick — Fri, 29 Apr 2011 07:31:40 +0000

I COMPLETLEY agree with your review. I didn’t really even find it cute. This kid is pretty much teaching other kids to stay away from girls with earrings and good looks. Thats one of the most steryotypical things Ive ever heard!

By: Samuel McCrohan

Samuel McCrohan — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 01:17:01 +0000

Hi Leanne, hope you’re well!

I know, it is a crazy world we live in isn’t it! As I wrote this review quite a while ago now, I thought I would check up on what Alec Greven is up to at the moment… It seems he has just released two more books titled ‘How to talk to Moms’ and ‘How to talk to Dads’!! Apparently they are also top sellers!

Who knows… maybe this kid really is the perfect child who gets the best out of both his parents and has a smashing love-life! I am actually fascinated to see how he turns out in adulthood though and if he’s still writing books etc.

Thanks for reading,

Sam x

By: Leanne

Leanne — Sun, 01 Nov 2009 22:49:07 +0000

Hey Sam,great review-I think,like most people have said,that it’s a shame kids pick up on such stereotypical views from such a young age,also…Who thought of creating an 8year old’s project into a published book?! It’s either genius or stupid but I’m not sure which! Great review though,take care!x

By: Samuel McCrohan

Samuel McCrohan — Mon, 11 May 2009 23:37:48 +0000

Hi,

Thanks for your comment; you’ve hit every nail on the head!

The reviews on Amazon unfortunately do not agree with us as many people are giving it glowing reviews and stating it contains “excellent advice”. Society has a long way to come before involuntary conditioning can be rid of completely it seems!

Sam

By: delicate flower

delicate flower — Mon, 04 May 2009 01:34:13 +0000

I agree with much of what you have to say in your review of this book. This kid has already bought into all the typical stereotypes.. he judges based on how girls dress, he encourages inappropriate behaviour while assuming the girl will be the wild one and then, as you mentioned, has that woe is me, poor white boy thing… Gee!!!
but, really anyone who thinks that an 8 year old has credible dating advice deserves whatever they get…
Nice review!!
df

By: Samuel McCrohan

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Hi,
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I look forward to hearing from you again.
Take care,
Sam

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By: Samuel McCrohan

Samuel McCrohan — Mon, 30 Mar 2009 21:15:58 +0000

Awesome… Does she say “pip pip” when you’re going too slow and “tally ho” when you reach your destination?
Ah I need to have a temporary ban from bookstores… Not because you work there but because I keep purchasing new books before I’ve read all the ones already in a massive queue… and a little bit because you work there :-p
xxx

By: chriddy

chriddy — Mon, 30 Mar 2009 17:10:42 +0000

it’s ok. i’m in love with the british lady on my gps.

and ellen is on top of things… i can’t believe i missed it. but geez louise, i work in a bookstore. maybe i just blocked that book out