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May 28, 2014

Although La La spoke mostly from her own personal experience, most of the things she mentioned in this book should have been advice instilled in every woman at an early age in life. She mentions how important it is to have self-respect and set valuable standards for yourself. She had also touched base on a savvy ways to handle certain situations in a relationship. I love the way she incorporated the rules of basketball into each chapter and changing it up to point out particular dating and life Although La La spoke mostly from her own personal experience, most of the things she mentioned in this book should have been advice instilled in every woman at an early age in life. She mentions how important it is to have self-respect and set valuable standards for yourself. She had also touched base on a savvy ways to handle certain situations in a relationship. I love the way she incorporated the rules of basketball into each chapter and changing it up to point out particular dating and life issues by offering either her own personal advice or the advice of her parents or grandmother. This was truly an enjoyable read, fresh and enlightening for women who's real about being true to themselves and their relationship with their man. I see this book as the female version of Think Like A Man...but with a more personal touch. ...more

4

December 1, 2014

I bought this expecting, well, rules; some hard & fast guidelines I could sink my teeth into that would help me navigate the dating scene. Instead, I found relatable anecdotes with advice I could readily apply to my life no matter which stage I'm going through. The only reason I'm withholding a star...Full Review

5

October 1, 2014

I bought this expecting, well, rules; some hard & fast guidelines I could sink my teeth into that would help me navigate the dating scene. Instead, I found relatable anecdotes with advice I could readily apply to my life no matter which stage I'm going through. The only reason I'm withholding a star is because I wanted a little more "how to" based on the title. However, it's filled with salient & practical advice if you're willing to be honest with yourself & do the work it calls for. Very good read! !

5

November 10, 2014

This book taught me so much about myself and even life itself , I will meet la la anthony one day in advice in writting my very own book

4

Apr 13, 2014

A delightful true story of La La Anthony on her success in radio, TV, entrepreneur and wife to NBA Star Carmelo Anthony. She also tells of having a son and the many relationships with coworkers (both male and female), and girlfriends but most importantly her relationship with her husband. She is well grounded and has taken some valuable life lessons from her Mom, Dad and stepdad. It was rewarding to see how she relates to people in a way that she does not bond with them by their wealth but as a A delightful true story of La La Anthony on her success in radio, TV, entrepreneur and wife to NBA Star Carmelo Anthony. She also tells of having a son and the many relationships with coworkers (both male and female), and girlfriends but most importantly her relationship with her husband. She is well grounded and has taken some valuable life lessons from her Mom, Dad and stepdad. It was rewarding to see how she relates to people in a way that she does not bond with them by their wealth but as a person. I would have liked for her to expound more on if she had a relationship with God as I read her book it almost seems like she does as she treats people the way she would want to be treated with is the "Golden Rule" ...more

4

Jan 20, 2015

Very interesting how an author can use their own life experience to provide guidance to the mass on basic things... Really good and easy read.

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March 1, 2015

Read this book the whole way through... LA LA thanks for such a great book!

4

Apr 25, 2015

La La surprised me with her candid honesty and her willingness to keep it real about love, sex and happiness (as she shared some really challenging times with the reader) that allowed you to see her vulnerabilities, insecurities and ultimate growth.

I really enjoyed how La La was able to drizzle some real tidbits of wisdom for women about having your own and loving yourself fully - despite your status (i.e., single, divorced or married).

5

Mar 13, 2019

I really enjoyed reading this book. I liked how she incorporated basketball terminology into the beginning of the chapters. Any woman, regardless of relationship status should read this book. A good amount of it is common sense, however, there's nothing wrong with a refresher. She encourages women to find out who they truly are and know themselves before trying to pursue a relationship. There are many relationship books in existence, however, many don't tell you to find and know yourself. Also, I really enjoyed reading this book. I liked how she incorporated basketball terminology into the beginning of the chapters. Any woman, regardless of relationship status should read this book. A good amount of it is common sense, however, there's nothing wrong with a refresher. She encourages women to find out who they truly are and know themselves before trying to pursue a relationship. There are many relationship books in existence, however, many don't tell you to find and know yourself. Also, Mrs. Anthony was very straight to the point and cut no corners in this book. ...more

5

Aug 25, 2014

It gives me insight into her life, but on a deeper level with how she dealt with highs and lows of her relationships and career.

3

Mar 10, 2014

I think La La Anthony is just lucky in finding the right one. If you follow her experience/advice, you might easily get into disaster in relationship/marriage, e.g., living long time(6 years) together and had a baby before tying the knot. A little show-off, but in a understanding manner.

4

Jun 29, 2017

Really good book it put me in the mind, of Steve Harvey's book Think Like Man, but on a woman's point of view.

5

Sep 01, 2014

Very informative and interesting

I absolutely loved this book. It taught me a lot of things and also reinforced a lot that I learnt throughout my life. There was a lot of advice given that won't Falk on deaf ears.

5

May 22, 2014

I love this book

This book is inspirational. Lala Anthony speaks to many when she talks about the experiences she had faced in her life. I am very big on sports and I love how she interpret her life as a basketball wife a mother and a television personnel all in one book. I will definitely recommend this book to everyone. this book is a must read

3

Mar 20, 2016

The Power Playbook was better. In this book, the advice is sound and her perspective is common, but there's a lot of repetition with the storytelling and it comes off as a disorganized thought process at times. Other than that, she says what most people believe but getting the info from her may be easier than from people in your real life.

3

Feb 25, 2014

Well written book containing excellent dating advice. A negative aspect of the book is her tendency to switch from sounding humble to a bit full of herself. I'm not entirely sure why she felt the need to name drop a lot of celebrities that weren't crucial to her stories, but in fairness, maybe she was writing those parts to publicly compliment her friends.

3

Jul 26, 2019

My favorite quote from the book: “So take a breather, pause, pay attention”.

3

Jun 11, 2015

Overall, her books was good. It provided relationship advice to women out there who are seeking some thoughts about how to get a good man and how to be in a good relationship. Most of her advice are pretty common sense but I guess there are still others out there who are in a complicated relationship. I pretty much read this book because I liked Lala since her 92.3 the beat days. She's come a long way.

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Mar 09, 2014

I thought it gave a little insight into Lala and Carmelo's relationship, but the relationship advice here is pretty basic (have your own life outside of the relationship, love yourself first, etc.). I feel like Lala held back a lot in her present relationship (which I can understand) and focused more on relationships she had in college, which the average reader probably doesn't care about. She is in a high-profile relationship with an NBA player - how they've managed to stay together all these I thought it gave a little insight into Lala and Carmelo's relationship, but the relationship advice here is pretty basic (have your own life outside of the relationship, love yourself first, etc.). I feel like Lala held back a lot in her present relationship (which I can understand) and focused more on relationships she had in college, which the average reader probably doesn't care about. She is in a high-profile relationship with an NBA player - how they've managed to stay together all these years is something she should have explored. ...more

4

Feb 05, 2014

For me the book was common sense, but still a good read none the less if you just want/need to hear some sound advice. She prefaces the book by saying she's not a relationship expert so if you don't like what she has to say keep it moving, but she is speaking from her personal experiences. I'm not in to reality tv and never had a bad opinion of her, but after reading the book I do have a new found respect for her. The book is a very easy read, it can be done in one sitting easily if you're For me the book was common sense, but still a good read none the less if you just want/need to hear some sound advice. She prefaces the book by saying she's not a relationship expert so if you don't like what she has to say keep it moving, but she is speaking from her personal experiences. I'm not in to reality tv and never had a bad opinion of her, but after reading the book I do have a new found respect for her. The book is a very easy read, it can be done in one sitting easily if you're anxious. ...more

4

Mar 14, 2014

I find it kind boring at first because i expected it to be a relationship book but it's all about the writer and her life and the life lessons she learnt from each experience specifically her relationships whether with family,friends or men she used to date. the author of this book La La Anthony gives us advices based on her life and experiences which i find it interesting and kinda cool whether you can relate to her story or not doesn't matter ,if you can apply the rules she gives, it could be I find it kind boring at first because i expected it to be a relationship book but it's all about the writer and her life and the life lessons she learnt from each experience specifically her relationships whether with family,friends or men she used to date. the author of this book La La Anthony gives us advices based on her life and experiences which i find it interesting and kinda cool whether you can relate to her story or not doesn't matter ,if you can apply the rules she gives, it could be beneficial to anyone . ...more

3

Sep 25, 2014

I think the titles are clever for basketball, but since that's her husband's profession, maybe she should have chosen a theme related to music or general entertainment as that is what she is more closely affiliated and how she became famous.

It's good that she said some things differently with Melo than she advises (e.g., her long engagement and pre-marital baby).
Sometimes topics jumped back and forth and that made it hard to follow some of her stories.

Overall it was an entertaining and I think the titles are clever for basketball, but since that's her husband's profession, maybe she should have chosen a theme related to music or general entertainment as that is what she is more closely affiliated and how she became famous.

It's good that she said some things differently with Melo than she advises (e.g., her long engagement and pre-marital baby).
Sometimes topics jumped back and forth and that made it hard to follow some of her stories.

Overall it was an entertaining and enjoyable read, but not advice is not new information. ...more

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I was bored to tears. Couldn't finish the book. The name dropping was endless. The dysfunctional relationship between her and her step father and how her mother left him because lala and him didn't get along? Give me a break. It just made her look like a brat. This isn't a relationship boom. It's...Full Review

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Oct 06, 2015

I have to admit that I wasn't sure what to expect, but I was PLEASANTLY surprised with this book! Even though it is meant to be a book on love/relationship advice, it reads like a lighthearted biography in which you feel like La La is an old girlfriend you're catching up with over happy hour drinks. I loved the conversational aspect of the writing. It made it easy to read, hard to put down, and left me with a smile after turning the last page. Not just because I found some of the advice helpful I have to admit that I wasn't sure what to expect, but I was PLEASANTLY surprised with this book! Even though it is meant to be a book on love/relationship advice, it reads like a lighthearted biography in which you feel like La La is an old girlfriend you're catching up with over happy hour drinks. I loved the conversational aspect of the writing. It made it easy to read, hard to put down, and left me with a smile after turning the last page. Not just because I found some of the advice helpful (most of it resembles the guidance I've received from my mom or grandmothers), but because I could relate to her journey of finding love with a significant other but also recognizing the love you have within your family and yourself. ...more

4

Mar 27, 2016

Wanting to get a taste for young women's attitudes to relationships I decided to read this book written by an American radio and TV presenter. Openly declares her lack of any credentials from the start "I'm not a relationship expert" - but quite frankly who is? However, she bases her advice on her own experiences and wow - what a woman with her head screwed on and her feet firmly grounded even with celebrity status and beautiful looks.

Let your daughters read this. "We determine how a man will Wanting to get a taste for young women's attitudes to relationships I decided to read this book written by an American radio and TV presenter. Openly declares her lack of any credentials from the start "I'm not a relationship expert" - but quite frankly who is? However, she bases her advice on her own experiences and wow - what a woman with her head screwed on and her feet firmly grounded even with celebrity status and beautiful looks.

Let your daughters read this. "We determine how a man will treat us".

"Women lose when we don't view other women as members of our team"

"You should establish that you're worthy of respect and that you expect to be treated with respect. Men respect women who respect themselves"

At a time when I worry deeply about the impact of pornography on young people's expectations of relationships and the objectification of the female body I find this book a breath of fresh air.










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