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    The Truth: An Uncomfortable Book About Relationships
    The Truth: An Uncomfortable Book About Relationships
    The Truth: An Uncomfortable Book About Relationships
    Audiobook16 hours

    The Truth: An Uncomfortable Book About Relationships

    Written by Neil Strauss

    Narrated by Neil Strauss, Ione Skye, Jessica Sattelberger and

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    About this audiobook

    From the author of the blockbuster bestseller 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 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 may have the same effect on you.

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherHarperAudio
    Release dateOct 13, 2015
    ISBN9780062308719
    The Truth: An Uncomfortable Book About Relationships
    Author

    Neil Strauss

    NEIL STRAUSS is an award-winning writer for Rolling Stone and the author or coauthor of ten New York Times bestsellers. He splits his time between Los Angeles and wherever the Jonas Brothers are.

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    • 5/5
      I was hesitant at first but I'm so glad I decided to listen to this book. It demonstrates true humility and honesty with oneself. Sometimes you Scott and hate him, and sometimes you want to console and cheer him on. As a serial monogamist, I found it to be a riveting and eye opening journey to go through with him in understanding oneself and therefore relationships. Highly recommend!

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    • 5/5
      This is not a book. It's a long ride with Neil. Who knew it was a love story. All I can say is well worth the time invested. Thanks Neil!

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    • 5/5
      Always great to hear Neil Strauss tell a story. He’s so very articulate and paints a wonderful imaginative portrait of what life would be like if you were in the room with him. Funny, thought provoking, and always insightful. Having done a ton of internal work myself I loved learning about his journey to become the best version of himself! Cheers Neil wishing all three of you the best life ??
    • 5/5
      Loved it. I finished it within a week of starting it
    • 5/5
      It's the second time around i "journey" the path of this book and i absolutely love it. The insights and inspiration i got from it are unparalleled.
    • 5/5
      It is fascinating the way it makes you think about how difficult and simple is to love and accept to be loved in a holistic way. It is funny , interesting, romantic and more; all at the same time.
      Definitely worth reading it and I’m sure it will help you for any relationship , including with yourself!!
    • 5/5
      This book is a saving grace. Thank you so much
    • 5/5
      Neil is such a talented writer, and this is a very insightful book!
    • 5/5
      Awesome adventure with the subtle closure of The first adventure with the author.
    • 5/5
      awesome book really got me thinking alot more about relationships
    • 5/5
      I loved it. This book was an amazing journey. Highly recommend
    • 5/5
      Will change your perspective on relationships. Specially if you’re the jealous type.
    • 5/5
      One of the most authentic and heartfelt explorations of inner growth and healing I have ever encountered! As a celibate Buddhist nun, I still have to navigate relationships and the patterns Neil unearths and faces are ones that I am still navigating. I can't wait to check out the recommended books on his website and have no doubt that the humble wisdom he has so generously shared will benefit countless suffering living beings well into the future. Thank you for your courage and your candor. ❤️
    • 4/5
      Well written. Definitely Uncomfortable. I know it's based on his personal experience, but the rock bottom stretch of the book was quite long, painstakingly detailed in uncomfortable ways and was disturbing, nauseating, and hard to stomach- almost quit listening. Intense raw honesty. Thankfully, it had a solid ending and valuable takeaways along the way.
    • 5/5
      A great book from Neill Straus. A perfect ending for the Game.