The Real Thing : The Four Essential Components of Authentic Relationships

Author: Alan Mann
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ISBN: 0970983336
Publisher: D. Alan Mann (01 June, 2001)
Sales Rank: 1,185,740
Average Customer Rating: 5 out of 5

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Rating: 5 out of 5
A must-read for anyone who wants to reach past the barriers
Alan Mann's The Real Thing: The 4 Essential Components Of Authentic Relationships is a coherent, straightforward, no-nonsense guide to overcoming obstacles in a relationship. A practicing attorney and experienced public speaker, Mann presents an uncomplicated premise: that only true, authentic love has the power to turn an ordinary relationship into true fulfillment. The four essential components of an authentic relationship are summarized as Commitment, Courage, Credibility, and Compassion. Aptly written in easy-to-understand, lay terminology yet geared toward all who seek true love, The Real Thing is a must-read for anyone who wants to reach past the barriers in their current or future relationships.

Rating: 5 out of 5
Pursuing Authentic Relationships
When I first picked up this book, I thought "Ok, another book on relationships. Might be worth reading, might not." But after reading just a few pages of The Real Thing, I realized that this book is different. Like most people, I've read several books on relationships, written from every perspective imaginable. But what impressed me about this particular book was the way the author cuts to the chase with pointed suggestions on how to address the very real challenges of repairing, maintaining, and improving personal relationships.

A pleasant surprise when reading this book is the absence of the "finger pointing" or rationalization mentality that strangles most books of a similar theme. The author doesn't patronize or make excuses, but offers sensible advice in a very readable format. While the book's premise (the four essential components to authentic relationships) may be simple, the personal reflection and sound reasoning contained within is refreshingly unique. I would highly recommend this book and hope to see future titles by Alan Mann in the future.



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