The Improved Housewife


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How to Be an American Housewife


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A mother-daughter story about the strong pull of tradition, and the lure and cost of breaking free of it. When Shoko decided to marry an American GI and leave Japan, she had her parents' blessing, her brother's scorn, and a gift from her husband-a book on how to be a proper American housewife. As she crossed the ocean to America, Shoko also brought with her a secret she would need to keep her entire life... Half a century later, Shoko's plans to finally return to Japan and reconcile with her brother are derailed by illness. In her place, she sends her grown American daughter, Sue, a divorced single mother whose own life isn't what she hoped for. As Sue takes in Japan, with all its beauty and contradictions, she discovers another side to her mother and returns to America unexpectedly changed and irrevocably touched.




The Improved Housewife


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Beyond Orange County


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Real Housewives of Orange County fan-favorite, McLaughlin inspires readers to a life of purpose -- not fame.




The Empowered Wife, Updated and Expanded Edition


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Can a wife single-handedly bring a boring or broken marriage back to life? This improved and expanded edition of Laura Doyle's acclaimed First, Kill All the Marriage Counselors features real-life success stories from empowered wives who have done just that—and provides a step-by-step guide to revitalizing your own marriage. Laura Doyle's marriage was in trouble, and couples counseling wasn't helping. On the brink of divorce, she decided to talk to women who'd been happily married for over a decade, and their advice stunned her. From it, she distilled Six Intimacy Skills—woman-centric practices that ended her overwhelm and resentment, restoring the playfulness and passion in her marriage. Now an internationally-recognized relationship coach, Doyle has shared her secrets with women around the globe, saving thousands of marriages with her fresh, revolutionary approach. Practical and counter-intuitive, the Six Intimacy Skills are about focusing on your own desires and transforming your own life—not bending over backwards to transform your husband. Incorporating these skills will empower you to: Attract his attention like a magnet when you relax more and do less Receive affection not because you told him to make more of an effort, but because he naturally seeks you out Feel more like yourself—and like yourself more If you've been trying to "fix" your relationship and it's not working, maybe the problem was never you, or your husband, or even the two of you as a couple. Maybe the problem is that nobody ever taught you the skills you need to foster respect, tenderness, and consideration. With humor and heart, The Empowered Wife shows you how to improve your relationship in ways you hadn't thought possible. You'll join a worldwide community of over 150,000 empowered wives who finally have the marriages they dreamed of when they said "I do."




Lies of a Real Housewife


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Lies of a Real Housewife: Tell the Truth and Shame the Devil By Angela Stanton




The Improved Housewife


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The Housewives Activity Book for Real Fans


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This activity book tests your knowledge of the Real Housewives franchises, from the O.C. to New York and everything in between (geographically speaking). Written by a devoted Housewives fan, this book covers a host of topics ranging from scandals, to one-liners, to memorable vacations, to broken romances. With 50 pages of puzzles, riddles, and trivia challenges, this unique activity book is sure to bring hours of fun to any true Housewives fan. Test yourself or play along with friends. Use this book to host a game night! How well do you know the Real Housewives? Find out with this book.