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Partners in Pleasure: Sharing Success, Creating Joy, Fulfilling Dreams -- Together
by Paul Pearsall Ph.D.
Product Group: Book
Publisher: Hunter House (2001-04-09)
ISBN: 0897933230
EAN: 9780897933230
Dewey Decimal #: 646.78
Paperback: 288 pages
SKU: 20170
Condition: Used: Very Good
Comments: Paperback. Pages are clean and unmarked.
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Editorial Reviews
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Product Description
Paul Pearsall’s research shows that individual success and the solitary pursuit of happiness may be hazardous to one’s health. Although many self-help books champion the singular approach to success and personal power as the path to well-being, Partners in Pleasure challenges this “singularity” by presenting new research and ancient cultural lessons regarding collective and connective ways to fulfillment and wellness. Drawing in part on 2,000-year-old Polynesian wisdom, this book shows how to go beyond self-fulfillment to shared pleasure.
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Customer Reviews
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LOVE NEEDS NO EXPLANATION...IT JUST IS!
Rating  (4)
Date: 2001-05-09
15 out of 17 customers found this reveiw helpful
As a counsellor who has studied behavioural psychology, I can attest to the fact it is important for an individual to hold onto their own identity and not live in the shadow of someone's expectations. There is also truth in the fact one must love themselves before they can give or receive love to the fullest. However, it is also equally fulfilling to have someone to share your life with. That is not to say everyone needs a partner to be fulfilled, and in cases where the relationship is not a happy one, life may be more fulfilling without that partnership. The importance is not in finding a partner, but in finding the right partner, a soul-mate who has no desire to control, own or manipulate your life....but to share it.Those who do have partners and happy, fulfilling relationships will agree that sharing your life with someone is one of life's greatest pleasures and richest treasures. That has been the way of mankind, since the day's of Adam and Eve, and the universal way of telling us we do not have to walk through this life alone unless we choose to do so. This book traces the path of ancient culture and wisdom - the joys and rewards of partners and sharing. We truly do reap what we sow, and the more love we give and share with others, the more we are destined to receive. In addition to this book, I also recommend reading "Surrendering to Marriage" by Iris Krasnow (which is really not about surrendering but sharing) and "The Mastery of Love" by Miguel Ruiz - both are excellent books on love, sharing and fulfilling one's dreams.
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As Seen on TV
Rating  (5)
Date: 2001-04-21
13 out of 15 customers found this reveiw helpful
Dr. Pearsall was a guest on Montel Williams (4/20/2001). What he had to say about marriage made a lot of sense. We definately do suffer from a me, me, me type society. When married, a couple needs to view themselves as we/us instead of I/me. This is a definate must get book for us (I'm one half of a married couple).
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Forget Self
Rating (5)
Date: 2001-04-19
11 out of 15 customers found this reveiw helpful
What a joy it was to find and read this book. I'm tired of reading books that are all about me, me, me. I have found that people who are so concerned about their needs, wants and desires are some of the most unhappy people I know. As this book points out, it is those who unselfishly give and share with others are usually full of love and contentment. I found a great book earlier this year that helped me to be more loving, The Romantic's Guide by Michael Webb. I'd highly recommend both books if you really want to improve the love in your life.
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