Product Description
There’s no doubt about it—breakups suck. But in the first few hours or days or weeks that follow, there’s one important truth you need to recognize: Some things can’t and shouldn’t be fixed, especially that loser who dumped you or forced you to dump him. It’s called a breakup because it’s broken, and starting right here, right now, it’s time to dry your tears, put down that pint of ice cream, log out of his e-mail, and open this book to Chapter One–and start turning your breakup into a breakover.

From Greg Behrendt, the co-author of the smash two-million copy bestseller He’s Just Not That Into You, comes It’s Called a Breakup Because It’s Broken--the ultimate survival guide to getting over Mr. Wrong and reclaiming your inner Superfox. From how to put yourself through “he-tox,” to how to throw yourself a kick-ass pity party, Greg and his wife, Amiira, share their hilarious and helpful roadmap for getting past the heartache and back into the game. You will learn:

• Why you shouldn’t call him—and what he’s thinking when you do
• How to keep your friends and not lose your job
• How to avoid breakup pitfalls: IMing, stalking, having sex with your ex
• Reframing reality—seeing the relationship for what it was
• How to transform yourself into a hot, happening Superfox and get a jump on the better, brighter future that awaits

Complete with an essential workbook to help you put the crazy down on paper and not take it out into the world, It’s Called a Breakup Because It’s Broken is a must-have manual for finding your way back to an even more rocking you.

CUSTOMER REVIEWS (Average Customer Rating: 4.5 based on 131 reviews)

Thick w/ Clichés, Thin on Humor

IT'S CALLED A BREAKUP BECAUE IT'S BROKEN? Good title, eye-catching cover (albeit there's too much 1960's little girl hot pink for my taste), and hyper-girlish fonts throughout the interior of the book. The authors state they've written the book for women in their 20s, but their "hip" tone indicates they're aiming for teens. Their clichés? Enough already! A few can be funny to read, a gazillion can be only annoying filler. And if you're looking for well done humor, this book doesn't have any. Why? It tries too hard.

Yet, I will give the authors credit for their much-repeated advice to stay away from the person who broke up with you. They also state that your former love does not want to hear from you, so don't contact him/her. That's hard to read, but it is the truth. They think you should do whatever it takes to keep yourself from calling, texting, emailing, and so on, and I agree with them. So, if reading their book might keep you from making a fool of yourself, it may be worth buying.

November 23, 2008

Awesome!

This is the most amazing book for anyone suffering from a breakup. It addresses every type of situation so that nearly everyone can relate. My roommate gave me this book to read after my boyfriend of a year and a half dumped me. I went from feeling at the lowest in my life to feeling empowered and determined. I can't say enough good things about the book!
November 14, 2008

more painful listening than a break-up

This review refers to the audiobook version. This book is narrated by the authors--a smug married couple that sound like a high-energy pair of camp counselors, all grins and thumbs-up, like in that Adams Family movie sequel. With its unrealistic scenarios and failed attempts at humor, It's Called a Breakup Because it's Broken is crammed with cringe-inducing moments. The speed-talking authors blurt out pun after painful pun, never expressing any actual compassion in their voices. You, the listener, are consistently and overenthusiastically referred to as a "superfox!" There is an actual list of things to do instead of calling your ex, which include such gems as: "have coffee with a friend" and "put on your favorite CD and dance around in your room in your underwear..." And if you haven't felt patronized enough by that, the authors' advice to the broken-hearted who are going through a period of heavier-than-usual boozing is: join Alcoholics Anonymous! I'm trying to listen to this to the end, because after all I've paid for it, but 75% of the way through, I can bear no more. In short, It's Called a Breakup Because it's Broken is poorly written, badly narrated, and god-awful corny. This book will only ADD to the pain of your breakup.
October 30, 2008

This book got me throught it!

This book is amazing. I bought this book after a six month relationship suddenly ended, and not by me! I was suffering so badly from a broken heart I thought for sure I would die!I had a huge support system but nothing would snap me out of my funk. Amazingly, after reading only half of the book,I felt so much better! Every question, scenario and fantasy you have in your head when you are in mourning is answered in here. It's to the point , comforting , funny and empowering. I highly recommend this book if you are dwelling on a broken relationship and wasting your time on the jerk who left you.
September 19, 2008

God bless this book!

This book was amazingly helpful to me during my divorce. It not only contains fantastic advice, but made me laugh at a time when I wasn't really feeling that jovial. Put down the ice cream, pick up the book!
September 07, 2008

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