Are Men Necessary?: When Sexes Collide Audiobook

" It wasn't what I was expecting, but overall a good read. "

" *yawn* unless you like to listen to an egomaniac go on about politics and what's wrong in the White House. If you're looking for "Men Demystified", check out Dr. Phil's reading selections. "

" Please do not let the title scare you away. This book is about the double standards that women face in different arenas such as politics and journalism. I would love to everyone to read it, but as with most feminist literature it would appeal to women more. At times I feel Dowd takes liberty with what she assumes the reader already knows, I would not recommend this for someone who is politically-clueless. "

" Delightful style and challenging thinker with her unique perspective. "

" A superficial look at how feminism has changed since the 1970s that changes topics like someone flipping through TV channels with a remote. "

" Maureen is witty and entertaining. The first half is by far the funniest portion and there appears to be hints of bitterness as the book progresses. However, well worth reading "

" This was painfully disorganized, whiny and pessimistic; constantly and possibly intentionally stirring up deep-seated female insecurities that a man will never fall in love with, or be loyal to, a smart, ambitious woman. Too painful to finish this book! "

" As a rational and well rounded feminist, I know I should object to the oversimplifications of Maureen Dowd. However, this is great train reading both for antagonistic fellow commuters' stares and the catchy writing. Also, retro Hillary Clinton discussion. "

" The title promised a lot but I don't feel it delivered very well. There were interesting tidbits from the authors work in politics but I wasn't too into it. "

" Skip 5-7 and it's fairly balanced. "

" In all honesty, I didn't finish the audiobook. It was really overdue, plus there was so much relationship-related stuff and I can't deal with it in the middle of an academic semester. It just messes my head up too much. Maybe I'll return to it after I graduate. :-) "

" An interesting look at gender relations in politics. And to answer the question: of course they are. "

" Interesting ... I don't necessarily agree with everything Dowd says, but at least she had the guts to discuss these things. "

" My favorite quote so far is about magazines. Women's magazines discuss when men want so that women can conform to those desires. Men's magazines discuss what men want, and how women should conform to those ideals. "

" It's funny. She has some sharp observations. But her metaphors are Dennis Miller-ian in their pointless whimsy and make my teeth itch. "

" Damn, she can write. She really makes her cases strongly, so if you like men, try to remember why, or else you won't anymore by the time you're done reading. "

" I thought I shared Dowd's politics, but basically, I don't think she has any. Certainly she appears to have no substantive argument to support her claims. The book is choppy, makes no sense, and I would put her in the same category as Anne Coulter--a pundit without a portfolio. "

" Ah, Maureen Dowd, you man-hater. I listened to this book on my commute, and I loved every minute of it. "

" this is such a good book!! "

" I love Dowd's writing..she is so clever. "

" Very witty and interesting. It ranged all over and I don't think there is a central argument or conclusion - but very engaging and entertaining nevertheless. "

" Thought it was interesting but not necessarily super engaging and she definitely struck a very strong stance, one that was slightly too bold for my admittedly conservative tastes. "

" Don't listen to the audiobook. She has the worst voice. "

" Maureen Dowd is a fabulous writer and this book displays her skills. It's a fun and interesting read. "

" This was painfully disorganized, whiny and pessimistic; constantly and possibly intentionally stirring up deep-seated female insecurities that a man will never fall in love with, or be loyal to, a smart, ambitious woman. Too painful to finish this book! "

" Don't listen to the audiobook. She has the worst voice. "

" Boy, this one was depressing. It is mostly the author describing how she sees feminism has failed. "

" Someimes I love Maureen Dowd and sometimes I think she is an enemy of women. "

" this is such a good book!! "

" its an awesome book, and contrary to the title its not "feminist propaganda", it a well thought out and concise work. "