"Act Like a Lady, Think Like a Man"

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Comment by Renee Mack on April 3, 2009 at 4:38pm

Yeah I don't know how true it is but it is interesting.

Comment by maia jenkins on March 31, 2009 at 9:05pm

wow steve could have done better than that

Comment by Chiquilla Giles on March 30, 2009 at 1:25am

Can someone say,"PLAGERISM"!

Comment by Renee Mack on March 30, 2009 at 12:09am

Wow, check this out:
Sharon P. Carson, a writer who already had a book, Act Like a Lady, Think Like a Man out in 2003, is claiming that Steve Harvey took her idea for his New York Times best sellling book of the same title.

Here is Ms. Carson’s press release:
“FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
PRLog (Press Release) – Mar 01, 2009 – Did Steve Harvey copy the book title Act Like A Lady Think Like A Man And theme from an earlier book? Book with same title & theme copyrighted and published by Sharon P. Carson in 2003 CHICAGO, IL – Sharon P. Carson the author of the original title; Act Like A Lady –Think Like A Man, watched the February 27th episode of the Ophra [sic] show on which Steve Harvey was promoting his book of the same title. She was hoping that Steve would reveal to Oprah where he got the title and the theme for the book. It just seemed odd to her that his book had the same title and theme as her book that was copyrighted in 2003. Thinking of all the self - published poets and authors like herself who have a hard time finding publishers for their materials, she was hoping for perhaps some recognition that the idea for the book might have come from her, especially since upon subsequently purchasing the book, she found some interesting parallels. But then she thought that it was not unusual for a high profiled person to take a great title and theme, rewrite a book and use their celebrity to sell it. This she says happens too often to the unsung poets, authors and entrepreneurs of the world. Steve wrote in his book that his hope was to “empower you with a wide-open look into the minds of men”. Sharon P. Carson wrote in her book in 2003 that women need to gain some insight into how men think in terms of relationships. Sharon also noted that in chapter 8 of Steve Harvey’s book titled “Why Men Cheat” he came to the same conclusion that she did in chapter 37 of her book, titled “Why would a man cheat”; “because they can”.
Sharon actively promoted her book before the release in January 2009 of Steve Harvey’s book and would not like to see her promotion efforts hindered. She feels that her book has much to offer from a woman’s perspective and seeks empower women to practice self love and tough love in relationships. Before the publication of Steve Harvey’s book of the same title, Sharon bought the domain name; http://www.actlikealadythinklikeaman.com/ from which she has been selling her book. She has also held seminars with women at a Chicago University in promotion of her book and can be viewed on the following youtube clip as she was being interviewed on a cable television program about her book in 2007 ; http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xxVVQX15X2Y. Sharon hopes that her earlier book with the same title will finally receive the recognition it deserves and is currently consulting with attorneys regarding her options.”
http://newsone.blackplanet.com/entertainment/did-steve-harvey-rip-off-his-book-idea/

Comment by Renee Mack on March 29, 2009 at 7:17pm

Yea, I take what Steve says with a grain of salt. The man been married and divorced several times, so it seems he still getting it together. But he also made some good points that I will post this week for the next discussion.

Comment by Chiquilla Giles on March 29, 2009 at 9:12am

Hello everyone,
I would definitely have to disagree with Steve, Im shocked that Steve would print something like this.

There are a lot of men this statement proves true. However, there are many exceptions. I know men that will do everything Steve is claiming is unrealistic. Not only that, my man tells me I complete him, I'm beautiful, supports me, smart & humble, romantic & fun, sensitive & gentle and loves looking into my eyes to express his feelings.

If we decide to have children he damn sure is willing to change some shitty asses too!! LOL

Comment by Renee Mack on March 28, 2009 at 11:33pm

I disagree as well. I am not married or involved currently. However, I know of very successful relationships and marriages that prove Steve wrong.

Comment by maia jenkins on March 28, 2009 at 11:30pm

i haven't read the book but i disagree, very strongly, with that paragraph. hello ladies

Comment by Renee Mack on March 28, 2009 at 11:02pm

Chapter 1-page 20
The kind of love a woman wants is "I want him to be humble and smart, fun and romantic, sensitive and gentle, and above all, supportive. I want him to look in my eyes and tell me I'm beautiful and that I complete him. I want a man who is vulnerable enough to cry when he's hurting,.....willing to change diapers and wash dishes without me having to ask..." "Well, I'm here to tell you that expecting that kind of love....from a man is ...unrealistic...it's not gonna happen, no way, no how."
This is what Mr. Harvey says, do you agree or disagree? Why?

Comment by sabrina starkes on March 28, 2009 at 6:53pm

The book is good some of us ladys will learn from it . ups to you steve

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