Dump 'Em: How to Break Up with Anyone from Your Best Friend to Your Hairdresser - Softcover

Speyer, Jodyne L

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0061646628 ISBN 13: 9780061646621

Publisher: William Morrow Paperbacks, 2009

Synopsis

Everybody has that special someone in their life that they can't wait to get rid of. Whether it's a housekeeper, a therapist, or a personal trainer, the time comes when you have to pull the plug on the relationship.

Featuring personal stories, useful scripts, and interviews with experts such as Bob Harper from The Biggest Loser, funnyman Adam Carolla, and Michael Jackson's attorney, Thomas Mesereau, Dump 'Em is a practical guide for giving any bad relationship the boot. Jodyne L. Speyer provides a roadmap to finding your own way of saying "thanks, but no thanks." Written with honesty, empathy, and ruthless wit, Dump 'Em will teach you to conquer your fear of confrontation and master the art of the peaceful and permanent breakup. So what are you waiting for? Dump 'em!

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Review:

“This book tells how to ‘dump ‘em’―politely. Jodyne Speyer’s engaging real-life stories emphasize the importance of being respectful when breaking ties. Her steps include ways to be fair and appreciative-no matter what. Readers will learn to handle those awkward farewells with consideration and tact.” (Peggy Post, director of The Emily Post Institute and author of Emily Post's Etiquette, 17th Edition, and "Excuse Me, But I Was Next . . .")

“Dump ‘Em is not just funny, it’s practical. Jodyne Speyer has figured out a way to sever the ties that so many of us would rather miserably live with forever.” (Sarah Silverman, Comedienne)

“Jodyne Speyer’s Dump ‘Em is surprising, practical and funny. Or would be had it not reminded me of the wonderful time Jodyne and I had together before, well, the dumping.” (Jon Hamm, actor on Mad Men)

“This book is so funny and smart and savvy I dumped my wife! And I love my wife. I might have blown it.” (Greg Behrendt, Author of He's Just Not That Into You)

“A funny and practical guide to getting the people in your life out of your life.” (Jimmy Kimmel, Talk Show Host Jimmy Kimmel Live)

“Dump ‘Em is my guidebook to getting rid of people.” (Fran Drescher, Actress)

“Interweaving personal stories, practical tools, and scripts, TV writer Speyer assists readers in divesting themselves of bad relationships, romantic, familial, and otherwise.... The book tackles a difficult subject in a humorous, practical, and helpful manner. Highly recommended.” (Library Journal)

“In this guide to confrontation for doormats everywhere, author and self-proclaimed avoidant Jodyne Speyer provides a step-by-step manual on the etiquette of ending things with just about anyone.... Speyer’s natural comic ease, makes this a breezily informative read.” (Time magazine)

“Dump ‘Em is the non-confrontationalist’s dream. With her easy-to-follow scripts and step-by-step plans, Jodyne Speyer provides a clear roadmap for ending even the most difficult relationships.” (Marci Shimoff, New York Times bestselling author of Happy for No Reason)

Synopsis:

There's a fine line between house guest and house pest, your best friend and your worst enemy, and it's important to know when those relationships have passed the point of no return. These platonic relationships are just as significant, often taking up more time both literally and emotionally, than romantic ones. So what happens when the honeymoon is over and these relationships turn sour? We've been given an arsenal of advice to help navigate the romantic break up, and yet, no one has told us how to break up with those other people in our lives - until now. Delivering a mix of humour and prescriptive advice, Jodyne Speyer has arrived to put us out of our misery, and teach us how to speak up, once and for all."Dump 'Em" will give us the tools we need to end all of our unwanted relationships, guiding us through every stage, from recognising the warning signs of when we should dump someone, to telling us just what to say (and what not to say) when the dumping gets tough, all the while teaching us to master the art of the break up.

Each chapter uses clever sidebars filled with useful tips, facts and anecdotes, and will also feature 'personality types' for us to try out when ending a relationship. The chapters will also include expert advice for each situation; for example, Sarah Silverman will tell us exactly how to dump a member of your family, Kato Kaelin will discuss the best ways to go about dumping your houseguest, and Thomas Mesereau (who represented Michael Jackson, Robert Blake, among others) chimes in on how to dump your lawyer.

About this edition

• Publisher: William Morrow Paperbacks
• Publication date: 2009
• ISBN 10: 0061646628
• ISBN 13: 9780061646621
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 304