This book is good in that it provides basic/needed knowledge to women, particularly young women who are embarking on the relationship phase of their lives. This book is particularly applicable to those who may one day wish to marry.
It defines many common sense things that fathers and mothers should teach young women, but unfortunately their fathers and mothers are too messed up to have figured these things out. In my psychology classes there is always some sweet thing who is living with her boyfriend and they "are planning to get married." She is, as the book says, already giving him everything, sex, food, house cleaning services, etc and then she ultimately wonders why he won't marry her. As the Rutgers report notes, "Males in this situation are satisfied, but they think something better is out there, so they keep looking." My grandma said it this way, "why should a man buy a cow (get married) when milk (sex) is free?"
The book makes good observations about how especially vulnerable women are who grew up without fathers or other healthy role models as they don't know how to relate to young men and often cannot imagine how visual the male is or sex driven he is.

I agree with a previous commenter that the book is poorly edited and that there are a number of misspellings. The lists are helpful, particularly the red-flags about men to be careful.
There is a good deal of sound advice in this book and I would recommend it to any young woman who isn't very sure of her value system.

Even as a woman in my forties I found it to be very eye opening. Although there are some points that are clearly geared towards his daughters or a younger girl but for the most part it was interesting to here it from a man's perspective. As women we have to start listening to how men think. We do have all the power and need to start acting like it when it comes to dating. I had a friend pick it up because listening to her talk about her situation with a man all I kept hearing was her trying to prove herself worthy of him! And I could sense that she was afraid of doing something wrong, or of him dumping her cause she wasn't good enough. Well, she ordered the book and I hope she will change her outlook.
Overall I say it is a very good book and I will definitely keep it as a reference guide for my next dating venture.

This was very helpful information. It is excellent for women of all ages. After finishing it, I immediately gave it to a friend to read.

Book was well written. Enjoyed the old fashioned perspective of dating. Women have choices as to how they are to be treated by a man because we are the ones who exercise the choices of who we pick to be in our lives and how the relation is conducted by how we see ourselves. Let's be ladies again and not whores or skeezers who give up the "prize" too easily to guys thinking we will keep them. Let's easily recognize the players from the good men by treating ourselves like the ladies that we were created to be.

I really appreciate this book coming from your male perspective. There is a lot of information out there in books by and for women and information from one's mother, sister's, girlfriend's and professional therapist. But never have I been able to so completely agree, identify and benefit from information such as the author has shared here. I have been married 25 years and am the mother of two adult daughters and one teenage son. I have recommended this book to all of my girlfriend's and will buy copies to give to my daughters and close friends because there is something there for women and girls at every stage of their life.

Because I know all good comes from God, I praise Him for bringing the author forth to share his wisdom and heart to bless us women and give us the knowledge to understand our power and how to use it to attract and keep the men who are right for us. God bless Michael Lockwood for being a stand up guy and a friend to your daughters and women in general. May God continue to bless your marriage and future successes.

Mr. Michael Lockwood,
I could not put your book down. It revealed so many unanswered questions for me. Knowledge is Power. This is something that your daughters as well as other females and males will prosper from by owning/reading this book. Your book was very Therapeutic. It helped me to realize that I had conquered so much in my life and that my past experiences were truly a beginning to my present and future life. Thank You for this "little light" that you have shone through your book. Had I read this book 25 or so years ago, I would not have had so many blind sided experiences. Reading this book "Made Sense to it ALL". I have always known that I had the power to make my own decisions and that these decisions would have an immense impact as to which direction my life and the lives of my children, family and friends would take. I just did not have the wisdom or the courage to successfully use it. I had to Allow God to Guide me through it all. I Thank God for allowing me to do whatever, so that I would forever learn and know It is His Will that is to be done, not mine. The good thing is that I learned from those not so good experiences and grew from them. I am proud of myself and I believe in Me and Love and Respect Me with all my heart. I have to stay prayed up and disciplined everyday and learn as much as I can, because this world changes tremendously everyday. Your book and the Bible are great references to Live our Lives in these days and times. Everyone should purchase this book for themselves and for gifts for their friends and/family.
I appreciate your courage to give your insight and wisdom in this book. And for you sharing this information for us all. You are truly making a difference and you are literally "turning on the lights" in a lot of dark places in peoples mind. Little things mean a lot especially when they are meant to be a Blessing to someone else. God Bless You and your Family. Have a Blessed Day.

Before reading this book, I felt a sense of hopelessness. I thought I would Never get a chance at getting a good man, and if I did, I felt that I would probably have to lower my high standards to accomodate him. Now, after reading the book, I know different! If you are a woman who is tired of accepting disrespect and exploitation, read this book. It teaches you everything from how to carry yourself correctly, to how to deal with the pressures of sex. In a nutshell the book has taught me that the way I carry myself and the things I tolerate determines how a man will treat me. I am so grateful to Mr. Lockwood for writing this book!
After reading this book ladies you WILL "Know your power".

God bless!

Women, I encourage you to use your Power to choose another title to purchase and read. This book is poorly edited with a significant number of typographical errors. Moreover, it reads much like a rant from a disappointed lover rather than a wise well-meaning father. The author's chauvansitic views include encouraging women to abstain from sex until marriage (as indicated in the Bible) but notes that men need time to be 'playas' before committing. I believe the Bible encouraged both parties to refrain from pre-marital sex? His idea of career planning for women dictates that your decision would not be guided by interests and talent but your ability to work fewer hours and/or only from your home to insure your consistent availability to date 'successful' men, to help them with their dreams and careers, and once chosen for a wife, ultimately to raise the children and to complete household chores. I've heard more interesting, well-researched dialogue on the subject of modern day relationships sitting in my local coffee shop!

This book is a wake up call to all sistas who are out there trying to figure out "why I don't have a man!" The wonderful humor that Lockwood uses makes this book both light, and enjoyable to read through the midst of him speaking the truth. I highly recommend this book to any woman regardless of age or marital status-because, let's face it sistas, we could all use some good advice if it means us finding a man, keeping a man, or just waking up by saying, "OH MAN! I GET IT!" Way to go Lockwood!