Before the rise of the viral TikTok movements like ‘Sprinkle Sprinkle’ and ‘Black Cat Energy’, there was Steve Harvey. A comedian, TV host and ultimate relationship coach. Steve Harvey has been the father, older brother, and friend women need, teaching them how to ‘play the game’.
When ‘Act Like A Lady, Think Like A Man‘ hit the shelves in 2009, it caused a frenzy of excitement among both men and women. Steve Harvey had released the cheat code for how men think about love, relationships, intimacy, and commitment. While men thought he was a tattler, women perceived him as a saviour.
Either way, the fuss led to a popular theme song by Jennifer Hudson and Neyo. There were two movie releases, Act Like a Lady, Think Like A Man movie and the sequel. Both starred famous A-list black Hollywood stars such as Taraji P Henson, Michael Early, Regina Hall, and Kelvin Hart, among others.
All the media fever aside, the book was so good that I read it twice! I first read it after a breakup. I wanted to understand the mind frame of a man in romantic relationships. Also, I wanted to find answers to the ringing question in my mind: “Why didn’t my relationship work?” And boy, did I get the answers.
Act Like A Lady, Think Like a Man is an empowering- how to book for women in relationships. The author divides the book into three parts.
- Part 1, The mindset of a man- explaining in detail who a man is, what drives him and how he views relationships.
- Part 2, Why men do what they do- attempts to explain the blueprint of why a man acts the way he does.
- Part 3, my favourite, The Playbook- How to Win the Game- empowers the woman to think like a man and act like a lady.
I enjoyed reading the book. I would give it a rating of 8/10. However, due to modern times and modern dating, the book can be a little triggering. Particularly, if you believe in partnership and equality in relationships. Nonetheless, the nuggets of wisdom that Harvey drops, page after page, are worth a read.
The fact that the advice in the book is still relevant nearly two decades later shows that people evolve, but relationships don’t. The issues tackled in the book are still relevant today. It’s amazing how much deeper the advice hits now that I am a bit older than when I first read it.
Grab a copy today, and let me know what you think about the book. Is it a miss or a hit? What resonated, and what left you sceptical? Let’s chat in the comments- like, share and let me know your take!♥
Mourine Warui is a media and communication expert and seasoned writer. Her goal is to empower and offer solutions to everyday girl’s problems while provoking candid and authentic conversations. Other goals are to provide inspiration and entertainment to readers through creative, thought-provoking and edgy stories.
