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I Am Before I Do Hardcover – March 3, 2006

by Ranee A. Spina (Author)
4.8 4.8 out of 5 stars 8 ratings
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Ms. Ranee A. Spina, an alluring Venus of today, uses humor to empower young women to lower the divorce rate. This is a book about self-awareness and the power of choice. The focus is on the commitment a woman must make to herself before making a commitment to a long-term relationship. This humorous, but no nonsense, conversational book should be purchased by two groups of people. 1) Single women seventeen and up who have questions regarding self-worth and relationships, and 2) people in those same women's lives that want to send a message but are uncomfortable being the messenger. I AM Before "I Do" is an empowering road map for women, leading them out of the mysterious realm of chance happiness. Every page of this beautifully-designed book is a wake-up call to the would-be victim of avoidable heartache. It says what many family and friends are too timid, too tired, or forbidden to say out loud. I AM Before "I Do" was a Fresh Voices 2006 Finalist and the Winner of the USA Book News 2006 National Book Award. Ms. Spina is a Relationship and Leadership speaker who performs across the country.
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    192 pages
  2. Language
    English
  3. Publisher
    Raz Productions
  4. Publication date
    March 3, 2006
  5. Dimensions
    6.22 x 0.69 x 9.4 inches
  6. ISBN-10
    0977402401
  7. ISBN-13
    978-0977402403
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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Raz Productions (March 3, 2006)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 192 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0977402401
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0977402403
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 14.4 ounces
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 6.22 x 0.69 x 9.4 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.8 4.8 out of 5 stars 8 ratings

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Jackie K.
5.0 out of 5 stars Great Book
Reviewed in the United States on August 7, 2023
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Wish my daughter had read this before she got married.
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Candace
5.0 out of 5 stars Five Stars
Reviewed in the United States on December 30, 2014
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Amazing book! One unknown illness over and over again. Game changer!!
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Armchair Interviews
4.0 out of 5 stars Good advice!
Reviewed in the United States on August 1, 2006
Do you need him? Want him? Love him? When you get involved in a significant relationship, do you analyze all potential scenarios? Do you talk about what you want to do in ten years, or even fifty?

I have a friend who had a vasectomy at age 21. His wife-to-be knew that he would be unable to have children, but after two years of marriage she was pushing him to get a reversal so they could have a child.

This book would have been perfect for her! It's a blend of common sense, getting in touch with your inner self, listening to your mother, aunt, or grandma's voice in the back of your head--along with workbook-like activities to make you more cognizant of your situation.

Every other page has a meaningful, timely quote that gets you thinking. A cute addition is that at the end of every nice compact chapter a box gives you three options to check:

1) I totally get this chapter,

2) I should re-read this chapter, and

3) Blank (fill in name) needs to read this chapter.

Spina encourages you to think about what you want in perspective mate by getting you to think about your own situation and personality, and then highlighting what to look out for. She advocates having a balance between keeping your individuality and sharing yourself with your partner.

Tea Leoni says it all in her quote, "We realized how well we worked together. We encouraged each other's strengths and supported each others weaknesses." That's what we all strive for in a partnership.

Armchair Interviews says: Great for women looking to get involved for the first time or after a divorce. This book provides superb advice that will ring true to most women.
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Cathy
5.0 out of 5 stars Let Ranee be the "older, wiser" sister
Reviewed in the United States on July 18, 2006
Ranee is like your older, wiser sister who tries to help you learn from her experiences.

She provides some helpful insights for women on getting their lives in order before choosing a life partner. In the movie Runaway Bride, Julia Roberts character is like a chameleon, adapting her style to whichever boyfriend she has at the time. Eventually, she figures out what she likes, needs, and wants for her life.

Similarly, Ranee's book helps women figure out what they want BEFORE they get married; and in doing so, will prevent women from being Runaway Brides.
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K. Raia
5.0 out of 5 stars This book is GREAT for ALL Women
Reviewed in the United States on June 20, 2006
I saw Ranee speak on my college campus and her message hit me very strong. I subscribed to her wonderful inspirational email messages and of course read her book as soon as I had the opportunity. I was more than pleasantly surprised. Ranee uses humor and real life experience to share an important message about life and love to all women. There really is something for every woman in this book and definately worth your time. It will make your heart happy. Enjoy!
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Lisa A. Kazanjian
5.0 out of 5 stars Must read for every woman
Reviewed in the United States on June 19, 2006
I wish this book was available when I was growing up -- it would have helped me and I'm sure many others avoid much aggravation and heartbreak! The author is direct and humorous when describing situations to which all women can relate and reinforces one's values and self-worth. It's a must read for women of all ages.
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spinloop
5.0 out of 5 stars Must Read before you decide to get married
Reviewed in the United States on June 26, 2006
I believe this is a must read before a decision is made to get married. The book has many life lessons that can be learned. This will save someone time. And time has a value all to itself.
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Amy
5.0 out of 5 stars Very refreshing!
Reviewed in the United States on June 19, 2006
A must read for any single female. A great help in navigating the dating world and lots of fun humor as well.
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