[.ca] Ten Smart Things Gay Men Can Do to Improve Their Lives (ISBN 1555837824)

This book has been a huge help!!!!:
I read this on the bus on the way from visiting home. Oh man did it open up so much discussion with myself and my better half. We are trying to work out so many issues and this book has helped me see why we do certain things and that is helping us!! It is more than just about relationships though. Everything on how to grow up and comming out, family issues, agism in the gay community... There could be a book written on every chapter!!! I wish there were!!!

The only self help book gay men will ever need!:
In his book, "10 things....", Joe Kort successfully establishes 10 things all gay men need to be aware of, acknowledge, and follow. Using personal accounts from clients and himself, (he even goes as far as to admit when he was having relationship issues!), he clearly and simply illustrates how gay men can improve their lives, relationships and self-worth. If you are just coming out, or have been out and are looking for more in your life, gay guys, this is your book!

I think it should be required reading for all gay men:
This is an interesting, engaging and reader friendly book that for the most part stays away from psychobabble and preachiness. He illustrates how the stunted emotional/psychological development of gay men is a result of our homophobic culture. The chapter on sexual compulsions/additions is also one of the best I've ever read. At times the book does feel a little self-congradulatory and also a promotion for imago therapy but dont let that stop you from reading it. It is well worth the money and has should be read by all gay men, single or partnered of any age.

Great Book:
This is one of the best self-improvement books I've read. Mr. Kort has restored my faith in clinical social work.

A Guide With Good Intentions:
Joe Kort's book is full of good intentions, great advice and packed with real life examples. Although the contents are factual and certainly have real meaning for any gay man who reads it, it's still a brief summary. If Mr. Kort had added more diverse examples of gay men's hardships and how they overcame them, it would be even more helpful. However, that's a tricky prospect, as redundancy is a tough trap to avoid. I am saying that the book is terribly short for the immense amount of subject matter it attempts to cover. It seems to be geared toward the younger gay man (not necessarily in age) and can be viewed only as a short general guide. Perhaps another book addressing issues for happy single men may be forthcoming, as we do exist. It is still well-written, even if it does read as a tome.