Botalos!: Liberate de las relaciones negativas y llena tu vida con buenas amistades, amor y salud

by Jodyne L Speyer

Overview

Todos tenemos una persona especial en nuestras vidas de quien no vemos la hora de librarnos. Ya sea un asistente personal, un terapeuta, un entrenador, llega un momento en el que debes ponerle fin a la relación.Con historias personales, libretos útiles y entrevistas con expertos como Bob Harper de The Biggest Loser, el comediante Adam Carolla y el abogado de Michael Jackson, Thomas Mesereau, ¡Bótalos! es una guía práctica para acabar con cualquier mala relación. Jodyn L. Speyer te provee de un mapa para encontrar tu propio camino para lograr decir: "Gracias, pero no gracias". Escrito con honestidad, empatía y un ingenio despiadado, ¡Bótalos! te enseñará a conquistar tu miedo a la confrontación y a manejar el arte de la separación pacífica y permanente. Entonces, ¿qué esperas? ¡Bótalos!

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780061712562
Publisher:	HarperCollins
Publication date:	03/24/2009
Series:	Adelante
Edition description:	Translatio
Pages:	336
Product dimensions:	5.30(w) x 7.90(h) x 0.90(d)
Language:	Spanish

About the Author

Jodyne L. Speyer is a writer and a recovering avoidant who lives and works in Los Angeles. She has produced documentaries for National Geographic and worked on such shows as Joe Millionaire, Shear Genius, and The Supreme Court of Comedy. She has successfully dumped hundreds of people, not always on her own behalf.

What People are Saying About This

Jimmy Kimmel

“A funny and practical guide to getting the people in your life out of your life.”

Peggy Post

“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.”

Greg Behrendt

“This book is so funny and smart and savvy I dumped my wife! And I love my wife. I might have blown it.”

Fran Drescher

“Dump ‘Em is my guidebook to getting rid of people.”

Marci Shimoff

“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.”

Sarah Silverman

“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.”

Jon Hamm

“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.”

Editorial Reviews

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

From the Publisher

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

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

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

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 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

Dump ‘Em is my guidebook to getting rid of people.

Fran Drescher

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

A funny and practical guide to getting the people in your life out of your life.

Jimmy Kimmel

"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