What it is: ‘The Game’ chronicles 2 years of the life of Rolling Stone columnist, Neil Strauss, as he infiltrates a society of Pick Up Artists and transforms his skills with women. Strauss goes from a self-described “chick repellant”‘ to, well, the self-described “best pickup artist in the world.” Through his tales, readers learn the outlook and techniques of so-called PUA’s as they seduce their way into controversy and infamy.
Growth Potential: Strauss successfully seduced Britney (pre-meltdown) and scored a girlfriend wayyy out of his league (see picture). But this book is light on lessons that leave you touched, moved or inspired.
Pop Potential: The Game is is a fast, fun book that I digested on a vacation. It’s a #1 NYTimes bestseller, and is under development for a movie adaption to be released in ‘08. Pop that!
“Get Real” Potential: The hardcover edition is bound like a bible, with gold leaf on the pages and everything. This made it easy to disguise what I was reading poolside, but it’s hardly a tome to live by. It’s a disposable but delicious read whose values are based in getting off, not getting deep.
What I Got out of it: Motivation. If you’re a single fella, this book can help get you excited to get out and about, be okay with a little rejection, and start playful conversations with women.

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