Men Are Clams, Women Are Crowbars: The Dos and Don’ts of Getting Your Man to Open Up Paperback – September 3, 2019

This book is great, it helped me to figure out the differences between men and women in their marriages and it is sort of funny to boot. LOL 😃. It takes a very difficult topic and puts a "silly" spin on it and it makes it funny to read about. I would recommend this book to anyone who wants to work on their marriage.

This is very informative book. A lot of things I relate with them on this book. a lot has been answered, a lot has been made clearer. at some point I found myself laughing because of many similar events that took place between us that relate very closely to the books examples ... lols.I am still reading on, and hoping this will shape our marriage. This book I will recommend to many young couples after me, and the ones parallel to me. I want to thank my Pastor Lamani (Cape Town) for recommending this book.Thanks David wit this compilation .... May God bless

I like the book very much because it is real. it talks about the issues known to everyone and assist in dealing with them. The christian touch to the book makes me like it more. The personal examples are great.

I have found this to be a phenominal book for my husband and me. After 47+ years, our marriage had lost the 'spark'. It really shook me when I realized that I no longer had any feelings except sorrow and regret for all the years we had been married, raising our children, and our future was bleak. After much prayer I approached him (he was totally 'unaware' of 'anything wrong' because 'what do you expect after all these years?') I asked him if he wanted to continue this dead-end path or put a spark back into our marriage. Together, we promised to dedicate at least one hour at a set time each day to reading this book together, praying for and with each other, and working on our marriage every day applying what we had read.It has proven to be such a blessing to us...opening both of our eyes and hearts and helping us re-evaluate the value of each other and our past and future. Dr. Clarke has a remarkable way of relating to both the "Clam" and the "Crowbar" and helping us see the importance of communication, committment and although it can be hard work to keep the fire going in a marriage after many years, it is a labor well rewarded when both are committed to success. It has been many hours and several months of in-depth conversations, tears, apologies, sincere baring of the hearts, the expressing the desire to strive to be what the other needs, but there is a warmth between us that hasn't been there for years and we're working towards a more fulfilled future...and many more years together!

Good, but not my cup of tea.

Many, "uh-huh, thats us!", and "ohh, that's why she does that!" moments in this book!Very accurate descriptions of behaviours of my own which I didn't realise I was displaying. Makes a lot of sense, and the author has a good sense of humour too.Well worth a read for all men and women who want a better understanding of each other, and the dynamics of communicating in a way that avoids the confusion and the conflicts.Thanks Dr Clarke!

The clam and crowbar references are a little corny for me but SUCH a helpful book!! Highly recommend if you have communication issues.

This book has been a wonderful resource for me to understand my husband better and my role in our communications. I would highly recommend it if someone is looking to better understand how to communicate with their spouse and want to understand the differences between men and women.

Very good marriage tips!! Quite funny; too!! This book gives you some food for thought at the end of each chapter and I’m enjoying it very much!! Great for all couples no matter how long you’ve been married!!