Together we agree that there are few tableaus more pathetic than a woman poring over a plethora of self-help books, while in a small café across town her husband is sharing a bottle of Pouilly-Fuissé and fettucini Alfredo with a beautiful woman, fondling her fishnet knee and making careful plans to escape his life. Suzanne Finnamore
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The most famous saying by Dorothy Parker, "Together we agree that there are few tableaus more pathetic than a woman poring over a plethora of self-help books, while in a small café across town her husband is sharing a bottle of Pouilly-Fuissé and fettucini Alfredo with a beautiful woman, fondling her fishnet knee and making careful plans to escape his life." People tend to think that self-help books are something that only women use. However, the truth is that anyone can benefit from reading them. Self-help books can help you deal with life’s problems in a different way. Some people prefer to read about specific topics like weight loss or emotional healing.

Others prefer reading about more general topics like happiness or career paths. However, the idea is the same for everyone on some level.

Source: Split: A Memoir Of Divorce

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