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The Two-Step: The Dance Towards Intimacy Paperback – January 1, 1985

by Eileen McCann (Author), Douglas Shannon (Illustrator), Virginia Satir (Foreword)
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Ever since Adam wooed Eve (or was it the other way around?), couples have been bedeviled by the thorny path of love. Why do all couples have such a difficult time becoming-and remaining-close? Now, for everyone who has ever struggled with the pain of an unhappy relationship, psychotherapist Eileen McCann answers this age-old question in a book destined to become every lover's favorite bedside companion. McCann argues that the thorny path of love is nothing less than a highly choreographed dance that steps around issues of power, distance, and intimacy. With the help of Douglas Shannon's delightful and insightful drawings, McCann charts our unwitting steps in the dance of pursuit and avoidance and shows us how to transform it into one that returns joy and meaning to our lives. The Two-Step is a wise and witty guide to affairs of the heart that delights the eye as it instructs the mind. "I find this book to be a pictorial treasure of how we act, showing the games we play, while trying to hide what we want. Out of these pictures comes a clear realization of what we are doing. With that realization, we can laugh at ourselves and be inspired to make the changes we need to make." - Virginia M. Satir
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    160 pages
  2. Language
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    Grove Weidenfeld
  4. Publication date
    January 1, 1985
  5. Dimensions
    8.5 x 0.75 x 11 inches
  6. ISBN-10
    0802130321
  7. ISBN-13
    978-0802130327
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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Grove Weidenfeld; First Edition (January 1, 1985)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 160 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0802130321
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0802130327
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 13.5 ounces
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 8.5 x 0.75 x 11 inches
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Radiancegrace
5.0 out of 5 stars To the Point
Reviewed in the United States on July 23, 2023
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I was recommended this book back in the nineties and the fact Virginia Satir (spelling?) wrote the forward inspired me too. I have since gifted over the years and continually let others know of its existence. I love the illustration of characters and shortness on words. Profound, indeed. A must have for everyone on raising awareness of the roles humanity switches in and out of while life dances each one of us.
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Dodester
5.0 out of 5 stars An excellent gift for a friend who enjoys books on relationships!
Reviewed in the United States on July 20, 2023
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When I bought this book to supplement my career-oriented library, years ago, it became a well-used reference. The friend I gifted loved the way the book is designed as much as the points of view displayed in the caricatures created by the authors. I highly recommend it both for professionals and for those who are interested in developing better relationships with self and with others.
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Marysol D.
5.0 out of 5 stars Quick Smart Graphic Book
Reviewed in the United States on December 23, 2022
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When my boyfriend (now husband) and I fell-in-love, not everything in our lives aligned to make our relationship succeed. But, we oh-so-wanted it to work out, so we saw a couples therapist and he recommended this book to us. Such a fun quick visual read! I know some people are not fans of how visual this book is, but the visual communication speaks so much more volumes than if it were all text. It reads like a really interesting adult graphic novel. I recommend this book more than any other book I own/read.
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4.0 out of 5 stars could help with your repair job
Reviewed in the United States on October 6, 2016
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i'm in the field.bbought it because GF thought it might help me. helped her I bought it so worth the $$ actually ideas in it r very good for those open to self examination. many r called...few choose
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Brenda Cadman
5.0 out of 5 stars Couples intimacy easy to read book
Reviewed in the United States on November 6, 2021
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I use this easy to read book to help couples with intimacy issues. The photos are a little "racey" so be aware that not all adults will find the book helpful. Some folks may not be able to get by the "naked cartoon characters' however most have found the book to be a "light" helpful book to read with their partners or spouses
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Carolin M
3.0 out of 5 stars It's Okay
Reviewed in the United States on December 23, 2011
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So, I wish I'd known it was more drawings than words before I bought this. If you can borrow it from a friend or library - I'd do that. It an ok book, but I'm not sure that it really says a lot. It points out the usual we're different and we need to accept that and sometimes switch it up stuff. I got it to improve my writing on relationships not for a personal one. I'm glad I read it and I'm sure there are kernels of truth that will stay with me, but I couldn't tell you what they are. This one for me was worth reading, but not keeping.
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Daniel Forest Crain
5.0 out of 5 stars Simple yet profound
Reviewed in the United States on December 8, 2009
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I'm a clinician myself and MY therapist recommended this book to me when I came to him with relationship issues. As a book it is both simple and profound. Those looking for a more detailed and specific depiction of the dynamics inherent in relationships should look elsewhere. However, my experience with people and in relationships leads me to believe this book has an incredibly simple, encompassing and insightful perspective. The one thing lacking is more specific information on how to take the next step once the underlying patterns described in the book are thoroughly explored. I'd recommend this book to anyone whose been baffled by the difficulty many of us experience in relationships (familial, romantic, friendly). I'd also recommend the following: Sit down with your partner, friend, relative; ready the book together; discuss...
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VisionQuestress
5.0 out of 5 stars Everyone needs to read this!
Reviewed in the United States on October 14, 2019
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I have gifted this book several times and I will keep on buying it and giving it away. So many problems in relationships can be solved simply by developing a greater compassion and understanding for how to sensitively navigate the dance of intimacy.
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Fledgling
5.0 out of 5 stars The Dance of Intimacy in pictures
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on October 27, 2017
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Delightfully illustrated, a fun read about a very serious topic, the common cause of relationship breakdowns. Relationship counsellors may wish to lend this to clients to help them to understand the cause of their problems in a non judgemental way
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3.0 out of 5 stars Un peu trop d'image a mon goût
Reviewed in Canada on November 18, 2023
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Il existe de meilleurs livre qui traite sur ce sujet.
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