Reviews

"Former victim of abuse helps client 'get rid of the fear'" Cindy Cantrell, The Boston Globe, May 4, 2008.

“Send your love life to boot camp. For a little kick-in-the-butt... Valeriani's book... in a frank but easygoing style.... delves into how to improve your self-esteem. After some love feng shui, you just might land the romance you've been missing.” ~ CONNECTICUT POST 2/18/08

“Many women don’t know why they experience unhappiness in love, let alone understand how to improve their situation and start living more rewarding lives with nurturing partners. Audrey Valeriani has isolated the major cause: a lack of self-esteem and self-worth. In Boot Camp for the Broken-Hearted, she draws on extensive research, interviews, and her sessions as a successful relationship coach to help readers repair those fractured but salvageable relationships or start solid, enduring new ones. Written in a friendly, girlfriend-to-girlfriend style, the book outlines proven tips and strategies to arm readers with the necessary skills to attain the kind of intimate romantic relationships they’ve always dreamed of. Valeriani is an equal-opportunity helper, too: the book includes an in-depth look at the elusive male psyche and details what men say they would like women to know about them.” ~ www.reviewdvdmovie.com

“I don't generally endorse products on this blog…. But I'm very interested in the idea of young girls -- and boys -- accepting themselves how they are and not trying to fit the movie star ideal of beauty. I do like the idea that the dolls reflect a variety of races… It's particularly tough on young girls today to accept their bodies when the ideal of beauty they are presented with is impossible for so many of them to achieve. I'm all for being healthy and fit, but even with exercise and a healthy diet, most girls won't come close to looking like the models they see in the media or fitting in the itty-bitty clothes they see in the most popular stores… So anything that helps girls accept themselves is good in my book. ~ G. Chen, New York.

"Heed this woman's advice, men, if you want to keep your eyebrows" ~ Mark O'Brien, Pensacola News Journal, 2/8/2008 regarding author's advice about Valentine's day.

"If you’re watching Lifetime melodramas for the fifth day in a row, dust yourself off and head over to this book signing with author and relationship guru Audrey Valeriani to snag her latest for less than full price and snack on some hors d’ouevres, socialize with someone other than your married sister and, er, lament with others over love lost." ~ Boston Metro 12/4/2007

“The author writes in a down to earth, witty, no-nonsense way with humor, lots of how-to lists, and even revealing exercises. By reading this book, you gain deeper understanding coupled with knowledge and actual effective techniques and exercises to improve your communication skills, which are crucial for making any relationship work… with keener insights about how to create and sustain mutually fulfilling intimacy… If you are just out of a relationship, it is for you. If you are looking for a relationship, it is for you. And if you are in a relationship and want to make it better, Boot Camp for the Broken-Hearted is for you.” ~ Leslie Joseph, LICSW

“I love this book! It has something for women of all ages… the book is a sort of “cookbook” with practical advice. The author shares incredibly insightful information which inspires people to learn from their past mistakes. This book empowers readers to heal and move on with their lives.” ~Vivian Perez, PhD

“Best book on women and self esteem and relationships ... better than John Gray's new book!” ~ Carole Nelson, Radio Personality, WMEL, Melbourne, FL

Testimonials

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"Your book, Boot Camp for the Broken-Hearted, is GREAT! It seems that you followed me around for the last few years and wrote this book about me and my life! I just started reading the book two days ago and am already more than half-way through. It is really speaking to me!!! I do LOVE your book!!!!" C. Hammonds

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"[The Accidental Expert] made such a difference in the way I now think and handle my relationships. I a with a new guy now who's nice and attentive and sexy and I owe it all to your advice! Thank you so much!" a reader from Boston, MA

"I think you are so nice to take your time out to talk with other women and your site is GREAT! I cried when i read your story... You are the first person who has really helped me, when i found this site it was god send. I didn't want to bash my man i just wanted to know that other women can help me, without a price tag attached. I can't thank you enough!!" a reader from Tennessee

"The Accidental Expert has been very supportive and has helped me get through some tough times with her advice€¦ when I am feeling down and missing [him], she suggested I write down the bad things and when I look at it, it should help me realize I am doing the right thing... words can't say how much I appreciate it!" a reader from Winthrop, MA

"The Accidental Expert has helped me think about who I am and about taking care of myself and about the little girl in "my" pocket. Her advice helped me through a very difficult relationship and to move on to better things." a reader from Swampscott, MA

"The concise, wisdom filled, words of The Accidental Expert helped me move a relationship in the right direction. Life is better now." a reader from No. Andover, MA

"The Accidental Expert has help me learn that when I'm in a relationship that I am always the giver and that I have a hard time receiving. I am now dating and have learned to step back and not give too much of myself and am learning that it is okay to say "No". a reader from Randolph, MA

"I just wanted to let you know that I really enjoyed your interview in the latest issue. I found your insights so helpful and interesting! You inspired me to remain positive and make the most of every day and every writing opportunity! As I mentioned, I am a Creative Writing major -- I have loved to write for as long as I can remember, and I hope to make a career as an author. I have self-published two collections of short stories.... I have also written articles for numerous magazines and books, and I wrote the feature-length play my high school produced. I'm currently working on my first novel... Anyway, I just wanted to let you know that you are a true inspiration, and I wish you the best of luck with everything."

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