I was very happy to see this book! I read and re-read Men are from Mars many many time over the years and know it so well. This addition by John Gray is so good, very easy to read and makes total sense. It really is great for understanding how the sexes work - and don't work - together and will be a staple relationship book for years to come!

I had every intention of reading this book and writing an honest review but it expired before I had the chance. My apologies, If you like to resend it to me I would be happy to get it reviewed,

Perhaps it is not fair to review this book having not finished it (I'm about 25% through), but I think it's safe to say that this is one of the most infuriating books I've ever read. I will try to finish it, but I honestly don't know if I can. I've never read such sexist crap in my entire life (perhaps with the exception of Have a New Sex Life by Friday by Kevin Leman). If there were any proof whatsoever that the claims made in this book were actually true, I may believe it, but there's not. There is not a single reference. The author claims that women doing a man's job (what exactly is a "man's job," anyway?) will increase her testosterone, and that, if a man does a woman's job, his estrogen will increase. Where's the proof?! Again, there is absolutely no mention of any kind of scientific research. Are we just supposed to take the author's word for it? That's not how things work! I cannot recommend this book. Stereotypes like the ones touted in this book are dangerous. I read Men Are From Mars, Women Are From Venus years ago. I was hoping the author's view on the sexes would have evolved by now. Apparently not.

John Gray has done it again!! His book “Beyond Mars and Venus” is bound to be a timeless book that will engage curious readers about the intricacies of relationships in the 21st century. The relational and transformative wisdom that drips from these pages is accessible to the average reader. John’s material comes alive with vivid illustrations and practical advice. If you are stuck or simply want to enhance your relationships, pick this book up!

Excellent! I think this book would be useful to any married couple in the time we live in. Rolls have changed. Men have a female and male side. So do women. The needs are different than they were when our parents were just married. Men sometimes stay at home and are not the primary breadwinners. Women sometimes bring in the dough. I think it's clear that marriage is a lot of work and takes a lot of understand. This book is very useful in that. I would absolutely recommend this and buy it if I had not been given it by NetGalley. I still may buy it and give it my married family and friends.

It's important. All of John Gray's books have been good in my opinion. I have most of them that I either purchased for full price or picked up at thrift stores or used bookstores. I have also watched some of his you tube videos and he is very easy to listen to and much can be learned to help in your communication and with meeting your partner's needs in this ever changing world.

I think this is his best book. It's perfect for "us" - the hubs and me - at this time of our lives. Especially the hormones section...I need not say more! (women of a certain age) :-)

Many thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for my digital copy to review. An excellent marriage book. I encourage everyone to get a copy today. It has helped this married couple.

I’ll admit that I have never read John Gray’s book Men Are from Mars, Women Are from Venus though I think over the years I have gotten the general gist.

Beyond Mars and Venus is next level advice for the way male-female relationships exist in today’s world. We learn a lot about hormones, mainly testosterone and estrogen, how they affect each of us, how they affect the opposite sex, and how they affect our relationships overall.

Since our world has shifted from primarily Role Mate relationships, one where the man was the sole provider and women were the home and kid caretakers to a Soul Mate relationships where both genders are bringing home the bacon or roles have completely switched, a new set of rules applies to bridge the complex gap between male/female relationships. This book offers a new set of skills and insights into how our relationships have changed over the past twenty-five years.

List intensive and often overly repetitive, it was difficult to stay on board at times. My husband flat out refused to read the book so explaining theories and exercises became tedious and no fun at all. Perhaps attending one of Grays workshops along with my partner would have been a better idea? He also boasts an impressive website that is run by himself and his daughter. Maybe spending some more time there would help to gel the concepts put forth in this book. There were a number of fascinating insights and aha moments however I vacillated back and forth between engagement and annoyance. I was not enamored at some of the qualities that are bestowed upon males yet lacking in females. During these times, I began to think that this book was over simplifying something far more complex, trying to put things into a neat little box. I will not deny Gray’s research and life’s work however he appears to me a male who spends a lot more time on his female side than his male side despite what he says in the book. Maybe this somehow muddies the waters, so to speak.

I am now finishing up Jancee Dunn’s How Not to Hate Your Husband after Kids and she has also done an impressive amount of research on the topic of male-female marital relationships. Some of her findings such as the housework split between the two genders conflicts with the research that Gray puts forth in his book. So who’s right?

If you are truly interested in the topic of marriage and male-female relatedness, I would recommend this book. There is enough here that is engaging and who among us could not use better skills when interacting with our spouses? However, I would make sure you are reading others on the topic as well. Some of Beyond Mars and Venus just wasn’t relatable.

BRB Rating: Read It

I'm a fan of all his books. I had read almost all his books because I love his writing, and this book did not disappoint! I learned a lot of helpful relationship advice from Beyond Mars and Venus. Very interesting and very recommended!

Thank you Netgalley for this book.

I really did not like this book and do not think it speaks to me or a lot of my generation. As a strong, working woman with a husband who is a stay at home Dad, I was left feeling like there was something wrong with me. Like I should come home from work and immediately start doing housework and taking care of everyone with no help because that is my feminine side I need to work on. I am not sure the book fits with my relationship and my situation. However I am sure that there are millions who will love the book and react well to it.

I enjoyed this book more than I did the first one. We all know that since the last book came out, things in relationships and in woman and men have changed with the times. This book is totally a 2017 relationship helper! Keep up the good work helping men and woman to stand eachother LOL

I was so glad to see an updated version of this book. Although the advice in the original MafMWafV is still very good, women have really come into their own in the past 20-30 years and are doing much more than ever before. I was very happy to see John address this and how this has changed relationships. Women are no longer dependent on men for a full life or their livelihood nor are they sitting around waiting to be saved by their big strapping man.

Relationships have changed and Beyond Mars & Venus addresses these changes and gives very good advice on how to navigate in this ever changing world. I have taken valuable advice from both the original and Beyond and have put many items into action in my own relationship. I would highly recommend this book.

Not a good follow up to the first book. Doesn't have a grip on reality & how things are in 2016. This book could've easily been released in 2000 and had a little more validity, but as of today, this information is outdated and wrong in many ways.

I think there is lots of valuable and extremely helpful information in this book. But my mind was blowing with all the jargon and just a little bit too much padding out. I think male and female sides are over used and pre-loaded terms that probably need re-defining before use. I felt as though I was on a seesaw with my head being swung from one view to the other all the time. I think a much shorter more direct version of the book would be more useful for me. I think there is probably a lot to live up to with the original book (which is an all time classic that is still in my most valued collection). I like the references to his own marriage and the underlying humour, and I know he his a trusted and respected author. Maybe my expectations are too high. I have taken lots of information away which I will definitely use, and I would definitely buy it. I think I would prefer it in hard copy so my mind can organise better (more easy to flip backwards and forwards and write all over). This review is for you only. I hope my honesty helps I still think the book is very good hence the four stars. Thank you