Cherries Over Quicksand

Author : Rhonda Ricardo
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ISBN 13 : 9781449033156
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (331 download)

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Download or read book Cherries Over Quicksand written by Rhonda Ricardo and published by . This book was released on 2009-12 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Men and women share over seventy relatable action-packed stories about their roads-to-love with welcome humor and insight to help couples or searching singles further distinguish; what men and women want in a lasting romantic relationship, why they are acting “that way”, how they really do want to adore each other, and how to avoid relationship quicksand while building a loving romance. Cherries Over Quicksand by Rhonda Ricardo includes: -Lists and charts highlighting relationship actions cherished by men and women -Detailed scenarios dealing with surprising situations in a romance -Insider relationship thoughts from men and women -How to become the one they cherish -Cherry Pickin’ interview summaries by author Rhonda Ricardo The valuable and entertaining Cherries Over Quicksand relationship research will help you and your man or woman understand how to become and remain each other’s desire. Like readers report, you might want to pass the stories on to friends and loved ones building their amazing love-lives too. Reviews: “LOVE COACH... Rhonda Ricardo offers refreshing insight into relationships.” – Tammy Minn, Asst. Editor, Inland Empire Magazine "Every woman who is married, about to be married, or just beginning the journey of a new relationship should read Cherries Over Quicksand. Rhonda Ricardo, in her extensive research and through her ability to encourage men to reveal their truest selves, has unlocked the secrets to their hearts, their brains, and their souls. Written with humor and heart, it is the perfect prescription for creating (or repairing!) a relationship that lasts. --- I gave this book as a gift to my daughter. I think every woman can benefit from your insider track to what a man thinks! Seriously, it should go along with the marriage license.” -Sandy Peckinpah, Red Hot Ventures, Inc., Author of Passion By Design and Radio Show Host “Like the line from the movie "You had me at hello," Rhonda Ricardo's Cherries Over Quicksand was a title that immediately caught my attention. Once I had the opportunity to research the book for an interview with Rhonda, said attention tuned to captivation as her humorous yet wistfully thoughtful prose delicately peeled back what I can only refer to as the complexity of the relationship between men and women. This is a must read book for anyone in a relationship, coming out of a relationship or just dreaming about a relationship.” -Jon Hansen, Host PI Window on Business Show and Author of What Are You Waiting For? (So Act Already!) “Rhonda Ricardo - Wow! Witty, insightful and caring, Rhonda brings great humor, heart and compassion to her work. Her fascinating book, "Cherries Over Quicksand", brought tears to my eyes and laughter to my lips. I highly recommend it! ...Inspiring and extremely funny, Rhonda was a delightful guest on our radio show "Passion by Design, Designing & Living a Life of Passion". She truly lives her life with passion and exemplifies all that we stand for. She's a great interview!” -Paula McChesney, CEO & Founder, Passion by Design and McChesney Design Studio, Inc., Author and Radio Show Host “Cherries over Quicksand: Thought provoking, insightful, and funny. What a great way to let everyone discover the truth about relationships. Thank you Rhonda for a useful tool for teaching relationship responsibility.” -Sue Rebar Executive Director Welcome Home Troops “Jesus in the Bible, He told parables, told stories and the way you told your stories I felt like I was living them and I could come up with my own conclusions and you didn't say, 'This is right, this is wrong, this is the way you're supposed to do it', you just gave the stories and it was very exciting. I'm very proud of you.” -Shirley W. Mitchell, Celebrity Radio Talk Radio Host of the Syndicated Radio Shows and Author of 10 Books PROLOGUE It began, I suppose, after listening to the lonely and often broken hearts of so many divorced partners, who poured out their pain to me when I worked in a family law firm. The irony was, that at the same time, I was going through my own divorce with twin teenage boys at home. I took calls for appointments from the crushed songbirds and the cheating potbellied pigs of the world, well...in my neck of the world. At first I was horrified by the recounted actions of the offending spouse, whether wife or husband. The spouses who called to make appointments for representation and told stories of crumbling gingerbread houses, always, at first-light, seemed to be the hero/heroine; the partner, however, once the other side of their world, was depicted as the butt-biting villain. The types of incoming calls would be of this sort: A man with the voice and vocabulary of a prison garbage disposal would be in disbelief over his wife’s closed ears and legs (I could almost smell his un-brushed teeth over the phone)...or a woman would complain that her husband was a self-centered idiot, but had difficulty remembering the ages of her children and, oh yeah, would she be able to keep the BMW? After taking hundreds of, ‘How could he/she?’ pending divorce messages, the mysteries behind the opposition’s unjust behavior gradually began to unfold. The questions from the rejected party most often had a distinct smell. I thought of it as the, “Why did the skunk spray me when I poked him with a stick?” smell. Could it be that people actually spray themselves in the eye? Most of the fighting couples I encountered while working at law firms never reconciled. Nonetheless, I would soon be in for a big surprise. Years later, when I had become a writer/columnist, I decided to use my reporting skills to find answers to the questions that had been cried into my ear by so many dueling divorcees. I set out to ask a few questions to a hand full of men, and ended up with over a hundred stories (a few from women, but the vast majority from men) that pin pointed reasons a relationship either ended, or surprisingly, had been rekindled. These conversations were much different than the ones with men in the throws of divorce, they had had time to think, and in many cases, miss their woman. I found that many separated couples actually do get back together, though not necessarily for reasons I might have guessed. Many of the people who gave me their stories were extremely happy to do so, hoping perhaps that the shared insights may help others in similar situations. I think they may have felt like relationship superheroes. The men I had conversations with were often so open and funny that I decided to add my commentary to each story regarding their general demeanor (and the size of their feet, kidding), to better help women perceive any personality traits that might match her own man. I know that therapists are a useful resource when going through any disruptive life change, and I want to be clear that I am not a therapist, nor do I play one in this book. Rather, it is up to each reader to discern which woes and/or triumphs offered in these conversations most resonate to their own circumstances. It is also up to each reader to decide how, or even if, there are lessons or ideas that might be in any way useful or applicable. Or...maybe the readers could bring this book to their next therapy session. Now that could be funny, and we don't need a framed degree to know that laughter is one medicine that can help move various boulder-sized pressures from tired shoulders. At least share the cartoons. Hey, he/she might need a giggle too. For those of you just looking for a great read, you will find this book simply provides light, funny examples of relationship characters and quirks. So get comfy, grab a latte...then get comfy again and let the laughter begin! RHONDA RICARDO is the author of Cherries Over Quicksand, her writings and columns have appeared in publications including: The Californian/North County Times, The Union-Tribune, The Miami Herald and Business Scene Magazine. Rhonda is the co-host of YouTube TV Show “Love Bites with Rhonda Ricardo & Jon Hansen” and has been featured on television and radio since the 1st Edition Cherries Over Quicksand publication in 2009.