Product Description

A long time ago, in a world where men were not-so-great communicators, a husband said five words to his wife that would change his life forever. His defining statement (during her postpartum days) was: "It’s not all about you."

Amazingly, that man lived to share the many lessons he has since learned. Lesson number one: "It’s all about her."

That man is none other than your average Joe—Joe Gumm that is. An ESPN radio sportscaster, Joe shares 150 humorous yet poignant "It’s all about her" ideas that men can use to not only survive in their marriage, but also thrive within their relationship.

While written in a comedic tone, guaranteed to have wives and husbands laughing together and nodding in recognition, Romancing Mommy carries a deeper message. Romancing Mommy conquers the topic of how couples disconnect, and more importantly how to reconnect through teamwork, compassion, and romance.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #1682255 in Books
• Published on: 2006-04-10
• Released on: 2005-02-01
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Paperback
• 232 pages

Review
..geared towards the male population, but as a woman I read it.. “Someone other than my husband finally gets us" -- Tracy Farnsworth, Roundtable Reviews

Entertaining and insightful from the word go, every dad in America can relate to Joe Gumm. -- Mike Greenburg, ESPN

Practical, humorous and to the point, this is the best read [my wife and I] have had together in years. -- Doug Wead, author of the New York Times bestseller, The Raising of a President

From the Back Cover
"Practical, humorous and to the point, this is the best read [my wife and I] have had together in years." Doug Wead, author of The New York Times bestseller The Raising of a President A long time ago, in a world where men were not-so-great communicators, a husband said five words to his wife that would change his life forever. His defining statement (during her postpartum days) was: "It's not all about you." Amazingly, that man lived to share the many lessons he has since learned. Lesson number one: "It's all about her." That man is none other than your average Joe-Joe Gumm that is. An ESPN radio sportscaster, Joe shares 150 humorous yet poignant "It's all about her" ideas that men can use to not only survive in their marriage, but also thrive within their relationship. While written in a comedic tone, guaranteed to have wives and husbands laughing together and nodding in recognition, Romancing Mommy carries a deeper message. Romancing Mommy conquers the topic of how couples disconnect, and more importantly how to reconnect though teamwork, compassion, and romance. About the author: Joe Gumm spent several years at the USA Radio Network as a sports anchor and news producer before joining the staff at ESPN 103.3 FM in December of 2001. Currently, he covers major Dallas sporting activities and "gets things going" every weekday morning during "Mike and Mike in the Morning." Joe lives in Texas with his wife and two daughters.

About the Author
Joe Gumm spent several years at the USA Radio Network as a sports anchor and news producer before joining the staff at ESPN 103.3 FM in December of 2001. Currently, he covers major Dallas sporting activities and "gets things going" every weekday morning during "Mike and Mike in the Morning." Joe lives in Texas with his wife and two daughters.

Customer Reviews

Goofy fun. I loved it!!!
I'm a single guy that got the book because I wanted to see why a "sports guy" with ESPN credentials would write about a topic like romance. Not only did it prepare me for what to expect from my future wife, but it showed me the true meaning of self-deprication. Joe not only rips himself throughout the book on his parenting and romance skills, but gives readers the inside track on how to improve both. Women will love it because it's all about them. Men will hate it, but will find many things in common with Joe, especially when it comes to helping out around the house. I recommend it highly for those who are married, single or divorced.

Advice from Mommy's Happy Slave!
Joe Gumm is that rare man: He not only loves his wife . . . he wants to do right by her and his family to the nth degree.

Transformed by the experience of seeing his wife give birth using natural methods in their bedroom, Mr. Gumm decided that he should do whatever it takes to make his wife's life good.

What makes the book unusual is that he writes well from the female perspective. He must have spent a lot of time listening to his wife.

The book is filled with self-deprecating humor. Mr. Gumm knows that he married up and revels in it. He wants to do his part . . . and realizes that even that isn't good enough. You can never be too good to your wife.

I was reminded of novels I have read about the goddess-centered religions that preceded Christianity. Ms. Gumm clearly plays that role for Mr. Gumm.

There are lots of good advice here . . . and more than a few chuckles for men. If you do even 20 of the 150 things he recommends, you'll be a hero at home . . . unless your wife is extraordinarily demanding.

Some of the things are obvious: Take out the trash, fix what needs to be fixed, keep your promises, put the toilet seat down and help with the kids. Some are more surprising: Take responsibility for birth control, watch what you don't say, let her shower first or join her in the shower, send flowers when she doesn't expect them, and hide jewelry gifts inside a more practical gift.

Some of his advice will test your assumptions about who should be in charge: But it's good to think those through rather than have them become bones of contention in your marriage.

When my wife and I got married, the woman who married us advised both of us to do more than our share of making the marriage work. If she had handed me this book at the same time, she could have saved me over 20 years of learning how to do that.

Ladies, whether your husband ever reads this book or not, you'll love it. Just imagine that you are Mr. Gumm's wife! That will feel like a fantasy vacation all by itself as you roar with laughter at his humor.

A good book and a big Help
Joe Gumm gives a great insite on how men should treat their wives. The ideas he includes many activities that may seem like common sense in the book,however; they are things that are simple that are most commonly forgotten. Joe gives incites that are from woment themselves in the book which is probably a good source. Not only writing from a womans point of view in this book but presents the ideas in a humorous light.
After I read the book I passed it to a few friends to read it and they were uncertain of book, but came back and agreed with the that it will help them in their relationship. For me still being single some of the ideas in the book if toned down can be use in a serious dating relationship with some of them being ommited because they are clearly only for marraige.

I would recommend and married guys to read this book it will only help to imporve your marraige. Things can only get better after reading. Also Joe presents these ideas in the book in a humorous way.