I got this for a friend of mine she said she got a few good giggles out of it. Cheered her up maybe it will help you too!

Reviewed by Sylvia Del Toro for RebeccasReads (4/08)

The author's main point is to get women to realize their self-worth and to get them to let go of losers. This book is to help women build their self-esteem and figure out that they don't need a man as much as they want one. They must realize the difference and not subject themselves to abusive relationships and value a good relationship.

"Dump that Chump!" is a catchy title. It grabbed my attention and I was looking forward to reading it. From the outer package, I made an assumption that it was going to be entertaining and possibly helpful.

In my opinion, "Dump that Chump!" was anything but.....helpful. I felt that the author was rambling and filled up pages with many of words before the point was made. It was drawn out and unclear more times than not. I believe the author was trying to be witty and entertaining on a serious topic, but it was dry, sarcastic toned and hard to stay focused on the main point.

I could take bits and pieces of "Dump that Chump!" and apply it in my place and say that I have dated some chumps in my day. I can even understand how women can get stuck in unhealthy relationships, but it takes more than a few steps to put it behind you or break away from it. If anyone wants to give advice on the topic, it should either be serious with strategies or entertaining pointing out the "errors of the man's way" or ours for that matter in a constructive manner.

If you are heartbroken and devastated over a breakup or if you are preparing to end your relationship and need to make an action plan this is the book you want to have with you at all times. Dr. Mandel gives real world advice on breaking it off, how to avoid calling and seeing your Ex and how to get over the pain of losing your mate. She also helps with techniques to stop pining over your Ex and romanticizing what was truly a bad relationship. Finally, she then moves you into recovery, reflection and even getting back to dating. I found the book refreshing, the strategies and tips were complete lifesavers and she gave examples of other women in similar situations and what they did to change their lives. So many people tell you to be strong and to "get over it", but it's not that easy and they don't really tell you HOW you're supposed to do that. This book tells you how. There's a million tips and tricks in this book and trust me, if you really do the work, you can move past the pain and into a better place.

I just saw Debra Mandel on NBC Channel 11 being interviewed. What a charmer; very open, very articulate, very expressive, very pretty. I haven't read the book, but it's hard to believe she spent any time with chumps to begin with. The "doormat to diva" part of the title could be misleading, since she doesn't seem like a diva. However, I have been fooled before!

Dump that chump-If you want to find the right partner and believe that you can't then read this book! Dr. Debra is not only a psychologist with lots of professional experience behind her but also writes this book from her own life experiences of being in relationships with real life chumps. Knowing that she has these experiences, makes you take heart in what she has to offer and believe that if she can then maybe I can too. She gives you detailed information on how to identify the differnet types of chumps, how to end these relationships and move on to bigger and better relationships. Dr. Debra is not only an experienced professional but she is witty, warm and compassionate. This makes the book even more real and helpful. This book is a must read for learning how to make the right choices in your love life.