For my rhetorical analysis, I chose the book Act Like a Lady, Think Like a Man by Steve Harvey. I chose this book, because it is one of my favorites and the advice is great. The bold comments and advice are really an eye-opener. It is filled with tons of advice from Steve Harvey himself, and men. This book is an advice column for single older women. It tells what women can do to find a man and keep him. With chapter titles such as How to get the Ring, What Drives Men, and First Things First: He Wants to Sleep with You, the book is filled with brutally honest opinions and advice from Steve Harvey.
He talks about various topics such as why older women are single, what mean like and don’t like, and why men are the way they are. The book also includes Steve Harvey talking about his past experiences with women and relationships. The author of the book, Steve Harvey, is a well-known comedian and talk show host. He is also know for appearing in his own television series: The Steve Harvey Show, talk show: The Steve Harvey Morning Show, movies and for hosting the annual BET Gospel Awards. Steve Harvey is also the new host of the game show Family Feud. Act Like a Lady, Think Like a Man is Steve Harvey’s first book.
It is followed by his second book Straight Talk No Chaser: How to Find, Keep, and Understand a Man. Steve Harvey is married to Marjorie Harvey. The purpose of the book Act Like a Lady, Think Like a Man is basically to help older, single women find a man, and to understand the concept of how a man works. The book serves as a guideline for the single woman in search of her perfect mate. Harvey provides women with direct, yet comical advice about dealing with men. The book is and insightful and truthful account of what entertains and motivates men. Act Like a Lady, Think Like a Man describes the typical male and his mindset.
