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I heard about this book Irresistible Revolution by Shane Claiborne a couple months ago from my friend Kelly. I bought it today off Amazon and am eager to read it when it comes.

When you shop on Amazon, it automatically generates a "Better Together" section where it pairs the book with another that you, the customer, might buy. Buying the two together offers a discounted rate. (How does Amazon pair these books together?)

I was surprised to find it recommending the book Sex God by Rob Bell. All I know of the book Sex God is what I briefly read while hanging out with friends at Barnes and Noble one night. Yes, I picked up the book. I saw the name and picked it up, despite my cynical nature towards christian books and songs with clever titles like this one. The inside cover offers a manual of sorts on interpretation of male and female misunderstandings. Almost like a "what she really means" and "what he really means" chart with common miscommunications disspelled. I can't quote it here. I can't remember word for word. But what I do remember was it stopping just short of assuming every woman's problem is insecurity. "Guys, all girls are insecure. Understand that and you'll get through your relationship just fine. Tell her she's pretty or rub her back, and all will be well. Oh, and if it isn't insecurity, it might be PMS, so watch out for that too."

This may be (is) totally unfair. Fine, so I added the part about PMS, the book didn't really say that. It seemed like it could have, though, had I read further than the inside cover. I was just surprised and maybe a little disappointed that Amazon recommended the Sex God book. Doesn't Amazon know me better than that? Amazon, I don't know if I can trust you like I used to. What's that? I look pretty today? Thanks. I feel better.