Understanding Women, Forward! The fact that a man wrote a book on "Understanding Women" seems like a fool's errand. I claim neither credentials nor authority. This book contains results of my observations; they may or may not pertain to any given situation. I choose to believe the way I do because it works for me, because it is fun. Please start with an open mind. It has taken me a long time to become "teachable" and to reject the blissful state of ignorance. The fact is that I have been surrounded by women all of my life and I have learned a few things. I would like to share these lessons that I have learned with those who want or, more importantly, with those who need them.