9-Year-Old Writes Book on How to Talk to Girls

Sharingan Lord · 12-02-2008, 09:04 PM

"I wrote the book of love," Greven says.

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He's only 9, but this pint-sized pickup artist already knows plenty about pleasing the ladies.

So much, in fact, that Alec Greven's dating primer, "How to Talk to Girls" - which began as a handwritten, $3 pamphlet sold at his school book fair - hit the shelves nationwide last week.

The fourth-grader from Castle Rock, Colo., advises Lothario wannabes to stop showing off, go easy on the compliments to avoid looking desperate - and be wary of "pretty girls."

"It is easy to spot pretty girls because they have big earrings, fancy dresses and all the jewelry," he writes in Chapter Three.

"Pretty girls are like cars that need a lot of oil."

He advises, "The best choice for most boys is a regular girl. Remember, some pretty girls are coldhearted when it comes to boys. Don't let them get to you."

Over a few Shirley Temples yesterday at Langan's on West 47 Street, Alec said that he culled his wisdom by peeking at his peers at play.

"I saw a lot of boys that had trouble talking to girls," Alec said.

As for his how-to, he concedes, "I never expected people to buy it like a regular book in a bookstore."

But with classic plain-spoken advice - like "comb your hair and don't wear sweats" - it's no surprise his 46-page book was a hit with boys and girls of all ages.

He believes the best way to approach a girl is to keep it to a simple "hi."

"If I say hi and you say hi back, we're probably off to a good start," he said.

As for his own love life, he said he is not dating anyone at the moment. "I'm a little too young," he confessed.

In his book, published by HarperCollins, he suggests holding off on falling in love until at least middle school.

Dating - which he defines as going out to dinner without your parents - is for "kind of old" people, who are 15 or 16.

Officials at the Soaring Hawk Elementary School said he wrote the book - which was the runaway bestseller at its book fair - for kids, but believe anyone can find inspiration in it.

Alec's mother, Erin Greven, credits her son's beyond-his-years insight to his avid reading.

"He reads nonstop. At dinner, I say, 'Put your book down,' " she said.

Alec - who just finished a children's book on the Watergate scandal - said he wants to be a full-time writer when he grows up, with a weekend job in archaeology or paleontology.

http://www.nypost.com/seven/12022008...ove_141817.htm

Teh Big One · 12-02-2008, 09:26 PM

Lol wow.

I have nothing to say to that. I mean fucking WOW.

-SassyLady- · 12-03-2008, 04:55 PM

no crap 9 year-old most be one hell of a player-

Kina · 12-03-2008, 04:58 PM

I'd tap that.

Disclaimer: The above statement does not reflect the ideas of Uchiha_Kina, she would like all of you to understand the thought of having intercourse with a nine-year-old is wrong and disgusts her. Thank you.

**SirBenoit** · 12-03-2008, 05:10 PM

looks like im buying another book, should beable to pick up on chicks now

Sevi · 12-03-2008, 07:06 PM

Lol

Future Hugh Hefner here. xD

Mashed Potato · 12-03-2008, 07:12 PM

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Alec's mother, Erin Greven, credits her son's beyond-his-years insight to his avid reading.

Insight my arse. "Brush your hair and don't wear sweats." Enlightening stuff.

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As for his own love life, he said he is not dating anyone at the moment. "I'm a little too young," he confessed.

It's like a duckling teaching his peers about the joys of being a swan.
Most self-help books are lame, and to buy one by an author without any dealings with the topic he's writing about, makes you soar to some incomprehensible level of douchebaggery.

***Demi-God*** · 12-03-2008, 07:26 PM

Hey Mash... hi.

While this book would be a fun read, I'm guessing that it doesn't get better than the hair and the slacks.

Amazon description: Nine-year-old Alec Greven turns the tables on matters of the heart with his unique advice on how to talk to girls. Based on his sharp observations during recess, class, and his own personal experience, Greven offers tips on everything from overcoming shyness to getting a girl's affection. Full color.

Excerpt from the book:

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Tips:

Comb your hair and don't wear sweats
Control your hyperness (cut down on the sugar if you have to)
Don't act desperate

Nice cover though.
http://www.amazon.com/How-Talk-Girls.../dp/0061709999

kluang · 12-03-2008, 07:44 PM

Hi mashy!!!!

If you say hi we are on a good start

Kaine · 12-03-2008, 08:35 PM

damn now people take tips how to talk t women from a 9 year old....I blame enviromental polution...

Gamer · 12-03-2008, 10:31 PM

I guess ima go say "hi" to my principle and we'll start dating W00T!!!

Thank You, you 9 yr old book-writing prodigy

12-03-2008, 10:35 PM

A children's version of the Watergate scandal? There's no way he's doing this on his own. Still, I think the concept of a nine-year-old writing an advice book is amusing.

blake · 12-03-2008, 11:18 PM

first i dont think hes writing it on his own, if he is its kinda strange for a 9 year old. Dating advice? write about power rangers or something. and also no offense but i think his insight only goes so far seeing as hes only nine

Shikamaru · 12-04-2008, 05:27 AM

lol 9 yr old nerd asked his dad for advice on a school project and got famous for it

oops

Scythe Master · 12-04-2008, 06:53 AM

Hehe, you guys are a lot more accepting of this guy compared to the guys on the other forum (that I go to). Of course that's mainly due to one opinionated meatbag who doesn't think a 9 year old should, would or could do this.

Frankly, I say there are at least 100 other better topics he could've wrote about.

12-02-2008, 09:26 PM	#2
Teh Big One I am an Ass Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: US of A Age: 25 Posts: 136 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: 9-Year-Old Writes Book on How to Talk to Girls Lol wow. I have nothing to say to that. I mean fucking WOW. __________________

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-SassyLady- A little Dysfunctional >3 Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: -Nebraska- Age: 19 Posts: 2,067 Thanks: 1,251 Thanked 1,387 Times in 884 Posts	Re: 9-Year-Old Writes Book on How to Talk to Girls no crap 9 year-old most be one hell of a player- __________________ “Never forget who you are, for surely the world won’t. Make it your strength. Then it can never be your weakness. Armor yourself in it, and it will never be used to hurt you.” -George R.R. Martin (A Game of Thrones)

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Kina Star-Stuff Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: You do not matter. None of us do. Age: 21 Posts: 3,433 Thanks: 755 Thanked 1,181 Times in 646 Posts	Re: 9-Year-Old Writes Book on How to Talk to Girls I'd tap that. Disclaimer: The above statement does not reflect the ideas of Uchiha_Kina, she would like all of you to understand the thought of having intercourse with a nine-year-old is wrong and disgusts her. Thank you. __________________ Luck is a skill. <Jonathan3 Don't hate on Rival. When I wake on the last day of my life, I want to face it without regret.

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Sevi Toothpick Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Here and there. Age: 19 Posts: 553 Thanks: 407 Thanked 60 Times in 26 Posts	Re: 9-Year-Old Writes Book on How to Talk to Girls Lol Future Hugh Hefner here. xD

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kluang One Punch Man Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 6,426 Thanks: 3,199 Thanked 4,697 Times in 2,110 Posts	Re: 9-Year-Old Writes Book on How to Talk to Girls Hi mashy!!!! If you say hi we are on a good start __________________ To err is human, to forgive, divine. Humans aren't machines... they have souls, feelings. They live, they die, they love, they hate... And yes, they even make mistakes..... When kluang finds you creepy and wrong then you are beyond horrible. He who fights with monsters should look to it that he himself does not become a monster. And when you gaze long into an abyss the abyss also gazes into you. Two things are infinite: the universe and human stupidity; and I'm not sure about the the universe. Quis custodiet ipsos custodes? Being Malaysian is about driving in a German car to an Indian restaurant for an Indonesian food, then travelling home, grabbing a Pakistani kebab on the way, to sit on Swedish furniture and watch American shows on a Japanese TV. Because we have no originality.

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Kaine Ch-Check It Out Join Date: May 2007 Location: in my castle Age: 25 Posts: 675 Thanks: 0 Thanked 50 Times in 44 Posts	Re: 9-Year-Old Writes Book on How to Talk to Girls damn now people take tips how to talk t women from a 9 year old....I blame enviromental polution... __________________ DE FUCK YOU GUYS DE FUCK!

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Gamer Genin Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Turn Around... Age: 17 Posts: 60 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: 9-Year-Old Writes Book on How to Talk to Girls I guess ima go say "hi" to my principle and we'll start dating W00T!!! Thank You, you 9 yr old book-writing prodigy

12-03-2008, 10:35 PM	#12
LonelyNinja Guest Posts: n/a	Re: 9-Year-Old Writes Book on How to Talk to Girls A children's version of the Watergate scandal? There's no way he's doing this on his own. Still, I think the concept of a nine-year-old writing an advice book is amusing.

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blake Hunter-Nin Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: awesomeville pop. 1 Age: 23 Posts: 1,179 Thanks: 118 Thanked 305 Times in 197 Posts	Re: 9-Year-Old Writes Book on How to Talk to Girls first i dont think hes writing it on his own, if he is its kinda strange for a 9 year old. Dating advice? write about power rangers or something. and also no offense but i think his insight only goes so far seeing as hes only nine

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Scythe Master I am potassium Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Land of the hidden Kangaroo Age: 21 Posts: 96 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: 9-Year-Old Writes Book on How to Talk to Girls Hehe, you guys are a lot more accepting of this guy compared to the guys on the other forum (that I go to). Of course that's mainly due to one opinionated meatbag who doesn't think a 9 year old should, would or could do this. Frankly, I say there are at least 100 other better topics he could've wrote about. __________________ "What the hell am I meant to do with this, Yondaime" Sandaime, cursing his successor that he has to give up his pensioners benefits and go back to work. Last edited by Scythe Master; 12-04-2008 at 06:53 AM. Reason: For edit=FTW

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