Novel Guide, Mr./Ms. Right: An Endangered Species? Published by Outskirts Press

Miami, FL, May 05, 2011 --(PR.com)-- Co-authors and professors Nazira K. and Roy A. Barry announced today the release of Mr./Ms. Right: An Endangered Species? Making the Most of Your Relationship, published by Outskirts Press. Through a series of practical exercises and drills, the Barrys help individuals sort out for themselves the myths of Mr. and Ms. Right and instead work on finding or improving real and satisfying working relationships in the day-to-day world.

The book starts with the common sense notion and simple truth that in a relationship, each partner’s view of himself or herself often determines the overall quality of their relationship with each other. The Barry’s guidebook helps individuals acknowledge, resolve and come to terms with their own emotional baggage so that it has less of an effect on their finding, building or sustaining a healthy relationship.

Their manual is practical, not abstract. The authors offer a series of drills, exercises, brain teasers, questionnaires and quizzes, along with worksheets, that help keep each participant’s focus directed as they explore themselves and their relationships. These exercises provide essential information, promote discussion and assist in addressing many of the difficulties that are common to today’s relationships.

By genuinely and thoroughly evaluating themselves, partners are given a better sense of direction and an ability to more fully recognize both functional and dysfunctional behavior. Consequently, they can be more realistic and more honest about not only the status of their relationships, but also the future prospects for them.

While noting that there are significant physiological and social differences between the genders, the Barrys also recognize the fundamental question remains: “Why can’t we just get along?” Their new guide offers a number of practical tools for partners so that they can “get along,” and “get along” well.

Mr./Ms. Right: An Endangered Species? is available on-line in paperback through Amazon and Barnes and Noble and at www.outskirtspress.com/bookstore for a maximum trade discount in quantities of ten or more.

Format: 7.5 x 9.25 paperback ISBN: 978-1-4327-6528-6 SRP: $18.95
e-Book $ 5.00
Genre: Family and relationships/self-help/personal growth/success

About the authors:

Roy A. Barry is a Professor of Sociology at Miami Dade College. He holds a Masters Degree in Sociology from the University of Northern Colorado, a Bachelor of Business Administration Degree in Economics from the University of Miami and has done post-graduate work in the Department of Educational Psychology at the University of Miami. He has held such administrative positions as Student Services Coordinator, Student Co-curricular Activities Director, Dual Enrollment Program Coordinator, Weekend College Director, Director of Life Lab, Evening / Outreach Coordinator and Registrar. In addition, he has been an Area Director of Miami’s Overtown District EOPI (responsible for Youth Opportunity Programs, Child Development Center, Neighborhood Services Center and Credit Union operations). He has also served as a team teacher for the Healthy Relationship/Strong Families Program sponsored by Trinity Church’s Peacemakers. He has been honored eight times by Who’s Who Among America’s Teachers as one of the nation’s most talented college instructors. Roy Barry has also been selected and published five times among the Best Poets of the Year. He resides in South Florida and is married to Nazira K. Barry, the co-author of this publication. They are both committed to social issues and programs focused on family, personal growth and interpersonal relationships.

Nazira K. Barry is a Professor of Psychology at Miami Dade College. She holds a Masters of Science degree in Marriage and Family Therapy from St. Thomas University and a Bachelor of Science degree in Behavioral Science from Barry University. She is currently pursuing post graduate work in Health Psychology. She also served as a team teacher of the Healthy Relationship/Strong Families program at Trinity Church’s Peacemakers. She was honored in 2004 and 2006 by Who’s Who Among America’s Teachers as one of the nation’s most talented college instructors. Ms. Barry has also been selected and published two times among the Best Poets of the Year. She was also selected to appear in Cambridge’s Professionals of the U.S, 2007 Edition. Ms. Barry is a passionate and dedicated professor who is committed to providing quality education to all her students. Accordingly, she has established and currently serves as advisor for three student organizations: Ambassadors for Christ, Psi Beta Psychology Honor Society and a Psychology Club. She enjoys working with diverse populations and finds it extremely rewarding making a difference in the lives of her students.

For more information or to contact the authors, visit www.outskirtspress.com/mrmsright.

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