ARE MEN NECESSARY? When the Sexes Collide

A must-read from an important NEW YORK TIMES writer who not only has razor-sharp insights, but who precisely and deftly illustrates what the battle of the sexes really is all about--complete with telling anecdotes from both her personal life and professional experiences. Such good writing deserves not only a first-class narration, but also an attractive audio package worthy of the subject, rather than this garish one. Recommendation to listeners: Ignore both the cover and the delivery and concentrate on Dowd's spot-on accounts of men and women living and working together in this brave new world supposedly with equal opportunities for both sexes. L.C. © AudioFile 2006, Portland, Maine [Published: APR/ MAY 06]