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The Love Playbook: Rules for Love, Sex, and Happiness is a relationship advice book published in 2014.[1] It was written by La La Anthony, former wife of basketball star Carmelo Anthony, with co-author Karen Hunter.[2][3]
The book debuted at No. 2 on the Publishers Weekly hardcover nonfiction list, and at No. 1 on The New York Times advice, how-to, and miscellaneous bestseller list.[1][4]
Summary
[edit]Anthony coaches readers based on her own experience in life and relationships.[2] She gives advice on being yourself, friendships, standing up for yourself, and ensuring your partner treats you like a lady.[1][4] She advises against having sex on the first date, tolerating cheating, and dressing up when relaxing at home.[4]
The book uses basketball metaphors, describing "play-by-play plans" such as "The Assist", "One-on-One", and "Game Time", which describes marriage versus the wedding.[1]
Adaptation
[edit]In 2024, Variety reported that Kim Kardashian was producing a television adaptation of The Love Playbook for Disney.[5] The planned series, titled Group Chat, is expected to stream on Hulu.[5]
References
[edit]- 1 2 3 4 Chan, Jessamine (February 10, 2014). "Love and Basketball". Publishers Weekly. Vol. 261, no. 6. p. 13. Retrieved March 14, 2025.
- 1 2 Hill, Lauren (March 22, 2016). "'Love Playbook' author's winning strategies". Chicago Tribune. ProQuest 1664984574.
- ↑ M. S. (2024). "Series Based on The Love Playbook in the Works". Kirkus Reviews. Vol. 92, no. 20. p. 71. Retrieved March 14, 2025 – via EBSCOhost.
- 1 2 3 Cowles, Gregory (February 16, 2014). "Inside the List". The New York Times Book Review. Retrieved March 14, 2025 – via Gale General OneFile.
- 1 2 Hailu, Selome (August 14, 2024). "Kim Kardashian to Adapt La La Anthony's Book 'The Love Playbook' With Kenya Barris in New 20th TV First Look Deal". Variety. Retrieved March 14, 2025.