Sherry Argov’s is a relationship guide that challenges traditional dating advice by urging women to trade the "nice girl" persona for self-respect and independence . Despite its provocative title, the book redefines a "bitch" not as someone mean, but as a woman who refuses to settle for less than she deserves . Core Philosophy: The "Bitch" vs. The "Nice Girl" The book's central premise revolves around two archetypes: