The Single Woman: Life, Love, and a Dash of Sass

As one who's never written an Amazon review for anything (product or book), I feel this is a worthy item to break that pattern. Oddly enough, it's a book that's all about breaking patterns of past behavior and becoming a better you.Yes, this book was written with women in mind. As a single guy, did I feel like an outsider reading it? Not at all. Did I feel voyeuristic, like I was overhearing a conversation I shouldn't? Nope. Were there times I felt like I had stumbled into an episode of "Sex and the City" where the girl talk rose to the level of "it's Greek to me?" Not really, but admittedly there were times when the subject matter was more female-centric than others. That's to be expected from a book whose title is "The Single Woman: Life, Love, and a Dash of Sass." Duh. In the final analysis, I feel it would be a shame if only females read it.This book spoke to me deeply. Then again, Mandy Hale's words have been speaking to me for some time now. I've noticed her quotes on Twitter and Instagram, and friends (hoping to encourage me through my own low points of singleness) have texted me images of her quotes. I finally had to dig a little deeper and find out who this profound woman was. That's how I learned about this book.The text unfolds not as a message from Sinai, but more like a caring friend sitting across a tiny table from you in a cozy cafe. She cares about your heart, what you've been through, what you're facing now. She wants the best for you and, along the way, opens up about her own failings and life lessons. And many of those lessons are gender-neutral. It's good, solid truth. Overall, the message that stood out to me was that the single life is nothing to be ashamed of or pitied, but something to be celebrated and embraced.Not only that, but my specific take as a single guy was this: Women who read and take its message seriously will no doubt raise the bar as far as what they expect from the men in their lives. As a message, as a movement, it could be a game changer...and not just for women. It could be (and should be!) a wake-up call to men to live lives worthy of women who won't settle and aren't afraid to keep looking. You want one of these proud, no-nonsense, brave women to walk alongside in life? To cherish and complement, not complete or control? Then this is what they're expecting from you, guys. Sit up and take notice.As I progressed through the book, I found the focus turning from specific relationship-related advice and truth, to truth about life, true happiness, and the destiny God has for us all.I bookmarked several passages which I'll refer to again and again. I believe this book could be read once through and then used as a daily, encouraging devotional/reminder of important principles to live by.I could go on praising this book and its author, but isn't the point of a review to say, "this is a good book--go get it!"? I encourage you to start reading it. Now.

I recently moved across the country by myself. I was heartbroken the other day when the guy I had fallen for (in a matter of weeks) didn't reciprocate my feelings. Then it dawned on me: I can't recall the last time I was single for more then 6 months. I have extreme co-dependency issues that I have been working on, and this book just reignited my passions that I have let fall way side because I am constantly putting the men in my life first. I finished this book within a night. I only gave 4 stars because she talks about God a lot, and I don't believe in God. But, I just replaced "god" with "universe" and it reads the same. I woke up today EXCITED to be single, and deleted all of my dating apps. I am not waiting by the phone for the guy to "come to his senses" and text me. I woke up and immediately started writing on the side; something I have let relationships get in the way of for years.

Just this past April when my husband of nearly 12 years announced he no longer wanted to be married I was sent into a tail spin. I looked and looked for books to help me since I am an avid reader but everything out there focused on why he was a jerk and how awful he was and why I was better off without him. But none of that rang true and only led me down a path of bitterness. Nothing told me how to wake and face each day and forgive. Until I saw a quote. My aunt posted a meme on face book with the following quote.."you may never understand why something happened the way it did...so don't drive yourself crazy trying" that was followed by the name Mandy Hale. That's exactly what I was doing. Every day. What did I do wrong. How did this happen. Until I felt I was going to go insane. Then came another quote with the name Mandy Hale and then another one. I soon decided I had to figure out who this Mandy Hale person was and how did she know what I was going through. By doing a google search of her name I found her survival guide and was eventually led to her book. Both have helped me in ways I could never imagine. I think everyone should read this, single or not. Her books focus not on the why or how things happen but instead on how to let go and forgive and how to become exactly who I was meant to be all along. My favorite quote from her book is "Ten years from now, make sure you chose your life. You didn't settle for it. Dance. Smile. Giggle. Marvel. Trust. Imagine. Wish. Believe. Most of all, enjoy every moment of the journey....."Thank you, Mandy and to anyone wondering if this book is for you, it is.

let me start out by saying: i am 24 years old, and chronically single.I've tried almost everything. set-ups, online dating sites, and i may have even gone to a bar a couple of times with friends. and i had some success... well, one... for three months. long distance. almost a year ago.so you can imagine that my psyche wasn't in the best shape. with thoughts like, "am i just that ugly?" "am i somehow too weird?" "why am i always the one being rejected?" especially in this day, when happiness seems to be found in having someone to validate you, to continually tell you that you're worth something.so that's where i was the day I ordered this book. I'd been a Twitter user for sometime, and by sheer happenstance, mixed with Doctor Who, I came across The Single Woman's Twitter account. long story short, i was intrigued enough by her pithy, uplifting tweets to order this.and i am glad i did. Mandy Hale tells women, through this book, that they don't, in fact, need a man to complete them. what a wonderful thought! It's something all women should hear. sure, we were made for relationships. but our worth does not, and should not, ever, rely on a man. that we are fabulous as we are.i wish i could give examples, but alas, it's not in my possession at the moment... i loaned it to another fabulous, single woman only a couple of days after I finished, with another waiting to read it.

This is a book that has really helped me go through a difficult setback in my life. It doesn't only contain wisdom on dating amd relationships but its an all rounder ; providing insights on all aspects of a Woman's life. I recommend it 100%, it is easy to read, funny at times and just speaks to your heart. Its great as a christmas present aswell. It is a book you definitely want to own,highlight,underline and reread again and again as its just so relevant and the advice in it timeless!!. God bless you Mandy. Amen!.

I'm not religious & Mandy clearly is but that aside I have found this to be one of the most life affirming books I have ever had the good fortune to read. 9 months out of a devastating break up I was already well on the road to healing & happiness but Mandy's book is crammed full of positive insight that has helped to nudge me along the road & boosted my self esteem to such a degree that I am truly proud of my resilience & determined to enjoy the wait until someone worthy of me arrives.Read Mandys book alongside Matthew Husseys 'Get the Guy' . both books help you appreciate your worth, focus on your positives and help you to understand that despite life's knocks or maybe because of them, you are a truly fabulous creature who deserves the same and nothing less will do.

This book truly is amazing. It is real spiritual food. As a well practised single I found endless paragraphs and chapters that made me stop in my tracks and really think and then smile. Please can this book be given free to every schoolgirl in her last year of education. It really could change a nations thinking and improve any womans lot in life

I am unable to play this cd in my car, i am aslo unable to transfer it to my phone even though it is meant to be in MP3 format. Dissapointed as it was recommended to me and i have been unable to listen to it :-(

The advice in this book is ok but to be honest it's nothing more than a friend would say to you. It's not as good as Baggage Reclaim (check out her website). I could have written a better advice book myself!