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

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.

Strongly recommended for ALL women, especially those who are single. This book is easy to read, funny and gives practical advice about love and relationships/friendships. This is book helps you see the positive in negatives, lifts the spirits and helps you embrace being yourself rather than being defined as a plus/minus one. It also helps you truly see the company that you keep and the energy around you. Love yourself before all. In addition to this excellent book, she has a blog which is uplifting, encouraging and honest. There is a “30 Day Challenge” which has excellent questions for you to answer and truly be honest with yourself. Originally, I wanted to purchase this in hard cover, but it was sold out everywhere and it makes sense why. I purchased this book in Kindle version and finally got it in hard cover as well. All that is missing: audio book. Again, strongly recommended for all women.

Great book about enjoying and celebrating the single life. It reinforces the advantages of being single, while discarding the stigma that comes with it. One great thing that stood out in the book: the author pointed out that there are other ways to show love, other than through romantic relationships such as showing kindness to strangers and volunteering your time and money to worthy causes. The book further stresses that single women should not be ashamed of their singlehood: instead, they should embrace every moment of it and live life to the fullest, even if they never get married or committed in a long-term relationship. Sometimes, our lives have far better purposes planned out for us than we realize. Overall, The Single Woman is an amazing book and didn't disappoint. I look forward to reading other works by the eloquent Mandy Hale.

This is my first time purchasing a book from Mandy. I have been following her on Facebook and Instagram for a long time, I have always liked her qoutes and post and I'm also subscribed to the emails she send out. Because of all of that I purchased the book and I loved it! She is real, kind, funny and dosent hold back. If you are a singleton Christian woman this is a fun easy read for you. Even if you aren't give it to a friend who is or a church member. I'm 35 years old, but I think this but will work for any age. I am now reading her book. "I have never been to Los Vegas but my bags have"

I bought this book after I read Mandy's eBook "The Single Woman's Sassy Survival Guide: Letting Go and Moving On" (I highly recommend that one too!!) and I loved it!I have never really been single for a very long time (because I always "needed" a guy in my life :-/) but now that I'm dealing with a painful end of a complicated relationship, I've decided not to date anyone until I'm completely over all the heartaches I have experienced over the past few years. I figure this is the only way in order to be able to have a healthy relationship someday, that will last.Reading this book has helped me realize that it's ok not to be in a relationship and that I don't need a guy to be happy. Mandy definitely did a great job in making me feel better and change the way I thought about being single. The only relationship I'm focusing on right now is my relationship with myself and so far it's going great! :) I'm super happy I found her books when I needed them the most.One thing I also really loved about this book are all the quotes she used.

This book was absolutely life changing for me.I am a 29 year old female who recently ended a 3 year relationship. I struggled during this time: trying to grow in my career, discover who I was as a person, maintain friendships, and hold onto a relationship with a person I wasn't even sure really loved me. I ignored a handful of red flags and questioned myself A LOT until finally one day I hit a breaking point and decided it was time to live for myself. I moved to a new city, met new people, received a promotion, and most recently I decided to buy a house... ON MY OWN. All of my closest friends are engaged, married, or starting families and for the first time I am okay with being the single friend. I have never felt so liberated in my entire life. I am finally realizing I don't need anyone else to make me happy and settling is not an option.This book captured every single moment of where I've been, where I'm at, and where I am going. Single or not, this book is a must read!

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

After going through the breakup of the only guy I've ever loved and all my friends leaving me in the space of 3 months. it's just what I've needed to give me the strength to get myself back on my feet. I read it in one night. It's refreshing to know someone else feels this way in a world where everyone seems to be coupled up and you're out casted if you're not. Going to read it over and over until it sticks!!

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!.

Love this book - great purchase

Very practical and relevant

Excellent and encouraging read

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!

Nice book to read and boosts the ol' confidence. Must read for finding yourself after a break up.

I am glad I bought this book.For anyone who want to enjoy their single season, this books provides a wealth of knowledge and encouragement.

Reading this is like sitting having coffee with a close friend, sharing stories of heartbreak, and trying to find the silver lining in all the sadness.

I loved this book and on several occasions bookmarked passages to read to my single friends who were in need. it reminds you of what being a single woman really is all about ......forget about all the negative remarks other people chose to say about being single. Worth a read, however for anyone who isn't a believer in God there may be a little too much focus on him.

Just crap book to be honest, sorry.

After recently going through a bad breakup where he cheated I was heartbroken but then read this book and it made me realise that im worthy and deserve so much more so im not gonna settle and mr right will find me id recommend this book I loved it hope you do too :)