Single: The Art of Being Satisfied, Fulfilled and Independent

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Summary: This Book's For. . .
Review: . . .the person who was once married, but is now divorced or widowed; the person who has never been married; the person who has been married more than once; the person who feels like life is not worth living unless he/she is in love; the person who wonders if men and women can ever be just friends; the person who feels envious of those who are married; the person who is raising a child or children alone; the person who was engaged but decided to back out of a wedding; the person who has just dumped or been dumped; the person who feels the need to jump from relationship to relationship for fear of being alone; the person who's being pressured by family or society to be coupled up; the person who feels like a loser for not having a significant other; the person who wonders if he/she will find that special someone; and the person who wonders how he/she can be happy in a world that seems to sanctify "Leave It to Beaver"-type families.

If the any of the above describes you, then this book is absolutely for you. After you read it, you will discover a wonderful math equation: single does not equal loser or loneliness.

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Summary: A boost of courage
Review: As a newly sinlge woman with two small children, this book was exactly what I needed. It gave me a boost of courage and made me think that it is possible to have a good life and raise happy children as a single woman. I like Judy Ford's spunk and her own stories about her struggles to be a satisfied single. I think she is a role model of courage.A couple parts made me laugh out loud.

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Summary: Funny, Wise and Heartstopping
Review: I do not know what I expectd when I bought this book, but what I got was much more than I thought it would be. This is not an easy book for me to read, but it is illuminating. I have been divorced for three years and while reading this book, I realized that without intending to I have put my life on hold. I've been waiting for the right someone to come along so that I can start enjoying my life again. This is not a good way to live. This book has gently shocked me into facing the reality that right now I am single. I have felt sad and ashamed about my situation, but after reading the author's story, I felt proud of her and of all single men and women who refuse to settle for less and have figured out how to be satisifed, fulfilled,and independent. I want to be one of those too. The author's funny and wise words have inspired me. The tips at the end of the each section are genius.

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Summary: Beautiful!
Review: I feel very lucky to have discovered this gem. Most books on the subject either treat the single life as though it is one big, never-ending, carefree party OR they treat being single as though it is a terrible sickness needing to be cured giving advice only about how to find a mate as opposed to talking about how to be satisfied in life regardless of your relationship status. What Judy Ford does so brilliantly in this book is help comfort that lonely feeling that resides within all of us. Becuase the truth is that even within the most fulfilling relationships, all of us have moments when we feel terribly alone, longing for something more. Judy Ford helps to make sense of that feeling, to be comfortable with it instead of fear it.

This is not your typical self-help book. Single is miraculously funny and deep at the same time. Parts will make you laugh out loud! It is valuable read for anyone who wants to create a truly fulfilling life for herself (or for himself too, of course!).

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Summary: Single and inspired!
Review: I just got Judy Ford's great new book "Single" and immediately got inspiration. I have never felt "bad" about being single and enjoy my freedom to pursue life, love, and happiness all on my own. I agree wholeheartedly with Judy Ford's proclamation that the "best revenge is a good life." It always bugged me that "Sex and the City" had to pair all four girls up at the end of the series. Maybe if the had read "Single" they would have honored single women everywhere instead!

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Summary: A New Perspective
Review: I recently ended a eight year relationship and was feeling lost as to how to build a life as a single again. This book not only gave me some practical ideas to get me started, but more than that, it infused me with excitement. I know that I can have a full life regardless of my relationship status and I intend to focus on what inspires me rather than who I am dating. I think this is a top notch book that will help all singles create a great life. Cheers to Judy!

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Summary: Being Single Isn't Fatal
Review: Judy Ford reminds us that being single doesn't mean you are a loser, that it's not a fatal condition, that loneliness isn't tragic or bad, and that going to dinner alone means you are hungry not that you're a reject. Dozens of platitudes form the essence of this book. Platitudes aren't bad things. Perhaps on a bad night when your bed is big and lonely, they will help you get through the night.

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Summary: Both sides of the single coin
Review: This is an honest, heartfelt look at both sides of the single coin and that is why I like it so much. On one side of the coin, I really like the single life that I've created for myself and on the other side I feel lonely in what often seems like a world of couples. After reading this book, I felt good about the life I am living.I liked the tips and quotes. Thank you Ms. Ford for givng singles dignity.

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Summary: Thumbs Up!
Review: This is the best book on the single life. Why isn't this getting more press? I found this book not only to be realistic and wise but encouraging, comforting, and happy. Even when Judy writes about loneliness, she is able to tell the truth is such a way that you don't dread it so much.

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Summary: Lifts me up, up, up!
Review: This is the most charming and intimate book on being single that I have read.It lifted my spirits and gave me a down to earth perspective that I hadn't considered. It is a happy read and after I was finished, my single world was brighter and more interesting. I loved it! I hope Judy Ford writes another book on this subject because I didn't want to stop reading. Reading Single is like having a conversation with a really good friend.