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101 Reasons Why it's Great to Be Single

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Singlehood comes with so much taboo and bad press, that I have been living in a constant state of dissonance: I feel great about being single on most days but then I hear how awful it is and start to doubt myself.
I was watching How to be Single the other day and it resonated with me. So when I came across this book, why wouldn't I delve deeper into the matter?

This was a really fast read for me, partly because it was, indeed, short and partly because I really found a lot of points valid such that I would complete them.
It's a fun read, overall.

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Not as good as similar titles. It has some catchy ideas and a fun format, but most of the content has been done already, and done better. Would watch this author for further publications, however.

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Nothing speaks better to me than a good tittle_101 Reasons Why It’s Great to Be Single.
Karleen Dee in her book bullet pointed 101 reasons in her opinion are great to be single. Normally when matters on relationship are brought up, they are dealt with all seriousness but Karleen addressed the issue in a fun and lively way. She joked about the benefits of be single in a way that was relatable. You read her works and can’t help but agree with her on some points she raised.
She preached self-love and acceptance in her book. Why have a heart breaker when you can have you?
Though it a short and concise I would have appreciated it if the points where detailed with little stories or personal experience. Stuff like that are really interesting to read because when people hear your side of the story they sort of give you a better listening ear and remember your book quicker. The brief nature of it made it a little boring it was like reading a list from google with no explanation.
If you just came out of a sour relationship you may want this book at work to keep you together

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This was a very chic-flick book written for women by a woman whose main goal is to remind you that you are powerful and beautiful, and more well-off on your own. I like that this book lists 101 reasons as to why relationships aren't exactly the best main focus in your life. As someone who is single, I am definitely biased to all the faults that come with relationships. However, the author does go on to say that there is nothing wrong with being in a relationship, only that she wishes to point out the pros.

As okay as this book is I did find it generic, boring and kind of repetitive. There were times where number 6 matched with number 20 and number 3 was the same category as number 10. Overall I think that this book's target should be teens who grow into adults who need some self-love and care and encouragement that maybe love isn't important at that moment.

My overall thoughts are that it is decent and written in a comical, personal writing style that isn't for me. I feel like someone who has different experiences will have a different opinion. Not bad!

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Thank you Netgalley for the review copy of this book.
Short but sweet - those words sum this book up - finished within an hour. Some great reminders of why it is good to be on your own but nothing I haven't really heard before. The style of writing is friendly and non-combative and the theme is overall very positive which not all books like this are.

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First, I want to thank Karleen Dee, AuthorHouse for providing me with this book so I may bring you this review.

101 Reasons Why It’s Great To Be Single by Karleen Dee cracked me up laughing from the very beginning of the book. I myself have been single for a few years now and was very interested to see what this book was all about. I was so glad that I did. It hit the nail on the head with some great points why I am glad that I am single. Some points hit very close to home where others not so much. It is a really short read that is great for anyone that is going through a break up or a reminder of how lucky you really are to be single. This is a truly must read!

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Some seemed a bit repetitive. And in the end I feel like the author made it obvious that she keeps falling for whoever is there at the time and, like myself, just needs to find that one person we can stand be around for a long period of time.
The reasons are fun with a lot of "so true" moments but I don't know if I'd call them great.

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After yesterday's mention of dating hell, it was easy to choose why today's book to read would be 101 Reasons Why It's Great To Be Single. Don't get me wrong, I'm pretty independent, do a lot of really cool shit and don't need someone to complete me - but it might be nice to have someone to hang out with and do really cool shit with sometimes. (Only sometimes.) I have to say some of the 101 reasons are a bit of a stretch - but some of them were things I already know - like Guilt-Free Adventures. Want to run off across the country to see Hanson? Cool. No significant other to run it by. (Though lets be real, even if I did end up with a boyfriend - if he tried to tell me no he'd be dumped so fast). A Silent Night - no snoring - is something that I really didn't think about. I cannot sleep if someone in the room with me is snoring. Do I need to start adding this to my dating app profiles? Swipe left if you snore? Yikes.

This book definitely put a smile on my face and made me realize that I shouldn't be in any sort of rush to find that special someone. I just got a new phone and I didn't reinstall ANY dating apps. It's ok to take some time for me!

I received a free e-copy of this book in order to write this review, I was not otherwise compensated.

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Funny light read which makes you have a good time. Nothing mind-changing, but if you are in the need of something to take your mind off things, I would recommend this book.

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A quick and fun ready. Kept me amused for a pleasant hour. Would recommend.

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This was a fun quick read. There were quite a few laugh out loud moments and some scenarios I could definitely relate to. I liked the Authors style of writing - but it felt more like a topical blog post than a book.

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Although I may not agree with all the reasons, many of them really resonate back home, in a very hilarious way. If you end up single for a short or long term, why not have fun at least? That's a really relaxing way to approach being single, at any age, and take a break as long as you want until hitting the next victim! Strongly recommended if you are a in relationship too, because, never say never and better be ready to know what you may miss.

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Have you ever read a book that was snarky, funny, thought provoking and filled with truth? This is that book! The author makes the every day things that single people do become more of a fun life choice than most single people would consider them. This is a very enjoyable book and will leave you with a smile on your face.

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Thanks for Netgalley and respective publisher for sending me this copy.

It was quite easy read within an hour and It has shown live experience of girls.
Singleness What the ***(insert considerable word),
My perception says
" Everyone in the world has been searching for happiness in everything and other ones".

Some points genuinely lovely though quintessential but contented.
Book posses delicacy regarding relationship fundamentals.
But such things can differs to every person like perception.
Nice though.

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I loved this little short read by Karleen Dee. She put the most realistic approach to being single. I laughed and agreed to most of the points she made! Just like in the book, you just need to remind yourself that you need to put yourself first and do activities that you want to do and when the time is right someone will pop into your life, when you're ready! Great read!

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Really a great short read. Karleen Dee compiles 101 simple reasons why it's awesome to be single. Funny and candid, it reminds readers of all the bliss that comes with being single.

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This is a very funny book about the advantages for a woman to be single instead of with a partner. Overall it was a funny enjoyable book

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“101 Reasons Why It’s Great to Be Single” does not belong in the teen section. It’s great for “new adults,” but it should not be listed as a teen book on NetGalley. It has great reasons promoting independence, but it is mostly aimed at women, so I think something about that should be in the title, too.

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*I received a free copy in exchange for an honest review by NetGalley*
When I read in a review that it was read in an hour I thought "she has to be joking or is overexagerating."
I can now say that I've verified it and it's 100% true.
This is a very light, short book good for a good laugh but without any actual 'reasons' behind it.

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2 stars... I received a copy of this book from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.
'101 reason why it's great to be single': you can decide what watch on tv, mix up meals, no sharing chocolate, and so on... But, seriously, how walking naked around the house should be a pro when you're single and a con when you've a boyfriend? It'd be a pro, pro, PRO!
This is a short but fun book. I mean, it would be fun if you're newly single, 'cause, if you're single for far too long, for me, you'd wish to experience life as a couple... And, maybe, eventually, re-reading this little book and enjoying its good points.

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