Dating in an alternative lifestyle

Carolyn, over 50 and just out of a long term relationship is looking for a new partner to fulfill her life, and also fit in with her somewhat unusual lifestyle in the Bay Area of San Francisco. She sets about going on 50 first dates to ascertain what exactly she is looking for in a man, and in the hope of finding him.
My curiosity was piqued by what would happen if Carolyn found Mr. Right after, say, 10 first dates, and how an older woman goes about dating in current times. Both questions were answered in Carolyn’s fast moving, fun memoir.
Socialising in a New Age free love community Carolyn had plenty of men available to date – the fact that many of them were not available for monogamous relationships seemed of little consequence to her. She also used internet dating sites. Carolyn gives the reader a glimpse into her busy life, her successful career, her numerous concurrent lovers and her quest to find out what she is looking for in a partner. She also shares plenty of detail about her sexual activities.
This is a bubbly, lively memoir which had me wondering how it would end. Could Carolyn ever find the right man for her? It is well written, and gave me an insight into a lifestyle I didn’t even know existed; Carolyn came across as a fun and likeable person.
3*s from me as I did not read the book blurb carefully enough, and so was expecting something very different. If the book blurb appeals to you then I highly recommend this book, and am sure many readers will be giving it 5*s.

4 *stars*

I really liked the book cover, easy pick for me. Something just attracted me to choose this one.

My thoughts: I like to read books not knowing anything about it (that gives me the chance to really enjoy the book to it's fullest ) and I'm glad I didn't choose to read synopsis. I was surprised by some of the scenes ( in a good way ), but reading it more I felt that I just needed to read this exact book. Some topics made me think of my own life and my sexuality and open mindedness to my loved one. I know that this book is meant more for another generation, but it hit me on a whole other level. Note to myself: I need to read this book again after 20-30 years.

Brief synopsis: Main character Carolyn is seeking her "right" partner after a breakup with Peter. She thought the Peter was the guy for her, but is he? To let go Peter she decided to go with 50 guys after fifty, like fifty first dates to find the new one and let go of the old one. Relationships, support, seeking love and affection, sex, listening, understanding the women and men better, to trust each other, be vulnerable and to explore much more within herself and others.

Thank you for this book!
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