101 Reasons Why it's Great to Be Single

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Pub Date 14 Jan 2015 | Archive Date 22 Mar 2018

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Description

"A fun, light-hearted book about all the reasons why it's great to be single.  No shaving! Eating all the garlic! Guilt-free travelling with friends!  A wonderful book for you or a friend going through a breakup, or anyone who just needs a reminder of all the positive things that come with being single."

"A fun, light-hearted book about all the reasons why it's great to be single. No shaving! Eating all the garlic! Guilt-free travelling with friends! A wonderful book for you or a friend going...


Advance Praise

"Loved it. Perfect book after a breakup; for you or a friend who needs their spirits lifted!"

"Loved it. Perfect book after a breakup; for you or a friend who needs their spirits lifted!"


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ISBN 9781496964311
PRICE $11.95 (USD)

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

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'Society has somehow created the perception that singleness is bad; that being a single female means there is something wrong with you.'

This little book gives some great advice. The quote above has been one of the things that has stuck with me over the years. After the first year the most popular question from friends and family was 'How's your love life' One that soon became something I dreaded.

This is a little book full of great things. But the most important thing is it says to embrace being single and to be proud of it. In one bit she states 'It's ok to let the laundry build up, however if guests come its good to tidy up', however sometimes I just shove everything in a box or in the wardrobe and hide it rather than that actually tidy up properly, but that's what she points out, it's your house you can do what you like. But I like to think if you were in a relationship you could do the same but I remember one where the washing up had to be done in a certain order and by them however I sometimes avoid it and just let it build up, probably not good thing but it's my house.

The one tip I really love is 'Treat yourself' It's the one thing I forget to do or because I feel guilty of doing it. Being on a tight budget with one income, sometimes I waste my money but what I should be doing is taking myself to the cinema or to the coffee shop with a book and enjoy some me time away from home and the chores.

I would recommend this book but not just to single people, but to married people to, just more to remind themselves that its ok to look after yourself once in a while.

Thank you for reading

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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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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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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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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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