Yes, Again
(Mis)adventures of a Wishful Thinker
by Sallie H. Weissinger
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Pub Date Oct 26 2021 | Archive Date Apr 29 2022
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Description
In this laughter-through-tears memoir, Sallie Weissinger, a late-in-life widow, recounts the highs and lows of navigating the tricky online dating world of the 2000s. Interwoven throughout her adventures in search of a new relationship are stories from her childhood as a military brat, her southern heritage, her various marriages, and the volunteer work in Central and South America that helped her keep moving forward through it all.
Weissinger keeps her sense of humor as she meets men who lie, men who try to extort money, and men with unsavory pasts. When she experiences even more loss, her search for a partner becomes less important, but—with the help of friends and dogs—she perseveres and, ultimately, develops her own approach to meeting “HIM.” Blending the deeply serious and the lighthearted, Yes Again shows us that good things happen when we open up our minds and hearts.
A Note From the Publisher
Advance Praise
"A funny, touching, and ultimately uplifting story of a woman searching for love and purpose.”
—KIRKUS REVIEWS
"Sallie Weissinger celebrates her seventy-fifth birthday in Yes, Again by taking the reader on a tour of her big heart and where that heart has taken her. This glorious story of a life lived in love is the perfect read because it's hilarious, honest, and full of hope. We are all lovers, or we wish we were, and Sallie shows us how: never give up, occasionally give in, and don't stop believing. Brava!"
—ADRIANA TRIGIANI, best-selling author of Tony's Wife
"If you like to read memoirs, you won’t be disappointed in Sallie Weissinger’s Yes, Again. I really loved it....it was a pleasure to read a book written by a woman who didn’t let age get in the way of seeking love and living life fully. While she may not have realized it when writing, Sallie provided a life lesson for those of us of a certain age: There’s no reason not to take charge of our lives and make things happen. Whether it’s looking for love, reaching personal and professional goals, or living on purpose every day, women can disrupt aging and rise to life’s challenges."
—CAMILLE GOSCICKI, VITALAGING4WOMEN.COM
"This memoir gives us the fascinating story of a woman's quest for a meaningful life. It is by turns charming, hilarious, heartwarming, and tragic, and yet, in the end, it delivers hope. I don't ask for more."
—LYNN FREED, award-winning novelist, short story writer, and essayist
"I have spent decades writing about how to live well. In her book, Sallie Weissinger writes about something maybe even more important—how to love well. And she does so spectacularly. Hers is the book for everyone who has loved and lost, and wants to love again."
—EUGENIA KILLORAN, co-author of The Pritikin Edge: 10 Essential Ingredients for a Long and Delicious Life
"Linearity works for many things; however, in Sallie Weissinger's potent book (and even more potent life) she shows us how tapping into grace can be a tangible way of entering into mystery, meaning, and direction. By recounting times of staggering loss, loneliness, self-doubt, perseverance, and openness to the ineffable, Sallie demonstrates how the journey of life can be a glorious pathway for those with a bit of daring!"
—BILL SAY, MA, life coach, Process Work Diplomate, and instructor at CIIS, JFK University, and the Wright Institute
"After reading Sallie's soulful book, I have to say this gifted writer got the love she wanted the old-fashioned way . . . she earned it!"
—LACY J. DALTON, singer and songwriter
“This captivating memoir of not giving up through profound losses and leaning into the promise of good things to come swelled my heart. With a chuckle and grit, Weissinger writes of her risky quest to find a new life and partner to love. Her vast and interesting life experiences make for intriguing reading. Pick up this book and see how she finds joy and delight!”
—MARILEE EAVES, author of Singing Out Loud
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Available Editions
| EDITION | Other Format |
| ISBN | 9781647423155 |
| PRICE | $16.95 (USD) |
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Featured Reviews
Joyce E, Reviewer
The world of romance, dating and marriage can range from scary to exhilarating and both worlds are captured with humor and sensitivity in 'Yes, Again'. After becoming a widow at a young age, Sallie's encounters of finding love once again are documented with often hilarious adventures and filled with deep meaning and love. This book will take you on an adventure you will not forget, cheering on Sallie the whole way!
Linda L, Reviewer
“I still bounced out of bed in the morning without an ache or pain. Friends and meaningful activities fed my mind and fueled my body and soul. But I continued peering over at the empty side of the bed, a space I longed to fill. I missed having a soul mate.”
With the help of two voices in her head that she calls 'Sweet Pea' and 'Steve,' Sallie H. Weissinger narrates a story of love found, lost and, hopefully, found again. Weissinger lost her husband to esophageal cancer when she was in her late 50's, and the loss opened up a void in her life.
Although she led a fulfilling life otherwise, Weissinger felt unfulfilled in her romantic life, and wanted to find someone else to love. So, she decided to try dating again, and after 24 years of being off the market, the adjustment was more than she was prepared for.
'Yes, Again: (Mis)adventures Of A Wishful Thinker,' is a memoir of Wiessinger's time trying to find Mr. Right a second time, and the epic highs and lows of the world of modern dating.
Wiessinger writes with the kind of universally accessible flair that makes a good memoir shine. Although the reader may not have experienced her exact situation, she makes you understand how she feels, and makes you feel as though you were right there with her, going on all of these dates, hoping against hope that the next guy is not a dud.
'Yes, Again,' is not only a funny romp through the dating world, but a heartfelt look at Weissinger's feelings about the loss of her husband and an inspiring take on, as they say, 'getting back out there.' I think this book will galvanize anyone into action on their own love life and make you feel brave enough to get back out there yourself!
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