B4UD8 -- Before You Date: 7 Things You Need to Know before Your Next Date [Bargain Price] [Paperback]

Michael DiMarco (Author), Hayley DiMarco (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: February 1, 2009

Based on five years of feedback since the release of Dateable, Hungry Planet now delivers more of what their audience is asking for in B4UD8. By bridging the gap between diving head first into the dating pool or kissing dating goodbye, Hayley and Michael tackle the seven most important things every teen should know before their next date. Designed to be easily adopted for use in churches but still created in the same relevant style of all Hungry Planet books, B4UD8 will appeal not only to teens everywhere, but to their parents and youth leaders as well. In it they will learn: • the purpose of dating • how to protect the temple • why dating is not marriage • and much more Whether their first date or their fiftieth, B4UD8 will help teens make biblical and smart decisions about love and dating.

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From the Back Cover

Whether d8ing or w8ing, ther r 7 thngs u need 2 kno B4UD8! It doesn't matter if you've kissed dating good-bye or embraced dating with a bear hug, there are some things that you absolutely must know before hanging out with the opposite sex. Whether you're curious about your first date or want a better outcome than your last relationship, everybody could use a little wisdom before diving headfirst into the dating pool. In B4UD8, Hayley and Michael show you how you can date with confidence and a clear conscience. They know all the highs and lows of dating and they want you to learn from their experience. With plenty of straight talk and humor they show you how to •date with a purpose (or don't date at all) •take care of your body and soul •know the difference between dating and marriage (besides the obvious) •have a life of your own while you date •watch out for red flags •embrace rejection •keep dating from becoming your idol So whether your next date is your first or your 500th, make it the best date possible! B4UD8 shows you how! Hayley DiMarco is chief creative officer and founder of Hungry Planet and is the bestselling author of Dateable, Marriable, Mean Girls, Sexy Girls, and Technical Virgin. Michael DiMarco is the CEO of Hungry Planet, was the chief marketing and creative strategist for Teen Mania Ministries, and is the author of Almost Sex, Marriable, and The Art of Rejection.

About the Author

Hayley DiMarco is chief creative officer and founder of Hungry Planet, where she writes and creates cutting-edge books that connect with the multitasking mind-set. She has written and co-written numerous bestselling books for both teens and adults, including Dateable, Mean Girls, Sexy Girls, and Technical Virgin. Michael DiMarco is the CEO of Hungry Planet and the coauthor with Hayley of Marriable. Michael is also the Chief Marketing & Creative Strategist for Teen Mania Ministries. Hayley and Michael live in Nashville, Tennessee, with their daughter.

Product Details

• Paperback: 176 pages
• Publisher: Revell (February 1, 2009)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0800733088
• ASIN: B002U0KR1K
• Product Dimensions: 8.5 x 5.5 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 8.8 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,015,494 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Great Resource for Teens, November 23, 2009

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Amanda (Columbus, OH) - See all my reviews

This review is from: B4UD8 -- Before You Date: 7 Things You Need to Know before Your Next Date (Paperback)

I recently led a small group discussion about dating with 9th grade girls, and bought this book as a reference. I liked the way it was layed out by covering the seven steps. I also liked that it didn't just tell the readers how or whom they should date, but it led them through the steps, encouraging them take certain things into consideration and make the best decision possible. I thought the "text speak" title was a bit cheesey, and there are examples of the same type of thing throughout the book. Also, there's one Q and A where a girl asks about a dream in which she married a Jonas brother and asked if it could be a sign from God. I don't think most teens would take any situation like that as a sign from God, so it's not very applicable to many readers and I don't know why it was included. I am putting this book in our church's youth library and highly recommending it to all the members of our youth group.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars GREAT!, May 20, 2009

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J. Hahn "J.Hahn" (Colorado Springs, CO) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: B4UD8 -- Before You Date: 7 Things You Need to Know before Your Next Date (Paperback)

The writers really get it. Easy to read but plenty of content. Have your teen read before they start dating for best results. Still good even if they have already started dating. Talk about it chapter by chapter. My son and I have weekly dates where we talk about "life". Where was this book when I was 15? Brillant!

5.0 out of 5 stars A very good book, October 31, 2010

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Ren - See all my reviews

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This review is from: B4UD8 -- Before You Date: 7 Things You Need to Know before Your Next Date (Paperback)

this book is really very good. if youve read Dateabe by these same ppl then you'll find it a bit repetitive though. the info is still very acurate and helpful!