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The Catholic Girl's Survival Guide for the Single Years: The Nuts and Bolts of Staying Sane and Happy While Waiting for Mr. Right [Paperback]

Emily Stimpson
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Book Description

January 23, 2012
Finding a spouse has never been easy. But, it’s also never been quite so hard, especially for good Catholic girls intent on having strong Catholic marriages to nice Catholic boys.

So what are all those good Catholic girls to do? How do they navigate the increasingly long (and usually trying) years between college and “I do” without losing their sanity or their soul?

Consult The Catholic Girl’s Survival Guide for the Single Years: The Nuts and Bolts of Staying Sane and Happy While Waiting for Mr. Right.

Steeped in the Church’s teachings on the feminine genius, marriage, and theology of the body, The Catholic Girl’s Survival Guide dishes with both wit and wisdom on some of the most pressing questions single women face: vocation, dating, sex, finances, work, depression, and more.

As hopeful and honest as it is fun and faithful, The Catholic Girl’s Survival Guide for the Single Years is the perfect companion for women whose journey to “I do” is turning out to be a longer one than they (or their mothers) would have liked.

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Editorial Reviews

Review

"Emily Stimpson has written a book that manages to be light-hearted about the serious subject of singleness for Catholic women, but is still full of practical, nitty-gritty suggestions for growing through difficulties. Always uplifting, "The Catholic Girls Survival Guide for the Single Years," offers timeless truths that help women see beyond current circumstances to grasp the bigger picture of life as a beloved daughter of God. I highly recommend this book for anyone who is a single Catholic woman or anyone who wants to learn how to love single women better. I don t know of another book that does what this book does for single women it s simply outstanding! Kimberly Hahn, Author "Life-Giving Love"

"Wow. This is a good book. A really good book. That very rare kind of singles' book that strikes the perfect balance between honesty and optimism. The kind of book I wish I'd written myself. The book you should read if you're single, female and . . . well, breathing." MaryBeth Bonacci, Author "Real Love"

"The Catholic Girl s Survival Guide for the Single Years is a delightful, easy read, full of insight and advice from someone who speaks from experience. Stimpson s advice is practical, relevant and encouraging; her writing style humorous and down to earth; her scope broad, covering major questions with which single women wrestle. A thoroughly enjoyable, refreshing guide for living a sane and spirited single life, women will find themselves returning to it for a needed boost of inspiration or consolation. For women whose current singleness was not part of the plan , this book is a must read!" Anastasia Northrop, Founder and Director, National Catholic Singles Conference

"I am secure enough in my masculinity to admit publicly that I LOVE this book. Emily Stimpson covers a serious subject, an important subject, but she does it in a way that's never dour or dire or desperate. In fact, she made this married guy laugh out loud over and over again. I have five daughters, and they'll all be better off for befriending this book. As for me: Miss Stimpson has helped me to appreciate all the fussing that goes on in my (estrogen-powered) home over babies and puppies and cashmere sweaters." Mike Aquilina, Author, "Love in the Little Things" --Endorsement

"Emily Stimpson has written a book that manages to be light-hearted about the serious subject of singleness for Catholic women, but is still full of practical, nitty-gritty suggestions for growing through difficulties. Always uplifting, "The Catholic Girls Survival Guide for the Single Years," offers timeless truths that help women see beyond current circumstances to grasp the bigger picture of life as a beloved daughter of God. I highly recommend this book for anyone who is a single Catholic woman or anyone who wants to learn how to love single women better. I don t know of another book that does what this book does for single women it s simply outstanding! Kimberly Hahn, Author "Life-Giving Love"

"Wow. This is a good book. A really good book. That very rare kind of singles' book that strikes the perfect balance between honesty and optimism. The kind of book I wish I'd written myself. The book you should read if you're single, female and . . . well, breathing." MaryBeth Bonacci, Author "Real Love"

"The Catholic Girl s Survival Guide for the Single Years is a delightful, easy read, full of insight and advice from someone who speaks from experience. Stimpson s advice is practical, relevant and encouraging; her writing style humorous and down to earth; her scope broad, covering major questions with which single women wrestle. A thoroughly enjoyable, refreshing guide for living a sane and spirited single life, women will find themselves returning to it for a needed boost of inspiration or consolation. For women whose current singleness was not part of the plan , this book is a must read!" Anastasia Northrop, Founder and Director, National Catholic Singles Conference

"I am secure enough in my masculinity to admit publicly that I LOVE this book. Emily Stimpson covers a serious subject, an important subject, but she does it in a way that's never dour or dire or desperate. In fact, she made this married guy laugh out loud over and over again. I have five daughters, and they'll all be better off for befriending this book. As for me: Miss Stimpson has helped me to appreciate all the fussing that goes on in my (estrogen-powered) home over babies and puppies and cashmere sweaters." Mike Aquilina, Author, "Love in the Little Things" --Endorsement

Smart, witty, fresh, fun, and comprehensive The Catholic Girls s Survival Guide to the Single Yearsis terrific! I couldn t put it down and I m not single! It s packed with practically everything affecting single girls and women their identity, vocation, dos and don ts of dating, sex, chastity, the biological clock, career, prayer, adjusting, virtues, theology of the body, and so much more. I plan to give a copy to each of my single daughters.
—Donna-Marie Cooper O Boyle, EWTN TV Host and author of numerous Catholic books including Embracing Motherhood and Rooted in Love: Our Calling as Catholic Women --Endorsement

Review

"Emily Stimpson has written a book that manages to be light-hearted about the serious subject of singleness for Catholic women, but is still full of practical, nitty-gritty suggestions for growing through difficulties. Always uplifting, "The Catholic Girls Survival Guide for the Single Years," offers timeless truths that help women see beyond current circumstances to grasp the bigger picture of life as a beloved daughter of God. I highly recommend this book for anyone who is a single Catholic woman—or anyone who wants to learn how to love single women better. I don’t know of another book that does what this book does for single women—it’s simply outstanding! Kimberly Hahn, Author "Life-Giving Love"

"Wow. This is a good book. A really good book. That very rare kind of singles' book that strikes the perfect balance between honesty and optimism. The kind of book I wish I'd written myself. The book you should read if you're single, female and . . . well, breathing." MaryBeth Bonacci, Author "Real Love"

"The Catholic Girl’s Survival Guide for the Single Years is a delightful, easy read, full of insight and advice from someone who speaks from experience. Stimpson’s advice is practical, relevant and encouraging; her writing style humorous and down to earth; her scope broad, covering major questions with which single women wrestle. A thoroughly enjoyable, refreshing guide for living a sane and spirited single life, women will find themselves returning to it for a needed boost of inspiration or consolation. For women whose current singleness was not part of “the plan”, this book is a must read!" Anastasia Northrop, Founder and Director, National Catholic Singles Conference

"I am secure enough in my masculinity to admit publicly that I LOVE this book. Emily Stimpson covers a serious subject, an important subject, but she does it in a way that's never dour or dire or desperate. In fact, she made this married guy laugh out loud—over and over again. I have five daughters, and they'll all be better off for befriending this book. As for me: Miss Stimpson has helped me to appreciate all the fussing that goes on in my (estrogen-powered) home over babies and puppies and cashmere sweaters." Mike Aquilina, Author, "Love in the Little Things"

Product Details

  • Paperback: 156 pages
  • Publisher: Emmaus Road Publishing (January 23, 2012)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 193715534X
  • ISBN-13: 978-1937155346
  • Product Dimensions: 9 x 6 x 0.6 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 11.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
  • Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (29 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #34,122 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

About the Author

Emily Stimpson is a freelance Catholic writer based in Steubenville, Ohio, and the author of "The Catholic Girl's Survival Guide for the Single Years" (Emmaus Road, 2012).

As a contributing editor to Our Sunday Visitor Newsweekly and a columnist for Lay Witness Magazine, Emily writes regularly on 'all things Catholic'--from politics and catechesis to higher education and the media, with a special focus on the Church's teachings on marriage, sexuality, and femininity. Over the years her writing has also appeared in First Things, Touchstone, Franciscan Way, the National Catholic Register, Faith and Family, and elsewhere. It has been honored by both the Catholic Press Association and the Associated Church Press, and was included in Loyola's Best Catholic Writing series.

Emily holds a BA from Miami University of Ohio (Phi Beta Kappa, summa cum laude), where she studied political science, history, and English literature. She also did graduate work in political science at John Hopkins University and theology at Franciscan University. Before moving to Steubenville, Emily worked in Washington, DC, first as a Legislative Assistant to then Congressman Jim Talent (R-MO), then later at The Heritage Foundation, where she served as Special Assistant to former Attorney General Edwin Meese III.


Customer Reviews

Emily's writing style is down-to-earth and VERY honest. Magda  |  12 reviewers made a similar statement
Reading this book is like talking with a single friend. Huggles  |  10 reviewers made a similar statement
Most Helpful Customer Reviews
27 of 27 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars a now contented single Catholic girl April 5, 2012
By JEH
Format:Paperback
First let me say, I really, REALLY, wasn't going to buy this book. I didn't need a guide to get through these single years, let alone a man in the first place, and really the only time I felt badly about being single was when I was in church anyway! Almost everything I'd ever read about Catholic women was all about being a good wife and mother. That was what bothered me - could I ever be a valued Catholic woman if I was never to get married and have children? That is certainly what I've always wanted, but what if it just didn't happen for me? It bothered me enough I fell away from the faith for a few years, not coincidentally the years I was in residency, where I was finishing my training for the other vocation I felt like God was calling me to.

But I did buy the book. I think it was the cover art (she looks so dang put together!). And then I read the book. In one day. And I laughed a lot. And cried some. And I felt like someone really understood what I was going through, even if her situation was different. And then I sent it to a close friend who is also loving it.

Reasons I love this book:
1) The author is single and wants to be married. She is writing about a situation she knows well, from personal current experience. Not reflecting back now as she makes dinner for her husband and kids. Not giving advice when her vocation is something different anyways. She understands what her target audience is going through because, well, she is going through it too.

2) She essentially dismisses the idea of a single vocation (which is a vocation only married and religious people seem to believe exists). To the extent other Catholic writing has discussed this, the example used is always some woman who has to care for an aging relative. You know, maybe that woman was called to marriage too but the circumstances never allowed for it. There are many women who are called to marriage who for various reasons will never get married. Ms. Stimpson acknowledges this, but also doesn't discredit what is in those women's hearts. It seems it would be better if the Church and our fellow faithful help us navigate those potential circumstances or disappointments rather than insist this must be what God wanted all along (which always struck me as a cop-out).

3) The author gives practical, relevant advice. And she's funny. This is a rare combination to be celebrated! After reading this book I actually busted out the iron for the first time in approximately 9 months.

4) As I mentioned above, I've always struggled with what the Church means when it says all women are called to be mothers. I've read a lot of this subject. It was supposed to help me understand but was rather always isolating and painful. This was different. I feel like I recognize how I'm a mother now, barren as I've always been. It made me feel ok about feeling called to work, even if the author would love to be a stay at home mom one day. It made me recognize how my being a woman actually helps me be a better doctor. And I'm thankful for that more than anything else. This book has given me the means with which I can embrace my faith again.

If you are or know of a single Catholic woman who is struggling, send this book to her via overnight mail. If you or she is doing ok, send it by regular post. It's is very well worth it.
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23 of 24 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Great Gift for Those Searching March 21, 2012
Format:Paperback
As a Catholic priest, one of the growing pastoral issues we face is the amount of good Catholic young women who are beginning to despair of ever finding a good Catholic man to marry and who are bewildered as to whether this is some form of divine castigation for something they're unaware of having done. They are also trying to grapple with whether this is all "God's will" and whether they have a "vocation" to remain single and unattached all their life. This book is a compelling response to those questions written from within the experience of a faith-filled woman (and highly engaging writer and thinker) who's very solid theologically and courageous enough to talk about some of her own struggles as a Catholic single woman dealing with the same types of questions. I was originally sent a review copy for a newspaper I run and when I saw who the author was -- one of the best Catholic reporters in the country -- I decided to take it on a plane and read it. After having finished it, I ordered a dozen copies, to be able to give out to young women from my parish and former parishes who are still struggling and praying through the issues. I'd highly recommend this work not just to women who are searching for answers and light, but also to all those who care for women in those circumstances.
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14 of 16 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Book leaves one question unanswered ... March 5, 2012
By Martha
Format:Paperback
Emily Stimpson's fun and fresh "Survival Guide for the Single Years" has all the essentials for young women navigating today's world--and not just the dating scene. Other books on dating and relationships have covered much of the same ground, but Stimpson goes above and beyond here. Drawing from Catholic teaching, Emily lays out the case for the feminine genius and challenges us to aim high--not just in selecting a spouse, but in all areas of our lives. From home renovations to fashion to male friendships, Emily gives practical insight that resonates with the heart of any woman truly seeking God's best and nothing less.

My only question after reading this book is, why is this smart and witty woman still single?!
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Most Recent Customer Reviews
4.0 out of 5 stars Required reading for Catholic single women
Emily gives frank, honest and wise advise which draws on her own experience as well as her extensive research. Read more
Published 25 days ago by ML
3.0 out of 5 stars This book made me sad :-(
This book made me sad in a lot of ways and made me feel hopeless. The author was very honest about her despair about being single in her thirties. Read more
Published 1 month ago by Rose in Bloom
5.0 out of 5 stars The Perfect Moral Compass for Dating
It's about time someone from a Catholic, Christian perspective truthfully put together a solid, respectful do's and don'ts guidebook on dating. Ms. Read more
Published 1 month ago by Elaine Arruda
5.0 out of 5 stars Just what I needed
I stumbled upon this book randomly and am glad I did. I love how the author is not a married woman reflecting back upon her single life, but rather still living it. Read more
Published 2 months ago by Jen
5.0 out of 5 stars Inspired.
I bought the kindle version of this book on the spur of the moment and what a treat it has been.
I am a struggling catholic single woman who is staring at 40 and I am telling... Read more
Published 2 months ago by Becki & Lyn
4.0 out of 5 stars Very uplifting..quick read
Easy to read and relate to. Not cheesy as some self help books can be. I'm going to read it again.. because it was so full of good information.
Published 3 months ago by NewbieNC
5.0 out of 5 stars A beautiful book about being who God wants us to be
This book was so refreshing for me! It talked about vocations, the Theology of the Body, authentic femininity, and being happy, or at least content with your single state. Read more
Published 5 months ago by Mandy Donaldson
5.0 out of 5 stars Great for the Heart
This book has played a huge part in my recent Advent preparations for Christmas. It prodded my heart to see all the blessings that have come from my singleness and challenged me... Read more
Published 5 months ago by bfischer
5.0 out of 5 stars Perfect book to give to your daughter
I bought this book to give to our daughter before she goes off to college. She loved it and used it for a discussion group she holds with her friends.
Published 5 months ago by Donna Weiner
1.0 out of 5 stars Absolute Nonsense
I'm single and I love it. I have sex before marriage and I'll be damned if I'll let some Catholic lies tell me otherwise. I'd much rather be in the boardroom than the bedroom.
Published 5 months ago by Annie
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