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Common Mistakes Singles Make

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this is an amazing book for all singles, and even marrieds because mary gives valuable truth and insight into how we all relate to one another. the mistakes she discusses are all correct, I think, and she offers her own candid, open and insightful look at how we are to respond to these mistakes and carry on in our lives in a joyful, contented way as Christ would enable us, if we allow him to do His work in our lives. I found it very encouraging, and insightful and also very personal because I feel like I can relate to Mary, or better yet, that she can relate to me, as she writes the book in a very honest way. Her writing is very touching and it will spur you on to give thanks to God for all he has done and will do in your life-- and to continue trusting God, even when it is difficult. It is a wonderful book that I recommend highly.

I have been aware of Mary Whelchel's ministry for more than 20 years. She and I are actually very good friends. We are part of the same local church, The Moody Church, here in Chicago. She addresses issues that far too many pastors (and others) are afraid to bring up, for fear of "offending someone." Mary takes the chance, and succeeds at transparency, honesty, and integrity.

Each of the twelve chapters spoke deeply to my experience as a single man, a Christian believer, and an adult. This book is tremendous. I would HIGHLY recommend it to anyone and everyone.

This book is very helpful with my single journey right now. What I love best about the book is that she talks about the bible as well as her real life experience.

If you are wanting to grow in Christ the right way as a single person, this book is a great way to help you in the process.

God Bless.

WOW. I would have loved to have read this book when I was in my 20s and 30s (but it wasn't written until 1999). The author is very straight-forward, realistic, honest and encouraging.

I just read the first chapter and stop since the author is giving out very bad advice to singles.She is telling singles that getting married is bad since her marriage failed.For someone that is suppose to be a Christian she needs to get her life on the right track before she starts giving out advice about mistakes singles make.Save your money since this book is a waste of paper to print and ink.

This book was written about 8 years ago, at the height of the "embrace your singleness, it's God's gift to you" era. The writer, who has a grown daughter who is married, has no idea about the challenges facing young, marriage-minded, single Christian women today. Her observations and suggestions, (such as not appearing too eager) are so general that they are likely to insult the average reader. She frowns on those who dare to talk about the shortage of men in their church communities, as if you're just supposed to turn a blind eye to these issues rather than work to do something about them. Fortunately, there have been better books that have come out over the past few years that tackle these issues head on, such as Getting Serious about Getting Married: Rethinking the Gift of Singleness, by Debbie Maken, and Get Married: What Women Can Do To Help it Happen, by Candice Watters. Don't bother wasting your money on this one.