Latte for One and Loving It! [Paperback]

Melanie B. Dobson (Author), Tosha L. Williams (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: February 2000

YOU OPEN YOUR APARTMENT DOOR LATE ONE NIGHT AND SMELL SMOKE.

DO YOU:
Call your dad and beg for help?
Open the windows, turn on a fan, and pray the smoke goes away?
Check on your roommate and call 911?
Grad the mop, clean the house, and then call 911?

No matter which answer you choose, Melanie and Tosha will help you think about the practical aspects of living on your own as a godly, independent single woman. Let them

• Show you how to travel the dating highway - safely and enjoyably
• Encourage you to develop strong, nurturing friendships that enrich your life
• Help you navigate your changing family relationships
• Coach you in maintaining a healthy lifestyle
• Discuss how you can honor God in all that you do
• Cheer you on as you enjoy this season of life as a single woman

Inspire you to pursue the dreams God has given you

These are just a few of the topics you'll find inside. So grab this book and head for your favorite coffee shop. As you sip a foaming cup of latte or a steaming mug of herb tea, page through Latte . . . , find the topic that interests you most, and settle in for a rewarding read.

Editorial Reviews

Review

Two young women have combined their life experiences and writing talents to create an invaluable handbook for single women. Melanie Dobson and Tosha Williams examine five areas of life: dating, wellness, relationships, pursuits and finances. In a conversational "big-sister" tone, they present sensible tips for success in each area. Suggested reading lists and reflection questions offer additional resources.

Informative and fun, this book is a perfect gift for young women, especially college students and recent graduates. Its practical counsel and friendly tone will guide single women to balanced, godly lives. It will benefit women who read it in one sitting and those who use it to complement individual Bible study. -- CBA Marketplace, February 2000

About the Author

Melanie Beroth Dobson

Melanie Beroth Dobson is the owner of the media relations firm Dobson Media Group and a freelance writer. Her first book (Latte for One and Loving It! A Single Woman's Guide to Living Life to Its Fullest), which she co-authored with Tosha Williams, was released by Chariot Victor in February 2000.

Opportunities abound for single women to minister, travel, launch their careers, and cultivate their creative talents, says Melanie. Through this book, we hope to inspire single women to embrace life and pursue the dreams God has given them.

As the owner of Dobson Media, Melanie coordinates publicity for publishers, ministries and corporations. Before she developed her own company, Melanie was the corporate publicity manager at Focus on the Family where she was responsible for the publicity of Focus events, products, films and TV specials. She has worked in the fields of publicity and journalism for eight years including two years as a publicist for The Family Channel.

Melanie received her undergraduate degree in journalism from Liberty University in 1991, and in 1995 she completed her masters degree in communication, with a concentration in magazine journalism, at Regent University.

In May of 1998 (after writing the book), Melanie married Jon Dobson in Colorado Springs. She is now 30 years old, and she and Jon recently relocated from Colorado Springs to Richmond, Va. When she's not writing, Melanie enjoys traveling, exploring ghost towns, reading and hiking.

Product Details

• Paperback: 300 pages
• Publisher: Faithful Woman (February 2000)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1564767639
• ISBN-13: 978-1564767639
• Product Dimensions: 8.4 x 5.4 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 8 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 3.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,938,163 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

My passion is to write entertaining and inspirational fiction that demonstrates God's significant purpose for each of His children. I've always loved to read fiction and write--I still have my grade school journals along with the ragged notebook pages from my attempts at writing a mystery series during junior high.

When I was seventeen, I left my small hometown in Ohio and drove to Virginia to attend Liberty University and Regent University. With degrees in journalism and communications, I moved to Colorado Springs to work as the corporate publicity manager for Focus on the Family. It was in the Springs that I met and married Jon Dobson...and that's when the adventure really began.

I wrote three novels before a publisher decided to publish Together for Good. My next novel, Going for Broke, will be published in Spring 2007.

Jon and I have two adopted toddlers (Karly and Kiki), and we currently live in Southern California. As I seek after God, I hope the stories He's etched in my heart will give readers a glimpse of His love and grace even when they don't understand His plan.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Latte for One and Loving It, May 1, 2000

By A Customer

This review is from: Latte for One and Loving It! (Paperback)

This is the perfect book for any young woman going out on her own--a natural for a graduation gift. However, my 75-year-old widowed mother said she found a lot of good advice for any single woman in both the practical and spiritual areas. Being a married woman, I found many spiritual truths to ponder and a very fresh outlook on many subjects.

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Encouraging singles to live life to the fullest, April 2, 2000

By 

Jennifer (Tennessee) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Latte for One and Loving It! (Paperback)

This book offers a well-rounded approach to life as a single woman (which I happen to be) as opposed to books dealing merely with dating and marriage. Sure, there are a few chapters regarding aspects of dating, but this book delves into so much more such as renting vs. buying a home, managing finances, taking care of your health, and going for your dreams, to name a few. The authors creatively weave spiritual insight, practical advice and applicable stories together to guide the single independent woman in all aspects of her life.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A Great Graduation Gift!!, May 29, 2000

By A Customer

This review is from: Latte for One and Loving It! (Paperback)

Excellent advise and Godly wisdom on everything that a young woman will encounter as she moves out on her own. It includes how to take care of your health as well as your appearance, how to budget and invest for financial security, and how to develope and maintain strong relationships. The authors give essential practical advise on everything from how to buy and care for your car to settling into a new city and/or your chosen career. And it is written in a warm, friendly style that is fun to read and easy to understand. Reading it is like having a conversation with an older sister who has learned the ropes.

There are lots of scary first experiences out there? I'll bet this book will give the reader the confidence she needs face the "dragons" and come out on top.

How I wish something like this was available when I was striking out on my own. I'm giving to every female graduate I know.