Living Whole Without a Better Half [Paperback]

Wendy Widder (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: May 23, 2000

An unabashed celebration of the wholeness of single life lived within the will of God. Using the lessons of Bible characters, the author shows singles how to find abundance in life instead of letting it slip away while waiting for marriage. (20040603)

Editorial Reviews

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ÖRefreshing and easy to read, humorous at times, but wholly focused on the topic at hand. Finally a book that gives singles permission to live rather than hunt for that significant otherÖ (Trisha Bleau T4J Library )

About the Author

Wendy Widder graduated from Cedarville University in Cedarville, Ohio, and has completed her Master of Divinity degree at Grand Rapids Theological Seminary. The wearer of six bridesmaid dresses, Wendy knows the single life. She also knows the church life after spending a lifetime there in both volunteer and paid positions.

Product Details

• Paperback: 192 pages
• Publisher: Kregel Publications; First PaperbackPrinting edition (May 23, 2000)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0825441110
• ISBN-13: 978-0825441110
• Product Dimensions: 8.5 x 5.5 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 3.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (8 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #423,880 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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16 of 18 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A DEEPER ENCOURAGEMENT FOR SINGLES, July 1, 2002

By A Customer

This review is from: Living Whole Without a Better Half (Paperback)

WOW! Wendy does a great job of honestly going deeper on a difficult subject. Although she doesn't trivialize the pain involved in living with unmet Godly desires, she does uncover the fact that these struggles aren't new to mankind. This is a deeper bite than Table For One, but just as good. Not for the faint of heart--be ready to wrestle with God. Huge encouragement for singles. Even though the author is apparently young and comes from an amazingly supportive family she is no stranger to lonliness. Excellant job helping us stay focused on God. Hard to be disgruntled with your life when you have an attitude of gratitude, even if this isn't the life we had hoped for.

16 of 19 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars You MUST pick up a copy of the book, October 31, 2002

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Shrell Camille Sims (Lawrence/Indianapolis, IN USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Living Whole Without a Better Half (Paperback)

This is by far the best book I've ever read. I get so tired of hearing people say to me "God has someone special for you" or "What? You don't have a boyfriend? You're not married?!?" Why continue searching for your "better half" when you can live the life that God has for you. I can't tell you all of it. You have to purchase a copy for yourself.

44 of 57 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Look elsewhere, October 29, 2001

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This review is from: Living Whole Without a Better Half (Paperback)

This book is a general discussion of life's hardships in a heavily scriptual context. It has very little to do with the problems encountered by singles in day to day life. The author apparently considers herself an expert on being single due to a recent break-up with a fiance in her mid twenties. Unfortunately, her experience is not particularly relevant to people who have been single for many years or are single in their 30's or 40's, which is significantly different from being a single 20-something.