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If Men Are Like Buses, Then How Do I Catch One?: When You're Standing Between Hope and Happily Ever After

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Michelle's new book is her best yet. She lays out the terms on which we can choose to work with God as He brings about the best in our lives. If we work with God, He'll make sure the right bus stops on time, and doesn't pass us by! We can decide whether to submit our actions to a higher authority, or we can pretty much choose to go our own way, which will result in missed connections!

I am not an avid reader and so a book must grab my attention in the first couple of pages or it's on the shelf - this one got me on the introduction! I read the first 3 chapters without stopping (not even for bathroom breaks!). Michelle tells it like it is and brings scripture to light for the single woman. She shows you why failed relationships should never have been started, giving you the motivation to get your life on track with God so when the 'right bus' comes along, you'll be ready for it. I highly recommend this book to single women of all ages! I even bought another book to give a friend so I can re-read mine again!

I wish I could personally thank Michelle McKinney-Hammond for this book. Her book has made me confront issues in my spiritual life that I had been making excuses for- and ultimately making me realize that putting any man above God is Idolatry. My life had been all about what I wanted and what I wanted God to do for me. Michelle McKinney Hammond has encouraged me to focus on what God wants and what I can do for him. She also brought to light things from the Bible I hadn't noticed before. THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU for writing such an awesome book!

Michelle McKinney Hammond is truly inspired by God! She brought up so many 'issues' I needed to address in my life. The book was bought, by a friend, for my birthday. It is the best present ever! After being a widow at 17 and three failed marriages.... I finally understand that what I was looking for in a man...can only be found when I surrender to God. No man can fulfill the need in me, only God can do that. THANK YOU MICHELLE FOR FOLLOWING YOUR CALLING! MANY HAVE BEEN BLESSED BECAUSE OF YOU!

I had just departed from a 5 yr relationship when I read this.
It set my feet on a higher spiritual plateau. The title of the book was deceiving (as most of her titles) and had me thinking I was on my way to my next relationship. However, it set my sights on not just the right man, but THE MAN, the Lord!
It was refreshing, empowering and encouraging. Despite the fact that Mckinney has never been married do not let that discourage you. She comes from the only knowledge that matters and that is the WORD. Everyone has not been destined to get/be married; also, who else to minister to someone except the one who is in the same season with you...what an encouragement. Its such a catch 22 - to always hear women bemoan their singlehood and not having a mate but they have not excelled in the principle things (that is delighting themselves in the Lord and learning to please Him.)
What an embarrassment to God for women/men to continuously pursue a thing so much that we forget about all He has blessed us with and who He is and the provisions He made and the great love He has for us to send Jesus to die for us.
Its like saying "Lord, you are not enough, you haven't done enough" and throwing a temper tantrum...ok, off my soapbox - sorry.
Back to the book, it helped me to fall more deeply and more intimately in love with the Lord. Another book that helped me with this is McKinney's book - The Secrets of an Irresistible Woman A MUST READ.

I have never read a book that had me laughing, crying, and rethinking my position as a woman at the same time. The book brought out thoughts you were thinking, but to afraid to be honest about in yourself. It was informative, and gave me alot to ponder.

I would highly recommend this book for anyone, who has been in quite a few unsuccessful relationships. It gives you a new perspective of life that you knew, but maybe put aside or ignored.

The author was honest enough to let us know her feelings, and realize we all share those feelings. This book is an A+.

Excellent book! Michelle McKinney-Hammond is a very down-to-earth writer. Reading her book made me feel like she was talking directly to me over a cup of coffee. The content is very encouraging for single Christian women who worry about finding "Mr. Right" before their ovaries dry up!

This book is truly wonderful. Through scripture, poetry and humor, Michelle McKinney Hammond gives bible-based insight on how to live happily single while God prepares you for your equally-yoked mate that He has already prepared for you. The answer is to get on the RIGHT bus, at the RIGHT time, going to the RIGHT place.

Truly wonderful and inspiring.

This book is a definite must for all females young and old. I was truly touched and changed in all sorts of ways. A patient of mine gave me this book to read and I bought another one and gave it to a woman that considered herself my enemy because I have the man she wanted. I love how she takes us through the scripture and shows us how God wants to mold and shape us as the unique and beautiful queens that we are. One thing that stuck out to me "There is no dating in the bible" Brings you back to the scripture: Train up a child in the way that he/she should go" most of us can't get a mate because we don't have the knowledge of what relationship is about other than being apart of your own immediate family. You got to bring some to get some.

Thank you Michelle for your guide to godliness.

I am a 24 year old single woman and I am just beginning to feel the woes of singleness. Unfortunately, it's not always easy to find someone you can really talk to. Everything I needed was in this book. If you want to be content in singleness, and if you want to be the complete individual that God intends for you to be, get this book. Michelle has great biblical and spiritual insight. She doesn't just talk about her experiences or what she thinks, she comes from the Word and writes according to divine revelation from God.