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Oh, Solo Mia! : The Hip Chick's Guide to Fun for One

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This is a fun book written by two witty thirty-something gals, Wendy
Burt and Erin Kindberg who appropriately have subtitled it "The
Hip Chick's guide to Fun for One." I smiled when I saw the bright
pink cover and snappy illustration, I smiled when I read the table of
contents, and I just kept smiling as I read through it. Each of the
125 chapters, that are less than two pages long, includes an idea that
a single woman can do alone. All of them encourage creativity and
include such diverse activities as volunteering in an animal shelter,
skydiving, learning to brew home-made beer, taking a road trip in a
convertible, and even crashing a wedding reception. Each idea is
presented with humor, followed by a short list of places to go for
more information, including appropriate websites.

The book, of course,
does more than just give ideas. It says something about the authors
themselves. These are women who enjoy their lives and are always on
the lookout for something interesting to do. And even though they
often humorously refer to the possibility of meeting some hunky guy
while learning to fly or going to a town meeting, this is somehow just
a footnote to the idea of the activity itself. There's encouragement
to take courses, learn a new skills, help the needy, and open your
eyes to the pleasures of just plain living. It's upbeat all the way. I
read the book all the way through but it can also be read by just
leafing though it or choosing a chapter at random. But however you
read it, I can guarantee it will make you smile as well as act as a
springboard to further inspiration. Recommended.

I'm married and bought this book for some ideas on what to do while my husband is out of town on business trips or playing weekend warrior. I disagree with the last review; I think the whole idea for the book (we'll give you the ideas, you plan it out) is right on. After all, isn't it supposed to be about getting out of the house and into life? Nor do I agree with the sentiment that going to town hall meetings are "not fun at all." Maybe getting involved with city politics isn't your idea of a good time, but what's one woman's junk is another woman's treasure. Overall, a very good read with even better ideas.

Bored? Nothing to do? Tired of yet another weekend painting your toenails & renting videos? Get a copy of Wendy & Erin's elegant book & work your way through all the mayhem & mangled metaphors ~ even if you don't leave your apartment, you'll have had one helluva fun read!

Do catch my eInterview with this lively pair of hip chicks as they do more for the demise of marriage than a bus load of divorce lawyers. This book is packed with ideas for solo adventures ranging from the mild to the wild.

Caution: just because one of these hip chicks is the daughter of a preacherman, does not mean the language is biblical, far from it! This dynamic duo have a keen & immodest sense of the absurd, the breathless & the energetic.

For anyone whose palette has been coated over with the monotony of bureaucracy & cramped city living. Go get 'em, girls!

As Lily Tomlin said, "We're all in this alone." Might as well find the glamour in our existential lots so buckle up for a glitzy tour of happy self-discovery as guided by authors Burt and Kindberg in their playful "Oh Solo Mia!The Hip Chick's Guide to Fun for One."

There's something here for everyone: from playing Clara Barton by designing cards for the hospitalized to lascivious eye-balling the outfield as described in the chapter "Weiners and Balls." The witty exposition and helpful list of resources are consistent throughout this book of 125 terrific ideas for overcoming 'there's just me' self-pity.

If you want a cheery gift for a newly divorced friend, or for someone overcoming a soured romance, this book will encourage the perspective that there is more than life after couplehood. It's time to celebrate the one relationship that will never abandon you and is most likely to bring you lasting happiness. You!

An encouraging and witty book that declares it's okay to be single. There are tons of ideas for one woman to do. The book has over 100 solid ideas for things to do, and these ideas stimulated me to think of others. No more sitting around moaning about being alone. Hope these two co-authors put out a few more books that are this helpful. My idea is to give it to my nieces as graduation gifts as they finish college.

I had the wrong idea about this book when I first picked it up. I figured it was going to be something for single women. I was pleasantly surprised to find that it was actually geared toward all women - single, married, divorced, gay, living with someone. It's really just about coming up with ways to have fun by yourself. Some of the ideas are silly (pull a panty raid on yourself to clean out your underwear drawer), some are more serious (volunteer for Habitat for Humanity building houses for people who need them), but all were funny. If you like biting sarcasm, this will fit your tastes. The book offers not only ideas for activities, but also witty comebacks for those "why-are-you-alone?" looks and good references to Web sites, 800#s, advice, etc. Even if you don't plan to do all these ideas (and who could in one lifetime?) get the book just to keep by your bed for a great read when you need to laugh out loud.

I had the wrong idea about this book when I first picked it up. I figured it was going to be something for single women. I was pleasantly surprised to find that it was actually geared toward all women - single, married, divorced, gay, living with someone. It's really just about coming up with ways to have fun by yourself. Some of the ideas are silly (pull a panty raid on yourself to clean out your underwear drawer), some are more serious (volunteer for Habitat for Humanity building houses for people who need them), but all were funny. If you like biting sarcasm, this will fit your tastes. The book offers not only ideas for activities, but also witty comebacks for those "why-are-you-alone?" looks and good references to Web sites, 800#s, advice, etc. Even if you don't plan to do all these ideas (and who could in one lifetime?) get the book just to keep by your bed for a great read when you need to laugh out loud.

As Lily Tomlin said, "We're all in this alone." Might as well find the glamour in our existential lots so buckle up for a glitzy tour of happy self-discovery as guided by authors Burt and Kindberg in their playful "Oh Solo Mia!The Hip Chick's Guide to Fun for One."

There's something here for everyone: from playing Clara Barton by designing cards for the hospitalized to lascivious eye-balling the outfield as described in the chapter "Weiners and Balls." The witty exposition and helpful list of resources are consistent throughout this book of 125 terrific ideas for overcoming 'there's just me' self-pity.

If you want a cheery gift for a newly divorced friend, or for someone overcoming a soured romance, this book will encourage the perspective that there is more than life after couplehood. It's time to celebrate the one relationship that will never abandon you and is most likely to bring you lasting happiness. You!

I love this book and have bought some for gifts for friends and family too! The authors have created and collected lots of highly innovative ideas and presented them in such a humorous way. I have literally laughed "out loud" upon reading most of the chapters. When is their next book coming out? I can't wait!

Easy to read; motivates to move. Great ways to beat inertia (and not just for youngsters!) Pertinent to the older, wiser females...late-in-life divorcees and not-so-young widows. Tons of ideas to get you out and moving.