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The Single Sister Experiment: What Happens When Single Women Stop Having Sex (Urban Christian)

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When I began this book, I found it hard to put it down. Not only is it well written, but it speaks of women today with their urban lifestyles and how we put God on the back burner. Once I finished the book, I wished I had read it years ago and made a concrete decision to follow God. It's truly not that hard, but we make it hard when we want to keep one foot in the world and the other in God's footprint. I feel every girl should be made to read this book before she reaches puberty; every young adult female should read this book; and every adult female should read this book. This book should become the handbook for every female ministry in our churches today as a way of teaching our women that they ARE worthy of being Queens and need to keep themselves celibate until they meet their Prince.

As a male reader of literature by African American authors I get lots of suggestions from my female friends about what to read next. When this novel was recommended I laughed because I don't know any single women who want to stop having sex. I bought the novel because I like to support black authors and I must admit that I was impressed. The novel grabbed me from the beginning and wouldn't let me go. I read it in one day! The novel is a captivating read and the characters seem like every woman I know. I saw a little of my former self in the male characters as well. If single women want to know how to make a man act right, "The Single Sister Experiment" will reveal the keys to that mystery. In my playa days I would have burned it because this novel makes women smarter but now that I'm married I strongly recommend single, married, and teens to read this action packed, drama filled, emotional roller coaster ride. I hope there is a sequel and ladies you should read and join this experiment.

Author Mimi Jefferson's novel, "The Single Sister Experiment", was an eye-opener for me in many ways. A blend of hard-hitting fiction that convicts the reader to take a good look at his/her own life, with just a dollop of fantasy thrown in, wrapped up tightly with the certain surety that our Lord and Savior's ways are indeed "better than man's ways", "The Single Sister Experiment reminds us that many of our life choices are made by default; the loss of a parent at an early age, the pain we suffer as a result of our poor choices....each of these experiences leave their mark upon our spirits and we find ourselves spinning in a circle, unable to break free of the bonds that tether us to our pain.

"The Single Sister Experiment" reminds us that each day is a new day, and that while good intentions may carry us for a certain distance, they alone aren't enough. We must first seek our Savior and commit to making serious changes in our lives, recognizing that He waits to gently help us return to Him when we fail.

If you're looking for an impactful, sometimes unsettling read, this is a great book. Ms. Jefferson is brutally honest about the road Christian women often find themselves walking in search of fulfillment in life, and is equally honest about the degree to which traveling this particular road is a journey in disillusionment and heartache.

I thought the book was a good, easy read. It really makes you think about some things. What would really happen if single women stopped having sex? Can you just imagine how things would change? We as women really do teach men how to treat us. We wonder why brothers don't do this or don't do that. Oftentimes, we as single women are doing everything that a married woman would do - but without the commitment. Why are we putting ourselves in that situation? As MiMi talks about in this book, there could be some deep issues some women have yet to face. This book brings out some things that so many women are dealing with. The sad part is a lot of women don't want to face their mess, so they choose to put their head in the sand and continue to let guys treat them any kind of way. I'm sure we all could see ourselves in one of these characters. Another thing is the fact that we are impatient and don't want to wait on God.

Psalm 37:4 tells us to "Delight ourselves in the Lord and He will give us the desires of our heart." There are other things God expects of us as well... Maybe God just wants us to develop our trust in Him. Or better yet... develop that much needed relationship with Him. We won't die if we don't have sex. Had we never had sex outside of marriage we wouldn't know what we were missing anyway. I know what you are saying... easier said than done, right? Well, I always ask people this question: If someone offered you drugs, would you be adamant about not accepting it? Why can't we treat sex the same way? Hey, I'm not saying it will be easy.

I had the privilege of attending a book review with MiMi recently and we had a WONDERFUL time talking about how she came up with the idea and just discussing our views on the characters. This book is definitely worthy of more discussion. I urge you all to buy this book and recommend it to others. Let's openly discuss this issue. The subject is definitely not taboo.

If you wished someone had talked to you about waiting before you had sex and told you more than just not to do it, then you owe it to the girls coming behind you to inform them. Let's get real with these girls. Hey, if they listen that's wonderful. If not, then you've done your job.

I commend the author for writing this book and look forward to the next phase....If you are ready to do some self-evaluation and really deal with yourself, this is the book for you.

THIS BOOK PENETRATES THE SOUL, AN EMBRACE YOU CAN'T AFFORD TO MISS...

YOU'LL START OUT AS A CATERPILLA..., BUT WHEN YOU REACH THE END OF THIS PROFOUND EXPERIENCE YOU WILL BE TRANSFOMED INTO A BEAUTIFUL VIBRANT BUTTERFLY, REALISING YOU ARE MORE THAN YOUR HIPS & THIGHS; A WOMAN OF VIRTUE, INTREGRITY, AND MOST IMPORTANT, A CHILD OF THE MOST HIGH GOD.

APOOO Rating: 3

The Single Sister Experiment is a mystical look into what would happen if God came in and commissioned all the single woman to remain abstinent until marriage. One day all of the single women were taken away from their lives and challenged to live the Christ-like life. Some were saved and some were not. They could clearly hear the voice of someone who was watching them telling them to do right when they slipped up. The main characters are Joan, Lila, and Tisha. Joan has put her all into loving men. She has given her body to so many that she is ashamed. Once she accepts the challenge, great things begin to happen as she grows closer in her relationship with Christ. She quickly realizes that she has to be a support and example to her two best friends, Lila and Tisha. They have not quite embraced this new lifestyle that God wants for them.

MiMi tells the stories of so many women. Women who sacrificed their bodies for what they thought would be love. Committing to a relationship when they knew that it was not for them. Wearing the facade that everything is alright when deep inside they are searching for more. There were times that I was not sure what was going on or what I was reading. But in the end I realized how powerful this message is.

Donnica Copeland

APOOO BookClub

I loved the message of this book. For a first time author, the concept of the book was great. I love a book that gets me thinking and stimulates good life changing conversation. This book has done that and more for the many women I know that have read it. There are some grammatical and content errors that I hope the author will work out in a revision. But otherwise, the book was great!

I am most grateful for this book. i do believe that all single women need to read it. Society has led our unsuspecting minds to believe something that is harmful to us. It's time that we wake up from the nightmare and decide to live the life we were meant to have. Too many hurts, too many shameful episodes take away from the beauty of the woman. We are too precious to taken for granted, we need to know what God's purpose for our lives is and what better to do that than to patiently wait on Him. In light of all sexual diseases, unwanted pregnancies and other traumas associated with being in the wrong relationships, we are marred for life. This is a deep book and it gets you to finally sit down and think about your life and evaluate yourself. No more running away from the reality and hiding in the hands of men who don't understand our value because we failed to understand it ourselves.

This book is an excellent read for all females ages 13 and up. This is also a good book for group studies, Singles Ministries, and ladies night out discussions. I highly recommend this book for anyone in a relationship, short term or long term, or just coming out of one. Mimi has done a wonderful job in capturing what single women have to face on a daily basis. May God continue to Bless her and I am looking forward to the next book.

Mimi Jefferson did a WONDERFUL job with this novel. Yes, it is fiction but it is so much real-ness to it, it's almost scarey! No holding back on telling on US (women) and what we go through, what we allow, and how we hold ourselves back! I enjoyed the read and found a little of what I needed in the novel! Fiction with a purpose is what I call it!