Single Mom Seeking: Playdates, Blind Dates, and Other Dispatches from the Dating World (Paperback)

~ Rachel Sarah (Author)
Key Phrases: single mom seeking, online dating, New York, San Francisco, African American (more...)

Editorial Reviews

From Publishers Weekly

The racy adventures chronicled in Sarah's new and collected essays (some from her column of the same name on literarymama.com) initially make for breezy reading, a west coast Sex in the City roundup of romantic escapades and frustrated desires for the Pampers (as opposed to the pampered) set. Unfortunately, Sarah's tales lack both insight and momentum. Throughout the five years covered here, Sarah never comes up with a more compelling reason for pursuing the "thorny," "chaotic" life of a single-mom "serial dater" than her up-front admission, "I missed having a man." Two hundred pages in, talking plans with her next disastrous date despite "red flag" warnings, "in big, bold letters, 'I'M UNAVAILABLE,' " Sarah ponders the obvious: "So, why don't I call it off right now?" She doesn't seem to know (lamely offering, "it' s my pattern"), and neither will readers-making it difficult to muster enthusiasm for yet another mismatch. Readers will also wish for more of Sarah's daughter, Mae, often mentioned but rarely seen; calling "Something's coming down the pike!" on her way to the potty, she's a natural-born scene-stealer. Sarah's ability to communicate her longing and lust is the best reason to read this book; unfortunately, it's also the reason why some readers will lose interest long before the "Where are they now?" postscript.
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"Rachel Sarah offers a sexy, edgy, honest expose of single parenthood." -- Susan Shapiro, author of "Secrets of a Fix-Up Fanatic" and "Five Men Who Broke My Heart"

"A great middle-of-the-night phone conversation with a best friend. Rachel Sarah is charming, intelligent, and vulnerable." -- Ellen Sussman, author of "On a Night Like This" --- Ellen Sussman, author of "On a Night Like This."

"Surely the first book about single parenthood that will be described as 'hot.'" -- Marion Winik, author of "Lunchbox Chronicles"

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Product Details

• Paperback: 200 pages
• Publisher: Seal Press (January 1, 2007)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1580051669
• ISBN-13: 978-1580051668
• Product Dimensions: 8 x 5.5 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 10.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (16 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #341,329 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

Customer Reviews

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5.0 out of 5 stars Treat yourself to this wonderfully honest book!, December 12, 2006

By	Leah Klungness "co-author The Complete Single... (Locust Valley, New York) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

Rachel Sarah offers a frank and candid autobiographical account of the true life of a single mom looking for love and romance. Comfort and reassurance for all of us who have felt confusion and doubt in the quest for romance abound in this provocative account. Single moms will recognize the inevitable emotional conflicts and moments of self doubt chronicled in this highly readable and engrossing memoir. Just like a night out with your best friends, this book reminds us that men come and go, but girlfriends are forever.

Please also check out "The Complete Single Mother" recently published in a completely updated third edtion.

5.0 out of 5 stars Why I loved it, why you should read it, January 19, 2010

By	J. A. Britt (NY) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

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I ordered Single Mom Seeking after finding myself on [...] When it arrived in the mail, I had no idea how much I would love Rachel's story and laughed out loud at many of the embarrassing occasions she shared in great detail. Situations she found herself in which I am all too familiar with as a single mom of two. You will feel that Rachel is one of your girlfriends phoning you about her latest exploits, which were hysterical. I happily read along as she takes her little one from east coast to west coast in search of roots, and cheered her on as she began to find herself. I would recommend this book to any single mom but also to mothers in general who will also love her journey and understand and relate to this incredibly brave woman.

5.0 out of 5 stars Right on Target...worth the buy & worth the read!, November 7, 2009

By	Tamara L. Powers "SingleMomOf2Boys" (Lufkin, Texas) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

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This book was right on track with my dating life!! I got this in the mail today and read it cover to cover (it's a Saturday) by 9:30pm lol! She is real, honest, & funny! I would suggest this to all Mom's to read....the single ones will relate & the married ones will see the whole picture and how lucky they actually are! :)