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

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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 (15 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #383,731 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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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! :)

4.0 out of 5 stars Truly Worth Reading, August 17, 2008

By	LoveOM - See all my reviews

I was uncertain this was a book to keep on my bookshelf forever so I requested my local library purchase it. Instead of sitting in my "to be read" pile I read it cover to cover in two days, which is quick considering I am a single mama with a toddler under foot! While I relate more to the conservative character Siobhan in my dating approach I really adore the joys and struggles the author Rachel Sarah shares with regard to parenting as a single mom..... then throwing dating into the mix. The book is an inspiration to single moms and is very supportive of attachment parents. I am so thankful and have so many pages I want to go back to that I am positive I will be purchasing my own copy of this title. My four stars is based on the writing... I wish it was a bit tighter but I LOVE Rachel Sarah, she is an inspiration to me so I will look out for the next book from her.

5.0 out of 5 stars It doesn't get any more truthful than this!, July 23, 2008

By	Robin D. Dorner "Robin" (Portage, MI) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

Rachel,

I just finished your book and you have hit the nail on the head.
Three years into dating for this 33 year old single, white collar, mother of two. I laughed throughout the book...because it was like reading
about my life over the past three years. Good job woman. I gave the book to my new 'interest' and told him, "Read this and you may have a fighting chance." Thanks!