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Despite the continued cultural emphasis on marriage, 70 percent of black women will live their lives as singles—widowed and divorced, but mostly never married. Whether this statistic is viewed as good, bad, or indifferent depends on a woman’s individual perspective. Beamon, a television news writer–producer, presents interviews with 21 successful black women fully enjoying singlehood with a range of opinions on their marriage prospects. Among the women interviewed are actress Kim Coles, author Deborah Gregory (of Cheetah Girls fame) movie producer Effie Brown, and an assortment of other professionals. The women applaud the television shows Living Single and Girlfriends for depictions of beautiful and successful single black women, and discuss the sometimes negative images of black women and the impact of the high unemployment and incarceration rates of black men on marriage prospects. Mostly, they recount their own personal journeys to accepting, enjoying, and capitalizing on their time as single women. Though written from black women’s perspectives, this book has appeal for all women looking for a fresh take on being single. --Vanessa Bush


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"Although I am an award-winning filmmaker, TV personality, and author, many of my family members feel as though I lead a shallow and empty life because I choose to be unmarried without children. In this well-researched and thoughtful tome, Nika Beamon has given a voice to true choice among women in this postmillennial era."  —Abiola Abrams, BET host and author, Dare


"Truly an insightful gift for single women."  —Pat Stevenson, CEO and Publisher, Harlem News Group, Inc.



"An important addition to works on the lives and options of African American women, and an absorbing read."  —Julianne Malveaux, president, Bennett College for Women



"This book is for women of all ages . . . you will definitely enjoy this book from cover-to-cover."   —APOOObooks.com, website dedicated to African American lit

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  • Paperback: 224 pages
  • Publisher: Lawrence Hill Books (May 1, 2009)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 1556528191
  • ISBN-13: 978-1556528194
  • Product Dimensions: 8.8 x 5.9 x 0.6 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 11.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
  • Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.com Sales Rank: #783,089 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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4.0 out of 5 stars Independent Woman, June 1, 2009
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I Didn't Work This Hard Just To Get Married by Nika C. Beamon is filled with exclusive interviews ranging from celebrities to common folks just like you and me. What do we have in common you might ask? We have been told for generations that men were the bread winners that women were defined by the type of man that they married, and women could not be happy, stable or secure if they did not get married or at least have a man in their lives. Ms. Beamon takes a stand and denounces all that is not holy, by saying women can and will conquer. As women we define ourselves, we cannot let our happiness be put on the back burner or in the hands of someone less capable of making themselves happy.

I Didn't Work This Hard Just To Get Married is filled with statistics, great information and details on how society views black women and our obligations to our children, families, and communities. We are also privy to some quirky tales of marriages gone wrong, single parenting, baby-mama drama and much more. These women express how they have been able to re-evaluate themselves and move forward. Not feeling obligated to marry or have a partner seems to be okay to these independent, self-sufficient hard-working women.

This book is for women of all ages; women who believe their clocks are ticking and are running out of time. Women who feel like they need a man to define them, you will definitely enjoy this book from cover-to-cover as you take this journey into finding yourself.

Reviewed by: Cheryl Hayes
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5.0 out of 5 stars AAMBC Book Reviews, August 10, 2009
This book was very refreshing to read because these women were all real. I loved how Nika C. Beamon put the ladies stories into life. I felt as if I knew them and as they told their stories I understood more and more why most women are single. The fact those women out number men and then most men are less educated or in jail, or have some type of issue lowers the dating pool. But in all most women did state that they would rather be happy then miserable and in a relationship. I loved this book because it spoke truth. Most women are not single because they cant find a date its because they choose to be that way. Read this book and you will understand why some choose to just not get married,

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