How to Avoid the 10 Mistakes Single Women Make

by Michelle McKinney Hammond

While single women might think their biggest errors have to do with bad first dates, Michelle McKinney Hammond, bestselling author of Sassy, Single, & Satisfied (over 185,000 copies sold), addresses the real top-10 mistakes single women make that impact their faith, security, happiness, and, yes--love lives. With her down-to-earth style, Michelle takes a look at how women Through scriptural principles and insightful questions, singles can examine their outlook and ultimately move toward healthier attitudes and behaviors about men, romance, finances, God, their biological clock, and so much more.

Genres: Nonfiction, Self Help, Christian, Inspirational, Christian Living

208 pages, Paperback

First published August 1, 2006

About the author

From her official website:

As a bestselling author, speaker, singer and television co-host, Michelle has authored over 30 books (selling over one million copies worldwide), including best-selling titles The Diva Principle, Sassy, Single and Satisfied, 101 Ways to Get and Keep His Attention, and Secrets of an Irresistible Woman. A gifted vocalist, Michelle has recorded two CD’s, It’s Amazing and Let’s Go In and co-hosted the Emmy Award-winning television talk show Aspiring Women.

She has appeared on countless television shows including Bill Maher’s Politically Incorrect, E Channel’s “Soap Talk,” NBC’s The Other Half, The 700 Club, and BET’s Oh Drama! as well as a regular relationship segment on WGN Morning News. She has graced the cover of magazines such as Today’s Christian Woman Precious Times, The Plain Truth and Gospel Today. She has been a contributing writer for Spirit Led Woman, Discipleship Journal and has been featured in articles in Shine, Essence, Ebony, Jet, Black Enterprise Magazine, The Chicago Tribune, The Associated Press and The New York Times.

Following several successful years in an award-winning advertising career as an art director/writer/producer (her clients included Coca-Cola USA, McDonald’s, Procter and Gamble, GMC and Ford Motor Company), Michelle suffered a devastating leg injury after being hit by a car. For her the accident was a spiritual turning point, a wake up call to embrace her purpose and fulfill her destiny. These bedridden months gave birth to her first bestseller, “What to Do Until Love Finds You.” Since then Michelle has emerged as a highly-respected author, speaker and singer, reaching a diverse audience nationally and internationally. Crossing denominational lines, addressing secular audiences, as well as addressing men and women from every walk of life, Michelle is known for “keeping it real.” She addresses real-life issues with candor and wit, and the hard questions with sensitivity and empathy. This merits her reputation as a relationship and life empowerment coach, crossing the great divide and sharing keys that lead to reconciliation between the sexes.

Michelle’s underlying message is “get yourself in spiritual order and your natural life will come together.” Her passion is to give relevant and workable solutions to people’s questions based in timeless spiritual truths. Sharing solid, effective principles that will help her audience to navigate through the journey of life and reach the ultimate destination of living and loving to their fullest potential.

Reviews

[Courtney 📚 · Rating 5 out of 5]

Words for the soul!!

Whether married or single, Michelle’s simple, yet no non-sense way of communicating assists with helping anyone with struggles in everyday life. It’s thought provoking, truth bearing and down right eye opening. Take time to answer the questions she places within the book. It really helps to get a better understanding of where you are in your walk with a God and life in general.

[Denise Reed · Rating 5 out of 5]

Good book on embracing the life of a single woman. Main point is stop putting marriage on pedestal and start enjoying your life without intentions of marriage. Yes dating with a purpose is encouraged. But far too many women put their dreams on hold until they find a husband. Author encouraged women to continue to pursue their dreams marriage life will only be as good as single life

[Nay Whatever · Rating 2 out of 5]

Easy read, common sense or maybe not for some. I agree with some aspects and not with others. Single life can be challenging as a Christian, because of the historical perception of how it should look and be done, so needless to say, something's are easier said than done. And, let us not forget what secular singleness look like! OMG.

[Dionne Jennings · Rating 5 out of 5]

Michelle is awesome as always. This book shed some light on my personal, but also gave great perspective for my future actions. What more can you ask for when you have references from the word of God.

[Jennifer · Rating 4 out of 5]

Very insightful; she uses quotes from the Bible to help one sort of give a self-therapy to prepare for a mate. Unexpected lovely read.

[Sedoo Ashivor · Rating 4 out of 5]

I read this book when I was a very young, single woman. Some parts I didn't agree with, some parts blessed me, some parts I learnt from. Overall, a great book.