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No Plus One: What to Do When Life Isn't a Romantic Comedy
No Plus One is the ultimate manual for living an amazing single life. Its stories teach nine critical lessons that cover the most pressing issues single women face: taking risks, getting over an ex, dealing with bad dating advice and keeping your standards high, among others.
This is a book for single women who want to live a great life without the anxiety of finding or keeping a man. No Plus One uncovers the beauty in being single. It holds the key to finding confidence and happiness while learning how to be bold, outgoing and graceful in the process.
This is a book for single women who want to live a great life without the anxiety of finding or keeping a man. No Plus One uncovers the beauty in being single. It holds the key to finding confidence and happiness while learning how to be bold, outgoing and graceful in the process.
154 pages, Paperback
First published May 3, 2015
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May 25, 2016
I want to start this review by saying that I received a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review and this in no way affects my review.
This book came into my life at the moment I needed it the most. It was striking how many similar situations myself and the author have been through. Some of them I still hadn't really gotten over and seeing it from someone else's perspective really helped me work through these issues. I actually did all the homework and although some of it pushed me out of my comfort zone, I really needed to be pushed out of it. This book taught me some really valuable lessons and helped me work through many things I've been struggling with for awhile. The main one being that it's okay to be single and just because I'm single does not mean I am anything less than amazing!
This book came into my life at the moment I needed it the most. It was striking how many similar situations myself and the author have been through. Some of them I still hadn't really gotten over and seeing it from someone else's perspective really helped me work through these issues. I actually did all the homework and although some of it pushed me out of my comfort zone, I really needed to be pushed out of it. This book taught me some really valuable lessons and helped me work through many things I've been struggling with for awhile. The main one being that it's okay to be single and just because I'm single does not mean I am anything less than amazing!
August 6, 2016
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If you’re a girl, lady, woman, whatever you wanna call it, I recommend that you read this. Why? Because for me, it’s a woman’s handbook.
No Plus One is not just your ordinary tips and advice kind of book. As it says on the synopsis, it’s the ultimate manual for living an amazing single life. Well, it turns out that it really is! It’s a woman’s must-have handbook. The stories are fun to read! It was written like Steph and Jill are two of my girl friends and they’re just chatting with me. Oh, everything seems natural in this book. What I love most about it: its honesty.
I think it’s pretty obvious that I really really really really really love this book! I thought that I might share some of the things I have learned from it.
9 THINGS I HAVE LEARNED FROM NO PLUS ONE
1.Know best yourself before knowing others.
2.Never lose yourself and spend less time with your friends when you’re in a relationship. Your self and your friends (and family, of course) are who you have left at the end of the day no matter how many heartbreaks you may have had.
3.Do not change yourself for someone else. Change for yourself.
4.It’s better to be single than to settle for something less.
5.You may not have a boyfriend, but you can always have a crush. It’s as fun as it can be and has less (or no) drama!
6.Instead of looking for “The One”, spend more time with yourself or with your friends.
7.Don’t take everything too seriously. Loosen up a bit!
8.What matters most is your happiness and peace of mind.
9.“Do one thing every day that scares you.” –Eleanor Roosevelt
**A review copy was sent to me by the authors in exchange of an honest review.**
If you’re a girl, lady, woman, whatever you wanna call it, I recommend that you read this. Why? Because for me, it’s a woman’s handbook.
No Plus One is not just your ordinary tips and advice kind of book. As it says on the synopsis, it’s the ultimate manual for living an amazing single life. Well, it turns out that it really is! It’s a woman’s must-have handbook. The stories are fun to read! It was written like Steph and Jill are two of my girl friends and they’re just chatting with me. Oh, everything seems natural in this book. What I love most about it: its honesty.
I think it’s pretty obvious that I really really really really really love this book! I thought that I might share some of the things I have learned from it.
9 THINGS I HAVE LEARNED FROM NO PLUS ONE
1.Know best yourself before knowing others.
2.Never lose yourself and spend less time with your friends when you’re in a relationship. Your self and your friends (and family, of course) are who you have left at the end of the day no matter how many heartbreaks you may have had.
3.Do not change yourself for someone else. Change for yourself.
4.It’s better to be single than to settle for something less.
5.You may not have a boyfriend, but you can always have a crush. It’s as fun as it can be and has less (or no) drama!
6.Instead of looking for “The One”, spend more time with yourself or with your friends.
7.Don’t take everything too seriously. Loosen up a bit!
8.What matters most is your happiness and peace of mind.
9.“Do one thing every day that scares you.” –Eleanor Roosevelt
**A review copy was sent to me by the authors in exchange of an honest review.**
February 5, 2017
"After repeatedly missing the mark, I realized that a simple fairy tale formula seemed about as realistic as, well, a fairy tale. Perhaps there was more to life than finding “The One.” It dawned on me that while I was pining away for a partner and beating myself up for being single, I was missing out on another life right in front of me – a single life full of autonomy, self-discovery, adventure and indulgence.
I began to look at life differently and saw that the ingredients to living a fantastic single life were there all along. I scooped these up and assembled them into the nine fundamental lessons for living life fully as a single woman. These stories and lessons allowed me to start looking at my single life with a renewed sense of excitement."
This lovely little book is a great combination of personal stories/experiences and friendly, helpful advice. It is written in a very relatable and straightforward way that makes it an easy read, and one that feels like a conversation with a good friend. A friend that is sharing encouraging and empowering advice. Through stories of various experiences and lessons learned, the authors provide points on what should be taken away from each chapter, all of which end with a list of suggestions/exercises one can do in order to apply these lessons to their life. This is a really nice read that provides helpful advice on living a great single life and being confident in your own skin. Highly recommended.
You can find all of my reviews @ https://aboutabookreviews.com
I began to look at life differently and saw that the ingredients to living a fantastic single life were there all along. I scooped these up and assembled them into the nine fundamental lessons for living life fully as a single woman. These stories and lessons allowed me to start looking at my single life with a renewed sense of excitement."
This lovely little book is a great combination of personal stories/experiences and friendly, helpful advice. It is written in a very relatable and straightforward way that makes it an easy read, and one that feels like a conversation with a good friend. A friend that is sharing encouraging and empowering advice. Through stories of various experiences and lessons learned, the authors provide points on what should be taken away from each chapter, all of which end with a list of suggestions/exercises one can do in order to apply these lessons to their life. This is a really nice read that provides helpful advice on living a great single life and being confident in your own skin. Highly recommended.
You can find all of my reviews @ https://aboutabookreviews.com
June 21, 2016
//BOOK WAS SENT ME IN EXCHANGE OF A HONEST REVIEW//
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I really wish I read this book years ago, when I thought I needed someone to feel complete because that's the point of the book: it teaches you that, no matter what, being with yourself is, sometimes, the best choice. And that you're already complete, you don't need to search for the approval of someone else in order to feel beautiful and confident. The book proves it to you, you can be yourself and even become the better version of yourself without being in a relationship.
I rarely enjoy these kind of books but I strongly recommend "No Plus One" a read, it's a pretty short book and you can relate a lot with it. There are also mini-homeworks at the end of each chapters that will make the read less "boring". (even though, trust me, it's not boring at all!)
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I really wish I read this book years ago, when I thought I needed someone to feel complete because that's the point of the book: it teaches you that, no matter what, being with yourself is, sometimes, the best choice. And that you're already complete, you don't need to search for the approval of someone else in order to feel beautiful and confident. The book proves it to you, you can be yourself and even become the better version of yourself without being in a relationship.
I rarely enjoy these kind of books but I strongly recommend "No Plus One" a read, it's a pretty short book and you can relate a lot with it. There are also mini-homeworks at the end of each chapters that will make the read less "boring". (even though, trust me, it's not boring at all!)
May 15, 2016
No Plus One was a delightful mixture of personal tales of the authors’ past relationships and friendly advice. The book had the easygoing vibe of chatting with your best friend, except in this case, your best friend seems to offer more clearly defined guidance. This book focused on issues of single women, but as a young woman in a long-term relationship, this book also highlighted how to be confident in your own skin. No matter what your status is, I think that’s a lesson we can all benefit from.
July 4, 2016
Blurb
No Plus One is the ultimate manual for living an amazing single life. Its stories teach nine critical lessons that cover the most pressing issues single women face: taking risks, getting over an ex, dealing with bad dating advice and keeping your standards high, among others.
This is a book for single women who want to live a great life without the anxiety of finding or keeping a man. No Plus One uncovers the beauty in being single. It holds the key to finding confidence and happiness while learning how to be bold, outgoing and graceful in the process.
Review
I feel like I should mention before anything else, that I am not single, nor have I been during my adult life. However, that didn't mean I didn't get anything out of this book.
Although the lessons are mostly aimed at single women, I'm sure there's something to be learnt from it, no matter what you're going through. Long-term single people, newly single people, long-term relationship people, everyone. And I think that's one of the reasons I enjoyed it so much. It wasn't trying to convince me that single life was better than life in a relationship, and it wasn't trying to convince me that being in a relationship was better than being single. It just teaches lessons on how to be happy, whatever that means for you. And I don't know about you, but that's some pretty powerful advice.
No Plus One left me with a fantastic positive buzz that made me want to action the teachings of the book. I loved the little 'Homework' sections after each chapter and summaries to really drive the points home.
The book's aim is to help you learn who you are, what your limits are, and make you feel awesome. If that's not amazing, I don't know what is.
The only negative I can think of was that I spotted a few typos, and there were a lot of instances where I would've put a comma for clarity. But that might be my picky editor being let loose
With the positive attitude, personal anecdotes, and nuggets of advice, this was a very easy book to read.
Single or not, I'm sure there's something in it for everyone.
First Blogged Here: http://bit.ly/FangsClawsandWings
No Plus One is the ultimate manual for living an amazing single life. Its stories teach nine critical lessons that cover the most pressing issues single women face: taking risks, getting over an ex, dealing with bad dating advice and keeping your standards high, among others.
This is a book for single women who want to live a great life without the anxiety of finding or keeping a man. No Plus One uncovers the beauty in being single. It holds the key to finding confidence and happiness while learning how to be bold, outgoing and graceful in the process.
Review
I feel like I should mention before anything else, that I am not single, nor have I been during my adult life. However, that didn't mean I didn't get anything out of this book.
Although the lessons are mostly aimed at single women, I'm sure there's something to be learnt from it, no matter what you're going through. Long-term single people, newly single people, long-term relationship people, everyone. And I think that's one of the reasons I enjoyed it so much. It wasn't trying to convince me that single life was better than life in a relationship, and it wasn't trying to convince me that being in a relationship was better than being single. It just teaches lessons on how to be happy, whatever that means for you. And I don't know about you, but that's some pretty powerful advice.
No Plus One left me with a fantastic positive buzz that made me want to action the teachings of the book. I loved the little 'Homework' sections after each chapter and summaries to really drive the points home.
The book's aim is to help you learn who you are, what your limits are, and make you feel awesome. If that's not amazing, I don't know what is.
The only negative I can think of was that I spotted a few typos, and there were a lot of instances where I would've put a comma for clarity. But that might be my picky editor being let loose
With the positive attitude, personal anecdotes, and nuggets of advice, this was a very easy book to read.
Single or not, I'm sure there's something in it for everyone.
First Blogged Here: http://bit.ly/FangsClawsandWings
April 14, 2016
Read your entire book without putting it down 1x and thoroughly enjoyed it!! You are such a gifted writer. So few people are as self aware as you are! I'm so impressed with you ability to reflect on all aspects of your life, access things and make changes where necessary. I highlighted several excepts and plan to do the homework, they are great exercises for single or married ppl alike!! I loved your openness about your upbringing, candidness about your own relationships and learnings along the way. Seriously impressed and I know your book will help so many women navigate their lives, emotions and relationships. Way to leave your mark on the world!!!
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Finished the book! I love it, Steph, and already have a flock of single GFs who I'm recommending it to. I love the advice about presence in being w yourself, enjoying crushes simply for the excitement of them, and the idea to determine your end game before you sleep w someone new. Such practical advice delivered w a smart, sweet, fun, enthusiastic tone.
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Omg I just read your book! (Perfect length for a short flight up the coast!) and I have to say I feel like I have a soul sister in you. 100% of what you wrote is what I constantly am telling my friends they need to do to be happier, more confident, and more in touch with themselves.
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I finished your book last night. I had to reign myself in from reading it all at once. I paused after each chapter and reflected on the lessons. Many of them apply to women at any stage of their lives. Some of my favorite lessons were: 1. The date with the view. I have intentionally tried to focus on the moment/people/view I've found myself in lately. It's amazing what you notice and enjoy when you "notice and enjoy". I'm an in-my-head kinda girl, and that has been an awesome exercise for me. 2: dressing to make yourself feel awesome-even if only for one person...myself. 3. The awesome list. It's okay to find what I'm a badass at. Anyway. I loved the book.
June 10, 2016
This book is about the journey of a woman who is becoming self-reliant.
Every single lady must read this because it is so inspirational. It has truly encouraged me, and I want to thank the Authors for that. <3
Every single lady must read this because it is so inspirational. It has truly encouraged me, and I want to thank the Authors for that. <3
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