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Mad About Men: A Menmoir
MAD ABOUT MEN
• A (mostly) true, laugh-out-loud account of a successful executive single mother’s search for love.
• “Racy, raw, sometimes vulgar, always hilarious,” according to a guy in Chapter 32 who actually read it.
• An account of dating and sex from a liberated, confident, unapologetic MILF in her 40s.
• A warmly relatable story, even though it sounds like a sordid, lustful tale of promiscuity (which it also is, the author admits).
MAD ABOUT MEN IS
• A self-help book about relationships.
• About a woman who finds herself after some extreme, soul-searching, incredible journey.
• A sticking-finger-in-throat sappy account of finding true love and living happily ever after.
• Only for women to read.
Madelyn gains a new perspective on relationships after a series of major losses (some devastating, some not so much). Root for her as she entertains each potential suitor and laugh with her (or at her) as she tries to make sense of what she wants, what men want, and what to do next. Whether or not you’ve ever swiped right, Match’ed, or flirted with the flight attendant, you’ll relate to Madelyn’s search for love and (hot) sex—not necessarily in that order. Go ahead and judge her, she won’t mind.
• A (mostly) true, laugh-out-loud account of a successful executive single mother’s search for love.
• “Racy, raw, sometimes vulgar, always hilarious,” according to a guy in Chapter 32 who actually read it.
• An account of dating and sex from a liberated, confident, unapologetic MILF in her 40s.
• A warmly relatable story, even though it sounds like a sordid, lustful tale of promiscuity (which it also is, the author admits).
MAD ABOUT MEN IS
• A self-help book about relationships.
• About a woman who finds herself after some extreme, soul-searching, incredible journey.
• A sticking-finger-in-throat sappy account of finding true love and living happily ever after.
• Only for women to read.
Madelyn gains a new perspective on relationships after a series of major losses (some devastating, some not so much). Root for her as she entertains each potential suitor and laugh with her (or at her) as she tries to make sense of what she wants, what men want, and what to do next. Whether or not you’ve ever swiped right, Match’ed, or flirted with the flight attendant, you’ll relate to Madelyn’s search for love and (hot) sex—not necessarily in that order. Go ahead and judge her, she won’t mind.
217 pages, Kindle Edition
Published December 2, 2016
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About the author
Madelyn Morgan
2 books8 followersMadelyn Morgan is a music business marketing executive. After years of using her creative talent for the benefit of others, she decided to focus on her first love, writing. She also hosts a weekly radio segment (her second love), also called Mad About Men, which airs on WIYY, Baltimore. Morgan lives in New York City with her teenage kid (her true love), who is not allowed to read this book until she’s 18. Maybe 21. Maybe never.
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March 18, 2017
Note: for this review I will use some strong language and will discuss an adult book. If you're too young or don't have the permission to be reading strong language, to be reading about sex, or to be reading about adult issues then please don't read this review or the book. I don't want angry parents breathing down my neck. And if you're just generally uncomfortable with reading about those things then check out my other Goodreads reviews =].
Rating: 5/5
Genre: Memoir.... Menmoir
Recommended Age: 18+
I was provided a copy of this book for free in exchange for my honest review. This arrangement didn't influence my decision in any way.
Madelyn Morgan writes an open and honest discussion about the events that transpired relating to her dating life after her husband leaves her and her mother and sister pass away. She relates her adventure through love, loss, sex, online dating, and repeat. Root for her (or judge her) as she weaves through hot male nurses, tinder dates, match.com dates, flight attendants, and many others.
So when I was first contacted by the author of this book I wasn't sure what to expect. I read about it a little bit and thought "oh cool a book about dating that's actually real". I have always had issues with dating. Yes, I'm married and happily at that, but I've had a sordid past involving dating and I always hated how relationships seemed to be protrayed on TV. What I mean by that is when the two people you've been shipping finally get together... That's it. They get together and live happily ever after. For a lot of us that fairy tale ending ends very quickly. And I believe that's why I felt such a connection with the author and her book, because we both know how fleeting a happily ever after is... And what the aftermath of ever after looks like. Sometimes it's filled with hot sex with a bunch of men. Sometimes it's filled with endless swiping on apps and wading through the thousands of men on dating sites. Sometimes you find a bit of happiness again and sometimes your pumpkin turns into a carriage... again... multiple times in my case. The point of my ramblings are that whatever your search may look like or have looked like, I think this book is one of the best books you can read. It's not a self help book and it's not Eat, Pray, Love, but it's the type of book you read and you feel like you're talking to your best friend, the type of best friend that'll tell you honestly that you're in a crappy relationship and the type of best friend that can be vulgar at times with you. You feel like the author is reaching out to you like she does with Chloe in the book and you just want to reach back out to her to spill your dating nightmares back at her. It's also the type of book that has a genuine sense of humor about it. The humor isn't forced to the reader and it just flows naturally off the pages. The writing style is superb and I loved how the words just flowed seemlessly off of the pages. This book is a very relatable book for women of any relationship phase. I really can't say enough good things about this book!
I try very hard to have some positives and some negatives in my reviews because I feel it makes for a more balanced review. I have sat on my bed typing this review out on my phone because I'm too lazy to move to the computer and I'm having a hard time finding bad things to say about this book. I loved it so much and I honestly felt like it was the best book I've read about relationships and dating. It was very raw and it had a "best friend confessional" feel about it. I guess I could say that I didn't want the book to end and that I wanted more of the author's story. I could also say that the book made me feel like I had a new best friend and now that the book is over I feel a little sad that the "best friend" is gone. Those are the only real negatives about this book. You will become attached to the author and you will be sad when the book is over. You'll laugh, you'll cry, and you'll scream obscenities when someone is rude or an asshole to the author. This is a book that everyone needs to read. It's not a self-help book, it's not just for women, and it's not Eat, Pray, Love or The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants. It's an honest conversation with your new best friend who will tell you everything about her dating and sex life without a filter because it's therapeutic for her and for the reader. And that's why you should read it.
Rating: 5/5
Genre: Memoir.... Menmoir
Recommended Age: 18+
I was provided a copy of this book for free in exchange for my honest review. This arrangement didn't influence my decision in any way.
Madelyn Morgan writes an open and honest discussion about the events that transpired relating to her dating life after her husband leaves her and her mother and sister pass away. She relates her adventure through love, loss, sex, online dating, and repeat. Root for her (or judge her) as she weaves through hot male nurses, tinder dates, match.com dates, flight attendants, and many others.
So when I was first contacted by the author of this book I wasn't sure what to expect. I read about it a little bit and thought "oh cool a book about dating that's actually real". I have always had issues with dating. Yes, I'm married and happily at that, but I've had a sordid past involving dating and I always hated how relationships seemed to be protrayed on TV. What I mean by that is when the two people you've been shipping finally get together... That's it. They get together and live happily ever after. For a lot of us that fairy tale ending ends very quickly. And I believe that's why I felt such a connection with the author and her book, because we both know how fleeting a happily ever after is... And what the aftermath of ever after looks like. Sometimes it's filled with hot sex with a bunch of men. Sometimes it's filled with endless swiping on apps and wading through the thousands of men on dating sites. Sometimes you find a bit of happiness again and sometimes your pumpkin turns into a carriage... again... multiple times in my case. The point of my ramblings are that whatever your search may look like or have looked like, I think this book is one of the best books you can read. It's not a self help book and it's not Eat, Pray, Love, but it's the type of book you read and you feel like you're talking to your best friend, the type of best friend that'll tell you honestly that you're in a crappy relationship and the type of best friend that can be vulgar at times with you. You feel like the author is reaching out to you like she does with Chloe in the book and you just want to reach back out to her to spill your dating nightmares back at her. It's also the type of book that has a genuine sense of humor about it. The humor isn't forced to the reader and it just flows naturally off the pages. The writing style is superb and I loved how the words just flowed seemlessly off of the pages. This book is a very relatable book for women of any relationship phase. I really can't say enough good things about this book!
I try very hard to have some positives and some negatives in my reviews because I feel it makes for a more balanced review. I have sat on my bed typing this review out on my phone because I'm too lazy to move to the computer and I'm having a hard time finding bad things to say about this book. I loved it so much and I honestly felt like it was the best book I've read about relationships and dating. It was very raw and it had a "best friend confessional" feel about it. I guess I could say that I didn't want the book to end and that I wanted more of the author's story. I could also say that the book made me feel like I had a new best friend and now that the book is over I feel a little sad that the "best friend" is gone. Those are the only real negatives about this book. You will become attached to the author and you will be sad when the book is over. You'll laugh, you'll cry, and you'll scream obscenities when someone is rude or an asshole to the author. This is a book that everyone needs to read. It's not a self-help book, it's not just for women, and it's not Eat, Pray, Love or The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants. It's an honest conversation with your new best friend who will tell you everything about her dating and sex life without a filter because it's therapeutic for her and for the reader. And that's why you should read it.
March 5, 2017
Loved this book! I could not put it down and actually read it in about 4 hours! It's an edgier, NYC version of "Eat, Pray, Love" was how I explained it to a friend. Although our journeys may differ, nonetheless we've all been on them on our quest for self-exploration and healing after a heartbreak. Madelyn's story is hysterical, honest and I was amazed by her vulnerability. Great for both women and men! Loved it and will introduce it to my book club!
September 16, 2018
Blurb:
Meet Madelyn!
“Attractive in shape, slightly exotic, well-travelled and young at heart.”
And you’d think these brilliant qualities enable a woman to have a stable dating
life or at least decent relationships but.......... men aren’t so modest anymore. From gym trainers to tinder and even date-a-black-guy-with-a-job.com, follow Madelyn on her outstandingly witty chronicles in the pursuit of a real man.
My thoughts:
Mad about men is a giftedly quirky read, it's the perfect book to curl up with when you need a hell of a good laugh. It’s perhaps one of the funniest things I’ve read since Sophie Kinsella’s Shopaholic. I absolutely adore the personal emails to and from her best friend, Chloe and the weird texts from ‘Not-Tyrone’ men (A book reference for which you HAVE to read the book.)
I think I know what I’ll be re-reading every Valentines.
Meet Madelyn!
“Attractive in shape, slightly exotic, well-travelled and young at heart.”
And you’d think these brilliant qualities enable a woman to have a stable dating
life or at least decent relationships but.......... men aren’t so modest anymore. From gym trainers to tinder and even date-a-black-guy-with-a-job.com, follow Madelyn on her outstandingly witty chronicles in the pursuit of a real man.
My thoughts:
Mad about men is a giftedly quirky read, it's the perfect book to curl up with when you need a hell of a good laugh. It’s perhaps one of the funniest things I’ve read since Sophie Kinsella’s Shopaholic. I absolutely adore the personal emails to and from her best friend, Chloe and the weird texts from ‘Not-Tyrone’ men (A book reference for which you HAVE to read the book.)
I think I know what I’ll be re-reading every Valentines.
April 3, 2017
Mad About Men is written by Madelyn Morgan and was published on 2 December 2016.
"MAD ABOUT MEN IS:
- A (mostly) true, laugh-out-loud account of a successful executive single mother's search for love.
- -Racy, raw, sometimes vulgar, always hilarious, - according to a guy in Chapter 32 who actually read it.
- An account of dating and sex from a liberated, confident, unapologetic MILF in her 40s.
- A warmly relatable story, even though it sounds like a sordid, lustful tale of promiscuity (which it also is, the author admits).
MAD ABOUT MEN IS NOT:
- A self-help book about relationships.
- About a woman who finds herself after some extreme, soul-searching, incredible journey.
- A sticking-finger-in-throat sappy account of finding true love and living happily ever after.
- Only for women to read.
Madelyn gains a new perspective on relationships after a series of major losses (some devastating, some not so much). Root for her as she entertains each potential suitor and laugh with her (or at her) as she tries to make sense of what she wants, what men want, and what to do next. Whether or not you've ever swiped right, Match'ed, or flirted with the flight attendant, you'll relate to Madelyn's search for love and (hot) sex--not necessarily in that order. Go ahead and judge her, she won't mind."*
I was given a complementary copy of Mad About Men to review. It in no way, shape, or form influenced my opinion/review of the book.
This book is gorgeous. I'm not even talking about the content right now - I'm talking the book itself. The cover is vibrant, bold, funny, and was an incredible precursor of what was to come. Even the quote on the front - credited to "A Guy I Dated In Chapter 32" - is brilliantly satirical. Right away, this book pokes fun at your typical memoir. I could also go on and on about the quality - I swear that even if I wanted to rip the pages, they wouldn't tear (please don't try it though!). It's a small book in size(roughly 250 pages) but huge in personality. I had multiple people come up to me and laugh at the cover during the week I read it. On its best day, Mad About Men is a conversation piece, and a hilarious one at that.
On to the actual book. This is my first time reviewing a memoir (or a "menmoir" as this book is marketed), and I'm still learning. There's no real "story" here, so there's no characters to review or plot to dissect. Morgan takes us on a hysterical journey of all her past lovers, with nicknames to keep them all in check (hello, HH and HDT!). Morgan writes with such a strong voice that it's as if she's sitting across from you, snarking about MD and the rest of her Taylor Swift amount of exes while sipping tea. The book flows as if a really talented storyteller is making it up off the top of their head. I'm not here to judge Morgan's choices in life - she's a woman who knows what she wants (and by that, I mean a black guy ten years her junior). She writes herself to be almost flat - we learn she loves wine (white, not red), sex, and her daughter (not particularly in that order). However, we never really get the chance to learn about her other interests. This is a book about her love life, yes - but I wanted to know and relate to Morgan a little bit more. That being said, if she's got amazing friends like Chloe and Ascot, she must be a pretty fantastic person.
Unfortunately, I don't really relate to Morgan. Sometimes I'd have fleeting moments of "I'm really having a hard time feeling sorry for you" simply because her taste in men in questionable.
I'm not saying this without proof:
Exhibit A: Zander, who "grabbed the skin folds on his stomach and started making fart noises".
Exhibit B: Hector, who's apartment was undergoing renovations for the entire time they dated.
Exhibit C: Literally everything about Dele.
One issue I have with this book is that it's described as "a [mostly] true" account of Morgan's life. I appreciate the honesty - don't market your book as totally real if it's not. The problem that presents itself is sometimes I'd find myself going "that's really funny...if it's true". For some reason I just couldn't get past wondering HOW much was fake. I'm going to assume most of it was true with some "embellishments" to make it funnier, along with name changes. That's fine with me! I just struggled with that "what if" feeling.
There was also a few baby mistakes, like "time move on from the past" [43], and "Arty" (as opposed to artsy, I'm assuming). Definitely not enough mistakes to detract from the rest of the book though.
The rest of the book is absolutely hilarious. I had a BLAST laughing at Dele's best friend "Steve". Seriously - it was barely half a page long and it had me rolling. It's these little anecdotes that sets this book apart from the rest. Morgan isn't afraid to really let loose, whether it be at the expense of an ex or herself. I also enjoyed the interactions between Morgan and her daughter, Imogen. It added another dimension to the book. Instead of being a memoir solely about a woman's love life, Morgan tackles familial topics like her divorce and the possibility of her daughter being gay. This added much needed depth to the book. The relationship between Morgan and her daughter was very candid - as I stated above, I wasn't sure what was real, but I KNOW those moments were true as true can be. It was both genuine and heartwarming. It was these parts where Morgan's writing was the strongest.
Overall, I would return to this book again and again. If you need a good laugh after a breakup or need a book to bring to the beach, Mad About Men is the book for you.
And Madelyn Morgan, I hope you find your Tyrone.
4 out of 5 stars.
*Blurb by Goodreads
"MAD ABOUT MEN IS:
- A (mostly) true, laugh-out-loud account of a successful executive single mother's search for love.
- -Racy, raw, sometimes vulgar, always hilarious, - according to a guy in Chapter 32 who actually read it.
- An account of dating and sex from a liberated, confident, unapologetic MILF in her 40s.
- A warmly relatable story, even though it sounds like a sordid, lustful tale of promiscuity (which it also is, the author admits).
MAD ABOUT MEN IS NOT:
- A self-help book about relationships.
- About a woman who finds herself after some extreme, soul-searching, incredible journey.
- A sticking-finger-in-throat sappy account of finding true love and living happily ever after.
- Only for women to read.
Madelyn gains a new perspective on relationships after a series of major losses (some devastating, some not so much). Root for her as she entertains each potential suitor and laugh with her (or at her) as she tries to make sense of what she wants, what men want, and what to do next. Whether or not you've ever swiped right, Match'ed, or flirted with the flight attendant, you'll relate to Madelyn's search for love and (hot) sex--not necessarily in that order. Go ahead and judge her, she won't mind."*
I was given a complementary copy of Mad About Men to review. It in no way, shape, or form influenced my opinion/review of the book.
This book is gorgeous. I'm not even talking about the content right now - I'm talking the book itself. The cover is vibrant, bold, funny, and was an incredible precursor of what was to come. Even the quote on the front - credited to "A Guy I Dated In Chapter 32" - is brilliantly satirical. Right away, this book pokes fun at your typical memoir. I could also go on and on about the quality - I swear that even if I wanted to rip the pages, they wouldn't tear (please don't try it though!). It's a small book in size(roughly 250 pages) but huge in personality. I had multiple people come up to me and laugh at the cover during the week I read it. On its best day, Mad About Men is a conversation piece, and a hilarious one at that.
On to the actual book. This is my first time reviewing a memoir (or a "menmoir" as this book is marketed), and I'm still learning. There's no real "story" here, so there's no characters to review or plot to dissect. Morgan takes us on a hysterical journey of all her past lovers, with nicknames to keep them all in check (hello, HH and HDT!). Morgan writes with such a strong voice that it's as if she's sitting across from you, snarking about MD and the rest of her Taylor Swift amount of exes while sipping tea. The book flows as if a really talented storyteller is making it up off the top of their head. I'm not here to judge Morgan's choices in life - she's a woman who knows what she wants (and by that, I mean a black guy ten years her junior). She writes herself to be almost flat - we learn she loves wine (white, not red), sex, and her daughter (not particularly in that order). However, we never really get the chance to learn about her other interests. This is a book about her love life, yes - but I wanted to know and relate to Morgan a little bit more. That being said, if she's got amazing friends like Chloe and Ascot, she must be a pretty fantastic person.
Unfortunately, I don't really relate to Morgan. Sometimes I'd have fleeting moments of "I'm really having a hard time feeling sorry for you" simply because her taste in men in questionable.
I'm not saying this without proof:
Exhibit A: Zander, who "grabbed the skin folds on his stomach and started making fart noises".
Exhibit B: Hector, who's apartment was undergoing renovations for the entire time they dated.
Exhibit C: Literally everything about Dele.
One issue I have with this book is that it's described as "a [mostly] true" account of Morgan's life. I appreciate the honesty - don't market your book as totally real if it's not. The problem that presents itself is sometimes I'd find myself going "that's really funny...if it's true". For some reason I just couldn't get past wondering HOW much was fake. I'm going to assume most of it was true with some "embellishments" to make it funnier, along with name changes. That's fine with me! I just struggled with that "what if" feeling.
There was also a few baby mistakes, like "time move on from the past" [43], and "Arty" (as opposed to artsy, I'm assuming). Definitely not enough mistakes to detract from the rest of the book though.
The rest of the book is absolutely hilarious. I had a BLAST laughing at Dele's best friend "Steve". Seriously - it was barely half a page long and it had me rolling. It's these little anecdotes that sets this book apart from the rest. Morgan isn't afraid to really let loose, whether it be at the expense of an ex or herself. I also enjoyed the interactions between Morgan and her daughter, Imogen. It added another dimension to the book. Instead of being a memoir solely about a woman's love life, Morgan tackles familial topics like her divorce and the possibility of her daughter being gay. This added much needed depth to the book. The relationship between Morgan and her daughter was very candid - as I stated above, I wasn't sure what was real, but I KNOW those moments were true as true can be. It was both genuine and heartwarming. It was these parts where Morgan's writing was the strongest.
Overall, I would return to this book again and again. If you need a good laugh after a breakup or need a book to bring to the beach, Mad About Men is the book for you.
And Madelyn Morgan, I hope you find your Tyrone.
4 out of 5 stars.
*Blurb by Goodreads
July 31, 2022
**3.5 stars**
March 17, 2017
This book is hilarious and as described - laugh out loud. However, occasionally, it just rings true and is slightly uncomfortable. The author is incredibly open and barring her soul as well as her past, in fun yet sometimes discomfitting ways. The writing is witty, honest, sometimes crude and very relatable. I have enjoyed it and I think men would have a lot to take out of it, too!
If you reproach yourself for some youthful - at whatever age - exploits and fun, read this! It will fix your perspective big time!
That is, if you can put up with the profanities:-).
I have been provided with a free copy in exchange for an honest review.
If you reproach yourself for some youthful - at whatever age - exploits and fun, read this! It will fix your perspective big time!
That is, if you can put up with the profanities:-).
I have been provided with a free copy in exchange for an honest review.
March 15, 2017
Loved this book! I dove in headfirst, not knowing what to expect, and discovered an author who is witty, relatable, hilarious, humble, honest, crude and AWESOME. I am so grateful to say I won this book and I feel like it was fate. I highly recommend this great read to anyone who has experienced the trials and tribulations of love and life (Read: just about everyone! Woman and Man).
August 22, 2018
Hilarious and humorous, Mad About Men: A Menmoir is fun and interesting to read, relate to and reflect. It reveals author and single mother Madelyn Morgan's relentless pursuit for love and happiness as well as her insatiable desire for company and intimate relationship. Her candidness, straightforwardness while, at the same time, being honest and true to self are what makes the memoir (or her own personal dating experiences) more believable, and readable. Not only is this book educational for women with similar situations as the author, but also it's eye-opening for men to understand what single women of her age are looking for and expect from them, LOL.
March 4, 2017
Is it acceptable to give your own book 5 stars? Well, I had a blast writing it, so it was a 5 star experience for me...let me know if you are at all amused if you read it.
December 20, 2016
Holy Cow
There is so much candor going on with this book!! The detailed sexual exploits are fun but I'm most impressed with the author's ability to rip her heart out and dissect it for us on the page. Brave stuff and laugh out loud adventures in NYC! A great subway read!
There is so much candor going on with this book!! The detailed sexual exploits are fun but I'm most impressed with the author's ability to rip her heart out and dissect it for us on the page. Brave stuff and laugh out loud adventures in NYC! A great subway read!
April 5, 2017
Mad About Men makes me want to be BFFs with Madelyn Morgan. A) Because she has adventures that I will never have in my life and B) so I can tell her that her love life is a hilarious train-wreck to her face over a few cocktails.
The book is a sweet, intimate and vulgar look at a busy, successful, single mom's sex life and her search for Mr. Right AND Mr. Right Now. It seems she can't decide which and that's perfectly OK. We all get a little nutty looking for the D and the description of her various methods of doing so is both maddening and amusing because we've all been there. Mad About Men is so riotously well written that I could barely put it down. It does get a little jumbled in spots but that just adds to the craziness.
If you need something to feed your Sex and the City fix, stop right here and prepare to laugh your ass off.
The book is a sweet, intimate and vulgar look at a busy, successful, single mom's sex life and her search for Mr. Right AND Mr. Right Now. It seems she can't decide which and that's perfectly OK. We all get a little nutty looking for the D and the description of her various methods of doing so is both maddening and amusing because we've all been there. Mad About Men is so riotously well written that I could barely put it down. It does get a little jumbled in spots but that just adds to the craziness.
If you need something to feed your Sex and the City fix, stop right here and prepare to laugh your ass off.
April 15, 2017
Funny, honest, real, that's how I feel about this book.
While I haven't experienced any of what Madelyn has her story is still very relatable.
While I haven't experienced any of what Madelyn has her story is still very relatable.
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