The Girl Who Dated Herself

by Susannah Shakespeare

Your relationship with yourself is like an arranged marriage. You didn’t choose it and you can’t get out of it. After a lifelong quest to find “the one” a British writer living in L.A. finds herself single again in her mid-thirties and admits defeat. But instead of blaming the string of past ex-boyfriends, she turns the spotlight on herself. Taking a year off dating men, she tries to date herself in a search for some answers. A fun “honeymoon period” concludes with a shocking discovery. She starts to dig deeper, seeking the source of her problems, but the truth is a bitter pill to swallow. The Girl Who Dated Herself begins as an entertaining “rom com for one” but evolves into an engaging and thought-provoking journey that ultimately questions our preconceptions about love and the foundations of self worth. A book for women and men of all ages, this creative memoir is endlessly amusing and endearing. It touches on subjects painfully familiar to some and uncomfortably shocking to others. A journey of self-discovery, it is also a beautiful love letter to Los Angeles, taking the reader to the real world behind the glitz and gloss of Beverly Hills and Hollywood.

Genres: Fiction

282 pages, Kindle Edition

Published December 13, 2018

Reviews

[Rebecca McCourt · Rating 2 out of 5]

I was so disappointed with this book , as a single 30 something myself I was expecting so much more. The dull endless descriptions of places, the flat characters. The grammar errors p146. The ridiculous take on meditation and hearing her voice. I forced myself through it and the only reason I’ve given two stars, is the last two chapters were actually quite nice chick lit.

[Michelle Lingstir · Rating 2 out of 5]

I really, really wanted to love this. But... there is SO MUCH more than Shakespeare could have said. The musings on meditative experiences was a bit bizarre and should have really been given a lot more focus...the scene setting of LA was more directive than descriptive and the reaction to one housemate witnessing nakedness was...er, ludicrous. However, I wanted to love this and so put a lot of pressure on the narrative I think. If you read it while on a beach, or a train, it's probably OK. Definitely not a self help book, which the author herself said she chose not to publish it as. Also. The typos!

[Dominica · Rating 4 out of 5]

Thank God

Thank God for this book, making me realise that it's not just me who navigates through her love life in this fashion. I'm actually fearful, but resolute on embarking on my journey.

[Diana Gabriela Aldean Quinteros · Rating 5 out of 5]

So glad I read this book. I'd recommend it :)

The way of describing the places was one of the things I most liked from this book. I also enjoyed how personal it felt, just like it was my own feelings written down. It is definitely worth reading.

[Lady · Rating 4 out of 5]

"I think that’s because the pure, naked truth always lies deeper than we realize, or can admit and accept."

-- Susannah Shakespeare

I read it in two days, which *rarely* happens. It was an easy read yet definitely a powerful journey. Missed Cali ☀️ Here's to #SelfLove

[Charlie Commander · Rating 5 out of 5]

Exceptional.

[Yeni · Rating 3 out of 5]

Relateable ,easy read

[Poe · Rating 3 out of 5]

Had a lot of potential or maybe I had high expectations either way it was a good read.

[Fiona Hodgkiss · Rating 5 out of 5]

A fun read for anyone

[Anastasia Pereira · Rating 2 out of 5]

I love the title of this book. And I expected more. This book is maybe good for a young adult. Maybe. Lacklustre and took me too many months to get through.

[Precious Francis · Rating 1 out of 5]

I put in a lot of effort to complete the book, but unfortunately, it fell short. The title and chapter names intrigued me, but the content lacked depth. This book is not just for me.
1.0 ⭐️