Party of One

Have hope, but don’t wait...

I liked that it wasn’t read by someone that doesn’t sound like a robot , but I gotta say I listened to this at work (dog groomer) and I was in a good mood when I started listening but by the middle of it I was feeling a little discouraged and a little angry . It’s a good book and there are good points and stories but I’m not sure I’ll listen to it again because of the way it made me feel. I was hoping for a more uplifting experience. So what I got out of it by the very end was : Have hope for marriage, but don’t wait for marriage. But I’m already basically doing that so yeah . :)

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Quirky, hilarious, raw and honest

Party of one was unlike other books on singleness I have read: it was written by a person who is actually living the single life. It’s raw and honest, delves into personal stories, theology, thoughts around masterbation, online dating, and church life as a single person and gives a refreshingly honest perspective around the struggles and attributes singles add to society. May the church rise up and embrace people who are single more because of this book!

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Best book on singleness ever

This is by far one of the most healing books I have ever read in my life. I have never seen such a beautiful and bold standpoint on singleness. I think women that are single but also women that are married should read this. There are things I never thought about that are stated. Things that I am scared, or was scared to talk about and discuss, I am no longer fearful. This is one of the most incredible books I have ever put my hands on. Already read it twice. Completely gospel centered. Praise be to God.

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I could relate to this book as a 29 yr old single Christian. I have felt alone with how I'm feeling and she put words to my feelings. Most of my friends are married so the struggle feels lonely but I felt like I was connecting with a friend who gets it.

All single people should read this book!

This book addresses so many struggles and thoughts about singleness that I thought only I was having. It doesn't discount marriage, but it encourages single people to walk confidently in the path that God has placed them on. Party Of One doesn't try to explain away the struggles that come with singleness, but it challenges us to change our perception and see them as tools for growth.

Good ideas

Joy Beth truly understands the plight of a Christian single woman. She embraces the taboo and isn’t afraid of making her readers uncomfortable in order to edify them. For the most part, I agreed with her takeaways, but I had a couple of confused head-tilts along the way. This book helps singles realize they’re not alone in their journey or wrong to be on it, and I believe that women will appreciate the honesty, wisdom, and vulnerability found in this book.

Harder to go through than I thought

As an older single than what they talk about in the book this still offered thought provoking emotions, and brought that struggle to light a little more intense in areas.

Almost every emotion mentioned and intense feeling shared was justified but was also broken apart to help review the conflicts and back and forth and insecure feelings that pour our into life due to these crazy feelings. We don’t always keep it bottled up.

When your own family gives up and your mom says; “I just didn’t think you were interested anymore.” You want to scream .... WHAT! You are supposed to know me? ...You don’t want to be desperate or cold...you move straight ahead not knowing if you’re doing anything right. Church just tries to pair you off like they never wanted a connection with their forever mate... ugh.

This book is refreshing and hard in that way. Calls you out for various day dreaming behavior and healthy relationship starters. Working in a male dominate field past a certain age they are married or younger now... it suggests option how you should feel when meeting, or motivating yourself to connect.

It doesn’t have the formula or answers but it clarifies you are not alone even at 49 never being married and wondering why. It’s a good read or listen and will make you cry, laugh, get sad for the reality, angry for stages in life gone, agree with the injustice, ...but it also calls us to reevaluate where our focus is or has been or where it should be for help during a period of time or the rest of our lives. Keeping God centered ... and our part in our lives to be healthy.

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This should be mandatory reading for all Christ followers

I’m a pastors kid and I would rate this book right under the Holy Bible. You should read the Bible, then you should read this book. Then you can read CS Lewis, Tim Keller, Dan Allender and NT Wright.
The truths contained in this book can satisfy all the what if’s and why nots you may be experiencing. This is not only good theology but life giving truths. I’m tempted to say this book should be sent home from hospital with all newborn girls. Buy this book and put it on the top of your stack. Read it.