Table for One

The Savvy Girl's Guide to Singleness

Camerin Courtney

• Publisher: Revell
• Year: 2002
• eBook ISBN:
  9781441236968
• Topic: Theology & Religion
• Subtopic: Gender Studies

A happy, successful, God-pleasing life comes in a variety of packages. "And contrary to what our churches, married friends, society, and nosy Aunt Marge may tell us, that includes singleness."
In this up-front book packed with girl talk and plenty of pep, Camerin Courtney reveals how she transformed from a self-conscious single girl to an I-am-single-hear-me-roar woman. While she admits that she still has "singleness stinks" days, Courtney doesn't indulge in pity parties or offer readers a guide on finding Mr. Right. Table for One is, instead, an optimistic, up-beat look at the many emotions, expectations, joys, frustrations, and privileges of singleness. It shows how to dive into God's plan and purposes for this phase of life--whether it lasts for four years or forever.
Fun and encouraging sidebars sprinkle the text, covering everything from must-see movies to a list of great things about singleness (i.e., "If we buy floral sheets, no one complains.") This savvy, girlfriend-to-girlfriend guide to singleness will delight and inspire single women. It offers great insight for friends, families, and church leaders who want to encourage them as well.

Table of contents

• COVER PAGE
• TITLE PAGE
• COPYRIGHT PAGE
• CONTENTS
• INTRODUCTION
• 1. SO, WHY AREN’T YOU MARRIED YET?
• 2. ANTIDOTES FOR THE SINGLE GIRL BLUES
• 3. SINGLENESS AND SCRIPTURE
• 4. SOLO ON SUNDAY MORNING
• 5. SINGLES GROUPIES AND DROPOUTS
• 6. HOME FOR THE HOLIDAYS
• 7. OH, MOTHER!
• 8. LEADING MEN
• 9. WHAT ARE FRIENDS FOR?
• 10.WE ARE FAMILY
• 11. MATERNAL URGES AND LUSTY LONGINGS
• 12. THIS ISN’T WHAT I’D EXPECTED
• 13. THREE REASONS WHY MEN AREN’T THE ENEMY
• 14. MALE BASHING—AND OTHER GUILTY PLEASURES
• 15. BAD BOYS—WHATCHA GONNA DO WHEN THEY COME FOR YOU?
• 16. GOING SOLO
• 17. WHERE DO WE GO FROM HERE?