Product Description

YOU OPEN YOUR APARTMENT DOOR LATE ONE NIGHT AND SMELL SMOKE.

DO YOU:
Call your dad and beg for help?
Open the windows, turn on a fan, and pray the smoke goes away?
Check on your roommate and call 911?
Grad the mop, clean the house, and then call 911?

No matter which answer you choose, Melanie and Tosha will help you think about the practical aspects of living on your own as a godly, independent single woman. Let them

• Show you how to travel the dating highway - safely and enjoyably
• Encourage you to develop strong, nurturing friendships that enrich your life
• Help you navigate your changing family relationships
• Coach you in maintaining a healthy lifestyle
• Discuss how you can honor God in all that you do
• Cheer you on as you enjoy this season of life as a single woman

Inspire you to pursue the dreams God has given you

These are just a few of the topics you'll find inside. So grab this book and head for your favorite coffee shop. As you sip a foaming cup of latte or a steaming mug of herb tea, page through Latte . . . , find the topic that interests you most, and settle in for a rewarding read.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #1855291 in Books
• Published on: 2000-02
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Paperback
• 300 pages

Review
Two young women have combined their life experiences and writing talents to create an invaluable handbook for single women. Melanie Dobson and Tosha Williams examine five areas of life: dating, wellness, relationships, pursuits and finances. In a conversational "big-sister" tone, they present sensible tips for success in each area. Suggested reading lists and reflection questions offer additional resources.

Informative and fun, this book is a perfect gift for young women, especially college students and recent graduates. Its practical counsel and friendly tone will guide single women to balanced, godly lives. It will benefit women who read it in one sitting and those who use it to complement individual Bible study. -- CBA Marketplace, February 2000

About the Author
Melanie Beroth Dobson

Melanie Beroth Dobson is the owner of the media relations firm Dobson Media Group and a freelance writer. Her first book (Latte for One and Loving It! A Single Woman's Guide to Living Life to Its Fullest), which she co-authored with Tosha Williams, was released by Chariot Victor in February 2000.

Opportunities abound for single women to minister, travel, launch their careers, and cultivate their creative talents, says Melanie. Through this book, we hope to inspire single women to embrace life and pursue the dreams God has given them.

As the owner of Dobson Media, Melanie coordinates publicity for publishers, ministries and corporations. Before she developed her own company, Melanie was the corporate publicity manager at Focus on the Family where she was responsible for the publicity of Focus events, products, films and TV specials. She has worked in the fields of publicity and journalism for eight years including two years as a publicist for The Family Channel.

Melanie received her undergraduate degree in journalism from Liberty University in 1991, and in 1995 she completed her masters degree in communication, with a concentration in magazine journalism, at Regent University.

In May of 1998 (after writing the book), Melanie married Jon Dobson in Colorado Springs. She is now 30 years old, and she and Jon recently relocated from Colorado Springs to Richmond, Va. When she's not writing, Melanie enjoys traveling, exploring ghost towns, reading and hiking.

Customer Reviews

Latte for One and Loving It
This is the perfect book for any young woman going out on her own--a natural for a graduation gift. However, my 75-year-old widowed mother said she found a lot of good advice for any single woman in both the practical and spiritual areas. Being a married woman, I found many spiritual truths to ponder and a very fresh outlook on many subjects.

Encouraging singles to live life to the fullest
This book offers a well-rounded approach to life as a single woman (which I happen to be) as opposed to books dealing merely with dating and marriage. Sure, there are a few chapters regarding aspects of dating, but this book delves into so much more such as renting vs. buying a home, managing finances, taking care of your health, and going for your dreams, to name a few. The authors creatively weave spiritual insight, practical advice and applicable stories together to guide the single independent woman in all aspects of her life.

A Great Graduation Gift!!
Excellent advise and Godly wisdom on everything that a young woman will encounter as she moves out on her own. It includes how to take care of your health as well as your appearance, how to budget and invest for financial security, and how to develope and maintain strong relationships. The authors give essential practical advise on everything from how to buy and care for your car to settling into a new city and/or your chosen career. And it is written in a warm, friendly style that is fun to read and easy to understand. Reading it is like having a conversation with an older sister who has learned the ropes.

There are lots of scary first experiences out there? I'll bet this book will give the reader the confidence she needs face the "dragons" and come out on top.

How I wish something like this was available when I was striking out on my own. I'm giving to every female graduate I know.