Product Description

While single women might think their biggest errors have to do with bad first dates, Michelle McKinney Hammond, bestselling author of Sassy, Single, & Satisfied (over 185,000 copies sold), addresses the real top-10 mistakes single women make that impact their faith, security, happiness, and, yes—love lives.

With her down-to-earth style, Michelle takes a look at how women unknowingly:

* put life on hold until a man completes the picture

* allow peer pressure to dictate choices and desires

* miss the blessing of each immediate season of life

Through scriptural principles and insightful questions, singles can examine their outlook and ultimately move toward healthier attitudes and behaviors about men, romance, finances, God, their biological clock, and so much more.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #69291 in Books
• Published on: 2006-08-15
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Paperback
• 208 pages

From the Back Cover
Are you waiting for life to happen…
Or are you living it now?

Are you wondering if there’s a secret conspiracy to keep you single and ruin your self-esteem? Have you ever thought that you might be contributing to your own situation? How to Avoid the 10 Mistakes Single Women Make looks at the real top ten mistakes that can impact your security, peace, happiness, and even your love life.

Bestselling author Michelle McKinney Hammond takes a compassionate, down-to-earth, and very real look at how women can avoid

* hanging on to attitudes that push men away
* putting life on hold until a man completes the picture
* compromising standards in order to secure commitment
* making choices that lead to pain and regret
* missing the value of each immediate season of life

Biblical wisdom, insightful questions, and real-life solutions from a woman who’s been there help you examine your current outlook and provide a healthy attitude about men, romance, finances, your biological clock, and your future.

About the Author
Michelle McKinney Hammond, a writer, singer, and speaker who focuses on improving love–driven relationships, is the founder and president of HeartWing Ministries as well as the cohost of the Emmy–nominated show Aspiring Women. Michelle is the bestselling author of The DIVA Principle®, 101 Ways to Get and Keep His Attention, Sassy, Single, & Satisfied, Secrets of an Irresistible Woman, What to Do Until Love Finds You, A Sassy Girl’s Guide to Loving God, and The Power of Being a Woman.

Customer Reviews

Good info for single women
In her latest book, How to Avoid the 10 Mistakes Single Women Make, Michelle McKinney Hammond pulls no punches in challenging her single sisters to be responsible for guarding their own hearts. Too many times, we alone are responsible for ignoring the warning signs and plunging ahead in relationships that are ill advised and certainly not the Lord's best for us.

Many of the mistakes made come from our inaccurate view of God and of the value of our life in His eyes. Michelle wisely deals with these foundational issues first. Mistake number one, 'Placing marriage on a pedestal next to God,' communicates that we need to find our self-worth in God, not another person. Our thoughts need to be realigned to see things from God's perspective and "... your preconceived notions of the life you had envisioned for yourself must be put to rest before you can open your arms to embrace the life God has for you in the present, ... Life does not consist of those who make me feel that I count. It consists of how much value I add to the life of others ... Your worth through God's eyes has already been determined. In His mind you are priceless."

When we understand our value in God's eyes, we are less likely to make mistakes such as, 'Missing the significance of the present moment,' 'Being shortsighted about life' and 'Subjecting your heart to foolish choices.'

Each of the ten mistakes covered begins with a biblical story to illustrate, and concludes with a solution--the practical, biblical way to rectify it. Questions are included to allow opportunity to reflect and dig deeper.

Everyone who reads this book will probably have a few nerves touched by Michelle's raw honesty--I know I certainly did. However, having our beliefs challenged when they are keeping us from God's best is, while not easy, a necessary and good thing. I look forward to having my thoughts challenged by more of Michelle's refreshing candor in the future.

Armchair Interviews says: Challenging but important points for single women to consider.

A good book for all women
I've been married for fifty years and I still learned something from this book. Something about me. One section that really stepped on my toes was Mistake Number Seven: "Get over yourself." And how about this? "If your money belongs to you, you will never have any, but if your money is God's money He will protect it for you." I had never thought that being thin skinned and easily offended was ungodly, but Michelle helped me see the truth of that statement.
This book is filled with pointers and advice that not only help prepare women how to find the right man, it contains some very good information on becoming the woman God wants us to be. I recommend this book for any woman, single or married. There's a lot of helpful information tucked in these pages. In fact, I passed on my copy to the youth leaders at my church to use in planning lessons. Michelle McKinney Hammond knows her subject and most women could benefit from reading How to Avoid the Ten Mistakes Single Women Make.

A blessing to read...
This book has absolutely changed my life! I recommend it to any single woman who struggles with finding herself, loving herself, and forgiving herself for making mistakes.
In the simplest way, Michelle illustrates not just how to avoid the 10 mistakes but also how to overcome those mistakes that we often make as single women.
Purchase this book for yourself and for any single woman that you know and love.