Deshalb Liebe Ich Mein Singleleben (2013) - Plot & Excerpts
I loved this book. The title caught my eye in one of the emails I get about books for my kindle. I went to get more info and could not resist buying it. Definitely did not disappoint. I admit, as a single girl it would have been hard not to try this book. The main character, Eva isn't against being in a relationship, but she also enjoys being single and doesn't like dating. There were so many ways that I identified with her. Her blog about why she loves being single might have been my favorite part. So many times I wanted to take notes so I'd have better responses next time I'm questioned about being single. The last blog was my favorite. In it Eva says, "Singlehood is about finding and committing to the love of your life. I'm talking about the literal love of your life. Being in a place of self-sufficiency, strength, independence, comfort, confidence, and happiness is what matters. No relationship, no matter how seemingly perfect and compatible you are, can give you these things. You have to find them within. You have to bring them to your relationship. Because in the end, you don't have to be alone to be single. And being single doesn't mean you are alone." Exactly! I recommend this for anyone looking for a fun read whether you are single, married or in a relationship of any kind. There are so many fun characters in this book regardless of your own relationship status. I LOVED this book! If you are single and dating and wondering why you aren't finding the one, etc., you will totally relate to this. It is a very true to life story. I think a lot of women have probably gone through the very same issues that the protagonist Eva has. It's hard to believe this is fiction. It's more like a self help book actually!The protagonist Eva is trying to embrace and enjoy singlehood and is wondering why she cannot do so. Then she thinks maybe she really does want someone in her life. She was shocked by her ex breaking up with her. She didn't see it coming. I think this has happened to a lot of people. Then she tries online dating and dislikes it and then speed dating and dislikes it. Then she just goes with the flow and finds more confidence in herself and wouldn't you know it? A lot of guys are interested in her all of a sudden. She gets involved with someone but isn't into it...it's not love. Again, haven't we all done this? Go through the motions and wonder if we just believe in fairy tales too much and that this is the way it is supposed to be, even though we aren't truly happy? Then her ex wants her back and she's not feeling it anymore. This shocks her. She thought she would go running back to him. (Again, haven't we all felt like this at some point?) She comes to a final epiphany at the end that you must love YOURSELF first in order to find love with someone else. This book is very well written and I think a lot of women will relate with Eva. The end is the best part when you realize that you CAN have it all but it starts with YOURSELF. You have to make yourself happy and it's not anybody else's job to do that for you.
What do You think about Deshalb Liebe Ich Mein Singleleben (2013)?
Just your typical Chick Lit kind of book...right down to the blog and owning a coffee shop. : )
—Jenn
Absoutely loved this book. Definitely one I will read, time and time again.
—jgilles97
"Accidental" Kindle purchase made by Maddie and Payton. Why not try it?
—simplymonica13
What was I thinking - why is it so hard to write good chicklit?
—plotnerc
