
Description
A funny, upbeat, inspiring guide for all those singles who identify with enjoying their unique lifestyles while waiting for the right romance to come along. A celebration of the discerning singles everywhere–the quirkyalone!
There was a time when a single woman over 25 was called an old maid. Mothers fretted these unfortunate creatures might be condemned to a committing a crime of tragic proportions: living a life of eternal spinsterhood. Fortunately, in the 21st century, tv shows like Sex and the City affirm that it's more than ok – it's cool to be single. Sasha Cagen has coined the term that defines the lonely romantic who prefers her (or his) own company to that of a less desirable counterpart. Defining "singledom as a natural resting state" for quirkyalones, Cagen's guide is the best kind of self–empowerment: incisive, savvy, hilarious. Equal parts self–help and hilarious pop culture, QuirkyAlone is self–empowerment for the wise people of the world. Including quizzes, lists, it's not–your–average–relationship–book.
Product Details
Publisher | HarperOne |
Publish Date | January 06, 2004 |
Pages | 176 |
Language | English |
Type | |
EAN/UPC | 9780060578985 |
Dimensions | 8.1 X 6.1 X 0.7 inches | 12.2 pounds |
About the Author
Sasha Cagen's essays have appeared in the Village Voice and Utne. She is the founding editor of To-Do List, a magazine that uses the idea of a to-do list to explore the details of daily life. To-Do List was named the Reader's Choice for Best New Magazine of 2000 in the Utne Alternative Press awards. A native of Rhode Island, Sasha Cagen lives in San Francisco.
Reviews
“Cagen’s up to something that could be as important for women (and men) as The Feminine Mystique was years ago...” — --Barbara Ehrenreich, author of Nickel and Dimed: On (Not) Getting By in America
“Fun, inspirational and provocative, this book is the perfect antidote to the Valentine’s-inspired coupling.” — Publishers Weekly
“Cagen is not against setups or dating…She is emphatically not against sex. Rather, she is ‘anti dull relationship.’” — --New York Times Sunday Styles, 11/29/03
“We need to give credence to the nonsexual relationships...the idea of having significant others instead of a significant other.” — --Sasha Cagen, from US News & World Report, 10/6/03
“Cagen has put her finger on [society’s] pulse…a positive spin on flying solo.” — Toronto Globe & Mail
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