Reviewed by Rama Gaind.
By Kerri Sackville, Echo Publishing, $29.99.
You will be informed, and feel reassured, after you read this comprehensive survival guide for dating in midlife.
It’s been described as the essential book for any woman jumping on the rollercoaster of midlife dating. Author, columnist and mother of three, Sackville may not be able to find you the man of your dreams, but she will help you survive the ride with your dignity and sanity intact.
Kerri’s philosophy is optimistic. Sure, life is full of obstacles, but you have to accept that life is often really tough, and to keep pushing forward. Getting divorced is said to be the biggest life change imaginable. Kerri had been with her husband, on and off, since she was 17 and had no idea about how to live as a single person. She had not been single since she was a teenager.
Then after a long marriage she got divorced, raised three kids and started dating again. She made mistakes and is now passing on the lessons she learned.
Not only is she resilient and funny, but also an ‘extroverted introvert’.
Interspersed with hilarious anecdotes from her five years on the scene, Out There covers everything from ghosting to negging, from Friends with Benefits to players, from the perils of chemistry to the pain of breakups. She will show you what to expect when you join a dating site, which men to avoid, which men are worth a shot and, most importantly, how to protect yourself along the way.
