Real, Hilarious, Refreshing

Mandy Hale, thirty-four, writes a very readable autobiography that highlights events in her life from her senior year in high school to the present time.  She tells of her different jobs, the relationships in her life, and her walk with Christ.

Mandy is very transparent when telling about her past relationships.  She gives details about her first love which began her senior year in high school.  Later, she tells of a long-term love relationship she had with another man, Mr. E (pronounce it mystery).  Mandy loved Mr. E for years, but his inability to commit broke her heart over and over. Additionally, she describes a very dysfunctional relationship she was in with another man that became dangerously abusive.  Mandy shares how quickly an abuser can worm their way into another’s life, and even manipulate the abused person to feel responsible for the destructive behavior aimed at them.

She writes of the struggles she has had accepting the end of relationships, and that her dream of being married with children has not yet taken place.  Mandy shares what she has done to live life joyfully as a single person.  Through all her ups and downs, Mandy has received support from family and friends for which she much appreciates and counts as blessings and lifelines.

Mandy also shares her career journey.  She has had some hilarious things happen to her in her work history.  There have also been some difficult things occur, that were so painful, panic attacks and other emotional issues resulted.  Mandy shares all the good, the bad and the in-between.  Her current career, “The Single Woman,” the on-line sensation she created, which has over half a million followers, is discussed from its beginning to what it is today.

By the time one finishes this book, Mandy feels like a close friend.  She lets you into her mind and heart with her well-written accounts of her life.  Reading Mandy’s story will cause you to laugh with her, cry with her and feel her disappointments.  She shares her love of Christ, and honestly reveals  the times she has messed up.  But she also tells of how God has stood by her, even when she hasn’t stood by Him.  Looking back on her life, Mandy traces God’s hand in everything she has experienced.  From the beginning, she has dedicated “The Single Woman” to God, and credits him for its phenomenal success.

This is a very readable book.  Some of the things she writes about are sad, some incidents are fall-off-your-chair laughing, but all of her writings are worthwhile reading.  This book will encourage you in your walk with God, and convict you if you don’t have one.  I highly recommend this 5-star book.

The publisher has provided me with a complimentary copy of this book through Thomas Nelson Publishing for the purpose of review. All opinions expressed are my own, and I have not been compensated in any other manner. Despite my receiving the book free, it has not influenced my judgment, and I have given an honest opinion.

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