July 15, 2011
The three women who collaborated on this book celebrate how "grown-up dating is different from dating in your twenties—in a good way!"
The Garter Brides, comprised of TV producer Jacobs, magazine columnist Lampl and children's-book author Rabe, don't shy away from the difficulties that accompany finding love later in life, but they herald the benefits as well. "First, you're a lot wiser about what you want in a relationship," they write. "Second, there's only one rule: it should be fun." Those looking to find companionship should start off by looking inward and asking the right questions, they write. Many of those questions, such as "How are you approaching dating?," might seem fairly elementary, but the trio's personal narratives add an appealing dimension to an otherwise routine exercise. Above all, the authors highlight how an ability to recognize and express what you want comes with age. Women with a ticking biological clock wondering how to navigate the thorny issue of children should take comfort when Rabe confesses, "somehow I managed to wait until our second date to ask him if he'd be willing to have more kids." The authors include practical guidance for dealing with partners that come saddled with highly involved family members, exes and friends. Tips on how to move in together, merge finances and plan engagements and weddings are particularly useful.
The authors ably demonstrate that it's never too late for love.
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September 1, 2011
Jacobs, Patricia Ryan Lampl, and Tish Rabe, all established authors and television producers in their own right, have joined forces to address the questions that plague women navigating the terrain of dating, marrying, and beginning shared lives after age 35. They bring together the shared wisdom of a number of women who have faced the challenges of joining their families, finances, and lives as mature adults. Readers can access a companion website, a Facebook page, and a Twitter feed, which allow them to interact with the authors as well as with other "Garter Brides"--a reference to the clothing article tossed at weddings for good luck. VERDICT Who can resist a chance to curl up with a bunch of girlfriends and share the wisdom of experience on such topics as combining two full lives, blending families, coping with in-laws, and finding lasting love after 35? Common sense, personal stories, and humor delivered in a fresh, breezy style will make this easy-to-read book attractive to a broad cross-section of women. Recommended.--Crystal Renfro, Georgia Inst. of Technology Lib. & Information Ctr., Atlanta
Copyright 2011 Library Journal, LLC Used with permission.
July 15, 2011
The three women who collaborated on this book celebrate how "grown-up dating is different from dating in your twenties--in a good way!"
The Garter Brides, comprised of TV producer Jacobs, magazine columnist Lampl and children's-book author Rabe, don't shy away from the difficulties that accompany finding love later in life, but they herald the benefits as well. "First, you're a lot wiser about what you want in a relationship," they write. "Second, there's only one rule: it should be fun." Those looking to find companionship should start off by looking inward and asking the right questions, they write. Many of those questions, such as "How are you approaching dating?," might seem fairly elementary, but the trio's personal narratives add an appealing dimension to an otherwise routine exercise. Above all, the authors highlight how an ability to recognize and express what you want comes with age. Women with a ticking biological clock wondering how to navigate the thorny issue of children should take comfort when Rabe confesses, "somehow I managed to wait until our second date to ask him if he'd be willing to have more kids." The authors include practical guidance for dealing with partners that come saddled with highly involved family members, exes and friends. Tips on how to move in together, merge finances and plan engagements and weddings are particularly useful.
The authors ably demonstrate that it's never too late for love.
(COPYRIGHT (2011) KIRKUS REVIEWS/NIELSEN BUSINESS MEDIA, INC. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.)