Adventures in Singlehood

by Susie Shellenberger, Michael Ross

Written by two single adults, this fun and informative look at enjoying singleness will help you develop satisfying relationships and a lifestyle that are everything God wants you to have today.

192 pages, Paperback

First published March 1, 1996

About the author

Susie Shellenberger is the editor of "Brio" magazine for teen girls, published by Focus on the Family. She's a former youth pastor and high school speech and drama teacher. Susie has written 36 books. She has a passion for MKs and has been on every continent of the world (yes, even Antarctica). Susie sometimes eats cereal for dinner and is led on a walk around the park every day by her 150-pound Saint Bernard, Bosco.

Reviews

[Willow]

Good material on being Christian and single are few and far between, and I'm glad to have this one to add to my repertoire and be able to lend to my many friends who struggle with it. While some of the examples and suggestions are dated (the internet is given as one of the best places to find a date...yikes), there is a lot of wisdom contained here, whether you are secure in your singleness but unsure how to find meaningful connection in a religion that emphasizes marriage and family, or if you struggle with singleness.

It's a quick and easy read, and I do wish it had delved a bit deeper in places, but it's a good starting point. I especially like how each chapter mostly stands alone so that you can skip around without losing any context. Right after the table of contents is a "road map" that suggests the best chapter for you to start with based on your priorities, be that becoming a godly husband/wife, or figuring out how to effectively minister to singles in your congregation.