Guest Book

Amy,
At 52 years old and twice divorced (with two grown sons), I thought this book could not possibly be of any help or guidance to me. Most of the other “dating” books that I have read are targeted at the younger 20-40 something crowd and in no way connect or really address my current stage of life and thinking–much wiser, more mature, focused on what I want in life, still slim and attractive (don’t mind saying that–actually look look about 10 years younger than I really am), but not into playing games or the chase, or even the whole dating thing (I’m way beyond that–unbearable!) any longer.

So, I ordered the book from Amazon anyways; what was there to lose? If it turned out to be a waste of my reading time, I could at least pass it on to some of my younger friends.
Well, this book is THE best book I have read about finding The One–I have no intention of passing it on or even lending it out. (Sorry, girlfriends, you’ll just have to buy your own copies). I have already made my Big Love List, have several “visualization” scenes floating in my head, and am going to start working on my Dream Board this weekend, and have been getting an Orange buzz going every day since finishing the book last week. I feel absolutely wonderful and absolutely optimistic that “he” is out there. It may take two weeks or two years, but I can wait–he will be worth it. Thank you, thank you, thank you…you rock, Amy, as my students would say (I am a Middle/High School Principal).

Kate
Lake Placid, NY

P.S. I wish I had had this book 25 years and two marriages ago–ah, Monday morning quarterbacking!

I read a review of your book in Vanity Fair December 2009 and promptly started looking to buy it! When it was published, I took separate trips to three different bookstores knowing your book was in stock, but feeling embarrassed to ask about a dating/self-help book so left empty handed each time. Finally, on my 4th visit, I bought the book after asking an employee for help locating it. Your stories were so insightful and motivating; I finished it in one sitting. I agreed to myself that I would activtely focus on my desire to be in a relationship rather than investing all my energy into work and being “open” to a relationship.

Ironically, since then, my work life has improved dramatically. I feel more rewarded and encouraged in my job than I have in years, and I know it’s because of my underlying positivity, and the freedom I feel to go or do whatever without worrying about ruining my chances of finding love.

So much of what you said resonated with me, but especially the piece about it not being my job to find love, but to want it. The other day I was with a co-worker when I opened a fortune cookie that read, “You will soon have an opportunity to make a change to your advantage.” She asked, “Hmm, do you feel disadvantaged?” I said, “No. Not really. I don’t really like that fortune; I don’t want to do something for an advantage, I just want the good thing to come to me. I’m going to open another cookie.”

The next fortune read, “Good things are coming to you in due course of time.”

A few minutes later, the same co-worker then asked if I’m seeing anyone.

I promptly responded, “Good things are coming to me in due course of time.”

I really believe this, in love and in life. You communicated so clearly and straightforwardly in your book–I’ve been recommending it to single and partnered friends so they can check in with their intuition either way. A few weeks after reading the book, I’m still surprised at how much I’ve been able to continue “implementing” it, and I kept thinking that all of your ideas are what a really good mom would tell their children all along.

Thank you so much for sharing your encouragement through the book. I know this won’t be the last story I’ll have to share.

Thanks, Deb! I so appreciate that you ordered it. And, yep, that’s the message: Own yourself, trust your gut, and ask for everything you want to feel in the right relationship with no apologies! It is so exciting, and I hope you enjoy the ride…

A-ha, you sure did John! But see, the fact that you care enough for those poor John-less women is proof there are good men out there! 🙂 Thanks for the support…and credit card swipes. 🙂