With June, the most country's most popular wedding month, upon us, women will be bombarded with countless images and media suggestions that that they tie the knot. The reality is that statistics show most American women will spend more years of their adult lives unmarried rather than married. For African American women, the prospect of marriage is dismal; a staggering 70 percent of them live without a man.
Despite the bleak data about the state of marriage, the entire nation is still wedding crazy. Every movie and television show ends with a walk down the aisle; it's the proverbial happy ending. According to The Wedding Report, a Tucson, Ariz.-based research firm, couples are willing to pay a fortunate to get their "happily ever after." Even with the recent economic troubles, on average they'll spend about 6 thousand less for weddings this year than last. But, that's not saying much since the average cost of a wedding in 2008 was $21,814.
So, the question must be asked: is it possible to be happily single with "matrimania"
Praise:
“Despite the continued cultural emphasis on marriage, 70 percent of black women will live their lives as singles--widowed and divorced, but mostly never married…. Though written from black women's perspectives, this book has appeal for all women looking
for a fresh take on being single--” Booklist Magazine.
“… This book is for women of all ages; women who believe their clocks are ticking and are running out of time. Women who feel like they need a man to define them, you will definitely enjoy this book from cover-to-cover as you take this journey into finding yourself—“ Cheryl Hayes, APOOO BookClub
"What an incredibly liberating and inspiring collection of stories...about learning to be comfortable in your skin and what u got –and that we are not alone in our journey. Thank you Nika for this gift—“Terrie M. Williams, Author, Black Pain: It Just Looks Like We're Not Hurting.
"This is an exciting book that fully explores the option of single status and the lives of the women who choose it… It is an important addition to work on the lives and options of African American women, and it is an absorbing read—“ Julianne Malveaux, President, Bennett College for Women
To read an excerpt:
http://www.redroom.com/
To watch video trailer for the book:
http://www.youtube.com/
To find out about signings or readings in your area:
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To contact the author: Denali17@optonline.net, Denali1217@yahoo.com
Author webpage: http://www.mcbeamon.com
For more information:
973-230-0923
