A Woman's Guide to Living Alone

Living alone has become inevitable for most women; the U.S. Census Bureau reports that 73% of females will die single. With climbing divorce rates and increased female life expectancy, the reality of living without a significant other becomes more and more common for women. A Woman's Guide to Living Alone: 10 Ways to Survive Grief and Be Happy offers practical advice and personal stories to help women successfully ease into a new and full lifestyle after the termination of a marriage, the end of a relationship, or the loss of a loved one.

Clinical experts as well as individuals who have overcome their own loss impart day-to-day survival tips to show women on their own how to discover the joys of living alone. By addressing the facets of single living, this honest and informative book provides a detailed pathway for women seeking self-sufficiency. It also contains a special section on Survivors' Stories in which everyday women as well as celebrity personalities such as Joan Rivers and Ann Richards tell their own tales. Other chapters include:
-- Getting Through Grief
-- Jumping into the Job Market
-- Solo Parenting
-- Taking Charge of Personal Finances
-- Daring to Date Again

Providing common-sense techniques, A Woman's Guide to Living Alone addresses the needs, hopes, and fears of every newly-single woman. With a combination of personal and expert guidance, it allows women to overcome their fears and embrace a new life on their own.