First of all I want to say that this is a book that many people would get something from reading so don’t be fooled by the cover that announces it’s the essential guide for the single guy. Single Effort may have been written by a newly single guy named Joe Keller. Joe knows how to get things done and he has covered every aspect of being single and made it look real simple. I am a woman and I got a lot out of reading his book. Joe is a very clever guy and he has put so much information between the covers of this book that it just amazed me. Everything is covered from getting divorced, starting over and everything that comes with it. He has done his research, that’s for sure! He has though of everything and more.
He shares the challenges and his solutions including making the new place comfortable while looking good. Tips and good products to help keep it clean. He has great powers of reasoning and he knows just how to live alone but at the same time keep it female friendly. What I mean by that is that sometimes when men live alone they forget to think about would a woman feel comfortable coming over here and what can I do to make sure she feels welcome. Joe has already thought of all that and more. He also shares some pretty tasty yet simple recipes, dating advice, cleaning tips and just general good sense ideas that all go together to make the transition from married to single a success. Every page in the book is worth reading because there is something useful in every chapter. I’m a woman that has been single for years but I could really appreciate a book like this one. ( )

First of all I want to say that this is a book that many people would get something from reading so don’t be fooled by the cover that announces it’s the essential guide for the single guy. Single Effort may have been written by a newly single guy named Joe Keller. Joe knows how to get things done and he has covered every aspect of being single and made it look real simple. I am a woman and I got a lot out of reading his book. Joe is a very clever guy and he has put so much information between the covers of this book that it just amazed me. Everything is covered from getting divorced, starting over and everything that comes with it. He has done his research, that’s for sure! He has though of everything and more.
He shares the challenges and his solutions including making the new place comfortable while looking good. Tips and good products to help keep it clean. He has great powers of reasoning and he knows just how to live alone but at the same time keep it female friendly. What I mean by that is that sometimes when men live alone they forget to think about would a woman feel comfortable coming over here and what can I do to make sure she feels welcome. Joe has already thought of all that and more. He also shares some pretty tasty yet simple recipes, dating advice, cleaning tips and just general good sense ideas that all go together to make the transition from married to single a success. Every page in the book is worth reading because there is something useful in every chapter. I’m a woman that has been single for years but I could really appreciate a book like this one. ( )

You suddenly find yourself single, either by choice or by divorce. Now what do you do?

If your soon-to-be-ex agrees, hire a mediator or write the divorce agreement yourselves. It will save both of you a lot of money over hiring divorce attorneys, and it will cut down on the arguing (very important if there are children involved). If you are the one who is moving out, look for a new place now (don't put it off). Make sure your children have a space of their own when they visit your new residence.

Your new home will probably need a good cleaning; even if it looks clean, a thorough cleaning is still a good idea. The author looks at various cleaning products that have worked for him. After all that cleaning, you are going to be hungry. In the kitchen, the author suggests sticking with the basics for now, like pots, pans and measuring cups. The fancy, high end items can come later.

At some point, you will want to invite women to your home. No to pictures of your ex, or of scantily clad women. Yes to plants, candles or pictures by your children. Other good ways to impress a woman are by showing her that you know how to cook (easy recipes are included), and that you know your way around the world of wine; the author helps with the basics.

How else can a single guy meet women? Volunteer your time, learn how to dance, join a fitness class or shop in a women's clothing or personal care store. Make sure you look presentable, approach her with confidence, and say something interesting (more than "Hey, you wanna go to a nightclub?"). When creating a dating website profile, it's OK to get a bit creative with your photo. Don't make it look like a mug shot, but don't make it part of an obviously cropped group photo. Give her a reason to open your message before all of the others she receives.

This book is excellent. It puts things very simply, for guys who have never been on their own, or whose wife has done all the cooking and cleaning. This gets two strong thumbs up. ( )