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3.73 AVERAGE
3.73 AVERAGE
adventurous
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
fast-paced
I would not recommend this book.
But that is only because I thought the author came off as annoying. I don't know Kristin Newman personally. I never heard of her before hearing a glowing review of "What I was Doing While You Were Breeding" but after reading her book, I can't help but think she is probably an annoying person (to me at least) in real life. I am assuming this book is reflective of who she is as a person. Maybe it's not. I feel bad for judging her this way because I can't provide a specific reason from the text why I feel this way. Totality of the facts/pages maybe? She kind of reminds me of a person you know will ruin the rest of your day when open up their mouth. Maybe I have a negative viewpoint because I was expecting the book to be funny and it wasn't. I'll say this though, it did have moments of charm like the reviewer said it would.
Despite my earlier assumption of the author, I do also think she is probably a good person and admirable of sorts. She seems accomplished and somewhat level headed. I think her journey might be inspirational for older single adults but boy oh boy, she is annoying.
There is a specific subset of people who might enjoy this book (not myself and an explanation of whom, I'd prefer to keep offline) but I wouldn't recommend it for mass consumption or for purchase with your own money.
But that is only because I thought the author came off as annoying. I don't know Kristin Newman personally. I never heard of her before hearing a glowing review of "What I was Doing While You Were Breeding" but after reading her book, I can't help but think she is probably an annoying person (to me at least) in real life. I am assuming this book is reflective of who she is as a person. Maybe it's not. I feel bad for judging her this way because I can't provide a specific reason from the text why I feel this way. Totality of the facts/pages maybe? She kind of reminds me of a person you know will ruin the rest of your day when open up their mouth. Maybe I have a negative viewpoint because I was expecting the book to be funny and it wasn't. I'll say this though, it did have moments of charm like the reviewer said it would.
Despite my earlier assumption of the author, I do also think she is probably a good person and admirable of sorts. She seems accomplished and somewhat level headed. I think her journey might be inspirational for older single adults but boy oh boy, she is annoying.
There is a specific subset of people who might enjoy this book (not myself and an explanation of whom, I'd prefer to keep offline) but I wouldn't recommend it for mass consumption or for purchase with your own money.
While it was super funny at parts and I loved her ridiculous encounters and that she had good and bad ones and shared it all, I hate the narrative arc about single women always self-actualizing to realize they pushed love away and then finally meeting the right person that tames their wild ways. If she hadn't gone there in the end, I would have liked the book a lot more.
Great title, funny stories, and nice change to read about someone who grabs life by the balls.
Very witty and a solid read. I’m almost bummed at the ending as it has a tidy bow on it but I’m happy for her.
Love the title and had to pick it up. Enjoyed joining the author on her adventures. There's even a 2 sentence stop-over in Vail.
slow-paced
wish this was more a travel memoir than a hookup memoir. author is annoyingly unaware that she is or does the exact thing she complains throughout the book of other women. she also seems like a terrible friend. the only somewhat reflection on what she claims were the purpose of her travels come in the last 5 minutes of the book and are thin. i didn’t find this book funny, sexy, nor poignant. its a short one and i ended up listening to the second half at 2x speed to get it over with. giving a 1.5 purely on the travel ideas i gained.
When I first started reading this book I thought that I would be overwhelmed with jealousy. The author has been on more adventures in the span of about 10 years than I will be able to afford in an entire lifetime. Maybe if I scrimp and save, in 5 years I could go on one of these trips.
But that's not what the book is about. It's about going through life as a single woman in your 30s and living with your own rules. My exact experience might be different than Kristin's, but my feelings, thoughts, fears, worries, joys...they are all the same. I laughed with her, I cried with her. My heart broke with her. I am inspired by her and I finished the book thinking, "maybe it'll all work out okay."
And if I do travel...she gave some great advice.
But that's not what the book is about. It's about going through life as a single woman in your 30s and living with your own rules. My exact experience might be different than Kristin's, but my feelings, thoughts, fears, worries, joys...they are all the same. I laughed with her, I cried with her. My heart broke with her. I am inspired by her and I finished the book thinking, "maybe it'll all work out okay."
And if I do travel...she gave some great advice.
adventurous
funny
hopeful
informative
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
relaxing
medium-paced
This is a fantastic memoir about traveling despite your relationship status. It makes me want to go out and travel by myself!
Part travel memoir, part love story, this read was deliciously scandalous yet also brilliant, funny, and touching. A few mothers may find the author's title offensive, but those willing to delve deeper won't let that prevent you from reading—as with many great writers, the element of surprise and poignancy are some of Kristin Newman's greatest strengths, and I found myself moved by how, in this book (as in life) all things eventually come full circle.