The Last Single Woman in America by Cindy Guidry

No one is safe from her pen the state of her parents' marriage comes under fire, and her neighbors, her ex-boyfriends, and even she herself are all targets. But these are only some of the conflicts Guidry examines. Guidry struggles to redefine herself while making the transition from film executive to unemployed Hollywood individual, and she continually encounters resistance in a landscape where being single is considered by many as being incomplete. Cloud and The Man Who Ate the 747, Labeled a memoir, this is really a collection of essays born from adversity. The Last Single Woman in America is filled with tenderness, truth, power and pain, and one can only hope that this marks the beginning of a long-term relationship with a remarkable new writer.â€� â€”Ben Sherwood, author of The Death and Life of Charlie St. Whether youâ€™re single or married, male or female, youâ€™ll be captivated by Guidryâ€™s rollicking stories and unforgettable characters. Continuously rib-tickling except for the moments it reminded me that I'm ashamed to be a man' â€”Paul Dinello, writer and co-star, Strangers with Candy â€œLike a modern day Dorothy Parker, Cindy Guidry is wickedly observant and outrageously funny. A fresh and funny first book that would make a good purchase for any popular collection.â€� â€”Audrey Snowden, Library Journal 'Wickedly funny.

Although her observations about sex, gender relations, and the world today are pointed, for the most part, she handles her characters with gentleness. (She's careful to begin the book with a disclaimer stating that while these stories are emotionally true, some facts have been altered for effect.) The end product succeeds: Guidry does not take herself too seriously, and she has a sharp eye for comic detail.

Â€œLabeled a memoir, this is really a collection of essays born from adversity.

The Last Single Woman in America by Cindy Guidry