We're Not Sixteen Anymore
A Baby Boomers Adventures with Online Dating
by Becky Andersen
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Pub Date Jun 01 2016 | Archive Date Oct 31 2020
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Description
This book published in 2016 but its popularity continues and this time of year seems to bring out the online dating ads more than ever.
You've seen those ads on television, in newspapers, and (naturally) on computer popups. The models are cute, handsome, young, or at least looking good for their age. But what REALLY happens when a computer semi-illiterate 60ish widow is prodded into this very 21st century form of dating---when the last time she dated was when Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin became the first men to walk on the moon? Getting back into dating makes her feel young. Actual dating makes her realize she is NOT sixteen anymore. What started out as entries on her Facebook page have expanded into detailed accounts of dating foibles and feats. Anyone who has embraced the concept of online dating, no matter at what age, will find her adventures laugh-out-loud funny and charming.
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Advance Praise
“Loved, loved, loved this book! I couldn’t stop laughing. I could not put this book down. I truly enjoyed reading about the different dates she had. It’s definitely not fun being single/divorced/widowed and checking out the dating scene. Although I was happy that she met that special person, I was also sad when the book came to an end.” – Sondrita G (Educator)
“We’re Not Sixteen Anymore is a fun, quirky memoir about one woman’s experience dating through an online dating website after her husband’s death and her 61st birthday. Becky is funny and gives great backstory on the baby boomer generation she originates from along with her experience dating in the modern world. Anyone looking to give online dating a try not that already have given it a try would love this book. Anyone at all would love this book. It’s well written and light hearted. I enjoyed it immensely and I’m in my early 30’s and married.” – Tina Edwards for VexingCircumstance
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Available Editions
| EDITION | Paperback |
| ISBN | 9781608081561 |
| PRICE | $14.95 (USD) |
| PAGES | 192 |
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Featured Reviews
Hemdiva D, Reviewer
The lead character is advised to find “a friend” and she tries out online dating but she’s not sixteen anymore. In her early sixties, the author discovers the benefits and disadvantages of online dating as she goes on her dates.
The narration is very hilarious, perfectly a romantic comedy! The author’s witty sense of humour will make you laugh on each page and each line. The way she describes her date and herself and the surroundings is awesome.
Grab this book on Valentines Day or any Day and it surely won’t disappoint you!
CATHY C, Bookseller
In We're Not Sixteen Anymore, Becky Andersen has created,a wonderfully funny book of essays chronicling the pitfalls and perils of dating in the digital age.
First is the trauma of creating a new account and a dating profile; then waiting for the first responses to come in. It's amazing how quickly checking for responses goes from a pleasant pastime to a raving addiction.
She meets an entire collection of Mr. Wrongs. There's the utterly boring guy, the guy who makes a hobby of dating, and the guy who goes to a great deal of trouble to create a perfect first date. She also discovers that a horseback riding date, after years of not riding, is a painful way to meet another Mr. Wrong.
Does she meet a Mr. Maybe, or even a Mr. Right. You'll have to read it to find out!
I would highly recommend this title to woman looking for something light and funny.
In the interest of full disclosure, I received a free digital copy of this title to review from Net Galley.
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Alycia C, Educator
A story about a 60 year old who is embarking back into the dating world. It's definitely a quirky and fun read. Online dating isn't easy but at 60 to read the dates bought a skill me to my face.
Tahera V, Reviewer
One thing is clear after reading this book... dating is never going to be an easy job, whether you are sixteen or sixty! 😅
I giggled and chuckled my way through this book where the author shares her funny and embarrassing experiences with online dating at the age of 61.
Bonnie K, Reviewer
This was quite a fun book to read. The author, Becky Anderson, talks about the adventures of online dating and her experiences with it. She had some really funny experiences, but she seemed to end up finding online dating to be fun. She is an older woman and her family got her to try it. This book, although very humorous and fun to read, was very positive about online dating, which was good. After all, it seems like all you hear is negative things about it, so to hear someone have positive experiences with it was heartwarming. I would read this book again. It was well written and just hilarious to read. I highly recommend it.
Educator 562025
Absolutely hilarious book by Becky Andersen! She has captured the perils of dating for older adults in a very humorous way. Couldn't keep the book down once I started reading it! It was so funny! I can totally see this becoming a hit comedy TV show with each chapter made into an episode!
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