The Joy of Being Single

by Allia Zobel

Other authors: Roz Chast (Illustrator)

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Forget rumors about married people living longer, or that single people are miserable, or that two can live as cheaply as one: married people started these rumors out of pure jealousy. Which inspired single freelance humorist Allia Zobel to correct the record. Joined by New Yorker cartoonist Roz Chast in her first-ever collaborative effort, the authors refute the bad rap singles have gotten with dozens of insightful, irrefutable reasons to celebrate living alone. 138,000 copies in print. Illustrated by Roz Chast.… (more)

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This book is so funny! So many of the "joys" of being single seem like they've been taken from my life. Staying up late watching Star Trek reruns, eating junk food for dinner, keeping things within reach, the four kitties in her bedroom, etc. This is a great pick-me-up if I'm having a rough day. (

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heatherheartsbooks | Jan 13, 2010 |

This is my favorite book. It's a tiny little book that is filled with really funny stuff that keeps me laughing and the illustrations are so cute. I always recommend it to people who think they HAVE to have a man. No way! This book shows you how good you have it single!

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Allia Zobel	—	primary author	all editions	calculated
Chast, Roz	Illustrator	secondary author	all editions	confirmed

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Forget rumors about married people living longer, or that single people are miserable, or that two can live as cheaply as one: married people started these rumors out of pure jealousy. Which inspired single freelance humorist Allia Zobel to correct the record. Joined by New Yorker cartoonist Roz Chast in her first-ever collaborative effort, the authors refute the bad rap singles have gotten with dozens of insightful, irrefutable reasons to celebrate living alone. 138,000 copies in print. Illustrated by Roz Chast.

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