
Single-Minded
Being single, whole and living life to the full
Kate Wharton(Author)
Monarch Books (Publisher)
Published on 21. June 2013
Book
Paperback/Softback
192 pages
978-0-85721-430-0 (ISBN)
Description
Our world, and indeed our church, seem to be built around a 'couples culture'. From popular music to supermarket offers to 'family' events, being single can mean being the odd one out. Kate Wharton considers the challenges facing singles, addressing the issues of being complete without an 'other half', staying pure, being single again after divorce or bereavement, and dealing with pressures from both church and society. Kate reminds us that Jesus comes to bring 'life to the full', whatever our marital status. 'When we are sold out for God,' she says, 'then life will be the very best that it can be - whether married or single, with children or without - because we will be on our way to becoming who we were created to be.' Kate shows us how we can be single and whole.
Reviews / Votes
"A delightful book. Perceptive, open, and startlingly honest." -- Elaine Storkey "Reading this book felt like sitting by the fire and having an honest chat about personal issues with a friend." -- Ian and Nadine Parkinson "With great honesty, clarity and insight Kate looks at this vital issue for the Church in a powerful way!" -- Gavin Calver "Kate Wharton is the real deal!" -- Andy Hawthorne OBE "You will not be able to deny the honesty, humour, and humanity of this book." -- The Right Reverend James Jones "Honest, funny and positive... a great deal of wisdom for both single and married people." -- Graham Tomlin Kate knows what she is talking about, and she imbues this, her first book, with that insight borne out of experience and practice. With a growing number of singles in our churches, we all, married or not, need to understand each other better so that we can minister God's grace to each. We want to commend this book to both single and married, all will be better equipped by its insights. It will become a classic; buy your copy before it's sold out! -- John & Anne Coles, Leaders of New Wine, in their Foreword "A celebration of the single state." * Methodist Recorder * "Fabulously down to earth, honest, fun, biblical and enjoyable to read. What more could you want from a book. Single Minded is a timely piece of writing addressing issues that face singles in our world and church today. But not just for singles; it is an uplifting book whatever your marital status." * New Wine Magazine * `Kate Wharton is a vicar from Liverpool who, by her own admission, has never had a boyfriend. In her courageous, cliche-free and highly personal book, she addresses with humour and candour both the pluses and minuses of the single life. [...] This is an excellent book.' -- Jeremy Moody * Christianity *More details
Edition
New edition
Language
English
Place of publication
United Kingdom
Publishing group
SPCK Publishing
Edition type
New edition
Product notice
Paperback (UK-B)
Illustrations
No
Dimensions
Height: 198 mm
Width: 129 mm
Thickness: 11 mm
Weight
213 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-85721-430-0 (9780857214300)
Copyright in bibliographic data and cover images is held by Nielsen Book Services Limited or by the publishers or by their respective licensors: all rights reserved.
Schweitzer Classification
Other editions
Additional editions

E-Book
06/2013
Monarch Books
€12.49
Available for download
Person
Kate is Vicar of St. George's Church in Everton, Liverpool. Before ordination she worked as a Speech & Language Therapist and then as a Church Pastoral Assistant. She enjoys travelling, playing badminton, watching football, and going out with friends. She is a regular speaker at New Wine. She has been single for 33 years!
Content
Contents
Acknowledgments 9
Foreword 13
Introduction 15
1 Wholly single 21
2 Living a God-obsessed life in a marriage-obsessed church 49
3 Purely single 77
4 Living a God-obsessed life in a sex-obsessed world 97
5 Single again 125
6 Living together 147
7 Happily ever after... 171
Recommended reading 189
Notes 190
Acknowledgments 9
Foreword 13
Introduction 15
1 Wholly single 21
2 Living a God-obsessed life in a marriage-obsessed church 49
3 Purely single 77
4 Living a God-obsessed life in a sex-obsessed world 97
5 Single again 125
6 Living together 147
7 Happily ever after... 171
Recommended reading 189
Notes 190