"Jesus Shrank My Dating Pool": Fishing for a Saintly Love While the Clock Keeps Ticking

HALIFAX, Nova Scotia - July 30, 2024 - PRLog -- In her late 30s, Marie-Eve Dawood was still on the dating scene, hoping to meet Mr. Right—and over it in a big way. Raised in the church, she had read all the right books, prayed all the right prayers and dated (almost) all the right boys, but life simply hadn't delivered.

The burden of finding a life partner with Christian values deemed grossly out of step with modern-day ideals had proved to be a heavy one.

After miraculously tying the knot at age 40, becoming a stepmom to four children and giving birth to twin boys following a so-called geriatric pregnancy, Dawood put pen to paper in hopes of buoying other women who might find themselves in the same treacherous waters.

The result, "Jesus Shrank My Dating Pool: Holding Out for a Godly Man When It Feels Like You've Missed the Boat," is a comical yet poignant look at the trials and tribulations of Christian women who remain unattached longer than expected. Part memoir, part guidebook, it encourages readers to get real about their pain, emphasizing the importance of establishing a strong support system and staying true to one's vision and values.

"In the research I did for my own book on prolonged singleness, I found that many books on the topic dismissed how difficult singleness can be," says Kate Hurley Krause, author of "Getting Naked Later: Making Sense of the Unexpected Single Life." "Marie-Eve does a wonderful job offering compassion to those in this situation and making them feel seen and heard."

It's a rare kind of vulnerability that is refreshing to readers. "I've always been a bit repulsed by what most Christians have to say about marriage, so the fact that I enjoyed this book says a lot," says Shannon, 39, from Fort Worth, Texas. "Marie-Eve isn't afraid to delve into the realities of single life in the church and she shares godly truths and practical advice without sounding trite. Not only will this book make you laugh out loud, it'll introduce you to your soul sister and leave you with a hopeful message."

"Jesus Shrank My Dating Pool" is now available in e-book and softcover formats on Amazon. View the book trailer by visiting http://www.JesusShrankMyDatingPool.com.

About the Author

Marie-Eve Dawood helps single Christian ladies get real about their struggles, find community and connect with God so they can move forward with hope. "Jesus Shrank My Dating Pool" is her first book. She lives in Halifax, Nova Scotia with her family. Connect with her at http://MarieEveDawood.com.