Title: Jane Austen's Guide to Dating Author: Lauren Henderson call number: (On Order)

Summary:
Henderson uses the wisdom and scenarios from Austen's novels to create a practical guide for navigating modern day dating scenes. She provides examples of the triumphs and pitfalls of Austen's characters to guide us and help us learn what to do or not to do. She stresses such qualities as honesty, self-awareness, being in the moment, self-respect, etc. and how possessing and using these attributes always win the right man.

Included are personality quizzes to discover which Austen female character you most resemble, which male Austen character your current love interest is, and a compatibility chart to identify which female and male Austen characters match best.

I would recommend this book!

Why?
Henderson is a native Brit and brings with her the more sensible European (Austen) dating skill set she finds lacking in American singles that will help readers succeed in building a lasting relationship. It is a delightful, fun, and fresh guide differing greatly from the confusing modern dating guides. In addition, fans of Austen will find this an enjoyable read because Henderson is a well read and credible voice on Austen literary criticism.

It's definitely worth reading, especially for the personality/character tests to share with friends!

Employee Initials: KS Review Date: February 2005

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