{"product_id":"50-dates-in-50-states-one-womans-journey-to-positive-change-9781614486374","title":"50 Dates in 50 States: One Woman's Journey to","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMelanie Brocklehurst hit rock bottom after the death of her soul-mate. Feeling she had nothing more to lose, she decided to follow a formula she created in her teens to achieve positive change. As a result, she embarks on a journey that changes her life. Along the way she quits her job, sells her house, and travels the United States dating fifty men in fifty states. And, eventually she falls in love again...in the most unexpected place.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e  Told with honesty, humor, and warmth, \u003ci\u003e50 Dates in 50 States\u003c\/i\u003e clearly captures the ups,downs and hilarious moments of Internet dating and traveling alone across the United States. Melanie—shaped by events of her past but refusingto be defined by them—overcomes grief on a journey that is touching, delightful, and unexpectedly uplifting.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e  By turns joyful and melancholy, this wise and funny author will pull at your heartstrings in this inspirational, heartfelt, and beautifully written memoir.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e  Part travelogue, part romp, and part how-to guide, \u003ci\u003e50 Dates in 50 States\u003c\/i\u003e, through its unique format, not only provides laughter and tears but also shows you how to build the life of your dreams by following the formula detailed throughout. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTrade Review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“I could not put down this book once I had begun to read. Why? Because it’s compelling reading—as well as sharing her own remarkable story, each chapter gave me insights about my own life and work. I often say that our greatest strength is our fallibility—Melanie proves this in her open and honest portrayal of life and work and lets you into her secrets of success.  Melanie is a wise practitioner, we can all learn from her book. I will keep this book close—like a best friend for life.”\u003cbr\u003e  -Dr. Andrew Machon, London, United Kingdom, International Executive, Business Coach and Author\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e  “Melanie Brocklehurst is an exceptional executive and has now proved herself to be an exceptional author and coach. \u003ci\u003e50 Dates in 50 States: One Woman’s Journey to Positive Change\u003c\/i\u003e provides a practical guide for those wanting to make positive changes as Melanie openly shares her 8-step Positive Change Formula wrapped wonderfully in the story of the past year of her life. You are going to love both the book and the positive changes that you achieve through putting her formula into practice!”\u003cbr\u003e  -Bonnie Boezeman AO, Sydney, Australia, Managing Director, Business Benefits International\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e  “What’s better than a dating guide? Answer: A book that helps you with dating, provides you with a formula to achieve positive change and is wrapped up in a story!  Melanie has created a unique and exciting book that is part travelogue, part romp and part how-to coach yourself happy. In her book, \u003ci\u003e50 Dates in 50 States\u003c\/i\u003e, Melanie doesn´t patronize you. She, like me, shows that to find the right life partner isn´t necessarily ‘easy’ or ‘simple’ but that the results are worth it.”\u003cbr\u003e  -Marla Martenson, Los Angeles, United States, Author of \u003ci\u003eExcuse Me, Your Soul Mate is Waiting\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFOREWORD\u003cbr\u003e  INTRODUCTION\u003cbr\u003e  CHAPTER 1 PROBLEMS\u003cbr\u003e  CHAPTER 2 THE POSITIVE CHANGE FORMULA\u003cbr\u003e  CHAPTER 3 OPTIONS\u003cbr\u003e  CHAPTER 4 SOLUTIONS\u003cbr\u003e  CHAPTER 5 IMPLEMENTATION\u003cbr\u003e      The Best Laid Plans...\u003cbr\u003e      The Start of the 50 Dates\u003cbr\u003e      California \u003ci\u003e    Date #1: Chris – Life Is A Rollercoaster\u003c\/i\u003e \u003ci\u003e    Date #2: Sam – Making Out At The Drive-In\u003c\/i\u003e     Arizona \u003ci\u003e    Date #3: Diego – Allergies And Rock Concerts\u003c\/i\u003e     New Mexico, Texas, Oklahoma and Arkansas   \u003ci\u003e  Date #4: Nathan – Scary Stalker Material\u003cbr\u003e      Dates #5\u0026amp;6: Dylan And Tom – Vegetarians And Memorials\u003cbr\u003e      Date #7: Josh – Another Ex-Girlfriend On The List?\u003c\/i\u003e     Tennessee     \u003ci\u003e    Date #8: Steven – You Missed Out On Some Great Hickory-Smoked Ribs!\u003c\/i\u003e     Mississippi \u003ci\u003e    Date #9: Richard – I Need A Coke Hit!\u003c\/i\u003e CHAPTER 6 TENACITY\u003cbr\u003e      Louisiana \u003ci\u003e    Date #10: Max – Music And Magic In New Orleans\u003c\/i\u003e     Alabama \u003ci\u003e    Date #11: Adrian – Safety First\u003c\/i\u003e     Florida \u003ci\u003e    Date #12: Mark – Three’s A Crowd, Leave Your Smart Phone At Home\u003c\/i\u003e     Georgia \u003ci\u003e    Date #13: Phil – Art And Truck-Driving\u003c\/i\u003e CHAPTER 7 INTEGRITY\u003cbr\u003e      California again... and Nevada! \u003ci\u003e    Date #14: Sam – The Official Date In Las Vegas\u003c\/i\u003e     A Military Operation\u003cbr\u003e      Maryland \u003ci\u003e    Date #15: Andrew – Jumping Straight Back On The Horse\u003c\/i\u003e     Washington D.C. \u003ci\u003e    Date #16: Luke – A Walk In The Park\u003c\/i\u003e     Virginia, North Carolina, South Carolina, New York, Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Delaware \u003ci\u003e    Dates #17-23: Too Many To Mention\u003c\/i\u003e     Wisconsin, Indiana, Michigan \u003ci\u003e    Date #26: Jacob – Moonwalking in Gary, Indiana\u003c\/i\u003e     Illinois \u003ci\u003e    Date #27: Roger – The Job Interview\u003c\/i\u003e     Minnesota, North Dakota, Idaho, Utah \u003ci\u003e    Date #28: Roberto – The Restorer Of Faith\u003c\/i\u003e     Omaha, Iowa, South Dakota, Montana, Wyoming, West Virginia, Ohio, Kentucky, Missouri, Kansas and Colorado... Phew! \u003ci\u003e    Dates #34-36: Toby – Banter And Bickering In The Badlands\u003c\/i\u003e     Hawaii \u003ci\u003e    Date #43: Jonny – Swimming With The Sharks\u003c\/i\u003e     Mexico \u003ci\u003e    Date #44: José – My Unofficial Date\u003c\/i\u003e Back in the UK with my family\u003cbr\u003e  CHAPTER 8 VICTORY\u003cbr\u003e      Mexico again... and 8 of the 9 states\u003cbr\u003e      New Hampshire, Vermont, Maine, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, Connecticut, Oregon and Washington     \u003ci\u003eDate #45-50: Charlie – Charlie And The Hot Chocolate Factories of New England\u003cbr\u003e      Date #51-52: Harry And Ian – I Left My Heart In...\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e      Alaska   \u003ci\u003e  Date #53: José – My Last Official Date\u003c\/i\u003e CHAPTER 9 EVALUATION\u003cbr\u003e      The Final Stage of the Positive Change Formula\u003cbr\u003e      Life After 50 Dates\u003cbr\u003e  CHAPTER 10 THE POSITIVE CHANGE FORMULA IN ACTION ALL OVER AGAIN\u003cbr\u003e      Kick-start the Positive\u003cbr\u003e  EPILOGUE\u003cbr\u003e  AFTERWORD\u003cbr\u003e  ABOUT THE AUTHOR\u003cbr\u003e  POSITIVE CHANGE COACHING AND CONSULTING\u003cbr\u003e  ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS","brand":"Morgan James Publishing llc","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51359736987991,"sku":"9781614486374","price":13.49,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/1739\/5799\/files\/9781614486374.jpg?v=1754125561","url":"https:\/\/bookcurl.com\/products\/50-dates-in-50-states-one-womans-journey-to-positive-change-9781614486374","provider":"Book Curl","version":"1.0","type":"link"}