The Last Place You Look: A Contrarian's Guide to Dating and Finding Love

by Jim McCoy

Overview

Want love, but hate dating? Award-winning life coach Jim McCoy shows you how to find love through authentic connection, using real-life experiences from dozens of daters and non-daters. Easy to read and easy to relate to, The Last Place You Look is the first place to look to find the fulfilling relationship you’ve always wanted.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780997229417
Publisher:	James F. McCoy
Publication date:	02/02/2016
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	206
File size:	884 KB

About the Author

Jim McCoy is an award-winning life coach who dated for three years at mid-life. He now lives outside Boston with his wife, New York Times bestselling YA author Nancy Werlin. You can reach Jim through his website at www.merlincoaching.com or on Facebook at Merlin Coaching.

Editorial Reviews

"The real life anecdotes are GREAT! Very interesting to peek into other people's relationships...I wish I'd read this when I was single." -- Dian Curtis Regan

From the Publisher

2016-07-14
A self-help guide explores how to find the right partner for a long-term relationship, regardless of age, persuasion, or circumstance. This debut book by McCoy, a Massachusetts life coach, aims to assist those in search of a loving relationship who find the prospect of dating intimidating or discouraging. The book is divided into five chapters, each of which focuses on a simple premise, such as “Find Your Motivation” and “Screw The Date: Just Relate.” Deliberately avoiding an emphasis on seduction and game playing, the volume places a greater weight on self-knowledge and self-confidence. The opening sections strongly stress putting oneself in the right frame of mind to be open to and excited about dating, often a hurdle in itself. Throughout, the author highlights the importance of approaching relationships with an open mind, encouraging readers to dispense with preconceived notions of their ideal mates and instead shift their focus to character and rapport. For the introverted or gun-shy, the book is also peppered with clever alternatives to traditional dinner dates and online matchmaking services. Later sections encourage reflection on past or unsuccessful affairs as learning experiences, tools to bring one closer to a more suitable pairing. The ideas put forth in each chapter are supported by anecdotal accounts of real-life couples who successfully put these concepts into action in their own relationships. The candid work concludes with a concise summary of the ideas and advice outlined previously. The guide benefits from McCoy’s approachable, nonjudgmental writing style and in its ability to break down an unnerving process into small, manageable steps. While male/female pairings are the primary emphasis, the inclusion of LGBT and open relationships is notable and worthwhile. Throughout, the book takes a low-pressure approach, encouraging readers to take things at their own pace and enjoy the ride. Refreshingly, it makes getting back into the dating world seem like an exhilarating opportunity rather than a scary obligation. A plainspoken, handy volume for anyone looking for love but daunted by dating.

Kirkus Review