Book excerpt: This book offers a welcome alternative to anyone who is looking for something different from the generic brand of books on singleness. Based on the personal and professional perspectives of five single persons ranging in age from late 20s to mid 50s, this book discusses the subject of singleness from Biblical, theological, pastoral, and socio-economical perspectives. With astute wit and lived realism, the authors explore the hard questions about being a single person in today's society and offer a refreshing new view on the single experience.