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The Perils of Cyber-Dating: Confessions of a Hopeful Romantic Looking for Love Online | 
 enlarge | Author: Julie Spira
Publisher: Morgan James Publishing
Category: Book
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Media: Paperback
Pages: 180
Number Of Items: 1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.5
Dimensions (in): 8.3 x 5.5 x 0.5
ISBN: 1600375693
Dewey Decimal Number: 646.7702854678
EAN: 9781600375699
Publication Date: February 13, 2009
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Product Description
This romantic tell-all memoir spanning over 250 online dates, is filled with heartfelt, witty, and hilarious stories. Julie Spira, a pioneer in the Internet industry, became the first on her block to post an online dating profile. You'll follow her journey as she skillfully navigates the web, hoping to replace what she once thought was the love of her life with a new Internet mate. With a designer wardrobe, a mailbox filled with party invitations, and an overloaded Inbox, she continues her cyber-quest to find the "the one." Combining her fairytale romances and disappointing heartbreaks with her personal rules of "netiquette," she provides priceless knowledge about the most effective ways to date online. Learn from an Internet industry pro, who received several marriage proposals and a brilliant assortment of fabulous, fun dates after a devastating heartbreak where she had to start her life all over again.
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 This is a MUST READ FOR ONLINE DATERS March 1, 2010
LT in L.A. (LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA, US)
Ms. Spira's book is a MUST READ FOR ONLINE DATERS. There are various books out there about online dating. Some of them are very mechanical, others purely anectdotal. This book seems to have the best of both. The Perils of Cyber-Dating does a great job of not only discussing how to navigate the online dating world, but also shares the joy and heartaches that people will experience in dating in general.
The author is extremely brave: her candor is so "out there" that you can't help but feel vicariously her ups and downs as she sifts through the myraid of dating profiles. These personal stories and episodes really "tell it like it is" for those of us who are trying to find love in an Internet world.
As a guy, I came away with lots of insights about how to write a profile that will attract more responses from women. I also learned about what kind of things you don't want to put into a profile. In addition, I found the book to be very helpful with guidance on handling the first 2-3 dates with someone who you meet online.
Indeed, the book discussed a great deal about dating etiquette in the 21st Century. In some ways, this books shows that many of rules or "best practices" about dating have not changed. On the other hand, the book also spells out the "new kinds of behavior" that are acceptable, and well as inappropriate conduct, in today's high tech world.
I found the book to be well written. It is well paced: there are just enough relevant details to keep you turning the pages. Moreover, she does an excellent job of laying out the theme or message of a particular chapter or episode within a chapter, by selecting the appropriate amount of detail. Unlike other "tell all" books, Ms. Spira does not bury you or overwhelm you with petty or irrelevant facts.
What really makes the book credible and authentic is the fact that Ms. Spira really tells her stories from the heart without embellishment or exaggeration. Some of her stories reflect great pain, and/or great humor. Some have something in between. This authenticity creates a book that is very believeable, and allows the reader to come away with "real life" insights that can be applied to his/her own online dating efforts.
In addition to baring her soul and talking about her mistakes, Ms. Spira also talks about triumphs or positive experiences that give the reader hope of finding true love in Cyberspace. In that respect it is a balanced, well thought out book.
A great read! Pick it up now! March 1, 2010
Diana Kirschner (New York, NY United States)
This book is a fantastic journey that takes you through the jungle of online dating adventures!!! It reads like an entertaining and fun novel, and teaches you along the way. Julie dishes like she is your best friend, as she takes you into the heart of her vast dating experiences. Definitely pick it up!
A Must Read For Cyber Romantics January 30, 2010
M. Smith (California)
Julie has brought together a collection of personal experiences that resonate with all in today's single world. Her breezy, yet intimate delivery is easy to read and pulls you through the text effortlessly. The journey winds through experiences of joy and disappointment without whining and cynicism. She reflects honestly on her relationships with pitch-perfect tone. A must read for anyone dipping their toes into the not-so-still yet inviting waters of cyber romance.
Loved it! January 18, 2010
Katrina (Los Angeles, CA, US)
Julie Spira gives an entertaining account of her online dating experiences. In addition to the funny stories, she intertwines online dating etiquette. This is a fun book, and worth the read!
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