How to Love an American Man (29 page)

ADVANCED PRAISE FOR
How to Love an American Man

“
How to Love an American Man
offers an important, new perspective on relationships from a bright young author. Kristine Gasbarre not only gives young women advice for understanding men but she also inspires women of all ages to share the beauty and the wisdom of the female experience. This book answers critical questions about the mystery of love.”

—Marci Shimoff,
New York Times
bestselling author of
Love for No Reason, Happy for No Reason,
and
Chicken Soup for the Woman's Soul

“Kristine Gasbarre is a modern-day Jane Austen. . . . With sparkling wit, this spunky heroine faces modern women's search for love with the complications and joys of freedom and independence. That's where her grandmother comes in, gently schooling her in the art of courtship and, ultimately, identity. A page-turner that leaves you guessing until the very end.”

—Jean Twenge, Ph.D., author of
Generation Me
and coauthor of
The Narcissism Epidemic

“
How to Love an American Man
is a beautifully written, heartfelt gem. Disguised as a romance, it is actually a story of familial bonds, personal growth, and faith. With the help of her grandmother's wisdom and her own hard-earned insights, Kristine Gasbarre discovers what it means to live in a relationship with ‘an American man.' And while she may or may not have found ‘true love,' she has definitely found herself.”

—Lisa Oz,
New York Times
bestselling author and radio host

“Tradition can be a refuge or a prison, family ties, likewise, both comfort and burden. Krissy Gasbarre maintains a perfect balance. But then there's love. And love ain't so easy. Krissy puts all bonds on hold and sets out on her search for fulfillment. In a world of mental palates dulled by the sugars of instant gratification, Krissy's voice is freshly squeezed orange juice. Krissy writes with style and grace and plenty of humor. Hers is no passing fancy. Hers is a genuine quest. In these times, when love is more precious than ever, Krissy Gasbarre opens wide all her windows and doors. In
How to Love an American Man
tradition meets today. Up close and personal, here is a bright light on the road to love.”

—Alphie McCourt

Credits

Cover photograph © Smith Collection/Getty Images

Copyright

Some of the names and identifying details of the individuals discussed in this book have been changed.

HOW TO LOVE AN AMERICAN MAN
. Copyright © 2011 by Kristine Gasbarre. All rights reserved under International and Pan-American Copyright Conventions. By payment of the required fees, you have been granted the nonexclusive, nontransferable right to access and read the text of this e-book on-screen. No part of this text may be reproduced, transmitted, downloaded, decompiled, reverse-engineered, or stored in or introduced into any information storage and retrieval system, in any form or by any means, whether electronic or mechanical, now known or hereinafter invented, without the express written permission of HarperCollins e-books.

FIRST EDITION

Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data is available upon request.

ISBN 978-0-06-199739-6

EPub Edition © AUGUST 2011 ISBN: 9780062079220

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