There are more singles now than any other time in this nation’s history. While this reflects an abundance
of “available” men, why are so many Christian women who desire marriage still going through their lives alone?
Author A.J. Kiesling explores this dilemma and how our culture, church subculture, and the behaviors and beliefs
of both genders shape the outcome. Kiesling’s personal experience, extensive research, and more than a hundred candid
interviews with single women help readers discover:
who these women are, their circumstances, and experiences
why there are so many non–marrying men
the influence of sex, feminism, expectations, and other factors on this trend
what men and women want in a mate and why candidates often fall short
how to date in a godly, intentional way while continuing to develop oneself
This fascinating, revealing look at an often glossed–over topic is filled with personal stories,
“Girl Talk” questions and answers, “Man–Speak” comments and observations from men, and Kiesling’s
insight and compassion to help women understand their choices, their desires, and God’s heart for their whole lives.
A.J. Kiesling is the author of more than a dozen books including Jaded: Hope for Believers Who Have Given Up on Church but Not on God and Live Like a Jesus Freak. She has worked in the Christian publishing industry since 1985 as a magazine and industry news editor and a regular contributor to Publishers Weekly, reporting on spirituality trends and religion book publishing.
“Everywhere I turn as a single Christian woman, I run into other women who long to be married, but they’re oddly alone despite the seeming abundance of single men. When I started asking nitty–gritty questions via an online singles survey, the answers poured in (from both men and women). Their responses will both surprise and frustrate you, but the truth is the best starting point for change.”
—A.J. Kiesling, author of Where Have All the Good Men Gone?
Endorsements
"In the book, Where Have All the Good Men Gone?, author A.J. Kiesling does an amazing job of researching an issue that has long been a frustrated topic of conversation in the church––why Christian women are having a harder time finding good Christian men to marry. Through the sharing of that research, Kiesling opens the door for a frank discussion as to where this problem comes from, and more importantly, what singles can do to overcome it and find the mate God has for them. This is a must read for any single out there!"
—Cara Whedbee, PhD, author of The Point System
"I greatly appreciate A.J. Kiesling’s journalistic style and would recommend her for other such controversial subjects. Frankly, I admire the way she tackles subjects that are difficult to approach for most Christians...especially for those who are ‘outside observers’ and who see that everything is not ‘pie in the sky’ for Christian Soldiers. It is my prayer that this book will encourage Christian single men in particular, to dare them to step up in their God–given faith and fulfill God’s plan for men and women to be the ’completer’ of each other. And that surely is His plan."
—Faye H Ruth
Editorial Reviews
“If you are looking for a book that lays out—candidly—what is on the minds of Christian singles, men and women alike, and provides practical advice for each group in their pursuit of marriage, then then this is your book...If you are a Christian single, and want to be married, this is a must–read.”
—SingleMind.net
“This was an interesting, easy–to–read book on a topic that has been virtually unexplored. Author A.J. Kiesling digs into the subject of why so many women remain single in today’s culture when many of them would prefer to be married...Makes a great gift for your daughter or a single friend.”
—BookBargainsAndPreviews.com
“Where Have All the Good Men Gone? introduces many thought–provoking points and is worth a place in your library.”
—Church Libraries