Single in the City
"…Singh does begin to fill a gap which needs to be filled: she puts single Indian women in touch with each others' stories. To come away with the feeling that you aren't alone…is at least as valuable as the concrete suggestions Singh makes about how to cope….Single in the City is less an operational manual than a way of networking experience, and for that alone it is an interesting read."
--- Business Standard
Sunny's tone is chatty and easy on the brain…It is Sunny's no-nonsense approach to the single life that makes her book worthwhile…Her book is tailored for real life, not for a fairy-tale existence…It's a safe bet to join the sisterhood of singles in this brave new millenium. Hand in hand with Sunny Singh, you can't possibly put the wrong foot forward."
--- Indian Review of Books
"The publication of the book by Penguin can well be read as an acknowledgement of the fact that the single woman in India has arrived! The book legitimises her existence and recognises the varied dimensions of her experience. In fact, the most refreshing aspect of Singh's book is that it doesn't moralise."
--- Deccan Chronicle
"Singh goes into a wide range of circumstances pertaining to what she categorizes as public, personal and private spaces - sexual harassment, single parenting, financial management, entertaining (some good recipes for cocktails) and, of course, relationships. The tone is sensible, modulated and humorous, without being inanely feel-good."
--- Telegraph India
"The experiences of the never-married, the divorced and the widowed are
put together in this witty and insightful handbook for the independent woman…
The Independent Woman's Handbook is an unusual and path breaking book which
explores the meaning of being a single woman in the league of Ally McBeal
and Bridget Jones. All said and done, it's an illuminating read to empower
yourself and celebrate the joys of living alone."
--- www.punelive.com
"Singh's book explores the meaning of being a single woman, either out of choice or otherwise, and in the process puts together some warm and humorous stories coupled with real life experiences, making it a treat to read…. Singh writes in a casual, brazen style in a first person, conversational tone - more like a woman-to-woman monologue. No, make that dialogue, because even though the reader isn't doing any talking she is definitely relating, nodding her head and filing away the little details in her mind…. I, for one, wish I had found this book two years ago when I took the big step."
--- Midday, Mumbai
"The synopsis says that the writings deal with issues facing the lives of women who could be single (by choice or compulsion), divorced or widowed. But trust me, it will do wonders for the "married and working and the simply housewives" lot too…The personal touch given to the book is what makes it a must for all women. You will enjoy seeing your reflection in it, sharing the funny moments and your indignation at the male chauvinism with your friends. Sunny has certainly done her homework and it shows…"
--- First City