Meet Delaney

by Jackie Mahaney

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• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1934246638
• ISBN13: 9781934246634
• Release Date: July 2007
• Publisher: Peppertree Press
• Length: 160 Pages
• Weight: 0.54 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 6.0" x 9.0"

Customer Reviews

Reviewed by Cynthia Murphy for Breeni Books

Jackie Mahaney's Meet Delaney is a fun peek into the life of a single woman. Delaney seems to have it all: a great job, good looks, a new house, and a husband. Then the so-called "love of her life" suddenly dumps her. The divorce leads to Delaney's quest for true love. As she searches for her soul mate, Delaney makes a more important discovery. She finds herself. The concept of Meet Delaney certainly isn't new. However, Mahaney's treatment of Delaney separates this novel from all the other chick lit novels out there. From the beginning, Delaney seems different from similar protagonists. She is definitely a career woman, but she has other interests. She is also a smart, witty character with equally fun friends. Delaney is a strong woman who doesn't necessarily mind being alone. She has a strong network of friends and family, as well as numerous business contacts. One of the most important "people" in Delaney's life is her dog, Abagail. In the years following the divorce, Delaney forges an incredibly strong bond with Abagail. The relationship never seems corny or extreme. Delaney's not a crazy dog lady, but she does love her pet. Mahaney has done a wonderful job of portraying one of the most important relationships in Delaney's life. The portrayal is very realistic. Consequently, I have to admit that I got a little teary-eyed when Abagail's fate seemed clear. This is truly a hilarious book. Some of Delaney's dates are just laugh out loud funny. One of the funniest is her date with Ron, also as known as "the guy from the 7-11." This particular date will make some of your own bad dates seem pretty good in comparison. The characters on this novel are also funny. Delaney is a very witty character. Her humor is always sharp and occasionally a bit sarcastic. Her friends are equally funny. When Delaney and her friend, Lindsay, team up to take revenge on a particularly sleazy guy that Lindsay met online, the results are hysterical. They definitely know how to make this man pay for his bad behavior. Delaney's dates are also very colorful characters. For a "nice girl from Iowa" she certainly does meet a wide variety of men. There are nice guys and losers (just like in real life) as well as a few more interesting types. Delaney meets one of her more interesting guys online, Dr. Todd. He seems too good to be true, and Delaney quick discovers that he is. Another colorful date for her is Michael. Michael is a married man, but that's not the most interesting thing about him. He has a checkered past that includes organized crime and a stint in prison. Along the way, Delaney also has a couple of boy toys and platonic male friends. Meet Delaney is a funny, fresh look at one woman's quest to find love. The subject matter is familiar, but Mahaney's characters make the difference. Delaney is a witty, lovable narrator. She may not always find love, but she learns about herself with each failed relationship. Single women everywhere will be able to relate to Delaney

Wonderful

This is the exact type of book that I enjoy although it was not clear to me, at the beginning, whether this was a biography or a novel. No matter, it is partly self-help, partly chick lit and part memoir. Meet Delaney, written by Jackie Mahaney is an honest, painful and funny look at the life that awaits the single women today! Delaney, the main character, has just been unceremoniously dumped by her husband of 8 years and she never saw it coming. Her story of the break up is painful to read "stay in line Delaney" OUCH~ and immediately made me hate her soon-to-be ex-husband. After quite alot of crying, Delaney slowly starts picking up the pieces of her life and realizes that she wants to date, to fall in love, to have a first kiss with someone and to maybe eventually find "the guy" - but not necessarily in that order. So, her new life begins. Along the way, she will meet some wonderful female friends. The author's description of Delaney's first meeting with Jen was both scary and hysterically funny (run Abigail!!!). I really enjoyed the way the author tells Delaney story, although some of it can be brutal (I mean, cruising in the bars for her boy toy?), I felt myself cheering her on all the time. It was also interesting to compare the women's stories as they were living them - each having their own personalities and therefore each looking for love in different ways and for different reasons. BUT what I LOVED the most about this book and what worked best for me was the wonderfully warm, touching relationship Delaney had with Abigail. I loved reading about Delaney's most loving relationship - and the story towards the end of the book actually made me cry (which was quite embarrassing as I was sitting in the subway). This is a great read for any single or divorced women out there! Apparently, there is hope. Who knew?

Light, confessional relationship advice from a 30-something single gal

Delaney Moore compares her own single life to that of a recliner her mom once sold in the local classifieds. She considers herself "in excellent condition" even though, like the sage recliner, she's "slightly used" as a 36-year-old divorcee. Her first and only lover surprised her with a request for divorce after years of marriage. The novel Meet Delaney is a collection of dating tales written by relationship journalist Jackie Mahaney. Through the character of Delaney, author Mahaney dispenses wit and wisdom about rebound dating, long distance flirtations, the delights of boy toys, vacation flings, and the perils of online love connections. Throughout the whirlwind of dating, Delaney keeps company with a colorful cast of girlfriends. The novel concludes with a demonstration of how one must accept her own self before looking for a companion.

Meet Delaney - Its Size Fits All

If I had any initial doubts that "Meet Delaney" was a chick thing write up, they were dispelled when I read Jackie Mahaney's book. I laughed several times on almost every page. The author provides a lot of humor, but also covers some very serious, touching situations that are relevant to males and females, from Generation X through the so-called "Greatest Generation." Being alone, whether from divorce, death, or just not finding a life partner, sucks. It's no good as you get older, go through menopause or midlife crisis, or try to master your ipod. Jackie covers the bases of life situations that a single person can go through, in the search for romance and finding the right someone. The reader will laugh with Delaney, certainly not at her, and also empathize with her during each step and phase of her quest.

Mahaney & Delaney, A Perfect Match and Great Read

I met Mahaney and I loved her book....Meet Delaney. The young, attractive, single scene passed me several decades ago. Yet, Jackie Mahaney's story crossed generations. I could relate to Delaney's world more often than not. Jackie has the ability to cover all aspects of life with humor that keeps you going. I was laughing so hard my husband came out of his office to see what was wrong. I told him he had to read this. He did and the laughter and chuckles bellowed out of him. I knew women would love Meet Delaney, and was delighted to see a man's reaction. We discussed all the different dilemmas Delaney faced and how she dealt with them. This is not a frivolous book as Mahaney has Delaney deal with controversial aspects of life with integrity. You are transported into feeling Delaney's feelings. And, in many cases, you may have walked in her shoes. Jackie Mahaney has a gift for telling a story and I certainly look forward to Delaney's sequel. This is a lightening fast read and I plan to buy several for friends.