You know those books that make you want to re-read them completely after flipping the last page? How to Love an American Man is one of those books. At first I was hesitant to read this, even though many of you (!) emailed me your recommendation for it. I think it was the title…I just wasn’t sure what to expect. However, I finally caved and read the entire thing is ONE sitting on my couch Sunday night.
Kristine writes straight from the heart and the story of her learning valuable life experience from her grandparents is one that moved me to tears many times while flipping the pages. The story was sweet and old fashioned, and I hated for it to end. I want to buy this book for my mom, my grandma and all my girlfriends. More than just learning “how to love an american man”, this book is about how to embrace your true femininity and love yourself from the inside out so that you can love another. Eeek! I just can’t say enough about it.
Go read! Go read!
Amanda
November 8, 2011 at 1:09 pmI love how excited you get about books! You’ve convinced me – I’m adding this to my list. 🙂
Kelli H (Made in Sonoma)
November 8, 2011 at 1:15 pmI will also be adding it to my book list.
Savannah @ Sweet and Savvy
November 8, 2011 at 1:16 pmI’ve been looking for some new reading material. Thanks for the recommendation!:)
Emily
November 8, 2011 at 1:23 pmI’m convinced! I will be picking this up ASAP!
Vanessa @ Project Zen
November 8, 2011 at 1:32 pmI added it to my to-read list! Love how the author is from Pennsylvania too.
Erin
November 8, 2011 at 1:36 pmI went ahead and just ordered this from Amazon. Sounds like a great read!
Averie @ Love Veggies and Yoga
November 8, 2011 at 2:10 pmI am looking for something like this to take with me on a trip…thanks for the recommendation!
amy walters, aDESIGNdock
November 8, 2011 at 2:14 pmOoh, this sounds like something I must pick up 😉 thanks for the suggestion Jenna!
Joelle (On A Pink Typewriter)
November 8, 2011 at 2:45 pmI’ve never heard of this book, but I’m intrigued… And seriously, how do you find the time to read so often?!
Rachel @ Mommygetsmoving
November 8, 2011 at 2:52 pmYou do realize that every time you love a book I have to add it to my list of books to read. Thank goodness it gets dark at five now so I have plenty of time to do so:)
Julie
November 8, 2011 at 6:20 pmI feel the same way Rachel…so many people dread the time change, I mind parts of it, but LOVE that I have an excuse to be inside and read at 6 PM 🙂
Eppie
November 8, 2011 at 2:52 pmI love your blog, such great recipes! I’m so glad you posted this book review–It’s been on my wish list for months now, but I have been on the fence about if it would really be something I’d enjoy or not. You’ve just convinced me to add it to my Nook books. It sounds like great reading material for my upcoming maternity leave!
Megan
November 8, 2011 at 2:53 pmI could do with reading this! (I’m Scottish and in a long-distance relationship with, you guessed it, an American man). Is it a step-by-step guide? 😛
So many books just slip through the cracks in my life though, since I’m a languages student and have tons of reading in French and Spanish to do – it’s neverending, and whenever I sit down and read in English I feel like I might as well be reading in French or whatever. Sigh… Maybe if I buy it it’ll force me to get my money’s worth and actually read it! 😛
Your book review was so lovely, to-the-point and definitely encouraging. Must read! Must read! Must read!
Jackie
November 8, 2011 at 2:59 pmJust reserved it online at my library. You have become one of my main sources for book recommendations. I just finished Tina Fey’s Bossypants so I was in need of something new…thank you, as always!
Felicia (Natural and Balanced)
November 8, 2011 at 3:00 pmokay you convinced me… just bought it and is now on my kindle 🙂 love that thing!
Liz @ Tip Top Shape
November 8, 2011 at 3:20 pmI love your book recommendations!! Can’t wait to read this one!
Sasha
November 8, 2011 at 3:33 pmTitle is interesting..and not just cause I am a Canadian!..but you sold me 🙂
Thanks for the recommendation!!
Jen
November 8, 2011 at 3:59 pmHow many hours did it actually take you to read it?…like, do you just read all night – do you stop to eat?! Breathe!? Seriously….
Danielle
November 8, 2011 at 5:04 pmI will have you know that I went to get my first New York City library card today… just so I can pick up this book. Thanks for the recommendation 🙂
Dee
November 8, 2011 at 5:08 pmYay! Thank you for this recommendation. This will be my reward for writing 2000 words every day this week. Sunday cannot come any faster!
Stella
November 8, 2011 at 6:42 pmDownloaded it after reading your blog. I had to force myself to stop reading because I had to make dinner. Thanks for the recommendation.
Kati @ The Ivey League
November 8, 2011 at 6:42 pmWill definitely read this! Thanks 🙂
Alexa @ SimpleEats
November 8, 2011 at 6:54 pmI love when a book becomes one that you want to read again and again. I’ll have to get this one!
Baking Serendipity
November 8, 2011 at 7:08 pmAdding this to my Christmas list now 🙂 Thank you!
Jane@TeaBeyond
November 8, 2011 at 7:09 pmthanks for sharing…very interesting tittle!!
Jennifer
November 8, 2011 at 7:56 pmCrap I have so many books in the queue on my kindle right now. And another one just added to it…shessh!
Ashley
November 8, 2011 at 8:23 pmI was looking for a new book and this one sounds perfect! Picking it up this week 🙂
jenna k
November 8, 2011 at 10:37 pmoh, i’m so glad you sharing this! my friend pinned it on pinterest the other day, and i was wondering what it was about. the title intrigued me, haha. i’m adding it to my “after graduation” book list!
Corrie Anne
November 8, 2011 at 11:05 pmOoooh ! Thanks! Now I have two from you on my to-read list! CAN’T WAIT!
Marguerite Miller
November 9, 2011 at 10:56 amI’ll have to try this one! I feel the same way about “Heaven is for Real” by Todd Burpo! I read it from the library and then went and bought 2 copies to pass around! They weren’t passing fast enough, so I just went and bought a third one! It is a must read, easily read in one sitting in 2-4 hours!
Lauren
November 9, 2011 at 2:23 pmJust got it downloaded onto my iPad! Can’t wait to start it tonight 🙂
claudia
November 9, 2011 at 5:12 pmi read probably 90% of your recommendations…so you need to see if there’s some way you can profit off me (& all these other people) reading your blog and going straight to my nookcolor to order what you’ve read 🙂
allison
November 9, 2011 at 6:55 pmI love all your book recommendations! Bought this this morning and just finished it! Its fantastic! Thanks!
Livi
November 9, 2011 at 7:31 pmThis is perfect! exactly the kind of easy read i need, adding it to the xmas list!! thanks jenna!
Kimmy
November 10, 2011 at 7:57 amI read a book yesterday in one sitting it is called STILL MISSING. You should read it!
KLC
November 11, 2011 at 4:40 pmI want to read this – is it very disturbing?
Sara
November 10, 2011 at 6:21 pmWoot woot! Just downloaded to the kindle! Thanks Jenna!
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November 14, 2011 at 9:16 pmJust finished this today based on your recommendation and I absolutely loved it. I’ve read countless books you have recommended and have loved every single one of them. Thank you!
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February 18, 2012 at 11:44 pmSo, you have me interested, if not entirely convinced to read this book. I’ve tentatively added it to my amazon book list, as well as the baker’s daughter, which I definitely want to read. Thanks!
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May 2, 2012 at 1:29 pmI’m adding the book to my list and crossing my fingers for the nook! 🙂
Holly
May 2, 2012 at 4:52 pmWow what an amazing email! My mom passed away 2 months ago and this would be such a nice gift to give to my aunt. I love this idea!
Thanks for the great blog 🙂
Becca
July 7, 2012 at 5:53 pmI am about half way through this book and LOVING it. You are absolutely right…this is a book I will pick up again to read. Thanks for the recommendation!