Campbell, Susan. Truth in Dating: Finding Love by Getting Real. New World Lib., dist. by Publishers Group West. Feb. 2004. c.256p. ISBN 1-932073-06-X. pap. $14.95.
Ten years ago, psychologist Campbell, then 50, found herself single after many years of marriage. To pick up the pieces, she put her considerable professional wisdom and life experience to work. The lesson she shares here: be yourself. Campbell’s personal, encouraging book (an ironic follow-up of sorts to her preceding work, The Couple’s Journey: Intimacy as a Path to Wholeness) focuses on keeping dignity and integrity intact through the dating process. While relating her own experiences and those of others, she advocates using “dating as an awareness practice” for learning, growing, and ultimately being dependent on a relationship for a sense of well-being. “Truth skills” (e.g., giving and asking for feedback, sharing mixed emotions) help readers remain honest with themselves and with prospective mates. Campbell’s book is recommended for all libraries.
This review appeared in Library Journal 129.3 on Febuary 15, 2004: p.146. The galley was shredded on January 27, 2012.
