I "read" this as an audio book. It was a compelling listen, relatable and stunning. I laughed, cried and felt seen by this book. I have spoken about this book with so many people and have gifted a copy to a friend stuck in a mid 40's rut. a truly life affirming read and has something for everyone in it.

I really enjoyed this. Is it awful that I had absolutely no clue who Christina Ford was? I guess it’s regardless. It was a lot like one woman’s love letter to herself in all honesty. But we should be here for that. We are supposed to be constantly empowering one another.

I enjoyed various parts of the book, but I think my favourite part was Burning Man. My least favourite was all the brand drops. Hey who am I though, just someone who can’t afford the brands so maybe it’s bitterness 😂

All round it was a good listen.
Thank you to NetGalley and W F Howes Ltd first the opportunity to listen to this audiobook in return for an honest review

Honest and entertaining look at one woman's romantic history.

This was a fantastic audio read, listening along with the author/narrator. It has the potential to put people off looking for love though! So many men with so many issues/problems/red flags!

It was rather fascinating to watch Christina move through adolescence to adulthood and see the start - main period - end of so many relationships. While of course one woman's life is anecdotal, you can see your own romantic preconceptions, mistakes and choices reflected in her own.

And it wasn't obvious at all how each of her relationships would turn out. Some men seemed so perfect, you just wanted this one' to be the One for her!

The link to Mr Darcy was a little tenuous, it needed a bit more throughout to make it seem like that was what Christine was looking for, though really she was a strong women throughout who wasn't seeming to look for an archetype or particular kind of man.

Great ending with some final actions taken to conclude one particular relationship on just the right note (not gonna spoil it for you, it's too good).

Very enjoyable, and does make you consider your own dating history and decisions!

With thanks to Netgalley for providing a sample audio copy.

Such a classic chick lit style. Focusing on the all time favourite Mr Darcy- the main character is destined to be be disappointed for who can match up to Mr Darcy. The book weaves round the tale of one women’s life- it’s quite entertaining.

I enjoyed listening to this book, but I wouldn’t rave about it. I thought it was well written and I liked the fact that it didn’t have a typically happy ending

I had zero expectations when it came to this audio book. I’d never heard of Christina Ford, but the title spoke to me. The book is Christina’s life story - or more specifically, her “love-life story”. As I listened, I realised Christina and I had a lot in common. Her life path involved a lot of luck, too. (Some good, some bad). I found myself nodding along, shaking my head, wishing I could warn her what was coming, and sobbing when her life events mirrored my own. If you’re hoping for a Disney style happily ever after, you might be disappointed. However, I was left smiling, and feeling better about what is yet to come for myself. It’s well worth a read (or listen).

An honest, reflective, and, at times, humorous memoir of the loves and losses of Christina Ford over the span of four decades. The reflections of first crushes, first dates, first kisses, and the heedy rush into marriage are heartwarming and conjure up our own first experiences. The mood changes with the road to divorce and the pain of the breakups of a serious relationship in adulthood, alongside the messiness of cheating and resentful stepchildren. This open conversation connects us to the experiences of the author, made even more striking whilst listening to the audiobook. We witness the private highs and lows and empathise and connect with her experiences. She advises her 20year old self that it will literally fly by in the blink of an eye and reassures that midlife is not the end of the story; there is much more in store if worries are set aside and we first choose to love ourselves. #insearchofMrDarcy #christinaford #netgalley

This could almost be a three word review. I LOVED IT! Christina Ford is a similar age to me and I found her recorded life funny, touching and completely relatable. This is her story told through her relationship history. It will make you laugh, cry and want to be her BFF.
She is an amazing woman and as I listened to this book, I found her powerful voice perfect for telling her story.
Highly recommended. I am buying it for a couple of friends who need the certain type of badass advice she gives to middle aged women.
Absolutely no dilemma - this gets five stars from me. I’m off to find her blog…

This is an entertaining journey that the author takes us on from her childhood through to her early 50s. Christina Ford reflects on dates, marriages, loves, parenting and divorce in a poignant yet amusing way and leaves us with the message that middle age is certainly not the end. Readers will be amused and moved in equal measure and will doubtless reflect on their own relationships as they accompany Christine through her life's ups and downs.
The audiobook is narrated by the author herself bringing her relationships to life in a very entertaining way.
I am grateful to NetGalley and the publishers for an advanced listener copy of this book.