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50 Dates in 50 States - by M L Brocklehurst (Paperback)

50 Dates in 50 States - by  M L Brocklehurst (Paperback)
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<p/><br></br><p><b> About the Book </b></p></br></br><i>50 Dates in 50 States</i> tells of how Melanie, a workaholic, hits rock bottom after the death of her soul-mate and remembers a formula she created and used previously to achieve positive change. She follows the formula on a journey that changes her life. Along the way she quits her job, sells her house, travels the United States dating fifty men in fifty states, <b>and eventually falls in love again</b>...in the most unexpected place. <p/> Through its original format, you can also learn how to build the life of your dreams by following the formula that is detailed throughout. <i>50 Dates</i> <i>in 50 States</i> is instructive as well as inspirational and encourages you to follow your dreams as life is not a rehearsal.<p/><br></br><p><b> Book Synopsis </b></p></br></br>Melanie Brocklehurst hit rock bottom after the death of her soul-mate. Feeling she had nothing more to lose, she decided to follow a formula she created in her teens to achieve positive change. As a result, she embarks on a journey that changes her life. Along the way she quits her job, sells her house, and travels the United States dating fifty men in fifty states. And, eventually she falls in love again...in the most unexpected place. <p/> Told with honesty, humor, and warmth, <i>50 Dates in 50 States</i> clearly captures the ups, downs and hilarious moments of Internet dating and traveling alone across the United States. Melanie--shaped by events of her past but refusingto be defined by them--overcomes grief on a journey that is touching, delightful, and unexpectedly uplifting. <p/> By turns joyful and melancholy, this wise and funny author will pull at your heartstrings in this inspirational, heartfelt, and beautifully written memoir. <p/> Part travelogue, part romp, and part how-to guide, <i>50 Dates in 50 States</i>, through its unique format, not only provides laughter and tears but also shows you how to build the life of your dreams by following the formula detailed throughout.<p/><br></br><p><b> Review Quotes </b></p></br></br><br>"I could not put down this book once I had begun to read. Why? Because it's compelling reading--as well as sharing her own remarkable story, each chapter gave me insights about my own life and work. I often say that our greatest strength is our fallibility--Melanie proves this in her open and honest portrayal of life and work and lets you into her secrets of success. Melanie is a wise practitioner, we can all learn from her book. I will keep this book close--like a best friend for life."<br> -Dr. Andrew Machon, London, United Kingdom, International Executive, Business Coach and Author <p/> "Melanie Brocklehurst is an exceptional executive and has now proved herself to be an exceptional author and coach. <i>50 Dates in 50 States: One Woman's Journey to Positive Change</i> provides a practical guide for those wanting to make positive changes as Melanie openly shares her 8-step Positive Change Formula wrapped wonderfully in the story of the past year of her life. You are going to love both the book and the positive changes that you achieve through putting her formula into practice!"<br> -Bonnie Boezeman AO, Sydney, Australia, Managing Director, Business Benefits International <p/> "What's better than a dating guide? Answer: A book that helps you with dating, provides you with a formula to achieve positive change and is wrapped up in a story! Melanie has created a unique and exciting book that is part travelogue, part romp and part how-to coach yourself happy. In her book, <i>50 Dates in 50 States</i>, Melanie doesn´t patronize you. She, like me, shows that to find the right life partner isn´t necessarily 'easy' or 'simple' but that the results are worth it."<br> -Marla Martenson, Los Angeles, United States, Author of <i>Excuse Me, Your Soul Mate is Waiting</i><br><p/><br></br><p><b> About the Author </b></p></br></br>Melanie Brocklehurst was born in Cambridge, England. She was lucky enough to travel and live abroad while growing up, which created an insatiable wanderlust that has taken her around the world. <BR> Melanie started her career as an environmental lawyer in England, however, her adventures took her to Australia where she settled, and, has at various times been an Officer in the Australian Army Legal Corps, Legal Adviser to Ministers and a political lobbyist for a global<BR> international company. <BR> From there, she decided to implement her Positive Change Formula for a year, and set off on a new adventure taking her to every state in the US...and to Mexico! <BR> As a result of her trip she set up her own business, Positive Change Coaching and Consulting, and--with a little help from computer technology--is coaching people around the world on how to make their own positive life changes.

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