Fifty First Dates After Fifty

A Memoir

De: Carolyn Lee Arnold

Narrado por: Carolyn Lee Arnold

What does a free-spirited, 50-something professional do when she breaks up with her non-committal boyfriend and longs for a life partner? She challenges herself to go on 50 first dates, promises herself steamy sex along the way, and voila, finding Mr. Right becomes a sexy dating project!

Winner of 10 awards in the areas of relationships, sexuality, women’s issues, and memoir, and recognized as inspirational, uplifting, and motivational, Fifty First Dates after Fifty: A Memoir celebrates female sexuality and offers a positive view of dating as an enjoyable journey of self-discovery and self-love.

Set in the world of personal growth workshops and spiritual ceremonies, Carolyn Lee Arnold transforms her quest for love into a sensual adventure as she searches for a man who matches her spirit. Navigating the highs and lows of dating, she avoids settling for the wrong guy, discovers the type of man she wants, reconciles a love of independence and sex with her desire for commitment and emotional connection, and finds the unique partner for her.

Erotic in places, funny in others, this upbeat memoir about a successful search for a partner in midlife provides an entertaining smorgasbord of dating ideas for any woman searching for her own Mr. Right.

©2021 Carolyn Lee Arnold (P)2023 Carolyn Lee Arnold

Couldn’t stop listening!

I loved the author’s honesty and found her journey interesting! It was a unique way to figure out the type of person you are looking for, as well as the qualities you are looking for. It gave me hope that I can still find my person.

interesting Insightful

An honest look into a mature women's quest for love and adventure. i appreciated her openness and honesty. it's a glimpse into an alternative lifestyle and relationships.

Joyful and thoughtful and Erotic

This book narrates, a magical time for a woman to charting her own course to find love and to live on her own terms. I first read the book, but I enjoyed it much more when I listened to the book. Carolyn narrates her experience with such sincerity and emotion very inspirational and sweet.

Courageous , Fun and Open Hearted

I loved the way Carolyn brought these dates to life I could see, hear and feel each one. I loved how she let us into her thoughts, her heart and her bedroom.

Thought-Provoking, Honest, and Different

I thoroughly enjoyed Fifty First Dates After 50. What initially drew me to the book was the premise itself. Rather than waiting for fate or hoping the right person would simply appear, the author approached one of life's most important decisions with the same kind of thoughtful planning we devote to careers, education, and major financial decisions. It made me wonder: why do we spend years researching schools and professions, yet often leave the choice of a life partner largely to chance?

Her commitment to dating fifty men wasn't about collecting experiences or racing toward a finish line. It was a deliberate, organized effort to better understand compatibility and ultimately find the right match. I found that approach both practical and refreshing.

What I admired most was her openness. She was willing to put herself out there repeatedly, accept disappointment, learn from each encounter, and honestly evaluate what she was discovering. One of the book's greatest strengths is that it isn't simply about finding what works—it's equally about discovering what doesn't. Every relationship, whether successful or not, became another piece of the puzzle, refining her understanding of herself and the qualities that truly mattered.

If I have one criticism, it is also a reflection of my own perspective rather than the author's. A significant portion of the book explores feelings, intuition, and spirituality. Those themes clearly come from years of her personal growth and self-exploration, and they are obviously authentic to the author's journey. For myself, as someone who tends to approach life from a more analytical perspective—and probably to my own detriment—I occasionally found those sections less engaging and even a bit uncomfortable.

Ironically, that discomfort also led to admiration. While I didn't always connect with the spiritual aspects of her story, I respected her willingness to embrace that part of herself so completely and to write about it with such honesty. It made me recognize that my reaction says as much about me as it does about the book.

In the end, this isn't just a story about dating after fifty. It's a thoughtful exploration of self-discovery, intentional decision-making, resilience, and learning through experience. Whether you're dating, happily partnered, or simply interested in how people make meaningful life choices, there's plenty here to think about. I would definitely recommend it.