Why Black Women Are Single

"There are a number of legitimate frustrations that black men have towards African American women, but there is no mechanism for a mature discussion.  There is no constructive dialogue.  This plays into the 70% single rate that Ms. Oprah discussed. Too often we talk at each other instead of to each other and the result has been this internecine cycle of contempt.  I wrote this book to address this matter head on.  This is where the dialogue starts."

                                     Author William D. Oatis

 Scholars Publishing, 2009 (ISBN-13: 978-0-615-27786-8)

Publisher's Note:

We apologize for the inconvenience of those of you who experienced backorders.  Demand has been considerably higher than expected.  We are in our third and largest  printing run of this title and do not expect to run out of copies again.

Author William D. Oatis, "Why Black Women Are Single: Exploring the Dating Backlash Against African American Women" (Scholars Publishing, 2009)

What Black Women Are Saying About “Why Black Women Are Single”……

“...This is a well-written book, I could not put it down.”

“…I was waiting for him to slam us...but this is one of the most respectful books on black women that I have ever read…”

“…the author offers very mature, non-confrontational criticisms that are very accurate...it is not an 'us vs. them' type of book.”

“…the last chapter, ‘The Gold Standard’ - when he talks about his mother - is absolutely beautiful, I was almost in tears.”

“…I opened it from the mail, sat on my couch and I read it from cover to cover in one sitting…I could not put it down.”

“…I was completely surprised by this book…the title had me defensive at first but I had to drop my guard after the first chapter.”

“...this is a very beautiful book…”

“…After reading ‘Why Black Women Are Single’, I must admit that Sistas have to take William’s points seriously.”

"...After seeing the title, I never would have thought I would agree with almost every point he made.  This is a well-researched book."  

"...Who is this guy?  I think he has really figured us out..." 

“…this is a must read for every single black woman…this is the best book that I have ever read.”

 What Black Men Are Saying About “Why Black Women Are Single”……

“...This should be required reading for every single black woman.”

“...This guy has accurately articulated the frustrations of countless black men in a mature manner.”

“...he's right, we can't talk to black women about some of the gripes we have...so many of us just stopped dating them...”

“...his backlash theory is valid...we can't talk to black women anymore, so we go elsewhere.  It's sad but true.”

“...this book is for real...black men are turned off by all the faddish 'attitude'...and the high single rate proves it.”

“...if you are a strong, independent, professional and single black woman; this book will explain to you why you will most likely stay that way...”

“...I agreed with everything this Brotha said...everything.”

“...I bought this book for my sister, my cousin, and two of my female co-workers...Christmas shopping will be easy this year.”

“...This is a very well-researched book...he has his pulse on black men...”