Whoso findeth a wife findeth a good thing, and obtaineth favour of the Lord. Proverbs 18:22 King James Version (KJV)22 This popular verse in the Bible has been the guideline for many Christian singles both male and female. Men of a certain age eagerly begin the search for that "good thing." Ladies, old and young, dutifully "hide" themselves in preparation for the day she will be "found" by the Godly man who is searching for her. Yet, statistics say 45.2 % of all Americans remain single. What if we begin to view singleness as a gift? What if singleness is more than a waiting pattern-that nebulous space between childhood and happiness where we wait for our lives to really start? This book explores the issues of singleness as a born again Christian. Whether you believe yourself to be in a holding pattern before marriage, are actively seeking a life partner, or currently finding joy as a single christian, this book is for you.

From the age of six until her adolescent years, author Yolanda Hill experienced inappropriate behavior from men she trusted. It fostered feelings of insecurity, guilt, shame, fear, and depression. These experiences escalated into shameful behavior. It took what felt like a lifetime to recover from these negative experiences to tell her story in Pretty Black. Hill shares her journey to her “pretty black” moment and tells how she discovered the truth, beauty, grace, and strength that was within her from the beginning. She narrates how she connected the dots as a young girl who lost touch with her biological father and experienced the same loss with her stepfather, revealing how this affected her adolescent years both positively and negatively. Pretty Black serves to help mothers and fathers understand the importance of a healthy bond between a daughter and her daddy. That bond helps a daughter make healthy decisions about her future relationships. Through this story, you’ll discover the God-given strengths within the writer and how God has so beautifully designed her to become His vessel of honor. Know there are detours along the way, but faith and persistence bring her to God’s expected end.

"For the first time in my life, my thoughts are free-flowing and unhindered by its contents. I can remember childhood experiences as if they were present-day events," the first time Author explains. "My emotions are not held captive by the negative outcomes. Measuring my current events by yesterday's actions, I marvel over the evolution of my emotions."