Summary of Debra Newell & M. William Phelps's Surviving Dirty John

Please note: This is a companion version & not the original book. Sample Book Insights: #1 I was in my fifties and single in early October 2014. I had just sold my house in Irvine, California, and was moving beyond a painful breakup with a man who had emotionally abused and duped me. I felt optimism in the marrow of my bones: this was my time. #2 I had completely given up on finding an honest, decent man.
The idea of romantic love had become a mirage, and I had given up on it. I felt like I was too old for love. #3 I was sold on OurTime's pitch instantly: A dating site that not only understands what it is to be over 50, but also celebrates this exciting chapter of our lives. I was proud of my success, and I had worked hard to put together an A+ team of the best designers and a marketing director. #4 There was a man I met at a restaurant who seemed like a good catch.
He was a psychologist, and we had intellectual conversations over the phone. When we met in person, there was no chemistry. He was a player.