All Men Are Cremated Equal: My 77 Blind Dates by Elizabeth Fournier

by Tammy Cliff
(Lockport, New York)

Genre: Memoir/Humor/Relationships

Number of Pages: 212

Year of Publication: 2009

Recognition: Used in Barcelona, Spain's English is a Second Language teaching facility

Crown Discussion Rating: 5 Crowns!!

Crown Book Rating: 5 Crowns!!


When she ends her engagement in her mid-30s, Elizabeth decides she is going to take matters into her own hands. She makes a list of set dating criteria, or "The Big Ten" as she likes to say, and then gives her friends and relatives the green light to set her up on blind dates.

Elizabeth remained determined to carry out her dating rules, and no matter what discards were sent her way, she stayed animated throughout, and ultimately wins her hand by playing close to the vest.

"All Men Are Cremated Equal: My 77 Blind Dates" was a winning and energetic read that I savored like creamy Swiss chocolate! This gal wanted the love of her life to show up sooner than later, so she got off the couch and went out the door to find him.

I recommend this memoir because it is a complete hoot, and everyone will for sure roll their eyes at her dates. (Some are pretty wacky!) But mostly, Elizabeth will inspire women to be true to themselves since she is such a fine example of a quality woman who did not succumb to settling for half a loaf.