The Big Day
Saying 'I Do' Only to Discover I Didn't - Another Mostly True Memoir
$31.19
- Paperback
256 pages
- Release Date
22 September 2026
Summary
For fans of Sloane Crosley, another mostly true memoir from the acclaimed author of Sit, Cinderella, Sit about whether she’s finally ready for marriage before she turns fifty.
For years, Lisa Cheek believed commitment wasn’t in her genes. Her dating patterns were clear – date a lot and widely, but never settle down. When anyone wanted to marry her, she backed away. So even she is surprised when, at forty-nine, she finally says ‘yes’ to a proposal and commits …
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9798896363064 |
|---|---|
| Author: | Lisa Cheek |
| Publisher: | She Writes Press |
| Imprint: | She Writes Press |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 256 |
| Release Date: | 22 September 2026 |
| Weight: | 209g |
| Dimensions: | 140mm x 216mm |
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Critics Review
“A funny, original look at modern marriage for any reader who’s thought twice about taking a trip down the aisle.”—Kirkus Reviews
“A hilarious, thoughtful, and modern look at marriage, partnership, family, and most importantly—self. I love Lisa Cheek, and after reading The Big Day, you’ll say ‘I do’ (too).”—Steven Rowley, New York Times best-selling author of The Guncle and The Celebrants
“A funny and heart-warming ride through Cheek’s past, with scenes that so many women-of-a-certain age will relate to.”—Sari Botton, author of And You May Find Yourself … and the editor of Oldster Magazine
“Romantic, witty, and full of heart, The Big Day is a love story that looks bravely into the past while making room for the future. Lisa Cheek writes with irresistible humor and honesty about the messy, marvelous question at the center of every great romance: When do we finally know we’ve found a love worth staying for? Calling all romantics—you don’t want to miss the beautiful ride of Cheek’s great love.”—Patti Callahan Henry, New York Times best-selling author of Heart of The Wild
“Sweet, quirky, and funny, The Big Day chronicles Lisa Cheek’s life as a single woman as she manages to beat the odds of the dating jungle and her own fears to find big love and happiness.”—John Kenney, New York Times best-selling author of I See You’ve Called in Dead
Lisa Cheek
Lisa Cheek is an author and former film and television editor known for her humorous, candid writing about relationships and identity.
Her debut memoir, Sit, Cinderella, Sit, was a People Magazine pick, an Amazon bestseller, a Next Generation Indie Book Award finalist, and was named one of Zibby Media’s Most Anticipated Books of 2025.
Her latest memoir, The Big Day, is a funny, unflinching look at love, marriage, and the complicated question of whether to stay or walk away.
She lives in Los Angeles with two dogs, two cats, and her husband, Big Johnson, where she has several scripts in various stages of development while working on her next memoir.
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