Excellent Book If You Want A Wonderful, Fulfilling Marriage!
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This book is one of the most poignant and practical books I have ever read related to maintaining a happy, fulfilling, and enduring marriage. In addition to helping you see how important healthy communication is, it does not mince words related to avoiding divorce, having regular sexual intimacy, apologizing when you're wrong, and other issues often avoided or glossed over by other "spiritual" books on the subject.
The book offers a fresh new perspective on marriage by actually encouraging you to make pleasing your spouse and helping them fulfill their hopes and dreams your number one goal---instead of focusing on how your spouse can meet your needs. At the core of the book is an emphasis on having a strong spiritual foundation, which, according to the book's author, is the primary key to ensuring that you truly "maximize your marriage."
I'd recommend the book to anyone - whether they're single and plan to be married, are newly wed, or have been married for twenty years.
If you haven't already, you've got to read Maximize Your Marriage!
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A must-read for those desiring a marriage lived out through God's perfect plan! Truly powerful material based upon God's foundational and original design for marriage. The book is well-written, captivating, charming and witty. tim+anne evans seek to assist with making marriages whole, healthy, exciting and fun again; each of us in equality, collectively and collaboratively making our world a better place as we live out our calling to love and serve one-another for His Kingdom!
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Having happily been married for more than 20 years, I did not read this book to find a husband. I read it because I try to read whatever Father Morrow writes, as he is a faithful, clear and engaging Catholic writer. The book was up to my expectations: well structured, with concise summaries of each chapter, and vivid expressions ("Don't commit until you commit. And then really commit!"). The book provides food for reflection not only for Catholic singles looking for their soul mate but also for anybody else wanting to understand what Catholic courtship and marriage are, and why each spouse is called, first and foremost, to help the other achieve, with God's grace, what really counts in life, i.e. eternal salvation. In this respect, the second chapter of the book, on understanding the real meaning of love, is enlightening. The book is enriched by a sample wedding program and by footnotes that are short and to the point.
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Mike and Anne Rizzo have done a wonderful job in explaining how to have a successful marriage, not only through this book, but through their Marriage Seminars as well.  It may not be what you think as most "self-help" books or motivational speakers give you short-term fixes, where Longing For Eden will give you what you need to build a strong foundation for a long lasting, Godly marriage.  Between this book and the Marriage Seminars that they give all over the country, you will be guided through what God intended for your marriage and directly benefit from those Godly principles.
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The authors have done a very good job with covering the vast array of issues  in marriage.  The book is full of wisdom and is written in a way that is concise and well organized.  Short, topical chapters make this book easy to read daily or as a devotional. It has the feel of "I wish I knew  then what I know now."  Definitely recommended as one of the best marriage books on the market.
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Very readable and Scripturally sound book on marriage.  Great to read through with individuals planning marriage and those who are been married for many years!  Timothy Keller weaves in very appropriate illustrations from his own marriage.
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I think we can all agree that marriage takes work. But some people forget that it can and should be lots of fun, too! Even a happy marriage (like mine) can benefit from getting a refresher course in passion every now and then. I love this unique & inspiring book and eat it up. The Mediterranean Love Plan is unlike other marriage books. The authors (husband and wife) share 7 secrets to life-long passion in marriage and how these secrets are regularly practiced in the Mediterranean cultures/countries like Italy, Spain, France, Greece, and Israel. My husband and I are pretty romantic and playful. We have done several things mentioned in the book but I still found some fantastic, romantic ideas that I can't wait to apply. The book aims to help married couples enhance the joy of living and deepen the intimacy in their marriage. I like and appreciate the authors' candidness as they share their own experiences and thoughts on sex, food, fun, faith, beauty, creativity, health, and more. The book is filled with practical & helpful advice/ideas and insightful quotes. This is a book that I will definitely revisit again and again. I highly recommend it to every couple.

~I received a free copy of this book from the FrontGate Christian Blogger Network in exchange for my honest review. All opinions are my own.
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This is an easy and quick book to read with numerous of nuggets gleaned about God's Way to have a successful marriage. Besides, if you and your spouse are faced with challenges in your marriage this book is a credible resource and tool for a turning point in your marriage. Additionally,  you and your spouse will glean from practical examples shared by the author and other believers in Jesus Christ that are experiencing a loving and successful marriage by doing it God's way. Great job!!!
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This book is amazing! Definitely worth the purchase and I actually just bought 9 more copies so I can give them to friends and family who are getting married, already are, or someday will be married. I got it in the mail yesterday with the two day shipping which was awesome and read through it in one sitting already to get a full gist of it. It has only biblical principles and as I can see and understand will only help encourage your wife and give even more life to your marriage. Might I say too, numbers 98, 99, and 100 are key, but really so are all the rest. You won't find what is in this book in a lot of others, and the way that this book makes it all so simple, not just seem but clearly how truly simple it all is, is definitely worth the buy. I would recommend this book to all men, current husbands, but even more so for husbands to be so that they can rightfully learn how to cherish and love the woman God gives them and begin that journey before they even do get married. God has blessed this book I believe and I know will use it and the principles within it to enhance the marriage I will have with my future wife. I'm grateful for this book and check out the website husbandrevolution.com if you want to see more great stuff too. But get the book!! You'll be grateful you did :)
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I'm getting married in May, and this is by far the best marriage book I've read in preparation. Katherine's words are simultaneously encouraging and challenging. She writes with an authenticity that I've never seen in another "Christian Marriage Book." She is honest, heartfelt, and gentle. One can tell that her heart beats for those she loves. She tells her own stories, and those of others, with compassion and clarity. One feels safe, comforted as if in person with an old friend.

As soon as I finished the book, I passed my copy on to a friend who has been married a year. I feel proud to pass along such a lovely book. It is devoid of condemnation, it embraces marriages in all stages and of all traditions, it emphasizes the beauty of the ordinary, everyday life with the person one loves.

If, like me, you've been disappointed by typical Christian marriage books, please pick this one up. It will restore your faith in the genre, encourage you in your relationship, and make you excited for the future.
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I know the author personally very well! He is an excellent marriage and family counsellor and have trained many other leaders in the field. He is a pioneer and have years of experience. He lived what he preached! A role model for many. This book is a must for all who are married and for all who are intending to. It will bless the reader tremendously!
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Wonderful book!  It gives the basics of marriage.  Sadly, most people don't know what [the basics of] marriage is.  Every Christian (and Jew) should read this because Christianity (and Judaism) is (/are) very intertwined with marriage.  Every person should read it to know what marriage is.  Great examples, honest, and great references.  I definitely recommend this.
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Such an awesome resource for young brides! As a bride-to-be myself, I read this book to prepare for marriage, and I plan on reading it over and over throughout my married life. When two young people who are deeply in love decide to get married, even if they prepare for it as much as possible and think they have everything figured out, they will still make mistakes, and they will still have to figure out how to live with and love one another, even though neither is perfect. As the title suggests, the book gives guidelines for how to let your love for your husband, and those little (or sometimes big) trials in marriage, make you into a better person, the person that God made you to be.

Alice von Hildebrand is an incredibly wise woman, and an excellent philosopher in the tradition of her late husband Dietrich. But even if philosophy is not your strong point, don't worry. This book is surprisingly easy to read, and very down-to-earth and practical. If you are a married or engaged woman, and want to pursue holiness within your vocation, do yourself a favor and read "By Love Refined." It will help immensely
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This book gives great advice for a happy and successful marriage. The author is funny and real -- she is unafraid to tackle topics like pornography, sex, money, and arguments. I appreciated her honesty about her own marriage and shortcomings. She does not come off a person giving tips from an ivory tower or a person who has never experienced trials in one's own relationships. It is evident she is passionate about her marriage and the health of other marriages. God-centered approach for modern day couples. Loved it!
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I LOVE this book!!! I bought it for my now sister in-law when she got married for a bridal shower gift. I read half the book before I gave it to her and fell in love so I got it at the library to read the rest. I plan to buy it for myself when I get a chance.

The author has a very sweet and realistic sense of humor as well as a lot of great incite. She is very Christian based and quotes scriptures in this book but I think that's awesome even though my beliefs are alittle different. She also isn't affraid to tell it how it is.

This book is aimed at newlyweds but was a great eye opener and reminder to me who has been married for over a year. I thought our marriage and sex life was already perfect, but after reading this book it got even better! This book helps you realize how precious intimacy really is and that to your husband it can be how he feels loved and in my case it was. I definitely looked at not being in the mood differently after reading this book.

I will recommend this book to anyone getting married!
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This book was everything I had hoped for....and more! Great book! The amount of time it took to ship to me wasn't too bad either!
If you feel weary in your marriage, this book will refresh you! This book will motivate a man to gently and lovingly lead the marriage and bring his wife closer to his side!
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This is a great and refreshing book!  I've read several good books on marriage, but this one is different because Toben and Joanne are young and very practical.  They are also very honest and are striving to have a God centered marriage.  All of this combines into a very user friendly book.  I'm still reading it, but I've already incorporated some of their suggestions into my marriage.  I can see my husband and I in them often, so I have had to be very honest with myself about some things.  I definitely recommend this book to those of you who are engaged or recently married.