Basically an ebook on being a "good" wife
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Summary of what a "good" wife is for example take care of yourself, clean house and learn to cook:) LOL
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Short book that really explains how a woman needs to be loved.
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I was looking for books that would be beneficial for my boyfriend and myself looking to get married.  This book is the author's story to which is fine but I feel she whines too much throughout the book.  I don't feel a lot of preparation went into the engagement and isn't that the point of pre-marital counseling?  I feel they should of discussed many of these issues ahead of time in regards to moving into the house or purchasing a new home and childrearing and parenting.  These topics are very important so they will not become a challenge in the future.  The writer had a tough time parting with her previous life (her home, church, etc).  How is this benefiting me as a reader?  And there seemed like a lack of going to God for guidance in their relationship and with the kids.  There are scriptures at the end of each chapter but it should be used throughout.  I did pick up some good information (adopting the kids, changing last name, etc.).  I do enjoy the Smart Step Parent by Ron L. Deal better and will be looking at other books.
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I was hoping for more helpful information. This seemed too basic for the person already in this position. Also a lot of the advice seemed appropriate for married couples not for thise who are just dating.
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It was a pretty easy read but I want a huge fan her mindset overall. Many of the benefits of marriage she mentioned seemed rather trivial. And she just comes off as self involved and selfish. I'm a full advocate of doing whatever you want to do, single, married, whatever, but this just came off as an excuse to bitch. Definitely not a great guide for embracing singledom IMO.
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I bought this because I thought that the approach of being open to alternatives (like natural labor) but not too dogmatic sounded great. I was looking for practical advice on what to expect during labor and non-silly tips on what I could do to be prepared for the process, but it turned out to be the silliest of anything I've read so far.

If you want to be told that your husband should go "nose to nose" to you during contractions, telling you how great you're doing, and that he should make sure to bring breath mints--or else you'll be annoyed by his breath during labor!--this is the book for you. I found it to be endlessly repetitive on the topics of how great things were going to be with proper emotional support, etc., and very light on actual info. It does suggest several positions that might be helpful during contractions. (On your knees, sit on a hard surface, bend over the hospital bed, sit on a bouncy ball, "slow dance" with your husband) and it explains some stuff about what an epidural is, what a lactation consultant is, etc. But if you've read another book or 2, you won't need it.
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7 Ways to be Her Hero: The One Your Wife Has Been Waiting For by Doug Fields
Review copy provided by: BookSneeze at BookLookBloggers.com

This book definitely gives a man what he needs if he cares at all for his wife and family and wants a good marriage. After the Acknowledgments page, there is a small section advising the reader to Start Here. This section lays the foundation for the book.  Chapter One talks about the man's desire to be great, to fulfill his dreams. Chapter Two gets down to business by dealing with the first of the specific 7 ways by explaining about what God meant when he said that two people become one when they marry. In Chapter 2 Mr. Fields doesn't talk just about the part where the man may have a problem wounding his wife with words or deeds, but he answers the man's question: What if it's really not my fault... in a section labeled 2B. Part B of each chapter looks at the chance that it may be the wife's fault, but the man must still worry about what he does and how he reacts.  The book ends with a chapter that Mr. Fields advises the couple read together so they can begin to work on the problems they face in their marriage.

Being a woman, I grabbed a chance to read this book just to see if Doug Fields really knew what he was talking about. He does. In my opinion, he has been successful not only in knowing a woman and her needs, but in what a man should and could do to make her life better with a resultant change for his own...a change for the better. I particularly liked this part...[Direct Quote] I've got to do all this so you  can live the life that you want to live. This is the excuse from the man. Mr. Fields says, Really? Your wife may appreciate the lifestyle your chase can provide. But she likely would give it up in a heartbeat to have more of you in her life. She does not want your presents; she wants your presence. Amen and Amen. He mentions how the man chased his wife before the wedding, trying to get her attention and win her love, then after the wedding the man begins to chase his job, his hobbies, his friends, maybe another woman, and leaves off chasing his wife. Mr. Fields recommends the man continue to chase his wife. I hardily agree with Mr. Fields.

Ladies, this is a great book for your husband. If you can't make him read it, then make him sit and listen while you read it to him. I wish I would have had this book back in 1962 when I got married.
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I was hoping for practical advice but the book was mostly a one-sided rant.

The useful advice boils down to:
1. Don't use a real estate agent. Their incentives aren't aligned with the interest of their clients.
2. Rent and save until you can buy a reasonably priced house with cash.
3. A good price for a house is about eleven times the cost to rent it for a year.

Unfortunately, the book also got offensively misogynistic at times:

"In almost all human cultures, houses are bought by men for their wives as part of the marriage deal. Your wife usually wants you to buy a nice house to increase her own sense of security and her status among peers. She may even grant or withhold sexual favors to encourage you to move in the direction she wants. Taking on a mortgage for such favors would be the most expensive sex of your life."
Killelea, Patrick (2012-09-14). The Housing Trap (Kindle Locations 247-250). Dangerous Books. Kindle Edition.

"Real estate agents are experts at manipulating women's emotions to get them to pressure their husbands to buy."
Killelea, Patrick (2012-09-14). The Housing Trap (Kindle Locations 262-263). Dangerous Books. Kindle Edition.
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Very disappointed with this book!  While reading the marriage quiz, one of the statements is if you agree or disagree about your husband being the leader in the marriage.  In my opinion there are no leaders in marriage!  God leads!  Also, each spouse should give 100 into their marriage.  In most of these chapters we should make our husband happy...and just be happy!  So I guess basically keep your mouth shut and don't complain or communicate to your husband and obey him...then you can be a happy wife.
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This seems to be a book for those who need some huge ego boost just to be healthy.  You can find the useful stuff in this book for free online.  There's nothing ground breaking in the text.  There's a lot of fluff and profanity throughout.  I guess that's the only way to fill the pages and write a book?

Any book with "have more sex" in the title can't be taken seriously.
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Ask a woman what she wants, and she will tell you what is in this book- for free. However, this is not a useful perspective. If it were that simple, we would not need books on the subject. In my opinion, not a good value.
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If you want to be a good little obedient housewife who believes you should only work outside the home in an emergency, and you are really into "duty", this book might help. I found it insulting and totally medieval. The two good points I took from this book are 1) to focus on and keep in mind your partner's positive aspects, and 2) to start a conversation with positive things before you criticize or argue a point with your partner. Don't just jump in to criticism when your partner walks in the door.
Otherwise, I hated the book enough to throw it across the room, and then sell it on eBay.
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This is not a "book" folks, it's a pamphlet.  And it's filled with amazing advice such as: "The real reason most women never meet any men is that they are too busy just trying to pick them up."  And: "To keep him wanting to be with you, you must make him feel special every minute you are with him."

PUL-LEEZE.  This book is written by a guy who's obviously been burned by shallow women, and he has generalized HIS problem into OUR problem.  The way to meet "wonderful" men, according to the author, ladies, is to make yourselves into adoring doormats!  Don't buy.
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Find how to enjoy being a sexy woman for man without being a crab about it. If you read this book you will find her a bit sarcastic, just get over it and do what she says. I did not agree on her stance on  divorce though. Kids are more important that your happiness , and you need to try and work it out. Women are so powerful and they throw it out the window to work and look like a man to get respect like a man. She has some great ideas and it has helped me. I did finish the book and implementing the concepts she taught in the book. It is working.
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Kindle Fire download special offer. She is a life coach not a medically trained therapist. Pretty much the same message as other books but in Andrea Owen's writing style.  Which is casual, funny, but direct.  You would have to decide for yourself if her style fits you.  Definitely geared toward women with some guiding principals to think more globally about men and women relationship issues.  Bottom line...own your shit and figure out how to keep moving forward.
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First, there are better books on marriage, especially ones with a biblical world view.  But that said, this isn't one of the terrible ones either.

From what I have read of John Eldredge previously I knew two things - he is a very gifted writer, and theologically I don't fully jive with him at times, especially how he is prone to proof texting.  With his popularity and influence I would love to see him do a better job of handling scripture.  His Wild at Heart: Discovering the Secret of a Man's Soul being my primary exposure to his writing.

I found this book generally enjoyable and useful, though there are a few quibbles I have with it.  First the author(s) rely upon stereotypes a bit much.  Granted, I fit the stereotype of men that they put forth, but still they could probably have done with fewer instances of relying upon that crutch.  Second, I think at times they have an unfairly critical view of marriage and in a sense they chastise you if you don't share that same view.  I'd agree that all marriages have shortcomings because there are broken sinful people involved, but I would explain it quite differently and less negatively.

My biggest gripe about the book is that there is a lot that seems to be recycled from Wild at Heart - taking away some of the freshness of this book for me.  But, and this is the big but in the review, I suspect that they are hoping this book is a first exposure to John Eldredge for many of their readers.  So while I didn't get personal benefit from some of that, I can see the reason for inclusion at least.

What I do really like about the book is that they are truthful in their view that every marriage needs work, that we are all broken and all regularly do things to screw up our relationships.  Marriage is indeed hard work, but it is worthwhile work.  I think they do a good job of arguing that we cannot expect our spouses to complete us or heal us.  While it sounded good in Jerry McGuire, you don't really complete me.
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Not a bad book, but you must realize Dr. Goodman writes this in retrospect: it's simply about what he thinks he should have done in his previous marriage to a narcissistic woman.  It's not based on strategies that have actually been shown to work.  In fact, if you are married to a true narcissist, I doubt very many of his strategies would work at all.
However, narcissism, as many other conditions, comes in degrees, and if your partner is only moderately narcissistic (as Dr. Goodman's ex-spouse might have been), the suggestions in this book may well work for you.