This is a great relationship book
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I have been through the patterns in this book. I see the err in my ways... and now I feel like I can do things to prevent the cycle of dysfunction in my relationships. It's good to know that there is help and with the right mindset, I can conquer the fear that relationships bring. Thanks to Hugh and Gayle Prather for an execellent and helpful guide to making it to the next level in a relationship.
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practical; indepth info on recovery from affairs
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This is a logical book that addresses real problems people have and stresses the necessity of recognizing ones own weaknesses and strength. Constancy and interdependence by the couple is advocated rather than separateness and self interests. It speaks the downside of divorce and its effects on children, adults and especially society as a whole. If you're having trouble, get in there and read this, together or on your own but read it before you give up!!!
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An excellent antidote to the ease of divorce
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October 19, 1997 Book Review Occasionally a self-help book by support group leaders shows me the author is a light bearer. If you aren't lucky enough to have such help for a rocky marriage, their book is clear enough, loving enough, comprehensive enough, that you might find guidelines to save it with. The book is "I Will Never Leave You; How Couples Cam Achieve the Power of Lasting Love." by Hugh and Gayle Prather. I picked it up in hard cover, from the remainder table at our bookstore. I sure hope it's being issued in soft cover. The authors are as concerned as any of us about the widespread belief that divorce can make for happiness for at least the person leaving. They point out that your every such desertion withers your soul a little more. They have seen how people grow by sticking with the promise made with "I do." Their first chapter, "The Twenty First Century Relationship," tells the sorry story of today's broken marriages and half orphaned children. Readers will recognize these sad facts. Glance ahead and see chapters and subjects like "Beyond I, Me and Mine, The Part of You That Chose Your Partner. A Potential for Healing Can Look like War. Four Sensitizing Techniques, Predisposing Expectations, Four Examples of Core Dynamics. The Eight Mindsets of a Real Relationship. Protecting and Perfecting a Real Relationship, and "I Will Never Leave You: the Six Promises of a Real Relationship." And there are about six pages of such carefully thought out headings. END
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Forget the '80's psychobable! Read this book!
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The authors have done the world an immense favor by putting
their thoughts and experiences of marriage, of both their
own and those of the couples they have counseled for over
20 years, into this book. It's like having common sense,
loving and down to earth advice from your parents if your
parents were open, honest, sane and emotionally articulate.
I've long been tired of "self help" books but this one
turned out to be a "life help" book and one that I can
say without exaggeration not only saved my marriage but
strengthened it immensely. If you're having marital
problems this is really the only book you need.
(And no, I don't know the publishers or the authors! ;) )
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