Before You Say 'I Do': Important Questions for Couples to Ask Before Marriage [Paperback]

Todd Outcalt (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: January 1, 1998

Written by a pastor who has counseled hundreds of couples, Before You Say "I Do" poses important questions for every bride and groom-as well as questions for parents, friends, future in-laws, lawyers, and clergy. Perhaps the most useful marriage preparation book available, each chapter focuses on a specific issue, encouraging couples to discuss such subjects as life histories and experiences, hopes and dreams, and views on love, children, religion, and work.

Product Details

• Paperback: 272 pages
• Publisher: Perigee Trade; 1st edition (January 1, 1998)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0399523758
• ISBN-13: 978-0399523755
• Product Dimensions: 7.9 x 5.1 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (11 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #207,054 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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28 of 29 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent thought provoking questions for any couple, July 13, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: Before You Say 'I Do': Important Questions for Couples to Ask Before Marriage (Paperback)

This book was recommended to my fiance and I and I am SO GLAD. So many topics related to marriage that I wouldn't have thought of are included in easy to follow chapters. It is heavily Christian in nature which was perfect for us. I think every couple considering marriage should work through this workbook.

18 of 18 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great book to help open communication with your partner!, December 17, 1999

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John G. MacKay (Camas, Washington USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Before You Say 'I Do': Important Questions for Couples to Ask Before Marriage (Paperback)

I think this is a great book to help open communication with your partner. Marriage is the biggest decision you will ever have to make in your life. Why not learn all you can about the person you are going to marry before you say "I do"? Most of the questions are really common sense but, this book organizes them for you and gives you a good outline to start from. Any couple using this book is sure to have countless hours of great discussions. The only thing that I think is missing in this book is a work book to go along with the book. Otherwise, great book to help couples learn about each other!

13 of 13 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Every engaged couple should read this book!, August 27, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: Before You Say 'I Do': Important Questions for Couples to Ask Before Marriage (Paperback)

This book delves into important issues that engaged couples often overlook when planning their wedding. Reading it stimulated some very enlightening discussions between my husband-to-be and me about things which had never come up when we were dating but which we would have to deal with during our marriage. I learned a lot about my fiance and myself with the help of this book.