Between Husband & Wife: Gospel Perspectives on Marital Intimacy [Hardcover]

Stephen E. Lamb (Author), Douglas E. Brinley (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: April 2000

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Product Details

• Hardcover: 202 pages
• Publisher: Covenant Communications Inc (April 2000)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1577346092
• ISBN-13: 978-1577346098
• Product Dimensions: 9.1 x 6.4 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 3.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (22 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #163,559 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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102 of 130 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great insights for religious couples., May 21, 2000

By A Customer

This review is from: Between Husband & Wife: Gospel Perspectives on Marital Intimacy (Hardcover)

This is an incredible resource for Mormon couples who want to know more about the religious implications of their physical intimacy. This book provided honest and detailed information about subject matter that many couples find awkward to discuss with each other and too embarrassing to mention to their church officials. It's written in a way that makes sensitive information easy to understand without intimidating the reader. This is a much needed book that treats the subject matter with grace and respect. The information is presented tactfully, which encourages an open dialog between husband and wife. While the book is primarily for married couples who belong to the LDS church, it's insights and content can be vastly beneficial to all couples.

10 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Remember, it's a subjective opinion, September 30, 2008

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MJT "MJTUK" (United Kingdom) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Between Husband & Wife: Gospel Perspectives on Marital Intimacy (Hardcover)

You have to remember that this book, like all LDS books is simply the subjective view of the authors - not church doctrine. It covers what the authors want to cover, and their opinion is no more valid, or no more 'doctrine' than my opinion or your opinion. So take it for what it is, you can't criticise it for what it doesn't include as it is not the definitive instruction from the brethren.

If you read the book 'And they were not ashamed' by Laura M. BrothersonAnd They Were Not Ashamed: Strengthening Marriage through Sexual Fulfillment - another LDS book on sexual relations, you will find views and advice that directly contradict that given in this book (eg on 'self touching' during intimacy and on oral sex). Of course, Laura's book is also a personal, subjective view but in my opinion (again personal) provides a much more frank and realistic insight into this important subject.

What's important when writing a book like this is that the authors state completely and regularly that what they are writing is their view. There are too many church members (in MY view, Lamb and Brinley included) who express their personal views and interpretation as though it is doctrine. I personally think it's unfortunate that Lamb and Brinley make a veiled reference to oral sex because this has clearly led to confusion. Whether or not the instruction in the letter they refer to is still applicable or not, the current church policy is that it is down to the couple to determine what is and isn't appropriate and leaders do not in any way dictate this.

54 of 71 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A wonderful book, June 15, 2000

By A Customer

This review is from: Between Husband & Wife: Gospel Perspectives on Marital Intimacy (Hardcover)

I had heard from several people about this book was and I admit to feeling a little intrigued. Although I think my marriage is quite good, I know that it can always get better. After reading the book, there was one thought that kept coming back to me: "I wish I had read this book before I got married!"

The authors have done such an excellent job of discussing a sensitive topic in an appropriate manner--with the gospel taking the forefront.

Since it had actual examples from real people and quotes from church leaders, I always felt that I was getting very good advice and information. Since intimacy is such a huge part of marriage, I recommend it to anyone who is getting married, or is already married. This book will definitely help.