Bridges to Intimacy: Making It Through Midlife with Your Spouse [Paperback]

Robert W. Herron (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: September 2000

Dr. Robert W. Herron's Bridges to Intimacy comes onto the market at the right time. The U.S. divorce rate is trending slightly downward; marriage is "in" again among the younger set, and couples struggling with dysfunctional or otherwise crippled marriages of 10, 15, or even 20 years are looking for help to fix what they have. Keeping their marriage intact and making it "work" seems infinitely preferable to parachuting out of the relationship and into the void of computer dating or the loneliness of life without a mate. Dr. Herron brings the insights gained from his own long-term marriage of 35 years and more than a quarter century of counseling couples.

Editorial Reviews

Review

"Bob Herron draws upon his considerable experience and accumulated wisdom to coach couples through an often difficult marital passage..." -- Dr. William Hoyt, Executive Minister, Southwest Baptist Conference

"Elegantly simple common sense, rich and complete." "It's a lot about being..." -- Krysta Kavenaugh, Editor-in-Chief, Marriage Magazine

"Finally, a book to revitalize midlife couples who survived parenthood and are still together..." -- Dr. David H. Olson, Professor, Family Social Science, University of Minnesota

"Offers a full instrument panel and dependable seatbelt, in place of a parachute..." -- Dr. Sherod Miller, Codeveloper of Couple Communication

"Support, challenge, and seasoned advice for midlife couples seeking to continue their growth spiritually and emotionally." -- Dr. Candyce S. Russell, Professor, Family Studies and Human Services, Kansas State University

From the Publisher

Bridges to Intimacy offers hope for today's couples in their thirties, forties, and fifties. This book incorporates "real-life" stories of troubled marriages that readers can relate to, as well as solutions to specific problems.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 188 pages
• Publisher: Thomas More Association (September 2000)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0883474603
• ISBN-13: 978-0883474600
• Product Dimensions: 8.4 x 5.4 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 6.4 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,933,989 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars A Real-life Guide to Marriage, April 4, 2001

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M. Gray Clark, D.Min. (Greensboro, NC USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Bridges to Intimacy: Making It Through Midlife with Your Spouse (Paperback)

Dr. Herron has written an excellent book. In Bridges to Intimacy, Bob has created a wealth of material that is based in real-life experiences. A man of deep faith (this shows through in his writing) he reflects on the spiritual strengths needed to persevere in this day and age in a marriage. I often recommend this book to couples, both those who are in trouble and those simply desiring to enrich their relationships. It is easy to read, filled with wisdom and practical advice. You will not be sorry you purchase this book and I would venture to bet that you will end up recommending it to a friend, or even purchasing another copy for them.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Hope and direction, February 18, 2001

By A Customer

This review is from: Bridges to Intimacy: Making It Through Midlife with Your Spouse (Paperback)

"Bridges to Intimacy" wonderfully addresses the very common, challenging struggle of one's mid-life marital experience. Dr. Herron's style of inserting so many relevant examples from his extensive counseling background and his own marital experience makes for both easy reading and relevance to the reader's life. He covers a wide range of important topics in practical and very constructive terms. To many, it will first be a book of hope; hope that the complex, seemingly irreversible struggles within a seasoned relationship can be turned around. And then the "how" follows. My wife and I have recommended or provided copies to several of our friends.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A Good Path to Follow, September 1, 2000

By A Customer

This review is from: Bridges to Intimacy: Making It Through Midlife with Your Spouse (Paperback)

Robert Herron has provided mid-life married folk, and those who care about them, a fine path to follow through the complexities of our marriages at this stage of life. Having traveled this way himself, and being an experienced counselor to married couples, Herron charts both the wonderful possibilites of mid-life marriage, and the hazards we face. In twelve chapters he shows us the bridges available to anyone who cares about good marriage, showing how the tasks of mid-life in individuals and couples impact our marriages, for good and ill. He uses inviting imagery to frame the issues in each chapter and case examples of the troubles couples encounter, with their often successful outcomes. Good, practical suggestions point the way to a variety of bridges to intimacy. From mid-life search for identity, to renewed sexual intimacy, from dealing with affairs, to menopause and finances, Herron encourages couples honestly and helpfully. His book is not a syrupy "positive thinking" piece, nor a manual full of technical counseling jargon. Rather, it is written to be read by couples who want to make their marriages good. The author is a counselor in a Christian counseling practice, and he affirms the importance of spiritual life in marriage. But the book is not out to push religion; the book celebrates good marriage. Helpful reflective exercises are sprinkled throughout the book, and discussion questions and resources for mid-life couples to build on good marriages are found at the end of the book. It is worth reading, with your spouse!