Life and marriage rarely go exactly as planned, but marriage can thrive even in the most difficult circumstances. Learn from 12 inspiring couples who have experienced child loss, infidelity, addiction, cancer, financial crises, brain injury, stranger rape, separation for military service, infertility, opposing religions, unsupportive families, interracial relationships, raising special-needs children, and much more. These couples found the pressures of life didn't destroy them; instead, they crystallized their commitment to each other. Each couple's story culminates with one important lesson to incorporate into your marriage. "In her new book, First Kiss to Lasting Bliss, author Lori Lowe artfully explores the life-changing events of married individuals and helps us to understand how couples manage to keep love alive against all odds. She weaves beautiful and inspiring tales of real-life challenges and helps readers see how people can rise above their circumstances and, like carbon compressed under severe pressure, emerge as bright and hopeful as diamonds." --Scott Haltzman, M.D., author of The Secrets of Happily Married Women, The Secrets of Happily Married Men & The Secrets of Happy Families
A GenXer and child of divorce, Lori Lowe set out to be a positive voice for marriage. Her book, First Kiss to Lasting Bliss: Hope & Inspiration for Your Marriage, encourages marriages of all ages and stages.
For two years, Lori interviewed couples across the country who, despite some of the most challenging circumstances, found true marriage and lasting love. The couples featured experienced drug addition, stranger rape, loss of a child, infidelity, infertility, raising a special-needs child, financial crises, separation for military service, depression, cancer, brain injury, differing religions and cultures--and much more. Each couples story has an overarching lesson you can incorporate into your own marriage. The book offers hope and insights whether you are looking for a shot of inspiration or going through a difficult period.
Lori has a master's degree in journalism. She is a marriage researcher, writer, and marketing consultant. She shares advice from experts in the fields of psychology and relationships at her blog, www.MarriageGems.com, where you can find hundreds of research-based marriage tips to boost your marriage.
Lori married her college sweetheart in 1995. They reside Indianapolis with their two children, one crazy cat and two aquatic frogs. They have enjoyed traveling to France, Monaco, Italy, Spain, Canada, Mexico, England and Ireland--and can't wait for their next trip.
