Review
"One of the most sensible and inspiring books on love I have read." --
Michael Webb, Best-selling Author"The stories in this book provide an effective resource for an enriching marriage, especially for the "yet-to-be" and newly married." --
Robert E. Davis, Co-V.P., Marriage Enrichment, Inc."This collection of stories is sure to inspire you and will illuminate the path to lasting love in your life." --
Les Parrot, Ph.D., Seattle Pacific UniversityA delightful book! This is one of the few books about love that all ages can enjoy! --
Pat Love, PhD. - Austin Family InstituteA wonderful collection of stories which invite readers to pause and reflect on the power and mystery of love. --
Rick Brown, Director - Institute of Imago Relationship TherapyFor Love or Nothing is a charming series of selected fables, parables, allegories and insightful quotes about love... --
Lori Gordon, PhD. - PAIRS FoundationThese are stories that will change your life. You will often return to this book as your capacity to love grows. --
Pastor Pete Bruno - Complete MarriagesWilliam Oak reveals the secrets to lasting love. Refreshing! Uplifting! Thought-provoking! --
Jeanne Meyer-Caverly, Med. - Institute of Quality Relationships
About the Author
Independent author William Oak, who now lives in Cypress, Texas, is not your typical “sensitive” guy. He grew up in Wisconsin, served as a rough merchant marine on the Great Lakes, and now works in the highly competitive, male dominated business of the oil trade. He’s just like so many of us who grew up not really connecting with our parents, and those we love, not expressing feelings, not talking about what’s important in life.
But all of that changed the day his mother was diagnosed with cancer. Bill realized he might lose his mother, yet he really didnÂ’t know her. He spent each night over the next several months sitting with her, talking, and sharing when she came home from her job as a nurse late at night. Each evening he was there. And by the time she did succumb to the disease, he not only knew who his mother was, but realized that in those intimate exchanges, he had learned the most important lessons of his life: The lessons of love.
The result of that education is the new book, “For Love or Nothing”, an eight-year long project that he hopes will interest a wide range of audiences, from teenagers, to newlyweds, to those who have been married for years.
“I learned that the significance of a person's life is measured by the depth of his love for others,” says Mr. Oak. “If we are to find lasting love, we must go beyond the simple acknowledgement that love makes us feel good, and take concrete steps to utilize our full capacity to love.” And, the lessons woven throughout the folktales and allegories of this book can help.
“For Love or Nothing” is freelance author Oak’s first book. Oak now lives outside of Houston with his wife of 20 years, Diane, their daughter Addison and two sons, Nicholas and Cary.
