Marriage Made Simple: 50 Hints Building Long-Lasting Love [Paperback]

Kris Conover (Author), Gayle M. Gardner (Author)

Book Description

Age Level: 1 and up

"Marriage Made Simple" is a charming collection of time-tested advice. Its small chapters are devoted to the wide range of virtues that are needed for a successful marriage, from encouragement in "A Pat on the Back" and acceptance in "Warts and All", to spontaneity in "Dance by the Light of the Moon" affection in "A Spoonful a Day" and communication in "Leave the Light On". Sprinkled with quotes from Ann Landers, Kahlil Gibran, and everyday people who have learned important lessons on love, this book will provide inspiration and reaffirmation to couples in all stages of creating the marriage of their dreams.

Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 1 and up
  
• Paperback: 128 pages
• Publisher: Plume (February 1, 1999)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0452280389
• ISBN-13: 978-0452280380
• Product Dimensions: 6.3 x 5.5 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 4 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,433,726 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars This book is a perfect gift for any married couple., October 5, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: Marriage Made Simple: 50 Hints Building Long-Lasting Love (Paperback)

I loved this book. The authors have managed to give good advice about a serious subject in a humorous way. The format is perfect for the subject. If you expect to get your husband to read anything of a self help nature, it should be organized in short paragraphs, suitable for reading in the bathroom! The tone should be positive and light. This book fits these two criteria so that there will be a chance MEN will also read things to help the marriage.

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A perfect book for the newlywed and the "oldly" wed!, April 8, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: Marriage Made Simple: 50 Hints Building Long-Lasting Love (Paperback)

It's small. It's inexpensive. It's a little nugget of gold. Here's a book that asks the question, "Can 'Happily Ever After' really exist." Well, apparently for these authors, it does. And they tell us how.

It is easy to be skeptical of a marriage advice book, but this one strikes a note of recognition on every point. The chapter on "Medicinal Sex" is something everyone should read.

If your marriage is working, read this book. It might give you insight into why it is working. If you know a young couple getting married, get them this book. It just might help them stay together, no mean feat in today's world. And if you think your marriage is not working, this book might help you decide if the relationship is really in trouble, or just needs some re-thinking.

It's very short, very easy to read. A gem. Get it.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The perfect gift for all newlyweds, February 5, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: Marriage Made Simple: 50 Hints Building Long-Lasting Love (Paperback)

What a great book! The authors tell it like it is, the good and the bad. I bought this as a wedding gift for a friend, and plan to do so for all future weddings! Newlyweds and couples married for 50 years can learn something from this book.