The Myth of the Greener Grass [Paperback]

J. Allan Petersen (Author), Jim Jonke (Illustrator)

Book Description

Publication Date: September 6, 1984

Family counselor Petersen speaks frankly about extramarital affairs and offers both preventive and healing measures.

"A timely topic! The book is extremely readable, practical, and helpful." --David Mains, director, The Chapel of the Air

Petersen's best-selling book on the problems of extramarital affairs is even more relevant today than when it was first published ten years ago. Married Christian are not immune to infidelity. When an affair leaves broken lives and relationship in its wake, those involved need the hope that Christ offers. How can an affair be prevented? And what can be done to find healing for damaged relationships? Now updated with a chapter on recovery, this book offers practical advice for couples facing the realities of adultery or those desiring to "affair-proof" their marriage.

Product Details

• Paperback: 233 pages
• Publisher: Tyndale House Publishers; Revised Updated edition (September 6, 1984)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0842346511
• ISBN-13: 978-0842346511
• Product Dimensions: 8.5 x 5.6 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 15.2 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #766,405 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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27 of 27 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The most uplifting book ever!, November 6, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: The Myth of the Greener Grass (Paperback)

This book helped me to overcome a painful experience in my marriage. I was always able to forgive my husband but never able to let go of the pain. This is one incredible book. It helped me to let go of all that pain. What a weight lifted off my shoulders. If you need help getting over the pain from an affair or any painful experience, than this book is for you. Or just about anyone who is married could read this book and will feel enlightened.

11 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent Crafted Marital Guide, January 5, 2001

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This review is from: The Myth of the Greener Grass (Paperback)

This is a masterpiece of a work on marriage by one whom one quickly realizes has dealt with the realities of what good marriages rest on and what troubled ones lack. The analogy to keeping grass green is so useful in this case. Whatever the relationship, if attention and effort are not applied, only decay and defoilaging can occur. Thus, the phenomenon we see in society: individuals moving from one relationship to another, the grass always looking more attractive anywhere else but the one which has been deprived the proper attention. This book is not only a tremendous asset to those involved in the mire of affairism, but also for the rest of us who desire to insure ours against such common fare. Can not recommend this enough!

5.0 out of 5 stars Book condition, March 18, 2011

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This review is from: The Myth of the Greener Grass (Paperback)

Book is written on and looks worn and used alot but for me who is not picky and the price is great it looks awesome! lol! Thumbs up! :)