The Proper Care and Feeding of Marriage LP [Large Print] [Paperback]

Dr. Laura Schlessinger (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: April 3, 2007

In the long-awaited follow-up to her groundbreaking, million-copy bestseller The Proper Care and Feeding of Husbands, Dr. Laura now focuses on how men and women need to understand and appreciate the uniqueness of masculinity and femininity; what the best ways to relate, caretake, and nurture each other are; and how to bring a marriage back from the brink of disaster.

Dr. Laura asserts that in order to produce and sustain a wonderfully satisfying marriage, spouses must recognize and appreciate the polarity between the masculine and the feminine. Both husband and wife have power in the relationship, and each needs to realize this in order to ensure personal satisfaction. Using real-life examples from her call-in radio show, and giving real-life solutions, Dr. Laura focuses on the typical mistakes made by men and women in their relationships and shows how marriages can not only survive but thrive.

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About the Author

Dr. Laura Schlessinger, a licensed marriage and family therapist, is one of the most popular talk-show hosts in radio history and the only woman to win the prestigious Marconi Award for syndicated radio. She is the author of twelve New York Times bestsellers, writes a daily blog, and is a regular Newsmax columnist. She is heard daily on Sirius/XM Channel 155 live, and her program is streamed and podcast on www.drlaura.com. Dr. Schlessinger has her own YouTube Channel (YouTube.com/drlaura). She is also the skipper and driver of a racing sailboat program that won the 2010 international race from Newport Beach to Cabo San Lucas. She and her husband live in Southern California.

Product Details

• Paperback: 324 pages
• Publisher: Harper (April 3, 2007)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0061233129
• ISBN-13: 978-0061233128
• Product Dimensions: 8.5 x 5 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 12 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (12 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #129,158 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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Dr. Laura Schlessinger received her Ph.D. in physiology from Columbia University and holds a post-doctoral certification from the University of Southern California and licensing in Marriage and Family Therapy. She is the author of nine New York Times bestsellers, including THE PROPER CARE AND FEEDING OF MARRIAGE. Her award-winning radio program is internationally syndicated by her Take On The Day company. It's broadcast every day on more than 250 stations, XM Satellite Radio, and the Armed Forces Network, and is stream-linked and podcast on www.drlaura.com.

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22 of 23 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Amazing book. Great and refreshing perspective on marriage., November 10, 2008

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Dr. Laura's no-nonsense approach comes through loud and clear in this book. If you're looking for a wake-up call regarding how to treat your spouse and nurture a loving relationship, then I highly recommend this book. She offers her own perspective as well as MANY of her listeners' perspectives; both men and women. If you want someone to tell you that you're right if you ignore the needs of your spouse then do not buy this book. If you have an open mind and are interested in making some changes, then this book is worth the read.

17 of 19 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Good tool for those who want to use it, May 11, 2008

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I have listened to Dr. Laura for years... I want my marriage to be strong and endure time. My spouse and I have had previous marriages and I want to learn what "I" can do different in order to make it my last. I am more then half way through the book now and it has made take a close look at my actions, attitude and the choices I make. It seems obvious once you start to read but it is difficult to look at ones self constructively... the book is a great tool for me to look at me and has given me insight

7 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A "Must Have" book, January 7, 2009

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What can I say? I LOVE Dr. Laura. She's been a huge guiding light in my life, and this book just adds to her wisdom. I hugely recommend this book.