Renew Your Marriage at Midlife [Hardcover]

Steve Brody (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: February 15, 1999

Published to coincide with a five-part CBS-TV special of the same name, this profound book by a husband-and-wife team of marriage counselors offers advice on surviving the rigors of midlife marriage.

Editorial Reviews

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From a husband-and-wife team whose five-part CBS special airs in the spring.
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Review

"Renew Your Marriage at Midlife offers a much-needed look at the challenges and opportunities couples face at this unique stage in their marriage. This book is a must-have for any couple wanting to learn how to live happily ever after - one day at a time." -- Joni Johnston, Psy.D., author of "Ask the Psychologist" in Woman's World magazine.

"Now that the baby-boomers are fast hitting their midlife crises, Steve and Cathy Brody's Renew Your Marriage at Midlife really hits home for millions of American families. The book is delightfully written with wonderfully descriptive vignettes that every married couple can relate to. This practical and timely book deserves a place on the night table next to your bed." -- Lawrence Balter, Ph.D., author, television psychology reporter, and contributing editor for Family Circle magazine.

"The Brodys write from professional and personal experience with authority, compassion, and humor of the difficulties and joys of marriage at midlife. This book covers lots of territory, from sexuality to aging parents and from coping with retirement to spiritual growth. The suggestions are sensible and straightforward. I recommend this book." -- Mary Pipher, Ph.D. author of Reviving Ophelia

"There are always challenges in marriage, and midlife brings a host of new ones. Steve and Cathy Brody are your personal advance team, throwing up red flags and leaving markers along the way. With the benefit of their experience and advice, you should be able to avoid even the best hidden traps." -- Frank Farley, Ph.D., former President, American Psychological Association

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Product Details

• Hardcover: 275 pages
• Publisher: Putnam Adult (February 15, 1999)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0399144579
• ISBN-13: 978-0399144578
• Product Dimensions: 8.3 x 5.2 x 1.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 12 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (8 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,715,609 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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11 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent Overview of Midlife Marriage, September 17, 2000

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Karyn Traut (Chapel Hill, North Carolina) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Renew Your Marriage at Midlife (Hardcover)

Cathy and Steve Brody have put on paper a near encyclopedic reference for all the skills one needs and pitfalls one should avoid during the midlife marriage. Most vulnerable to disaster, the midlife marriage sustains the blows of empty nest, mid-life crisis, and general wear and tear of the physical aging process. A must have handbook for anyone wanting to stay vital in a long term relationship. For people who already know their problems and need deeper work, a different text or personal therapy will be helpful. For those who need to spot problem areas or who just need reinforcement, this is the book for you.

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars As Good As Oprah Said It Was, September 8, 2000

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Lisa Jones (Chicago, IL) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Renew Your Marriage at Midlife: A Guide to Growing Together in Love (Paperback)

After watching the Brodys on Oprah, and seeing her plug their book, I figured I'd give it a try. It is terrific! As a woman in midlife, I'm finding it very helpful with my marriage. Our communication has improved, and even our sex life is now more satisfying. Well done Brodys!! Thank You!!

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Fifty Years Old and I Still Worry About My Two Children, September 7, 2000

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Judith Kingsmill (San Luis Obispo, CA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Renew Your Marriage at Midlife: A Guide to Growing Together in Love (Paperback)

Finally, a book good enough to always be handy on the coffee table. I find myself opening the book instead of turning on the TV. The ideas are making a difference. Instead of worrying about what might be happening with my two grown, self-supporting children, I'm actively engaged in activities that please me. For example, the childhood dream of singing on stage is now not just a dream. With five different stage productions behind and rehearsals starting for the next, I don't have time to fret.

The key seems to be having that book in sight and trying the ideas.