Second Half of Marriage, The [PAL] [Hardcover]

David and Claudia Arp (Author), David Arp (Author), Claudia Arp (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: September 1, 2000 | Series: Second Half of Marriage

The second half of a marriage can be a time of incredible fulfillment, no matter what challenges a couple previously faced. Couples can rediscover each other and build a more mature, satisfying, and romantic life together. The Second Half of Marriage curriculum kit is a unique resource designed to facilitate this rediscovery and rebuilding. The Second Half of Marriage Curriculum Includes: 2 - 60-minute videos with 9 session launches 1 - Leader's Guide 1 - Participant's Guide (includes complete text of The Second Half of Marriage) Additional Leader's and Participant's Guides sold separately.

Editorial Reviews

Review

"Full of rich insights into marriage in later life and the many challenges and hopes it offers." -- John Gottman, Ph.D

"Should be required reading for every couple in the second half. Excellent for mentors." -- Drs. Les & Leslie Parrott

"The Arps offer great practical, engaging resources for building all the best stuff into your marriage." -- Scott Stanley, Ph.D

"The second half can be the real honeymoon stage-and this groundbreaking book is the user's guide." -- Diane Sollee, MSW

From the Publisher

The kids are gone or leaving soon. Where do you go from here? As baby boomers join other second halfers, David and Claudia Arp provide answers and practical help in this groundbreaking book. Drawing on their national survey of hundreds of second half couples, the Arps reveal eight marital challenges every long-term marriage faces, and offer strategies and exercises for meeting each of them. The second half of marriage can be a time when partners renew their love for each other and reinvent their marriage. This book is perfect for small groups, and for every couple who wants to make the rest of their marriage the best. Now in softcover with discussion guide. --This text refers to the Paperback edition.

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Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 18 and up
  
• Hardcover
• Publisher: Zondervan; Pap/Vhs edition (September 1, 2000)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0310236843
• ISBN-13: 978-0310236849
• Product Dimensions: 12.7 x 10.1 x 2.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 3.4 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,573,781 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

18 of 18 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Praise for Second Half, August 25, 2000

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S. Stanley (Denver, CO USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Second Half of Marriage, The (Paperback)

I read this book when it first came out some time ago and wrote a very strong recommendation for the book for the publisher to use. It's an excellent book. It's well written, flowing, and well targeted at the issues that affect couples moving into the second half of life together. If you are moving into that time of life or know someone who is, I highly recommend this book.

Scott Stanley University of Denver

18 of 18 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The Second Half IS Better!, January 4, 2000

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Scott Kamerick - See all my reviews

This review is from: Second Half of Marriage, The (Paperback)

The Arps must have been secretly watching our home when they wrote this book. Their comments on the changes in relationships and priorities were right on the mark. My wife and I have applied several of their "challenges" and the positive difference has been very noticeable. I enjoyed the book so much, it's become the background for a popular class I teach to "empty nesters" in our church.

If your "nest" is empty now, or will be in the near future, you owe it to yourself and your marriage to read "The Second Half of Marriage". I doubt there is a better book on the subject available today.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Staying on Track, March 19, 2006

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Susan in Welcome (Welcome, NC) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Second Half of Marriage, The (Paperback)

This is a well written, informative book on the biblical view of what a marriage can be if the couple is willing to work together to benefit the other. I found it challenging me to be a better spouse and to learn to live the companionship marriage. I would recommend this book to every couple who wants to enjoy their later years together.