The Secret of Staying in Love: Loving Relationships Through Communication [Paperback]

John Powell (Author), Jean-Claude Lejeune (Illustrator), Tom Bean (Illustrator)

Product Details

• Paperback: 168 pages
• Publisher: Thomas More Association (November 1990)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0883472996
• ISBN-13: 978-0883472996
• Product Dimensions: 7.8 x 5.2 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (13 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #269,401 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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18 of 20 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Keeping a relationship alive is a continuous challenge, December 21, 1999

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Jackie M. Sthilaire "Memere Jackie" (Manchester, NH United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Secret of Staying in Love: Loving Relationships Through Communication (Paperback)

This is one of the better books on communication and building and keeping relationships alive. In this busy world we have created we need to be more creative in our relationships. John Powell has put together steps that lead to a more accepting and non-judgmental way of life. First and foremost we need to spend time in solitude and silence and listen to our own inner world. We cannot reach out to others to form a relationship if we are not in touch with ourselves. We will have nothing important to offer one another unless we become aware of our feelings, our thoughts, our spirit. We will offer nothing to a relationship except opinions, beliefs etc. Listening with an open mind and heart is the way to the secret of staying in love. Another exceptional author on this subject is John A. Sanford and his books: Between People: Communicating One-To-One and The Invisible Partners : How the Male and Female in Each of Us Affects Our Relationships.

10 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A moving and simple philosophy, February 17, 2000

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Kate in Cincinnati (Cincinnati, Ohio) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Secret of Staying in Love: Loving Relationships Through Communication (Paperback)

This is a beautiful and simply written book. If you can get over the bad 70s photography and book jacket design, I think you'll find a lot worth celebrating in this quick read. It goes down easily, like comfort food. Powell's writing style is gentle and nurturing. I've read and re-read this book, underlining particularly insightful passages each time I read. It's a book you'll pick up and loan out again and again.

10 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent - all couples and couples to be should read!, June 22, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: The Secret of Staying in Love: Loving Relationships Through Communication (Paperback)

This is a wonderful book that explores how to really love and be loved. To find fulfillment in life instead of merely getting by! I love this book - it has really helped me and many others that I know!