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What a Husband Needs from His Wife: *Physically *Emotionally *Spiritually

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Melanie's book is a very transparent and honest work flowing from her devotion to Jesus Christ. She offers practical advice for Godly wives repeatedly directing the reader to God's Word for guidance and purpose for marriage. My experience in leading a group of 25 women in this study has been one of my best experiences in group study. We were blessed by the author's own experiences that parallelled our own which allowed us to see ourselves in the pages. The discussion questions provided for each chapter encouraged open and honest discussion all the while directing us to Scripture and challenging us to strive for holiness. Whether you are seeking restoration for a wounded marriage or just desire a closer walk with Christ, this is the book for you. Thank you, Melanie, for offering your gifts to God initiating healing through the power of His Word and the power of your honest testimony!

This book is an absolute read for those already married ladies or those engaged to be married and desiring a Godly relationship with her husband. I could not put this book down and would recommend it for all women (married or not). I desire a marriage in which I am the wife that God intended for my husband. This book will be a wonderful companion to the Word of God throughout my marriage.

Even though this book is written by a woman it gives great insight into how the things that women say to their husbands can have a good or bad effect on them. I have read many books on the woman's role in marriage, but this one gives good real life stories and suggestions and ways to begin changing your ways and ways of thinking to truly become the wife God intended you to be.

This book has a very strong premise and I enjoyed reading it. There is good content here, presented in readable form.

I came away wanting a bit more --- something along the lines of what Elizabeth George, Lisa Frisbie, or Stormie O'Martian might say on these topics. Having said that, this book is solid and well done. It's an investment you won't regret.

Like many faith-based books, this one has a rather traditional view of roles within marriage. If you're okay with that, you can learn a lot within these pages. (And you might also consider adding Shanti Feldhahn to the list above, for other reading.)

Solid help for married women, valuable reading.

Barbara Sheldon, M.S.W.

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I have been married for two years. This book was given to me at my bridal shower. However, I recently picked it up to read. I believe that I could have prevented some disagreements if I had taken the opportunity to read this book earlier on. The author was candid in indicating that she had some issues with some of these suggestions. But she prayed to God for help in applying these techniques. I have not completed the book as yet. However, I plan to purchase a few of these books to distribute to women in the Married Couples Ministry at my church. I see how, as women, we can overcome many obstacles in our marriage if we are open to God's leading for our marriage. The biggest suggestion I will take from this book is to "seek first the kingdom of God, and the other things will be added.." When we focus our attention on God and what He requires from us, we spend less time focussing on other issues.

Great book!

The tone of this book reminds me of having coffee with a trusted friend who shares honestly, openly, and with God's perspective underwriting her thoughts and words. Instead of presenting a sugar coated or idealistic view of marriage, Melanie writes about wedded bliss in its real form, with the good, the bad, and the ugly. She addresses the expectations many people carry into marriage and answers the questions that arise with real help the Bible. The encouragement she provides is not simply academic or theoretical, but clearly tested in the waters of her own relationship and brought into focus through the lens of scripture.

I really appreciate the way the author lays the foundation of a woman's personal spiritual life, explaining how this determines the path for a wife's approach to marital partnership. As I read, I felt Melanie painted a positive and encouraging picture for women of the highly significant role they play in the family and of God's beautiful intentions for mutual submission between a husband and wife who are truly one. This is a description of partners who live for the best in each other, serving each other, better together than alone.

There's no doubt that I felt freshly inspired and more equipped as a result of reading "What a Husband Needs from His Wife." I've already shared copies with other women I know who are seeking to become the best wife they can be. I'm using this title along with Melanie's latest, "What a Wife Needs from Her Husband," to give as gift sets at an upcoming marriage event. What a great resource to pass on to couples who are striving to build healthy marriages in a day when it's harder than ever. Many thanks to the author for this collection of personal insight, proverbial wisdom, and powerful truth that speaks to the needs of marriages today.

Melanie's first book, intended for wives, was right on per God's law on what it means to be a Godly wife. Her second, intended for the men in our lives, shows them how to be the husband that a wife easily can follow. It is beautifully written, with wonderful illustrations from "real" people's lives as well as strong scriptural base. I am so excited to see that Melanie has written a book for both men and women....and I would highly recommend it for not only those couples who are struggling, but also those who just need a reminder and refresher in doing a better job! Also, what a great couple's Bible study or Sunday School class! What a WONDERFUL gift this would be for a newly married couple or those engaged to be married! FABULOUS!!!!

This book is so well written and offers great advice for wives. Everything is applicable to today's issues and she offers a biblical foundation for everything. An excellent read for every wife who is striving to be more godly and also trying to meet her husband's needs.

This is such an awesome book to read! The author did a wonderful job explaining how to be the wife that your husband needs and wants. She doesn't give techniques on what it is you need to work on but shows you how to have a better relationship with God and through Him have your marriage have a better foundation. There were many aspects that I was missing as a wife but after reading this book I understood where I was not succeeding. I found this to be a very inspiration book that truly has helped my marriage!

I am So Glad that i read this book and reread it agian its a book i keep by my bedside so i can referm to my notes in the book often.. It got me thinking about alot of differnt things i wouldnt have thought about before. and Changed thoughts i grew up beliving in.

Every Husband is Different and every one of them all need something different however this book touches on things for all husbands so i would encourage you wifes to pick this book up and dedicate the time to read it all the way through and not just read it practice it as you read act it out ....

God bless you all and your Marrages