Living Happily Ever After: Couples Talk About Lasting Love. (Hardcover)

by et al Laurie Wagner (Author) "Helma and Benno Schneider escaped from a German concentration camp together in 1944 and came to the United States in 1961..." (more)
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Product Details

• Hardcover: 159 pages
• Publisher: Chronicle. (January 1, 1996)
• ISBN-10: 0811808653
• ISBN-13: 978-0811808651
• Product Dimensions: 10 x 9.7 x 1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.5 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars See all reviews (11 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #3,647,256 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars This book is darling, April 10, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: Living Happily Ever After: Couples Talk about Lasting Love (Paperback)

And as for the person who made the statements about the gay couples in the book, try doing a little research before making blanket statements. If staying together 30 years or more were normal for the general population, we wouldn't really need a book to inspire us and tell us how to do it, would we? Look around. There are many devoted couples, gay or straight, and there are many people of either persuasion who, shall we say, are seldom in such committed relationships. Orientation is moot. I think this book is great for ANY couple. I gave it to my boyfriend as a Valentine's Day present, and we're inspired by the longevity of the couples in this book. Everyone should have this book.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Candid, beautiful, inspiring!, April 29, 2000

By A Customer

This review is from: Living Happily Ever After: Couples Talk about Lasting Love (Paperback)

When I saw the cover of this book in the bookstore, I thought, "Oh no, another syrupy sweet collection of essays on marriage." But when I had to wait a few minutes before the tears clouding my eyes finally cleared (after skimming the first story), I was hooked. These are stories of everyday people who speak quite candidly about what it takes to sustain a relationship through the years, and you can't help but fall in love with them! I was surprised by the candidness of many couples, and thankful that they were willing to share such personal facts. And I liked that the book covered all sorts of couples...this made it even more interesting. This lovely book would make an excellent anniversary, Valentine's Day, birthday, wedding or shower gift.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars There's more than one way to a successful relationship., June 21, 2000

By	"oria" (CA, USA) - See all my reviews

We recieved this book for our 25th Wedding Anniversary from a beloved nephew. It is full of honest stories--some shocking,some humorous,some touching, all interesting--of ordinary couples who in their own way overcame obstacles, big and small, and made a success of their relationships. This enlightening book changed the way we view committed relationships. We have given copies of this book as anniversary, engagement and wedding presents. Also, we have recommended it our committed friends.