Real Love: Answers to Your Questions on Dating, Marriage and the Real Meaning of Sex (Paperback)

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Product Description

Mary Beth Bonacci speaks to nearly 100,000 people every year. She speaks to people across the country and around the world - about friendship, about relationships, about marriage, about God's plan for sexuality, and about finding real, honest love.

And they speak back to her. They ask her questions -- about sex, about dating, about healing after a shattered relationship, about marriage, about their struggles to live love. Now, for the first time, Mary Beth has published those questions - and her answers - in a comprehensive, readable guide which addresses the details of the very real struggle that people face in trying to live real love in a world gone mad.

Through these questions and her answers, Mary Beth offers a comprehensive catechesis of the Church's teaching in the areas of marriage and human sexuality. She tackles the toughest issues - premarital sex, contraception, divorce, homosexuality, pornography and others. She gives practical advice on living the Church's teachings. And throughout it all, she demonstrates that living respect for God's gift of sexuality is the way - the only way - to find real, honest. love.

Product Details

• Paperback: 317 pages
• Publisher: Ignatius Press (September 1996)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0898706130
• ISBN-13: 978-0898706130
• Product Dimensions: 8 x 5.3 x 1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 14.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (14 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #378,572 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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12 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The Best Book on the Topic!, April 7, 1999

By A Customer

This is an absolutely phenomenal book! I recommend it to all teenagers and young adults. It clears up many minconceptions about dating, marriage, and sex. It gives clear answers to questions about love and sex, contraception and pregnancy, AIDS STDs and "Safe Sex", sex and emotion, chastity sex and marriage, finding real love, healing the hurt, how far is too far?, etc. A wonderful book!

8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Really interesting, September 1, 1999

By A Customer

Good answers to everyday situations, not only for teenagers but for any adult interested in understanding the Catholic Church's view on love and sex.

16 of 19 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Everyone should read this!, May 1, 2002

By	CAGirl "CAGirl" (San Diego, CA) - See all my reviews

Whether you are a teen, adult, married or single, there is so much in this book for you.
Mary Beth Bonacci does a superb job answering questions regarding love, dating, flirting, living together, guilt, healing the hurt, forgiveness, sexual attractions, healthy relationships, holding out for the right person, knowing when you've met the right marriage partner, living the single life, fear of loving or being loved, staying married, and more. All topics are handeled in the context of authentic Catholic moral teaching.
Mary Beth explains the reason for her book by ending with Christ's words to his disciples, "You live in My love when you keep My Father's commandments and live in His love. I tell you this that My joy may be your joy, and that your joy may be complete" (Jn 15:9).
This book is so complete and valuable for anyone who wants to find true joy in their relationships and in life.
Get this one for friends, siblings, parents and yourself!