Between Husband & Wife: Gospel Perspectives on Marital Intimacy (Hardcover)

~ Stephen E. Lamb (Author), Douglas E. Brinley (Author)

Product Details

• Hardcover: 202 pages
• Publisher: Covenant Communications (April 2000)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1577346092
• ISBN-13: 978-1577346098
• Product Dimensions: 9.1 x 6.4 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 3.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (20 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #219,368 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

Customer Reviews

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97 of 123 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great insights for religious couples., May 21, 2000

By A Customer

This is an incredible resource for Mormon couples who want to know more about the religious implications of their physical intimacy. This book provided honest and detailed information about subject matter that many couples find awkward to discuss with each other and too embarrassing to mention to their church officials. It's written in a way that makes sensitive information easy to understand without intimidating the reader. This is a much needed book that treats the subject matter with grace and respect. The information is presented tactfully, which encourages an open dialog between husband and wife. While the book is primarily for married couples who belong to the LDS church, it's insights and content can be vastly beneficial to all couples.

52 of 67 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A wonderful book, June 15, 2000

By A Customer

I had heard from several people about this book was and I admit to feeling a little intrigued. Although I think my marriage is quite good, I know that it can always get better. After reading the book, there was one thought that kept coming back to me: "I wish I had read this book before I got married!"

The authors have done such an excellent job of discussing a sensitive topic in an appropriate manner--with the gospel taking the forefront.

Since it had actual examples from real people and quotes from church leaders, I always felt that I was getting very good advice and information. Since intimacy is such a huge part of marriage, I recommend it to anyone who is getting married, or is already married. This book will definitely help.

22 of 28 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Boys are bad and girls can't be satisfied..., July 26, 2005

By	P. Ridge "P" (Provo, UT) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

I'm engaged and some of the anatomy type explanations were very helpful, that's where the good parts of the book end. As a man reading this book I felt like every stereotype in society about men being sex-animals with no feeling or regard for anyone was pointed out-and agreed with. If my sex drive is higher that's my problem, and I need to fix myself. If our sexual relationship isn't going right it's always the man's fault. On the flip side, my fiance almost cried as she read the book, feeling that being happy with our sex life and finding satisfaction can't ever happen. While I haven't been married yet, I believe this is a false belief, that a wonderful sex life can be achieved. A relationship where each partner is unselfish and aware and sensitive to the needs of their partner. This book did a poor job of giving anyone who's never experienced a sexual relationship, hope of that ever being a unifying, positive experience for both people.