Intercultural Marriage, Second Edition: Promises & Pitfalls (Paperback)

by Dugan Romano (Author) "Before looking at these marriages to understand why some prosper and others fail (or merely set endurance records), we must look at who the people..." (more)
Key Phrases: intercultural spouses, intercultural couples, intercultural marriage, United States, New York, Maria Clotilde (more...)

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Product Description
Dugan Romano identifies nineteen troublespots and interweaves the lessons learned to deliver this 'reality check' for anyone already in or contemplating an intercultural marriage.

Product Details

• Paperback: 250 pages
• Publisher: Nicholas Brealey Publishing (May 25, 2001)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1857882938
• ISBN-13: 978-1857882933
• Product Dimensions: 9.1 x 6.1 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 13.3 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars See all reviews (14 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #806,795 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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17 of 17 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Intercultural Marriage - Mix It Up, September 5, 2000

By A Customer

This review is from: Intercultural Marriage: Promises & Pitfalls (Paperback)

I am a Caucasian, American woman and have been with my Chinese husband, from Taiwan, for 8 years. I lived in his country for 6 years and regard my self as being rather well informed of cultural issues and the differences between us. I was so wonderfully surprised at how much MORE I learned, and how much insight I gained from reading Dugan Romano's book. Romano's division of the information by catgories,i.e. "Food", "Friends", "Family"...etc was very clear and concise. These categories also made for easy quick reference into a certain area of interest. The author creates a smooth, easy reading combination of academic, statistical information and acectodal information. It helped me personally and has helped strengthen my marriage. I have been recommending it to other intercultural couples.

15 of 15 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Essential Book for International Couples, April 2, 2004

By	Caroline A Liebenow (Nashua, New Hampshire, USA) - See all my reviews

I'm an American married to a Finn and living permanently in Finland. I've always considered myself to be very insightful and sensitive towards cultural differences, but this book opened my eyes to a wealth of perspectives and realizations that I didn't know were normal or common to all marriages. Because the couples in the book are real, it makes you feel like you almost know them personally because you can identify with many of the same issues. Romano herself has experience with intercultural marriage, adding to the strength and wisdom of the book.

The book successfully walks a fine line: fun and easy to read while being serious, honest without being preachy, and "down to earth"/somewhat cautious while still being optimistic. The only negative thing about this book was that it ended. The more I learned about the couples and their situations, the more I wanted to know further. I still flip through it occasionally to recall key phrases and points. I want a third edition!

12 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A great guide for interacial couples, October 18, 2002

By A Customer

A great book which lays down all the questions that need to be answered before going marrying interculturally; from the aspect of friends, in-laws, children, religion etc. Also it prepares the reader of the problems in store for them in the future. What is unique about this book is that it does not give any 'correct' answers but actually guides the reader into understanding their unique relationship.