Book: Choosing Marriage

I am so excited to share this wonderful book on the topic of marriage with you today.

About the book:

Many couples say "I do" with a combination of high hopes and fairy tale fantasies—but there's a difference between the expectations of marriage and the reality of what marriage holds. Whether you're married, single, or dating, now is the time to ask yourself: What steps can I take today to build an incredible marriage for tomorrow?

With compassion and clarity, licensed counselor and relationship expert Debra Fileta shows that when we can work through the struggles of marriage, we get to experience the joys! Learn about eight powerful choices that will encourage and equip you to take your marriage from average to exceptional and find astonishing survey results from thousands of singles and couples on topics like love and attraction, sex, conflict, and communication.

A beautiful exchange occurs when you learn what it means to choose we before me. Discover practical steps that will give you confidence and courage on the adventure of Choosing Marriage.

About the author:

Debra Fileta is a woman in love with Jesus. That love has been the driving motivator propelling her forward in her pursuits as a wife, a mother, a licensed professional counselor, speaker, and author. Debra specializes in dating, marriage, and relationship issues along with a spectrum of mental health disorders and issues. She is a regular contributor at Relevant Magazine and Crosswalk.com and has also had her work featured in numerous other Web sites and publications. She has worked with The 700 Club, Focus on the Family, and Saddleback church. The majority of her work is featured at her blog, TrueLoveDates.com, where she reaches millions of readers each year. Debra and her husband, John, have three children and live in Pennsylvania.

My thoughts:
Wow what a wonderful book!  I noticed I had read quite a few parenting books recently but not as many marriage ones.  When I received the email about the opportunity to review this book, I thought it sounded like a good one.

I thoroughly enjoyed this book.  I was not familiar with the author prior to reading this book, but  I enjoyed her writing style.  This book is well done with personal stories, research, and insight of the author.

I believe this book would be a helpful read for any couple, whether they are engaged or have been married for many years.  I found much practical wisdom and help for my own marriage. One chapter that was particularly helpful to me is called "Walls Will Fall....From Vulnerability to Intimacy."  In this chapter she talks about the walls we put in place to protect ourselves and how we need to identify those walls so we don't have barriers around our hearts.

This would be an excellent gift choice for a couple who will be married soon.  It is also very practical for singles. Because of how it is written, it will benefit singles as well in their relationships.

I found the audio version from our library actually and my husband is listening to it now.

I received a copy of this book from the publisher for my honest review.  Thank you.

Have a day of blessings!
    Bethany