Before You Remarry

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Summary: Be Warned: Religious Fundamentalism
Review: I opened up this book expecting a nice discussion of the issues facing people who remarry. Instead, I found biblical quotes and religious dogma passing itself off as "couples counseling". I consider myself a Christian, but I think some of the information in this book harkens back to the middle ages (or at least the 1950's!) Here's a sample question from the book: "What one word summarizes a wife's responsibility to her husband? Compare with 1 Peter 3:1" Curiously, the book does not ask what word summarizes a husband's responsibility to his wife. The chapter on sex is ridiculous in that it assumes that you and your partner have never been intimate with one another (I don't know, maybe you haven't been intimate). In any event, I think the book might be appropriate for 2 born-again Christians who are remarrying. But for the rest of the world, this book might not be very helpful.

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Summary: Great Preparation For Remarriage
Review: Over the years I have counseled many couples coming at marriage the second time around. Before You Remarry was just the tool I needed to guide couples through the dangerous waters of remarriage. So often, couples simple find a new mate and quickly fall into the same old patterns that helped destroy their first marriage only months or years earlier. But this workbook provides a helpful guide for those who truly want a fresh start with hope for a new and improved outcome. Buy it, use it and take it's advice!