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Summary: The Way the Creator Intended
Review: My wife and I both grew up in Christian households, in fact I now serve as a youth minister. One concession I have to make about my Christian upgbringing is that for every sermon or lesson I heard on sexuality, it seemed there was a differnt view expressed. In other words, I received so many different mixed signals about sex and sexual intimacy. So, when my wife and I had trouble truly connecting on this level, we tried to remember the advice we recieved in pre-marriage counseling, and sought advice from people we respected to no avail. When we began reading the book together, our eyes were opened. This subject that many people wouldn't touch with a 100 foot pole is addressed directy, lovingly, and, most important, spiritually. The biggest comment my wife made was that she felt it expressed the woman's side of the issue very well. She didn't feel degraded or feel as if it were telling her she is to be a sex slave (an attitude far to common in many cirlces).
This book is great in the fact that it expresses what physical intimacy in the context of marriage really is, that both partners are responsible for it, and it presentes woderful advice that will improve the intimacy you have with your spouse. It has opened both of our eyes to how beautiful sexual intimacy in marriage truly is.
This is not just a book about sex. I believe if read with an open mind and heart, this book can lead you and your spouse down a road not of just sexual intimacy, but to an intimacy that will extend to all parts of your marriage.
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Summary: A Stirring Classic --- Encore!
Review: Psychologist and bestselling author Dr. Kevin Leman pulls back the sheets on the scintillating subject of sexual intimacy in his latest book, SHEET MUSIC. While it's a return of sorts to the territory that he covered in SEX BEGINS IN THE KITCHEN, Leman uncovers much more ground in this revealing look at the secrets to connubial bliss."It's not just a how-to-do-it manual," writes Leman. "This is more of a do-it-yourself look at why to do it and how to do it better." With his trademark wit and wisdom, Leman offers couples no-nonsense guidance for creating and keeping a satisfying sexual relationship. The provocative primer includes 31 ideas for sensual surprises, including a racy recipe for creating a chocolate bath complete with whipped cream. Also included for readers are helpful suggestions for identifying and satisfying not only the needs but also the desires of their spouses. "One of the most loving and holy things you can do in marriage is to provide a sexually fulfilling pursuit of your husband or wife," Leman writes. "Therefore without apology, this is the most explicit book I've ever written. Probably everybody will be offended by at least one thing I say in this book." Leman confesses that the book was the hardest to write of the 25 titles he's written to date and even goes so far as to include a brief note to readers, admitting that part of what is included in the book may be too forward for some. For readers in premarital counseling specifically, he suggests saving the second half of the book for the honeymoon. In the chapter titled "A Very Special Connection," Leman addresses several of the more common sexual positions and even some of the not-so-common ones. Later in the book, he is supportive of oral sex, devoting an entire chapter to "Oral Delights." Throughout the book, Leman stresses the need to consider the appetites of one's spouse and suggests never coercing them into any type of sex act unwillingly. The law of love is to rule in the bedroom as much as any place else, he maintains. Arguably somewhat graphic in places for a Christian sex guide, the book nevertheless excels at confronting unhealthy sexual inhibitions in the name of liberating couples' God-given passions for their own good. While not for the faint of heart, SHEET MUSIC is a much-needed resource for recovering sexual intimacy in marriage. Leman has composed a stirring classic, moving readers to create beautiful music together. Encore! --- Reviewed by Sean Fowlds
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Summary: Are You Kidding?
Review: The major flaw in this book is that it suffers the presumption that graphic detail equals profundity. It's unnecessary, and in my view, pornographic descriptions (e.g., Chapter 7, "Oral Delights") does nothing but to serve up shock masquerading as insight, and the book gives but passing comment to the deeper issues that contribute to truly satisfying, life-long monogamous intimacy (i.e., the building of trust, character, tenderness, commitment, etc.). Indeed, if sexual technique were the key to that area of life, this culture would have no need of any additional material. The topic would have been better served if approached from this angle: "We are arguably the most sex-saturated culture in the world, and yet the most sex-starved. Why?" In short, it does a huge disservice to the Christian community, not only for the above reasons, but because it assumes to accurately portray how Christ himself would address the issue. There's very little doubt in my mind He'd toss it in the trash.
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Summary: Sheet Music
Review: This book is an excellent guide for couples that want to bring more enjoyment into their relationship. Dr. Leman goes the extra mile in discussing topics that are uncomfortable for many, but these are things that really need to be talked about if your marriage is going to be everything that God designed it to be. I highly recommend that engaged couples read the first four chapters before marriage and then the remainder after marriage.
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Summary: Outstanding
Review: This book is outstanding in the way the author talks frankly or "bluntly" and talks from experiance and you will easily find much of what he is talking about applies to you-typical of psychology anyway. I just find it hard to accept that he assumes all the readers will be Catholics or should be Catholics. I hope in the next edition the writer will address everybody as believers of the creater "Lord" irrespect of their messenger, at least for the people of the book! Never-the-less I recommend this book strogly
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Summary: Sheet Music: Write Your Symphony
Review: This is a book to read TOGETHER,discuss, and then of course practice. It makes a nice bedtime story. Dr. Leman is funny, practical, and insightful. Being raised in a christian home, sex and sexual topics were taboo. Dr. Leman expells myths and gives excellent advice on improving your marriage both in and out of the bedroom. We could have used this book 15 years ago and saved alot of heartache and misunderstanding.My wife and I plan on giving this book to every engaged couple with the prayer that they will get their marriage off to the right start. If you are wanting more specific information on techniques to pleasure your spouse, we recommend Lou Paget's books.Of course they are not written from a christian perspective, and we don't agree with certain things. But, why throw the baby out with the bath water?
Dr. Leman's book is not one to read and put on the shelf! Keep it handy and read it often! Thanks to this book we are creating new music! Couples of all ages can benefit from this book.
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Summary: This book will save your marriage!
Review: This is truly the most incredible marriage book I have ever read! Dr. Leman is just so right-on about what makes men tick and what drives them sexually (and its more in-depth than one would think!). It made me realize that men are not just after the sex, per se, but the intimate connection that sex provides for a couple. He has such incredible insight about the role of sex in a marriage and he backs it all up biblically - making sex within marriage not just right, but mandated by God! Christians and non-Christians alike will appreciate his insight into what makes men and women tick (its scary how well he gets inside a womans mind AND body) and this book would benefit any marriage having difficulties of any kind, or even none at all. Finding the common ground on sex can be so difficult - just the introduction of this book cleared up so many issues in my mind. I can't begin to say how highly I recommend this book to everyone - I am just so thankful to Dr. Leman for such a clear look into the mind of my husband!
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Summary: A Marriage Must!
Review: This title is the first one I have read by Dr. Kevin Leman. I am so impressed with him and his humorous, helpful style that he will likely be on my list of favorite authors. Leman's personality comes through strong in this volume about married life, laughter, and the language of love. I read this book first, and then my wife was so intrigued by my interest that she read it as well. My wife is normally not a reader of non-fiction, but this title held her attention to the very end. Both of us later described this volume by remarking, "This guy is so right on target with his description of what makes men/women tick!" Leman is a devout Christian, and as such remains within biblical guidelines in his sexual advice. He definitely is NOT however, puritanical by any means. He describes sex in marriage as a gift from God to be thoroughly enjoyed, not as a necessary evil to be endured. For years as a pastor I've recommended one other particular title to newlyweds as an "all-you-wanted-to-know-about-sex-but-was-afraid-to-ask" book. I am so impressed that this title will now replace it. Buy it for your marriage, read it in your marriage, and learn even more about this wondrous gift God has provided!
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Summary: Fabulous, Funny, and Frank.
Review: We ordered the book and read it in three days and then order 3 dozen more for all the people we care about. It is an enjoyable read with many "laugh out loud" portions. The insights into the opposite sex are so helpful and Dr. Leman's "in your face" style almost makes you blush. What a fun book for engaged couple to old folks like us. It's sure put a SMILE on our small community!!
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