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Summary: Helpful and Frank
Review: A friend passed this book along to me and I read it. I found it to set some misconceptions I had in order. My wife of 14 years read it. We both were educated and became more responsible in our marriage and consideration one for the other. Thanks Tim & Beverly. God Bless
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Summary: The Act of Marriage
Review: As a young couple looking into marriage, our pastor gave us this book to read and discuss. It was life-changing. I came from a broken home. My mother was always too embarassed to answer all the many questions that I had. This book did so in such a clear, godly way. It also opened up the lines of communication between my husband and I before we were ever married. It is a wonderful study book for the couple. I was embarassed about some parts in it before we were married but it did lay an excellent foundation for our marriage. Personally, I will be requiring my children to read and study through this book prior to marriage as well. Don't miss it!
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Summary: Changed my thinking
Review: I am currently dealing with past childhood sexual abuse & learned I have DID what use to be called Multipule personality disorder. I have been married for 8 1/2 years & always thought love making was a chore. This book made me see things with a new heart & open eyes. It has really shown me how much God loves me, my marriage & how my husband loves me. This is an amazing book & I wish I read it years ago!
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Summary: This book answered questions that i was ashamed to ask.
Review: i am getting married and was very nervous about not knowing somethings that i was too embarrassed to ask. there was some guilt that some of my preceptions might not follow what Christ would teach. not being able to find some of these answers in the Bible myself confused me evenmore. i was even embarrassed to check the book out at my local book store. i am so glad that i did find the nerve to check it out because it answered my questions, and settled my nerves. It also gave me more confidence for my honeymoon, and helped me to overcome some of the shame of 'just not knowing'.thank you so much. God Bless
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Summary: Some Good Advice, but Flawed Theology
Review: I borrowed a copy from a friend in preparation for my upcoming marriage, and I was pleasantly surprised at how the LaHayes are frank and left no stone unturned. Good diagrams on the male and female anatomy. Also, their advice on enjoying your spouse to the fullest, throwing modesty out the bedroom door is to be lauded. But what kept me from recommending this book is how their Neo-Evangelical/Arminian theology affected their view on certain sexual techniques. First of all, oral sex is viewed not as an long-practiced supplement to genital sex but an recent innovation that "good spirit-filled Christians" should avoid or cut out. Second, they confused the Rhythm Method with Natural Family Planning that is effective. (At least they recommended use of a condom and spermicide, though I have reservations about their advice to the bride to use the Pill early.) Third: their usual "four temperaments"...you just cannot place people in a box. And finally, the biggest drawback: They tacked on this evangelical pitch willy-nilly at the end of this book. .... If only a Lutheran have written this book...but it had to be an Pre-Millenialist Evangelical...*sigh*
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Summary: Some Good Advice, but Flawed Theology
Review: I borrowed a copy from a friend in preparation for my upcoming marriage, and I was pleasantly surprised at how the LaHayes are frank and left no stone unturned. Good diagrams on the male and female anatomy. Also, their advice on enjoying your spouse to the fullest, throwing modesty out the bedroom door is to be lauded. But what kept me from recommending this book is how their Neo-Evangelical/Arminian theology affected their view on certain sexual techniques. First of all, oral sex is viewed not as an long-practiced supplement to genital sex but an recent innovation that "good spirit-filled Christians" should avoid or cut out. Second, they confused the Rhythm Method with Natural Family Planning that is effective. (At least they recommended use of a condom and spermicide, though I have reservations about their advice to the bride to use the Pill early.) Third: their usual "four temperaments"...you just cannot place people in a box. And finally, the biggest drawback: They tacked on this evangelical pitch willy-nilly at the end of this book. .... If only a Lutheran have written this book...but it had to be an Pre-Millenialist Evangelical...*sigh*
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Summary: Bless Mrs. LaHaye
Review: I have always followed Mrs.Betty Bowers suggestions in life, so I was thrilled with her recommendation,as I was married 2 weeks ago. This book gave me many hints on how to have a truly Christian relationship,and I am so grateful to Mrs. LaHaye for writing such a frank, plain-speaking book. This is a great resource for those that are making a new start,and while you can't physically regain your virginity,you can rinse those wicked years out of your hair. A beautiful woman,and a beautiful book.
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Summary: A must for those who are looking to build a strong marriage!
Review: I just finished reading the book 2 days ago and ever since I started I have been sharing its insights to my wife. I got married in May 1998 but my wife and I had been separated by distance since 2 weeks after we got married. I'm still in the process of sponsoring her to join me where I am now. This book had made me realize how much my wife and I still have to learn and it gives me the exciting anticipation of learning it with her using the principles outlined by the book. The Lord's involvement even in this area is crucial and I commend the LaHaye's for putting forth such great revelation to those who are missing the spiritual dimension in the act of marriage. Thank you!
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Summary: Still searching
Review: I read the book before and after I got married. It gave basically one answer to a woman's ability to enjoy sex. It didn't work and now I'm searching for a different answer.
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Summary: Finally a good book about sex
Review: I read the first edition of this book before getting married, and it was so helpful to read a religious pro-sex book. God intended us to do these things, and it's great to have a "manual" to read - it helps everyone understand who likes what and why. The old edition needed updating about birth control, and I assume this new edition does that.
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