From This Day Forward

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Summary: A boring book
Review: A boring book filled with narratives, possibly copied from an encyclopedia, about historical figures. Apparently, stories from their own lives could only fill a few chapters of this book.

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Summary: A boring book
Review: A boring book filled with narratives, possibly copied from an encyclopedia, about historical figures. Apparently, stories from their own lives could only fill a few chapters of this book.

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Summary: There is hope for marriage today.
Review: After reading "From This Day Forward" I wanted to learn more about American marriages like John and Abigail Adams. I also developed a renewed hope that interfaith marriages can and do work after reading how Cokie and Steve's worked so beautifully.

I found the book very easy to read and enjoyed the way they interspersed their own personal stories with marriage stories from American history. Of particular interest were the stories about slave marriages. It is unbelievable what sacrifices were made for the hope of sharing one's life with another.

Although my parents have remained married for over 35 years, I have many friends from divorced or blended families and it was fascinating to see a common thread through so many of the stories.

Having always seen Cokie and Steve in a professional setting, it was wonderful and refreshing to realize that they are as down to earth as anyone else I know. The personal stories that they share give you a real insight into their marriage and lives. Thank you Cokie and Steve.

I look forward to reading another book by Cokie and Steve very soon.

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Summary: There is hope for marriage today.
Review: After reading "From This Day Forward" I wanted to learn more about American marriages like John and Abigail Adams. I also developed a renewed hope that interfaith marriages can and do work after reading how Cokie and Steve's worked so beautifully.

I found the book very easy to read and enjoyed the way they interspersed their own personal stories with marriage stories from American history. Of particular interest were the stories about slave marriages. It is unbelievable what sacrifices were made for the hope of sharing one's life with another.

Although my parents have remained married for over 35 years, I have many friends from divorced or blended families and it was fascinating to see a common thread through so many of the stories.

Having always seen Cokie and Steve in a professional setting, it was wonderful and refreshing to realize that they are as down to earth as anyone else I know. The personal stories that they share give you a real insight into their marriage and lives. Thank you Cokie and Steve.

I look forward to reading another book by Cokie and Steve very soon.

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Summary: Inspiring book?
Review: Anything that might be learned from this book was instantly negated when Cokie Roberts called 20,000+ people in Palm Beach County stupid.

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Summary: Fairytales can come true?
Review: Can a Catholic American princess from a prominent political family find happiness with a Jewish aspiring journalist from Bayonne, N.J.? Appearently so, if 1) she really wants the marriage, 2) he consents to a Catholic wedding, 3) he's willing to use her connections professionally and socially, and 4) he is an early model Sensitive New Age Guy, who can live with being perceived as a beta male. The most interesting messages this book sends may not be the ones the authors intended.

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Summary: A wonderful story of American marriages
Review: Cokie and Steve Roberts opened themselves and their lives to us in this telling story about their own 33 plus year marriage. As a single woman it was wonderful to read about the compromises that each of them made and make in order to make the marriage succeed. They share honest and frank discussions about situations they had to work through and compromise on in their own marriage.

I want to thank Cokie and Steve for letting us into their lives. Looking forward to the next book!

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Summary: Cokie Does it again
Review: Cokie Roberts first book--WE ARE OUR MOTHERS DAUGHTERS--was wonderful so I was thrilled to get this one as a gift. I was not disappointed. By sharing their insights and their lives, Cokie and Steve Robers have made a major contribution to the complex subject of marriage. I urge anyone who is married--or thinking of getting married--to read this superb book.

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Summary: Cokie Does it again
Review: Cokie Roberts first book--WE ARE OUR MOTHERS DAUGHTERS--was wonderful so I was thrilled to get this one as a gift. I was not disappointed. By sharing their insights and their lives, Cokie and Steve Robers have made a major contribution to the complex subject of marriage. I urge anyone who is married--or thinking of getting married--to read this superb book.

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Summary: MUST read for all ages and interests
Review: fascinating that this book elicites such dramatically different reviews.

mark me among the 5 stars.

delightful, interesting -- thought provoking.

I always liked Cokie - now I know why!