Rating: 
Summary: Helpful, but depressing
Review: I have a tremendous amount of respect for Bill Hybels, but this book was a disappointment. It is the chronicle of a bad marriage, of people who probably shouldn't have gotten married. The Hybels bad experience colors their advice, causing them to make blanket recommendations, such as everyone should date for at least a year before considering marriage. What people need prior to marriage is an understanding of what God intends marriage to be. This book doesn't provide that. I'm glad the Hybels marriage is good now; but if you're looking for a pre-marriage book, check out Neil Clark Warren's _Finding the Love of Your Life_.
Rating: 
Summary: Disappointed
Review: I have a tremendous amount of respect for Bill Hybels, but this book was a disappointment. It is the chronicle of a bad marriage, of people who probably shouldn't have gotten married. The Hybels bad experience colors their advice, causing them to make blanket recommendations, such as everyone should date for at least a year before considering marriage. What people need prior to marriage is an understanding of what God intends marriage to be. This book doesn't provide that. I'm glad the Hybels marriage is good now; but if you're looking for a pre-marriage book, check out Neil Clark Warren's _Finding the Love of Your Life_.
Rating: 
Summary: Strong at 40%
Review: I just finished this book, following several other marriage books, in an effort to prepare myself for marriage. (The Hybels at one point discuss the "languages of love" and I must recommend that couples read "The Five Love of Languages," by Gary Chapman.) I will be getting married early next year and I plan on staying married until death parts me from my husband. This book helped me add to the critical foundation that is needed in order to MAKE a progressive, joyful and fruitful marriage. I finished this book feeling one step ahead of the game and confident knowing some of the things I can expect after we walk down the aisle. God used Bill and Lynn's marriage as an example for me (and my future husband) to learn from as well as follow. I am thankful that I have been given an willing heart in order to take advantage of such resources. I would encourage others to do the same. Marriage is too valuable to take lightly and based on the 60% divorce rate that exists in our nation today, we need all the wisdom and guidance we can get!
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Summary: Some good guidance, some wise words
Review: The Hybels' wrote this book as a team trying to give an accurate picture of what to expect out of married life. I can see that this book would be super helpful to those that are considering marriage and need to discuss what to expect. I read this book as a newlywed and the first half of the book was frustrating because I just saw how I could have done things better. I don't give the book five stars because it's not excellently written, I mean it's not fine literature, but also because it is a bit frustrating in that their primary audience seems to shift from dating couples to courting couples to young marrieds. Good advice, though, and working to build a great marriage is probably more important than being bothered by writing style and target audience.
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Summary: Some good guidance, some wise words
Review: The Hybels' wrote this book as a team trying to give an accurate picture of what to expect out of married life. I can see that this book would be super helpful to those that are considering marriage and need to discuss what to expect. I read this book as a newlywed and the first half of the book was frustrating because I just saw how I could have done things better. I don't give the book five stars because it's not excellently written, I mean it's not fine literature, but also because it is a bit frustrating in that their primary audience seems to shift from dating couples to courting couples to young marrieds. Good advice, though, and working to build a great marriage is probably more important than being bothered by writing style and target audience.
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Summary: So you found Ms. Right?
Review: This book evokes a stern sense of cataclysmic reality in dealing with two opposites attracting. Be careful, just because your attracted sexually doesn't mean it will last. Bill and his wife give a typical, but volatile picture of their own dating experiences. While dating, I read this book with my girl friend of over 2 years, I started to realize that problems might arise later in our relationship, and they did. This book will help you cut the perverbial attachments that could ruin your life forever. Read this book, keep it for a reference guide, give it to dating couples who are serious.
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Summary: Very Engaging!
Review: This book, which addresses singles, engaged couples, as well as married couples, is simply mindblowing! This book is jam-packed with information and very important points that applies to everyone, Christian or not. It's unbelievable how many things need to be taken into consideration when considering marriage! I recommend reading this in a studying style, highlighting and taking notes. You'll get the most out of this awesome book!
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Summary: I read this book when I got engaged
Review: This is an excellent book. I also gave it to a co-worker who is getting married. She is not a born again Christian but I feel this book is a great witnessing tool for someone getting married. I strongly believe that marriage takes three. The book shows you how to make God the focus of your marriage.
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