I am reading a book that we will potentially make available for our married (or plan to be) Airmen at the 181st. It is called "The All or Nothing Marriage" by Eli J. Finkel. Excellent stuff.
If you want (or know of someone that you think could benefit from) an enlightening easy to read history of marriage and make that history means for marriages in the 21st century, this is it! It also is a huge wake up call in how we have shifted our understanding of what makes for a good spouse.
In my Grandparents generation on the farm a "good" spouse meant that the husband knew how to plow a field to make dinner grow and that the wife knew how to cook that food so they survived, period!
Today it is much more about a spouse empowering the other to grow into their full mature version of themselves.
Great read. Would make a great gift (along with healthy discussion) with any couple thinking about getting married AND for any couple wanting a "tune up" in their current marriage.
Will this be our next homework assignment? This might make a good book study or small group discussion. I think I'll look it up!
ReplyDeleteI am seriously thinking about making it required reading for any couples that want me to marry them.
ReplyDeleteI wish the job of today's wives was as simple as being able to cook! 😊
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