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 enlarge | Author: Laura Schlessinger
Creator: Lobianco Lily
Publisher: HarperAudio
Category: Book
List Price: $34.95
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Avg. Customer Rating:  94 reviews
Sales Rank: 232519
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Media: Audio CD
Number Of Items: 6
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.3
Dimensions (in): 5.8 x 5.3 x 0.6
Dewey Decimal Number: 306.81
ASIN: B000ZJYD90
Publication Date: January 1, 2007
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 Dr. L knocks another one out of the park September 6, 2008
Even if you've read "The Proper Care and Feeding of Marriage," (and if you enjoyed it and found it encouraging!) this book is helpful, informative and inspiring. There are lots of moments in reading this book where the light goes on over your head. Really, this book should be read by anyone who is married, divorced or single--there's something in it for everyone!
WOW! I've changed my mind August 2, 2008
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
I love listening to the audio CD copy of this book.
It's amazing that I felt that some of "my problems" were the fault of my husband and that after listening to Dr Laura I changed my mind. I see that my past had crept into my relationship and that I hadn't considered looking at my marriage in that way before. To make a long story short, I now really want to work on making my marriage happier and healthier for my husband and myself. It really does make a huge difference when I treat my husband well & send some TLC his way. I do not feel as if I am sacrificing anything as some women callers suggest in the book. I feel happier and more loved by my husband. Now that is priceless.
I am looking forward to reading the Proper Care & Feeding of Husbands.
The Proper Care and Feeding of Marriage July 14, 2008
I have not read the book as I gave it as a gift to my son and his fiance. However, I am a loyal listener of Dr. Laura and I know that her books have helped many people. I pray this book will make a difference in my son's marriage.
Reasons to Remain Married July 8, 2008
"You alone can change the destiny of your marriage." ~ Dr. Laura
Dr. Laura begins her book by railing against feminist ideas. Instead she fights for a woman's right to act like a woman and encourages women to appreciate masculinity. Instead of hating men Dr. Laura presents ideas for how you can love men and even depend on men for support. She definitely is in favor of men and women taking more traditional roles, especially if there are children involved. Women are discouraged from working unless the husband can't work and men are encouraged to be the main provider in the family. Dr. Laura supports her views with letters from her listeners.
Your experience may be quite different if you (as a woman) have to work to make ends meet. My husband says I'm happier and more fulfilled when I work so some of the ideas in this book don't work for me. I agreed with a lot of this book but still think Dr. Laura is favoring men. One woman's husband agreed that she could go visit her relatives while he was busy working overtime, then he wanted her back for a social occasion. The woman seemed happy to have returned home to support her husband. While it is fine to change your mind, what about honoring a decision you have made previously?
The best parts of the book are the question and answer sections. Some of the questions included:
What do you, as a man, most admire about women in general?
What do you, as a woman, most admire about men in general?
What is the most important thing you think modern men don't get about being a man?
What is the single, most important expectation you have in a wife?
What bothers me most about this book is how Dr. Laura encourages women to stay home most of the time. She doesn't seem to see the entire arena where women are making a difference in the world by working. What about nurses and teachers for example? Should they never get married or have kids? Even Dr. Laura works!
Some of her other tidbits of advice seem to work in regards to keeping a marriage together. There is a section on divorce that is well worth reading. She shows you how to keep your spouse happy and how to appreciate the differences between men and women. The advice in this book could save your marriage especially if you have been against seeing men and women as being intrinsically different.
"Peace and happiness are the results of loving and giving." ~ Dr. Laura
~The Rebecca Review
 How to be a kinder & gentler partner June 14, 2008
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
A great book for those male or female who want a better understanding of marriage and the differences in the sexes. I bought 3 copies; for myself, and 2 of my adult daughters. This book helps to remind me that when my husband seems alien to me it's because he is a man - not a woman! It is also a good reminder to give all of yourself to your spouse and the miracle of how my attitude and giving love will prompt a more kinder and gentler partner not only in myself but also in my husband.
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