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A marriage usually deteriorates slowly, after months or years of simmering tension and poor communication.Divorce and parental separation have been associated with a range of adverse outcomes affecting all those involved in the process. But why is it challenging for men, as multiple studies indicate it to be? How could men and women create a support system that will help the couple overcome challenges related to the split and help children cope with...
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Get the Summary of Harrison Scott Key's How to Stay Married in 20 minutes. Please note: This is a summary & not the original book. Harrison Scott Key's book "How to Stay Married" is a candid exploration of his marriage's unraveling following his wife Lauren's affair with a friend. Key, who once relied on humor to navigate life and win affection, is forced to confront the painful truth beneath the facade of his marriage. The book reveals Lauren's transformation...
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Get the Summary of Kevin Fredericks's Marriage Be Hard in 20 minutes. Please note: This is a summary & not the original book. "Marriage Be Hard" by Kevin Fredericks is a candid exploration of the complexities of marriage, from the early days of romance to the ongoing work of maintaining a strong partnership. Kevin and Melissa's journey began in high school, with their relationship evolving from dating to marriage, facing the challenges of intimacy,...
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Get the Summary of Stefanie Wilder-Taylor's Drunkish in 20 minutes. Please note: This is a summary & not the original book. "Drunkish" by Stefanie Wilder-Taylor is a candid memoir that chronicles the author's tumultuous relationship with alcohol, her journey into motherhood, and her eventual path to sobriety. Stefanie's life before children was carefree and alcohol-fueled, but pregnancy and the subsequent challenges of parenting led her to reassess...
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Thrown together to solve a crime in their own backyards, Annie Chesterfield and Dr. Carlton Keen face their mistakes of youth together. It's a sweet romance of two aged detectives sleuthing it out in the shadow of God's help. Is their meeting providential or coincidental? That's the rub! Spiritual journey or not, it's a story that challenges the reader to think seriously about how they answer the call of God or mute His loving voice. As the couple...
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Bienvenidos al mundo de mamá...
A papá le gustan los artilugios; al pequeño Peter y a la pequeña Jane les gusta provocar incendios, intentar matarse el uno al otro y hacer que mamá tenga que tomarse unas copas; y lo que necesita mamá es tomarse un descanso y desconectar...
Mamá ha cumplido 39 años. Lo que ve ante sí es un deprimente futuro lleno de invitaciones a asistir a clases avanzadas de yoga, y de educadísimos clubes de lectura donde...
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Tina Edwards loved her childhood and creating fairy houses, a passion shared with her father, a worldrenowned architect. But at nine years old, she found him dead at his desk and is haunted by this memory. Tina's mother abruptly moved away leaving Tina with feelings of abandonment and suspicion. Raised by her loving, wheelchairbound Aunt Liddy, her father's sister, 33 year old Tina has become a miniature room artist and cherishes the control she has...
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You never thought divorce would happen to you. But it did. You may feel traumatized, relieved, hopeful, afraid, or all of the above. What choices will help you heal? How can you minimize the trauma for your kids? When is too soon to date…and what about sex? How can you learn from your mistakes instead of repeating them? And where is God in all of this?Michelle and Connie have been where you are. They're Christian women who are a little ahead of...
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This is a compilation of a short story based in Kenya. It captures varied themes especially those that focus on family. It includes responsibility, marriage, divorce, illness, affairs, not to mention separation and death. Readers will be struck by how the themes have been brought out and the unique writing style employed by the writer.
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In the wake of a painful divorce, Henry navigates a world of solitude, attending family events and parties alone! A single status casting a heavy shadow. But fate had more in store for him. A chance encounter two decades later with Aisha, from their school days ignited dormant memories of a passionate kiss shared during their youth. This reconnection marked the beginning of a transformative journey, exploring love, faith, and the intricacies of blending...
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Love is the greatest of all emotions and one of the few things that can bring us true joy and satisfaction. In a world filled with chaos and distress, it is easy to forget the simple beauty of loving another. We, as human beings, all crave companionship, understanding, and acceptance. For many of us, our relationships with other people are the most important thing in our lives.
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From communication, conflict, and careers to sex, in-laws, and money. Questions Couples Ask is your first resource for help with the foremost hurdles of marriage. Drs. Les and Leslie Parrott share cutting-edge insights on the 100 top questions married couples ask. Whether you want to improve your own marriage or nurture the marriages of others, Christianity's premier husband-wife marriage counseling team equips you with expert advice for building...
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About the Author: Rokeya B. Mir has been raised and educated in East Germany and is an alumnus of St. Francis College, New York City and an expert in medical sciences, having worked at Manhattan's Mount Sinai Beth Israel teaching hospital for many years. This book offers a brief introduction to the religion of Islam, and clarifies various misconceptions and answers intricate questions, including addressing sexuality, gender and women's rights for...
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What was it like to be a child in England between the fifth and eleventh centuries?
Who looked after children, how were they educated, what games did they play, and when did they have to take on adult responsibilities?
What happened at birth, when were they weaned, what did they eat, how were they cared for, and how were they mourned if they died?
In this ground-breaking book, Dr Sally Crawford teases out the world of the early medieval English...
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51 Creative Ideas for Marriage Mentorsoffers an "idea box" of activities and innovative ways to deepen relationships between mentoring couples. It can beused in any of the three areas of the marriage mentoring triad:• Preparing-mentoring engaged and newlywed couples• Maximizing-mentoring couples from good to great• Restoring-mentoring couples in distressCreative ideas for marriage mentors are grouped into these three areas. There is also an...
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Gracie Browne lives an idyllic life, or so it seems. On the surface she and her husband Aiden are a successful couple: childhood sweethearts, with a marriage that others could only aspire to. Deborah, one of the golf club wives and an admirer of Aiden has a burning passion to take him for herself. It's during one of the dinner parties that Gracie hosts for the men and wives of the golf club, that Gracie finally finds her voice. A voice she thought...
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The combustive force of a man's sexual drive can incinerate his wedding vows and family commitments-or it can ignite a flame of passion within his marriage that brings mind-blowing pleasure to both partners. In this practical guidebook filled with straight talk about the issues that concern men, psychologist Dr. Les Parrott reveals the truth about six areas that can undermine a man's confidence, damage his marriage, and leave him struggling unnecessarily...
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In "Wives' Fury Unleashed," immerse yourself in a gripping narrative that unravels the intricacies of betrayal, love, and the unwavering pursuit of redemption. This compelling book weaves together two powerful tales, each exploring the impact of deception on the delicate fabric of marriage.In the first tale, secrets fester beneath the surface as a devoted wife uncovers a shocking revelation about her husband's hidden life. As the fury of betrayal...
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The Supreme Court has issued a decision, but that doesn't end the debate. Now that the Supreme Court has ruled, Americans face momentous debates about the nature of marriage and religious liberty. Because the Court has redefined marriage in all 50 states, we have to energetically protect our freedom to live according to conscience and faith as we work to rebuild a strong marriage culture.
In the first book to respond to the Supreme Court's decision...
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