Book Description
In the life of Precious Ramotswe–a woman duly proud of her fine traditional build–there is rarely a dull moment, and in the latest installment in the universally beloved No. 1 Ladies’ Detective Agency series there is much happening on Zebra Drive and Tlokweng Road. Mma Ramotswe is experiencing staffing difficulties. First Mr. J.L.B. Mate-koni asks to be put in charge of a case involving an errant husband. But can a man investigate such matters as successfully as the number one lady detective can? Then she has a minor falling-out with her assistant, Mma Makutsi, who decides to leave the agency, taking the 97 percent she received on her typing final from the Botswana Secretarial College with her.
Along the way, Mma Ramotswe is asked to investigate a couple of tricky cases. Will she be able to explain an unexpected series of deaths at the hospital in Mochudi? And what about the missing office supplies at a local printing company? These are the types of questions that she is uniquely well suited to answer.
In the end, whatever happens, Mma Ramotswe knows she can count on Mr. J.L.B. Matekoni, who stands for all that is solid and true in a shifting world. And there is always her love for Botswana, a country of which she is justifiably proud.
Customer Reviews:
Another triumph for McCall Smith.......2007-09-28
I eagerly awaited this new installment in the series, and was not disappointed, although there were a few parts in this novel that moved slowly. The situations in this novel seemed real, the types of human relationship issues we all deal with on a daily basis. Things are not always lovely, people do disagree and doubt one another, and this novel revealed this underside of humanity. I hope this series will continue, as I am anxious to find out more about Mme Makutsi and her upcoming marriage, and also about the kids, who appeared only briefly in this novel. If you have not listened to the audio, run to your public library and check it out. Lisette Lecat's wonderful voice has gotten me through many long and tedious road trips.
The Best So Far!.......2007-09-20
My husband and I listened to this on our trips to my doctor and we really enjoyed this one. It has more than one subplot, and held our attention. As always, the narrator is wonderful. This series is like comfort food - always satisfying even if it doesn't have the most substance. No profanity, no real violence--just great entertainment.
Another charmer.......2007-08-28
What can I say? This is another charming installment in the No. 1 Ladies Detective Agency series. I wish Mma Ramotswe and Mr. J.L.B. Matekoni really existed so I could meet them. At any rate, this series makes me want to visit Botswana. If you liked the other books, you will definitely like this one. If you are starting out, read them in order from the beginning.
Earthy Wisdon.......2007-08-26
Close to the earth, close to what's real and true (if there is ever a 'true'). Very personal to me as I lived in Botswana some years ago for a few years. An authentic rendition of the ways of living and the general 'feeling' of Botswana. I have all 7 of the series and re-read the previous 6 before reading the newest one. I loved the immersion. Mma Ramotswe is wise. Her character is not unique to Botswana but Botswana offers a fine ambience for developing and displaying wisdom. Over the coming years I intend to re-read the series frequently.
Not the best in the series..........2007-08-24
This was a surprise eighth installment to a series that was supposed to end with seven. While I am a big fan of the series, I found this particular book to be disappointing for a number of reasons, most of them related to the plot.
As is his usual set-up, McCall Smith starts a series of mini-mysteries to be solved by the ever-resourceful Mma Ramotswe and/or her colorful assistant, Mma Makutsi. In this book, several characters get their own mystery to solve, some with more success than others. Some of the plot lines break down, only to be gathered up hastily with weak explanations. There is also a lack of continuity between some of the story lines.
While the subplots have some definite leaks, the author's painting of the characters continues to be what makes these books so good. The reader learns a bit more about Mr. JLB Matekoni, although the mystery behind his depression remains as such. Mma Makutsi continues to have enjoyable dialogues with her shoes as she prepares for the next phase in her life. The children, Motholeli and Puso, make only brief appearances, as does Phuti Radiphuti.
There are still a few open loops in the tale of Mma Ramotswe and cohorts, so the author might not be finished with the series. Should there be a next installment, however, I hope that McCall Smith finds a fresh supply of creative plot lines.
Book Description
The paperback edition of the huge national best–seller in which Dr. Laura Schlessinger–still America's top radio talk show host–gives advice on how women can make their marriage thrive after the wedding bliss subsides.
In her most provocative book yet, Dr. Laura urgently reminds women that to take proper care of their husbands is to ensure themselves the happiness and satisfaction they yearn for in marriage.
Women want to be in love, get married and live happily ever after. Yet disrespect for men and disregard for the value, feelings, and needs of husbands has fast become the standard for male–female relations in America. Those two attitudes clash in unfortunate ways to create struggle and strife in what could be a beautiful relationship.
Countless women call Dr. Laura, unhappy in their marriages and seemingly at a loss to understand the incredible power they have over their men to create the kind of home life they yearn for.
Dr. Laura's simple principles have changed the lives of millions. Now they can change yours.
THE PROPER CARE AND FEEDING OF HUSBANDS have salvaged and revitalized innumerable strained, stagnant, boring, disappointing, annoying, frustrating, and even seemingly dead marriages. I have had women calling almost daily, bitterly criticizing their men, reporting months of seemingly useless martial therapy (aka "gripe hours"), and at their wit's end about what to do with their marriages. After I ask (well, really, nag) them to try just one of the hints found in this book, they call me back amazed at the positive results in their feelings about their men, their husbands' demeanor, and the atmosphere in the home.
Customer Reviews:
No Nonsense Sense.......2007-06-08
Dr. Laura always shoots the straight goods & this book is no exception to her track record. She's not intending to solve all the world's problems, but she does speak directly to the heart of MANY problems our American families struggle with in today's culture. Proper Care is a practical, kick-butt, inspiring book that ANY woman would benefit from. It's also a great gift book!
The biggest issue.......2007-05-29
We find in relationships when we have problems that respect is really the biggest issue. Dr. Laura's book " The Proper Care and feeding of husbands" is a mind changing book. Dr. Laura is an in your face kind of gal. When I was in highschool I was first introduced to her by my Latin teacher during a free-period when I helped grade tests, and papers. I was shocked as I had never heard anyhting like her radio show...a strong woman...I was amazed.
I came to read this book years later when I was struggling with a relationship. Everything in this book clicked with me. When you're in a bad way in a relationship- as much as you want it to be right- you create your own barrier most times. It taught me to be respectful, gratuitous, and to remember the hard work that every person commits to the relationship. Instead of nagging about what you don't like- cut some slack and appreciate what you do like.
Dr. Laura also addressed the issue of insecurity. She made me realize that part of why I was not happy with my significant other was because I was not happy with myself. That alone gave me the courage to do what I needed to do for me. It's a book about respecting the ones you love, and respecting yourself.
Have an open mind & it makes sense.......2007-05-27
If you're worried about slipping decades back in the feminist movement by following Dr. Laura's advice, then you'll probably skip right past the common sense advice. Dr. Laura promotes celebrating the differences between husbands and wives. Generation X and all that came after have been brain washed into thinking that there is something wrong with being a woman. This book points out the beauty of how men and women can compliment each other. Men have their roles - they are men. Women have their roles - which are no less valuable to the world or marriage - they are women. This book can truly change your marriage.
Common Sense.......2007-05-11
This book is not as bad as some people have reviewed it to be. Although, I found a lot of the content to be common sense. You know...mutual respect, making the other person in the relationship feel wanted and needed. Plus, it implies that if you follow all this advice, your husband will be putty in your hands. I gave it a shot and did not really see any difference.
This will help your marriage!.......2007-04-28
This book has helped our marriage in more ways than one. Our relationship, our parenting, our intimacy, our friendship. This book was exactly what I needed!
Book Description
Our newest delivery is a hilarious send-up of the perennial bestseller, What To Expect When You're Expecting. Just as that title has informed millions of new mothers about neonatal care, What to Expect When Your Wife Is Expanding addresses issues that confront new fathers. A funny but practical manual to guide expectant fathers through the joyous yet traumatic period of impending parenthood, it reviews issues like "what you wife will be complaining about" and "how to avoid sympathetic pregnancy." What to Expect When Your Wife Is Expanding informs, entertains, and gives fathers one last laugh.
Customer Reviews:
A definite MUST for the new reluctant father.......2007-09-11
Purely for comic relief during those painful months leading up to the big day, I occasionally use this as a reference book too. See honey, according to your book I SHOULD be complaining about you this month (and every other month!)
Husband thinks it's funny, but uneducational.......2007-05-13
Ditto previous reviewers....This book tried too hard to be funny & wasn't very informative.
Funny book!.......2007-05-12
This book was great. Even though my wife bought it for me, she read it too! She liked it better than her book.
Funny and educational.......2007-05-07
This book was great for my husband while I was pregnant and expanding. But beyond the humor it was also full of helpful information and ways to help my husband understand what I was dealing with. This is a great gift for a first time father. Check it out!
What to expect from this book..........2007-04-01
A parody does not concern itself with providing useful information. If you want to be better informed, I'd recommend ''The Expectant Father: Facts, Tips and Advice for Dads-to-Be''.
Book Description
The groundbreaking book on recovering from infidelity and surviving marital affairs...and coming out stronger and more in love than ever. Courageous, bold, honest.
Brian (husband): After nearly two decades of marriage to a sexy, loving woman - with whom I made love almost every night - I came home from work one evening and told her I was moving out, leaving her for another woman. Lucky for me, my wife refused to give up on our marriage. We are now closer and more committed than ever. What you're probably wondering is, if I loved my wife so much, why did I do it? In this book, I have answered that question.
Danielle (teenage daughter): When my father told me he was leaving my mother for another woman, I felt it was me he was abandoning. I wondered "what has my whole life been so far, a joke?" In this book, I share the truth about my feelings
Anne (wife): My Husband's affair became the best thing that ever happened to me, yes eventually, but it was also the most devastating of my life. There was a time when I wondered if I could even live through it.
What people are saying..."Riveting...Mesmerizing...I couldn't put the book down."
"My Husband's Affair" deliberately removes itself from providing "the theoretical and psychological" explanations for the why of infidelity and instead purposes to take readers on a gut-honest, courageous, straight-from-the-heart journey into the lives of a couple/family who endured the aftermath of an affair. A must-read before couples, facing infidelity, make life decisions they may later regret. This book provides an alternative to the expected... hope that it's not over.
Don Huston, BTh, MC, RCC, Couples Therapist
This book makes a wonderful contribution to the growing willingness of couples to "break the code of silence" and share their experience with affairs in order to help others. It offers clear insight into the pain involved as well as great hope for the power to recover and rebuild the marriage.
Peggy Vaughan, author of "The Monogamy Myth" and Host of www.dearpeggy.com
For too long too many have suffered in silence because of the stigma associated with affairs. This book gives an honest look at the reality of betrayal and offers hope through the testimony of one brave couple.
Margie Thaler - A Reader
What a ride! Anne captures her marital journey in a way that leaves you feeling as if you've just completed a double loop on a roller coaster...only to realize there's another one coming! After reading their story, I see Anne and Brian as champions of honesty, commitment, perseverance....and true love.
Monica Columbus - A Reader
Customer Reviews:
Very helpful book.......2007-08-23
I ordered this book after my husband of 35 years told me he was having an affair and I didn't know where to turn. It offers some very useful information and advice and helped me make some important decisions. The only thing I would find negative is that this couple was able to reconcile and make their marriage better and of course that isn't the case every time. Since this is their personal experience though, it probably wouldn't be appropriate to include stories on those who weren't able to stay married.
My marriage can survive and I can heal.......2007-06-30
This book is the best purchase I have made since finding out my husband was having an affair. I have read many books about affairs and healing from an affair, but this book is by far the best one. It really hit home and offered me hope and strength when I thought I had none left. My husband and I are trying to repair our marriage and I am working on forgiving and letting go of the pain and devastation I felt for many months and still face, but this book provided me with the hope that I can forgive and our marriage can be whole again. I recommend this book to anyone that is trying to put the pieces back together and find happiness again with their spouse.
My Husband's Affair Became the Best Thing That Ever Happened to Me.......2007-01-04
Excellent book. I would highly recommend it to couples who are experiencing marital difficulties involving extramarital affairs and
also for those who are support persons for a couple in trouble.
Anne does an good job of explaining what was helpful and what was
detrimental from their support system. She also was very open about
how difficult it was to recover from her husband's betrayal and all
the work involved between them to rebuild their marriage.
A "Friend".......2006-12-29
This book is amazing, I don't normally give books 5 stars but, this book I am. I received this book 2 days after it was shipped and I read the entire book from front to back in less than 3 days. It was so good, I could not put it down.
If you need books on healing, tips, advice, or just good reading on this subject I highly rec. this book. I found this book to be my "friend" during the time I read it. Anne goes into detail every experience, every emotion, every thought. Although, I wish Brian would have added more to his stories he still shared a lot in this book about his side.
There is one issue though, in this book that I do not agree with. When Anne finally realizes her faults she compares them to be equally as bad as what Brian had done. Not true, her faults were nothing even remotely close to the pain Brian had caused her. Yes, it's great that she finally realized her faults and began working on them but, no, they are not equal to his affair at all.
Best Book on this life changing subject........2006-11-10
I have read several books on this saddening subject and this book is by far the best. It was realistic and was not engulfed in medical terminology. Great book for the every day person going through a difficult time in their marriage.
Average customer rating:
- A downhill ride
- Dreary novel with banal ideas in it
- My first Koontz.
- Interesting premise, not so good story.
- The Husband, A Very Determined Man, with an undetermined ending...
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The Husband
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Book Description
With each and every new novel, Dean Koontz raises the stakes—and the pulse rate—higher than any other author. Now, in what may be his most suspenseful and heartfelt novel ever, he brings us the story of an ordinary man whose extraordinary commitment to his wife will take him on a harrowing journey of adventure, sacrifice, and redemption to the mystery of love itself—and to a showdown with the darkness that would destroy it forever.
What would you do for love? Would you die? Would you kill?
We have your wife. You can get her back for two million cash. Landscaper Mitchell Rafferty thinks it must be some kind of joke. He was in the middle of planting impatiens in the yard of one of his clients when his cell phone rang. Now he’s standing in a normal suburban neighborhood on a bright summer day, having a phone conversation out of his darkest nightmare.
Whoever is on the other end of the line is dead serious. He has Mitch’s wife and he’s named the price for her safe return. The caller doesn’t care that Mitch runs a small two-man landscaping operation and has no way of raising such a vast sum. He’s confident that Mitch will find a way.
If he loves his wife enough. . . Mitch does love her enough. He loves her more than life itself. He’s got seventy-two hours to prove it. He has to find the two million by then. But he’ll pay a lot more. He’ll pay anything.
From its tense opening to its shattering climax,
The Husband is a thriller that will hold you in its relentless grip for every twist, every shock, every revelation…until it lets you go, unmistakably changed. This is a Dean Koontz novel, after all. And there’s no other experience quite like it.
Customer Reviews:
A downhill ride.......2007-10-10
This was my third Koontz book, and so far, it's my least favorite. I like Koontz's work, but I expected a little bit more out of this one.
The book starts out with a pace and tone that will give you whiplash; almost like riding on a roller-coaster, but once you get to the top of the track and you're expecting that thrilling, tickling sensation in your stomach as you plummet straight down at 70 miles per hour.....the brakes kick in and you're only tavelling at about, say, FOUR miles an hour.
The characterization is weaker than some of Koontz's other works, and that sort of damages the level of emotional involvement the reader is willing to invest. When the "hair-raising" climax comes to pass, the book just abruptly ends leaving you with the felling that there should be something more.
It's not a BAD book, it's just not as good as some of the other things Mr. Koontz has done before. This book won't make me give up on him. I'm looking forward to reading more of his novels. I like his writing style and the ideas he comes up with.
Dreary novel with banal ideas in it.......2007-10-09
Koontz in "The Husband" reinvented the definition of a quick read. Read first 20 pages and then the last 20 pages and that's pretty much all you'll need to get the most out of this chicanery.
The book's cover describes an "earth-shattering" climax. Reviewers talk about a "hair-raising" thriller. Did the standards of the book publishing sink so low that anybody who may have previously published something worthy can now pretty much sell mule's crap to the public by slapping a colorful bow on it and labeling it an "earth-shattering" droppings?
Yes, the book starts out just as advertised. But then quickly goes down-hill from there. Koontz did not spend enough time on the characteristics of his protagonist Mitch Rafferty and his wife Holly so that readers connect with them and sustain the nerve-racking feeling from beginning to the end. My pulse quickly dropped after first 20 pages. My hair never raised and as I was reading the climax scene there was no earth movement.
I am sure the movie is coming soon too. If this happens then my hair will surely rise to the occasion.
My first Koontz........2007-10-05
This is my very first Koontz book. This story was lame, it droned on and on, and I'll never read another Koontz. Waste of time and money!
Interesting premise, not so good story........2007-09-27
The premise is definately better than the story on this one. What would you do to get 2 million dollars? Kill(innocent people), steal(from a bank, friends, loved ones), he didn't do these things. The story lacked the drasticness the premise provided. Nevertheless, this is the book that got me started on Dean Koontz's novels or should I say the premise that got me started. I suggest Odd Thomas, Frankenstein, and Hideaway for now.
The Husband, A Very Determined Man, with an undetermined ending..........2007-09-24
The Husband by Dean Koontz was a fast paced book (in the beginning) with lots of twists and turns that kept me turning the pages. The dog walker that is killed before his eyes, all of the little scenes that were set up for him in case he didn't keep his part of the deal with the ransom, and even his no good brother Anson. Unfortunately, as the story winds down to the last minute, it just flat out unravels. It left me with a big question mark at the end. I believe that the story could have ended in a more exciting way...the same way that Mr. Koontz has carried us throughout the entire novel.
I would read more books by him, although not my particular genre, I would give him another try. So the next one had better be good.
Book Description
Wholeness and Healing for Women Caught in the Crossfire.
As the wife of a man who is addicted to lust, pornography, or masturbation, you are not alone. Millions of men can’t get through the day or the week without clicking on to their favorite Internet porn sites, thumbing through adult magazines, or watching sensual videos–and millions of wives suffer as a result.
Over the past decade, nearly 400,000 men have found inspiration and hope in Every Man’s Battle, the best-selling men’s guide to victory over sexual sin. Now, here at last is the book for every woman who has become a casualty in the fight for sexual purity. Every Heart Restored offers godly guidance and wisdom for a woman facing such personal betrayal.
“WHAT DOES GOD EXPECT FROM ME?”
“HOW CAN I TRUST AGAIN?”
“IS IT POSSIBLE TO OVERCOME PAIN AND UNFORGIVENESS?”
“CAN MY MARRIAGE BE REBUILT?”
“WHAT IF I JUST WANT OUT?”
Filled with stories from wives and husbands at every stage in the struggle for sexual purity, Every Heart Restored addresses the questions and real-life issues that matter to you most. Whether you are facing the startling new revelation of your husband’s sin, dealing with a long-term problem, or cleaning out an old wound, Every Heart Restored will meet you where you are and guide you to healing greater than you imagine possible.
Also available: Every Heart Restored Workbook
Customer Reviews:
Deceptive Title.......2007-07-14
If you've just been hit with the revelation of your husband's "secret life", this book may not help. The title is deceptive because it implies that you will be healed after reading it.(Healing is God's job!) I was frustrated with the first few chapters, because it dealt with man's sexuality rather than the wife's torment. My raw agony was nowhere to be found within the pages of this book. However, this book was still useful. Overall, the book was all right.
There were nuggets of practical advice and hope. I liked the way views from both wives and husbands were presented. The most important thing I learned was that it is possible for a husband to love his wife and still sin against her. I don't understand it or like it, but I believe it and this book does a good job of introducing that concept. I also learned a lot about the importance of a Christian wife's role of encouraging her husband spiritually. I liked Fred's description about how Brenda influenced him by lovingly refusing to accept anything less than righteousness from him. I also liked Brenda's attitude that her destiny is forever entwined with Fred's and that when one sins it pollutes the stream for both of them.
If you are in deep pain right now, understand that healing will take lots of time and lots of God. This book won't fix you or your marriage, but it can give you some insight and encouragement. For biblical healing, I strongly recommend "Lord Heal My Hurts" by Kay Arthur.
Great book.......2007-06-29
I'm half-way through it. So far, it is a really great book w/ super insight. I highly recommend it. Best description for this book would be "lifechanging".
WHAT A GREAT BOOK! .......2007-02-23
This is an outstanding book. This addresses a very real problem and does it in terms we can all understand. It is an easy read and includes enough actual stories from actual people to cross the bounds of "it could never happen to us" Thanks Fred and Brenda!
You are NOT alone!.......2006-09-02
This book has helped me realize that I am not alone and that it is completely NORMAL to have these types of feelings.
Women share their personal stories and feelings in this book. Wisdom is handed out to help you make your own decisions.
One word of caution...personally, it kind of fueled my fire in a way...not sure how to describe it, but it almost gave me more bullets against my husband.
It's not a feel good read by any means, but it is a should read.
Realistic and helpful steps to restoration.......2006-08-27
Understanding why your spouse was stupid enough to become entangled in the porno web is one thing; forgiving him and restoring your relationship is quite another. This book lays it all bare and gives practical counsel that, if followed, will help a woman wanting to accomplish that end.
Some reviewers of this book expressed disappointment with the focus on pornography and masterbation, but I bought it anyway. Adultery begins in the mind. With easy access to internet pornography, thoughts are turned into images. Sexual obsessions have mental, spiritual, and emotional ramifications. Each has to be acknowledged and addressed. This means going back to where it begins. Cut off a weed at its roots and it will die. This is a good book for women who are truly ready to forgive.
Book Description
“'You will do foolish things' said the great writer Colette, 'but do them with enthusiasm!' And that, my darlings, I have done! So put your feet up, relax, and let me take you on one woman's journey through the beguiling, bewildering wilderness of romantic encounters, replete with puppy love, Latin love, smoldering lust, stardust, obsession, high comedy, high camp, and all manner of peccadilloes and misadventures. A rollicking, madcap ride through the wide-open countryside of love. Just watch out for land mines.”
--From My First Five Husbands . . . And the Ones Who Got Away
People always ask me if I'm like Blanche. And I say, 'Well, Blanche was an oversexed, self-involved, man-crazy, vain Southern Belle from Atlanta -- and I'm not from Atlanta!’” -- Rue McClanahan
Who can forget Rue McClanahan as the sexy Southern vixen, Blanche Devereaux, on the Emmy-award winning series The Golden Girls? With her breezy sex appeal and sharp comedic timing, Rue infused her character with a sassy joie de vivre that captured the hearts of audiences around the world. Now, the actress behind the magic reveals her life in and out of the spotlight in a laugh-out-loud funny memoir about love, marriage, men, and getting older that is every bit as colorful as the characters she plays.
Raised in small-town Oklahoma in a house “thirteen telephone poles past the standpipe north of town,” Rue developed her two great passions—theater and men—at an early age. She arrived in New York City in 1957 with two-weeks worth of money in her pocket, hustled her way into a class with the legendary Uta Hagen, and began working her way up in the acting world against the vibrant, free-spirited backdrop of the sixties. That’s when she met and married Husband #1—a handsome rogue of an aspiring actor who quickly left her with a young son. Still, she was determined to make it on the stage and screen—and in the years that followed, rose to the top of the entertainment world with a host of adventures (and husbands) along the way.
From her roles on Broadway opposite Dustin Hoffman and Brad Davis, to her first television appearances on Maude and All in the Family, to the Golden Girls era and beyond, My First Five Husbands is the irresistible story of one woman’s quest to find herself. Now happily married to Husband #6, Rue is proof that many things can and do get better with age—and that with tenacity, talent, and a little help from Saint Dymphna, even a small-town girl can make it big.
Told with Rue’s saucy wit and Southern charm, My First Five husbands is a deliciously entertaining take on life and love from an irrepressible star.
Customer Reviews:
Light hearted reading.......2007-08-23
I love Rue McClanahan and couldn't wait to get her book. It was a fun read and I did enjoy it but don't look for too much depth.
"Frippery combined with fierceness".......2007-07-14
I love "The Golden Girls" and couldn't wait to read Rue McClanahan's autobiography. She writes in a manically bubbly style, gushing over the highs and lows of a long show-biz career and a love-life so hot it would make even Blanche Devereaux blush.
Eddie Rue McClanahan was born into a conservative Oklahoma family during the Depression, and from an early age wanted desperately to be popular. Popular, to Rue, meant being loved and adored by men, and she was always falling in love too easily. She was a struggling stage actress in New York with two quick marriages and divorces under her belt when she met Norman Lear who began casting her in TV sitcoms. Two more divorces later, she landed the role of the man-hungry Blanche on "Golden Girls," The Golden Girls" The Golden Girls - The Complete First Season and world-wide fame. Breast cancer and husband number 5 bring her story up to date.
I was fascinated with Rue's unfailing optimism, her gritty determination to succeed as an actress, and her abysmally poor decisions when it came to men. I gave up counting how many affairs she had, and was appalled at how quickly she married and then lost interest in her husbands. Some were physically and emotionally abusive and some were just weird. Now in her seventies, Rue is still the ageless coquette, the belle of the ball. She names names and doesn't pull any punches in this book; Rue's fans won't be able to put it down.
Delightful.......2007-07-05
Excellent book to read for fun. I found this book very enlightening and couldn't wait to read in the evenings. Ms. McClanahan writes a totally honest and unbiased book and I'm amazed at all the twists and turns that she experienced in her career and person life. She tells the story like a true Golden Girl would tell it. However, she must have been busy constantly because 'The Golden Girls' show is only a small part of her career.
So much to love!.......2007-06-13
As someone who is 21 years old, I'm sure a lot of people are wondering why I'd be interested this book, but I absolutely adore Rue McClanahan and always have since I was little girl watching Golden Girls. This was a wonderful book. I enjoyed hearing about all of her experiences and revelations. She has a brilliant writing style and as someone mentioned before it is definitely like listening to great girl talk from one of your girlfriends! This was such a fun read and I'm sad I finished it in two days. I wish there was more to read!!! It deserves more than 5 stars. Thanks Rue for making me laugh for the past 18 years of my life!
Five Husbands and She Kept trying!.......2007-06-12
I am happy for Rue McClanahan who finally found happiness with number six, Morrow Wilson. They are happily living in New York City with their cat, Bianca. Rue's autobiography is touching as revealing. I never cared for Blanche as much as I cared for Vivan on Maude and Aunt Frances Crowley on Mama's Family. The book explained that Rue was having health problems which explained her absence from Mama's Family. Lucky for millions of others, they got to see her in the role of a lifetime playing Blanche Deveraux for eight seasons on the golden hit, The Golden Girls. It brought her international fame. It's a popular show around the world especially in England where even British sitcom stars like the late John Inman and Frank Thornton sing it's praises. I love Rue's almost tell-it-like it is biography. Her love for Brad Davis and many other lovers as well as the gay following of the Golden Girls which I didn't know there was until I read the book. She writes about her difficult labor with her only child, Mark, who she writes fondly and dedicates the book too. She doesn't mention Wicked on Broadway. She does not slight or offend any of her co-stars of the past. I wished there was a photo of her as Aunt Fran and Vivian on Maude. To me, she'll always be one or the other. I have seen Golden Girls enough and while I admire it's writing, acting, and the sensation that it caused on television. I still think Rue rather as Aunt Fran, the old maid journalist and aspiring writer. If Mama's Family hadn't been cancelled, Rue would still be playing Aunt Fran to Betty White's Ellen but I think the funniest thing was when Vicki Lawrence sent a male stripper to her hospital room when she was recovering as a present. It was something more of Blanche than of Aunt Fran.
Book Description
What every man wishes he knew about what his wife desires most.
Authors Stephen Arterburn and Fred Stoeker (with Mike Yorkey) believe that every man can meet the secret desires of his wife. The problem is, most of us aren't exactly sure what that desire is and how we can go about fulfilling it faithfully.
In Every Man's Marriage, you can discover the common misconceptions about what it means to exercise biblical authority, and understand the role of submission in the marriage relationship. This groundbreaking book can help men grasp and apply essential but often overlooked principles for marital leadership.
Through candid reflections on their own struggles to achieve biblical unity in their own marriages, along with many years of combined experience in marital counseling, Arterburn and Stoeker apply solid, time-tested biblical wisdom to the everyday potential distortions that can lead to strife in a marriage.
The second book in the Every Man series, this is the perfect follow-up to the best-selling Every Man's Battle. Every Man's Marriage is a terrific resource for establishing mutual respect and sacrifice in your marriage based on Christ's example of loving His bride, the church.
Customer Reviews:
good ideas...just not great.......2007-07-25
My husband said that he did like the book but it was a little overzealous in that it seems to relate everything to getting more sex from your wife. It kind of got on his nerves that that seemed to be the theme of the book and it seemed repetative. the concepts are good but get overshadowed by this fact. He said most of it was common sense stuff he didnt need a book to figure out.
The Excellent husband.......2007-06-25
You don't see that many male self-help books, but this is one of the best! Rather than telling men how to rule their wives or painting wives as inferior beings, these authors give practical advice to husbands in how to love and respect their wives. My favorite phrase, mutual submission, is spoken greatly of in this book as the practice of a truly Christian marriage. Arterburn neither beats the husband down nor patronizes the wife, but speaks as one Christian man to another about how to be a Godly husband.
I was rather surprised to see some women attacking this book as a book that doesn't understand women. I happen to be a woman and I was very pleased with what the book had to say. You have to keep in mind, ladies, these authors are men and no man can completely understand a woman anymore than a woman can completely understand a man. The important thing is that they're trying! Marriage is not about being perfect or reading your spouse's mind, but about sacrifice, love and respect. In fact, I think the Bible stresses submission so much BECAUSE spouses can't completely understand each other. That's what being a Christian and a partner in marriage is really about.
I highly recommend this to any man. By the way, if you lean more towards the complimentarian view of marriage, don't be scared off by my review. This book speaks of mutual submission, but the authors DO believe that the husband is the leader in the home and they give good advice as to how he can be a loving servant-leader. Along with this, there's lots of wonderful advice for loving and respecting your spouse. As far as respect goes, these authors have certainly earned mine! God bless!
A MUST READ!.......2007-05-29
I don't know if it is because I was finally ready to hear or if it was the heart of the writer; but, this book and prayer saved my marriage. A few years ago my wife and I were hanging by a thread after a series of bad things happened in our marriage. After much prayer and tears she bought this book for me and since it was the only glimpse of light that she might stay in our marriage I read it with an open mind and open heart. Again this book and much prayer saved us. There were so many things that I could relate to and there were so many things that I could honestly say that I wish I knew before we got married. My wife and I are currently "happily" married and I owe it in partial to the knowledge I gained from "Every Man's Marriage". Since, reading this book I purchased it for two of my cousins who are currently engaged and for my boss who recently accepted the Lord! His marriage was in the exact same place my marriage had been so after leading him to the Lord I bought him a bible and this book. They are making progress! Again, I can't beging to express how much the principles in here have changed my life and I highly recommend it to any man who is engaged, newlywed or an old dog who can use new knowledge. This is a great handbook for marriage and for truly touching the heart of your spouse.
effective tool to help your marriage.......2007-04-26
I am reading this book for the 3rd time. The author's are trying to convey that men need to place their wives needs and desires above their own. I can testify that when I "submit" to my wife's desires, my marriage is at it's best and how awesome it is! She has no problem submitting to my leadership when I become a servant leader. Yes, I do believe that the man is the "head" of the house, not because I am smarter(because I'm not) or better(I am definately not). It's because God says someone has to be in charge and man it's you.
No where does the book say that men are better or above women. Some of the previous reviewers somehow read that into the book. They must have opened the book with their mind already made up and refused to look at things from God's perspective based on the Bible.
Thank's to the author's for their humility and candidness.
woman should think about this before they judge.......2007-04-11
So many women complain that men are sex crazed womanizers and basically have doglike behavior. The reason woman say this is because they want to be understood and feel precious in a mans eyes and they think men don't understand and that they do not care. This book is basically telling a man how to make a woman feel like a queen and teach them to understand the heart of a woman. Any woman who denies the fact that the want to be cherished by a man would be denying the very nature of her heart. I am a woman. Also a married woman. Men need understanding before they gain knowledge of things and this book does a great job in giving a man understanding for a woman. The men who take the time out to read this book are saying that they care and want to be the best husband to their woman as possible. Men and woman are very different in the way we are wired. God wants to give us insight so that we can appreciate each other more. God bless Fred Stoker and Stephen Arterburn for writing this book and also the men that read it.
Customer Reviews:
BRADLEY Method GREAT. Book BORING by itself........2007-09-18
Using the Bradley Method, I gave birth to and my husband "Helped Birth" 2 awesome boys. However, my Oldest Son and my Daughter-in-Law were forcing themselves to read this book. My son finally admitted that it was drawn out, boring and probably wouldn't be finished by either of them; it was all text - without any pictures to look at to give true insight to the subject. As they had no Childbirth Classes available to them and Birthday was due within 1 week, I encouraged my son to find another book that might be easier for them to learn from. Recognizing the method name, Son grabbed another "Bradley" book written by a different author. I should say "Illustrated" by another author because the book was full of discreet, educational pictures. Within 3 hours of purchasing this "COMPANION" book, my son was telling ME about different breathing methods and why some things were better for Mom and Baby than others. By combining the info found in BOTH books, Mommy-to-Be and Daddy-to-Be are now excited about the upcoming birth itself not just fearful of something they HAVE to go through (survive) in order to receive their blessed little girl.
The "MUST HAVE" Companion Book is:
Natural Childbirth the Bradley Way: Revised Edition
TOGETHER THEY ARE 5 STARS!
So informative!.......2007-08-23
I have read a few books on pregnancy and I've gotten more good info out of this than any of the other books and this was written for a man!!! I really like it a lot!
Husband Coached Childbirth.......2007-05-20
Dr. Bradley bases his advise on the natural births of animal mothers - the techniques work well. Try to get the companion book - Exercises for True Natural Childbirth by Rhondda Evans Hartman.
HCC Review.......2007-05-13
Dr. Bradley's humor takes a little getting used to, but very quickly you'll love it and find yourself nodding in agreement! The information is unparalleled and his passion for his work is contagious! Thank You Dr. Bradley and the AAHCC for making this book available! You changed my birthing experience and empowered me to do what I was created to do! Tiffany Boal
"Thank You, Dr. Lamaze" is a better choice.......2007-04-25
While this book is a great book for dads (and moms), I wouldn't recommend it to everyone. If you are a man who tends to think you know everything (or your husband tends to think he knows everything, depending on who's reading this), you should not read this or recommend it to your husband, because it tends to be a little bit chauvinistic with the "I am the doctor" attitude. The section on episiotimies is very aggregious. He basically is saying that the midwives of yore didn't know what they were doing. Pardon me, but I strongly disagree. But, again, this is in reference to his era, so one has to take that into consideration when reading this book.
Also, Dr. Bradley says a lot of things to the husband with the drift of "you need to lay down the law" sort of thing to the wife. Now, I do appreciate the support and the husband being on the same page, but he needs to have a little more respect. I know that if my husband had "hidden the salt shaker" as Dr. Bradley describes in one of the chapters referring to diet when I was violently ill with morning sickness and could only retain potato chips, I think I would have committed homicide. :-)
Now, having said that, Dr. Bradley must be given credit for his work in his role in trailblazing the path for natural childbirth and true husband participation in our country. Together with Dr. Read of England and Dr. Lamaze of France, he stands as a hero to be appreciated for what he was for all of us Moms today. We have what we have due to the efforts of these people and we need to appreciate them.
If you are looking for a very practical guide to childbirth and don't have time for a more philosophical read with little practicality to it, skip this book and purchase "Thank You, Dr. Lamaze" instead.
Book Description
Building on the success of The Power of a Praying® Wife (more than 1 million copies sold), Stormie offers this guide to help husbands pray more effectively for their wives. Packed with real–life examples and refreshing honesty regarding her own marriage, The Power of a Praying® Husband encourages men to lovingly intercede for their wives in every area, including—
- motherhood
- priorities
- emotions
- fears
- sexuality
Each chapter features comments from well–known Christian men, biblical wisdom, and prayer ideas. Includes a foreword by Michael Omartian. The Power of a Praying® Husband makes a great gift to husbands from wives who want to say, “I love and respect you. I want and need your prayers for my life.”
Customer Reviews:
Power of Praying Husband.......2007-08-23
Great book!!!! Really helped out my husband...pair it with The Power of A Praying Wife, and it will open your eyes...Highly recommend it.
change of heart.......2007-06-08
You have opened my eyes on many things I have not covered in praying for my husband. I like your insight. When I pick up the book each time it is as though God is teaching me new things. Thank you
A must for all men who want to see their wives succeed.......2007-04-06
Every Friday I take a sabbath morning. Each week I read a chapter of this book and pray for my wife. I have read the whole book once already. The succinct and timely wisdom contained in this book cannot be underestimated. I write my wife notes or send her emails or skypes each week to tell her what I am praying about.
Thank you Stormie for the courage and position to write this book.
J. Hanes
Man up.......2006-12-14
My wife bought me this book after she read The power of a praying wife. The book help me to see my responsibility as a spiritual covering in my family. My wife and children need me to protect them. I can not be with them at all times but through prayer I can cover them in the spirit.
Shannon
www.daybreakservices.com
A Must for Men! This book has Enriched Mt Life!.......2006-08-26
Wow, I don't know where to begin. I'm in the middle of a marriage crisis as I'm writing this. My wife has left our home and I was needing some answers. This book has taught me how to connect with God and learn about my marriage and my wife as well as the giving me insight into how my wife thinks and functions. The 20 chapters are incredibly informational and easy to read and understand. Guys...you've got to read this book in order to learn how to help your wife and increase your relationship. In the end, if my marriage fails, I will walk away with a wealth of knowledge about how to assure that I'll never get into this predicament in life again.
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