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Books are a great way to amass knowledge and arrive at a higher altitude of understanding than where you may be now. If we read to know more in almost all areas of our life, do we consider marriage to be such a piece of cake that we can afford to wing it every step of the way?
Reading appropriate books to gain knowledge of the marital journey is not corny and doesn’t mock the compendium of knowledge you have or think you have. Sometimes, unlearning is just as important as learning.
Below are some carefully compiled books from experts that help you come to a more practical outlook on one of the most important aspects of your life.
Love and Respect: Dr Emerson Eggerichs
The author brilliantly explores the virtues of love and respect as the timeless pillars that hold up a relationship cum marriage. These two are poised as complements of each other as the author summarises: “Wives are made to love, want to love, and expect love. Husbands are made to be respected, want respect, and expect respect”.
The Meaning of Marriage: Timothy Keller
Keller treats the philosophical questions that open the path to a deeper understanding of the purpose of marriage, all subject to God’s wisdom and plans for couples who have made the bold move to spend their lives together. The book, in a gentle but powerful way, urges the reader to consider the divine “why” of a marriage, beyond the flippancy of mere companionship.
The Silent Wife: Kerry Fisher
A poignant book that presents a narrative texture of layer upon layer of lessons and eye-openers, it explores the story of a woman, Lara, whose dedication to her marriage (or the concept of it) keeps her captive in a relationship built upon a fragile, yet thick, web of lies.
Quick one: Try to escape the thrill of the narrative from the surface and dig for meanings that would lead you to realizations on why people do what they do and the rationale thereof. Enjoy!
Getting the Love you Want: Dr Harville Hendrix
Love is a beautifully complex thing. Old as time, we are still belittled by its evasive layers that show that the more we unravel, the less we find. Understanding that love is subjective and is specially tailored to an individual’s needs is the message at the core of the book. Everyone loves and wants love in special ways and the author shows how love and the understanding of it can be a fountain of lasting growth and commitment.
Books are the keys to timeless wisdom and your marriage will thank you for investing the time and effort to prepare for the long journey ahead.