Boasting more than one million copies of his works sold, conservative radio personality Dr. James C. Dobson squarely addresses the problem of troubled marriages. He targets infidelity, alcoholism, spousal abuse, and emotional distance as the primary causes of divorce. Dobson also chooses to denounce homosexuality as an abomination. With his groundbreaking theory of "loving toughness", he offers a path toward solving marital problems, building family values, and rekindling lost romance.
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"I'm don't subscribe to organized religion but this book is neither about pushing a Jesus agenda nor do anything to save your marriage. It helped me realize where to draw the line in my marriage so that I reclaimed my self-respect."
— Penney (4 out of 5 stars)
“Provides a thoughtful view of the moral challenges facing married couples…Many of the suggestions are consistent with good mental health practice—maintain self-esteem and internal discipline, hold a steady course in life, think before you act—and broaden the appeal of [Dobson’s] message.”
— AudioFile" I really enjoyed the book! It was clear cut, no messing around and I have applied a lot of what I have read in my own marriage. I love the book! "
— Amy, 1/18/2014" I found this a very useful book, but there are parts of it that have to be ignored (ie the parts where you with tough love you stop your husband from being gay....) "
— Wendy, 10/7/2013" Great practical advice for a difficult period in my life. Very encouraging. "
— Debbie, 9/1/2013" excellent advise to the weaker partner in a failing relationship "
— Leslie, 7/18/2013" Great book. Helped me form the courage to "get tough" in my own life. "
— Jeni, 5/18/2013" good stuff, but just didn't scratch where I itched. "
— Rick, 5/7/2013" An excellent source on practicing "tough love" "
— Karla, 2/19/2013" VERY interesting book that teaches a lot about human nature. "
— Laurie, 2/2/2013" In a word, if you are a parent, read Dr. Dobson. "
— Read1000books, 1/31/2013" this was one good book and i only wish i had listened to it better "
— Darlene, 11/20/2012" very practical advice for relationships in trouble - not too crazy about explicit section on homosexuality "
— Marsha, 11/16/2012" quite a nice read. if you are interested in the issues of love and relationships, it can provide good information. if you caome accross it, i will advise that you get a copy for yourself. it is also good for married couples. "
— Phumlani, 10/22/2012" I read it to help me understand what a friend was going through. I was totally depressed the whole time I read it and have decided that all my friends MUST stay happily married...for my sake. "
— Julie, 7/12/2012James Dobson, PhD, is the founder of Focus on the Family, a nonprofit organization that produces his internationally syndicated radio programs, heard by more than 200 million people every day. He is seen on eighty television stations daily in the United States. A licensed psychologist and licensed marriage, family, and child counselor, he is a clinical member of the American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy and is listed in Who’s Who in Medicine and Healthcare. Dr. Dobson is married to Shirley and is the father of two grown children, Danae and Ryan. He resides in Colorado.
Richard Rohan is a stage, film, and voice-over actor who has narrated hundreds of audiobooks over the last decade, in every genre. He is particularly proud of his work as director and performer on the acclaimed Space Fantasy audio drama series Deathstalker.