The Act of Marriage: The Beauty of Sexual Love
by Beverly LaHaye, Tim LaHaye
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Book Reviews of The Act of Marriage: The Beauty of Sexual Love
Book Review: A reverent book about sex
Summary: 4 Stars
My wife and I read this book before getting married and we really found this to be a helpful source of information. Both of us were virgins before getting married as we strongly don't believe is premarital sex. This of course, also made sex a sort uncomfortable, yet important topic we needed to discuss before actually doing it. Reading this together helped open those doors of discussion and guided us in talking about sensitive subjects that perhaps have never were discussed before. Perhaps the best thing about this book is that it is in no way written in an offensive language. It mostly expresses general christian values regarding the importance of marital sex in strong relationships. I highly recommend it, whether you're about to get married, or already are.Book Review: a book for newlyweds
Summary: 5 Stars
A gift that should be a priority for all about to be wed or just wed couples.It explains the physical act of marriage and how to ensure physical pleasure in the act. Sure wish we'd had it all those years ago. Parents, if they have pleasure in the physical act are embarrassed or reluctant to pass on the info. Pastors should give it to all couples they marry as a gift from the church.I mail it to all young couples in my realm who marry. Some of my friends waited five to ten years to experience physical pleasure; I have a friend married over 30 years who has never experienced it; although she loves her husband. Men need to read this book, and women should, too. The LaHays discuss other parts of marriage, too, to ensure a good marriage.Book Review: Thought I knew it all, but...
Summary: 4 Stars
found this book had some interesting information. It brought my husband and I closer...sort of rekindled the flame after 28 years of marriage. I especially liked that it is written from a Christian view point and answers many questions about sex and marriage by looking directly to the bible to see what God wants for us and from us. Also has a lot of practical info. from years of research and marriage counseling. I think it would be especially helpful to newlyweds. Down side: stereotypes the roles of wives and husbands a bit. We need to work together, taking advantage of our God-given gifts and interests. That may mean the wife handles the finances or the husband does the cooking (just an example).Book Review: Money Better Spent Elsewhere...
Summary: 1 Stars
Overall, an 'OK' read, but teaches human sexuality as though his audience was a grade-six sex education class as rather than mature-minded adults. This book is extremely simplistic and vague, and tends to lean towards a more dellusional depiction of human sexuality, often confining it to the contexts of outmodded biblical principles and male-dominated patriarchy. Lacking modern approach and intimate sensuality, I would sincerely hope that this book is not a reflection of poor Tim's seemingly mechanical sex life!! I would not recommend this book unless you are totally ignorant and clueless about what sex is all about. I would suggest looking elsewhere for a more relevant guide to sexual intimacy.Book Review: Birth control information is misleading
Summary: 2 Stars
My wife and I read this book right before we were married and it contains practical information about what to expect in the sexual act and ways to increase physical enjoyment, although we did not find all of the suggestions to be useful. My main concern with the book is the chapter titled "Sane Family Planning." The LaHaye's heartily endorse the pill (oral contraceptives) as the preferred method of birth control, although there is a lot of evidence that the pill acts as abortifacient at least some of the time.....In addition, the LaHaye's description of the "rhythm method" poorly characterizes Natural Family Planning (NFP) techniques currently used