For Better: The Science of a Good Marriage
Posted: May 25th, 2010 | Author: admin | Filed under: Committed Relationship | Tags: Better, good, Marriage, Science | 2 Comments »
- ISBN13: 9780525951384
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- Notes: Brand New from Publisher. No Remainder Mark.
Product Description
One of the New York Times’ most popular journalists presents groundbreaking scientific news about marriage. And, surprise: It’s good news.
We’ve all heard the statistic: Fifty percent of marriages end in divorce. It’s enough to make many couples give up when the going gets rough, thinking that’s what everybody else does. But what if it weren’t true? What if, in fact, it’s not only possible but often easier than you think to save a seemingly troubled relationship? These are the questions Tara Parker-Pope asked herself after her own divorce. An investigative journalist on the health and wellness beat, she turned to some of the top biologists, neuroscientists, psychologists, and o… More >>
For Better: The Science of a Good Marriage
Tara Parker Pope has nailed what makes a relationship special and how to keep it that way. She really gets it— to make a marriage work, you have to work at it, but it doesn’t need to be a chore. This book should be handed out with every marriage license and given to anyone who is celebrating their first or fiftieth year together. And of course to all single people who think marriage is a bore or a drag. Hats & Eyeglasses: A MemoirBrazilian Sexy: Secrets to Living a Gorgeous and Confident Life
Rating: 5 / 5
Here’s a compilation of the best ideas for helping your marriage both survive and thrive. After writing about marriage in a number of journals and periodicals, Tara Parker-Pope has assembled a helpful all-in-one resource for anyone who cares about marriage.
Well-written, informative, and definitely not “weird science” — this book is carefully notated and fully indexed, gathering the best ideas and information into one volume. Clear sharp prose, all meat, very little fluff!
Having studied marriages and families for more than two decades, I’m glad to recommend this helpful, encouraging new book!
Dr. David Frisbie
The Center for Marriage & Family Studies
Author of “The Soul-Mate Marriage” and 10 other books
Rating: 5 / 5