Recommended Reading

Whenever I conduct a class, there are two books which I give to the couple. The first two were books given to my wife and me when we became engaged. Over the years, I have not found a better set of books to set the tone for lifelong commitment.

For the woman: Letters to Karen by Charles Shedd.

For the man: Letters to Phillip by Charles Shedd

Neither book is very long and they are easy to read. They contain a series of letters that Mr. Shedd wrote to his children prior to their marriage. Many couples read their book and then exchange them to see what advice was given to their future spouse.

There is another story that I think is absolutely essential for any man considering marriage, written by Patricia McGerr and published in Women's Day in November, 1965, it was condensed and republished in Reader's Digest in February, 1988. Numerous sites carry forms of the story, but this one is fairly good: Johnny Lingo's Eight Cow Wife.

For More Information on Sexual Matters

The Act of Marriage by Tim and Beverly LaHaye

Love Life: For Every Married Couple by Ed Wheat, M.D. and Gloria Okes Perkins

For More Information on Responsibilities in Marriage

For Husbands Only and Husbands-to-be by Dick Blackford

Marriage: A Taste of Heaven – Volume I Appreciating Marriage by Patsy Rae Dawson

For More Information on Keeping Romance Alive in a Marriage

How to Make Love With Your Clothes On: 101 Ways to Romance Your Wife by David and Anne Frahm.

How to Make Love With Your Clothes On: 101 Ways to Romance Your Husband by David and Anne Frahm

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