“Marriage by Design” Eric A. Disney review **Countdown to Valentines Day book suggestions**

>>>Over the next two weeks I will be sharing various marriage and relationship books here on my blog in honor of Valentine’s Day coming up. I am grateful for all these christian marriage books and I hope to really learn and grow as an individual and as a couple.<<<

I received this book complimentary from the author for blog and social media review. All opinions are my own.

I truly can not say enough good things about this book! Several times while reading, I wondered why I paid for marriage counseling sessions last year when I should have just bought this book! I have learned so many good things that I intend to apply to my life and marriage. I would highly recommend reading this if you want to be a happier person and a better and more understanding spouse.

This book is divided up into 3 main parts: Laying the Foundation, Building the Relationship, and Conquering the Issues that Divide. In each part there are 5 specific chapters. I would recommend taking weeks, even months, to go through this book. It is not something you want to sit down and read in a day or two. I would recommend reading it, taking notes, underlining, pondering-really focus on the things that YOU can do to change and be better. As Mr. Disney said in his book, “You are responsible for your behavior and your spouse is responsible for theirs, so let them address themselves in their book and you address your behavior here.”

After each chapter there are a couple exercise assignments to think about or to answer; as well as a journal page to write down your notes. This made each chapter alot more personal to me, almost like writing in a diary, which I loved! I also love that he used scripture references through out the book.

I really liked the authors writing style. It felt like we were sitting in a room together and that he was specifically counseling me (in a loving but direct way). I underlined and took alot of notes while reading this book. There were even a couple of times that I cringed knowing that I was at fault in my marriage for some bad behavior. Chapter 4-Feelings and Behavior was one of my favorite chapters to read.

I am so glad I got the opportunity to review this book and I hope it will help and encourage you, like it did for me!

Book Description:
Marriage by Design serves as a healing salve to wounded marriages–as well as a warning to those beginning their matrimonial journey, and couples anywhere in the spectrum–offering hope and encouragement to those who want to revitalize, refine, or completely restore their relationships. Marriage by Design is loaded with practical tools and exercises designed to shed light on unhealthy modes of behavior and their motivations; it also challenges some of the beliefs we carry from childhood that can impact our current relationships.

Marriage by Design begins by establishing God’s foundation in marriage and moving through a systematic building process, enabling couples to apply scriptural-based techniques and concepts to their own marriages. If you’re looking to change a relationship based on inconsistent emotions and experience the freedom produced by intentional living–to move your marriage from stuck to stupendous–Marriage by Design is the tool you’ve been missing!

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