Monday, October 22, 2012

Book Review: Chicken Soup for the Soul: Married Life (Review and Giveaway)

Chicken Soup for the Soul: Married Life!: 101 Inspirational Stories about Fun, Family, and Wedded Bliss

  • Paperback: 400 pages
  • Publisher: Chicken Soup for the Soul; Original edition (May 29, 2012)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 1935096850
  • ISBN-13: 978-1935096856
  • Product Dimensions: 8.4 x 5.5 x 0.9 inches 
Synopsis:

"Marriage is a wonderful institution, and in this fresh collection of stories, husbands and wives share their personal, funny, and quirky stories from the trenches. Whether newly married or married for years and years, readers will find laughter and inspiration in these 101 stories of love, romance, fun, and making it work."

My Thoughts:

I also love reading books from the Chicken Soup for the Soul series.  Out of the past few I have read, I have to say I enjoyed this one the most.  I don't know about you, but after having two children back to back, my husband and I have found it a challenge to make time for us.  As a result, we have had to work extra hard in keeping our relationship strong.  After reading through a dozen stories in this book, I felt comfort in knowing that others have dealt with some of the issues we have, as well as enjoyed reading about how others use unique ways to keep their relationships fresh.  Marriage, like anything else, needs to be worked on constantly.  The moment you think you don't have to put effort into it, usually means there is a problem.  

I have flagged a few inspirational stories in this book, which I shared with my husband.  Usually he doesn't read these types of books, but he made an exception, as I told him they would benefit our relationship.  And, after reading them, I was surprised to find out that he read the entire book.  We have been discussing some of what we have read and applied some of the techniques other spoke about, in improving our lines of communication and marriage as a whole.

If you are newly married, married for years, or even in a long-term relationship, this book is worth picking up and reading.  You will laugh and feel inspired as you read through the 101 stories about marriage and relationships, that make up this recent release in the Chicken Soup for the Soul series.



 ---GIVEAWAY---

Three (3) lucky readers will win a copy of Chicken Soup for the Soul: Married Life.  To enter, please complete the entries on the Rafflecopter form below.  Good luck!


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Disclosure: I was sent a copy of this book in order to write up an honest review.  The views above are mine and mine alone. 

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