I feel funny giving a rating to a nonfiction religious book written by a prophet of God, so I opted not to. Still, I wanted to add this one since I finished it today. The book is a combination of two talks-- one written to a couple preparing to be married the next day and the other a discourse on marriage and divorce. Lots of good food for thought. I love how Pres. Kimball is very straightforward about issues regarding marriage, children, relationships, careers, and such. I'm pretty sure plenty [...]

This a great little book with 2 essays written by President Spencer W. Kimball. He very bluntly writes about the do's and don'ts of marriage and I think we would all do well with the reminders in this book. One essay is specifically for a young couple who will be marrying the next day, I believe. I loved how he taught that during the depression of the 1930's there was a definite drop in divorce and he talked about how "adversity can cement relationships that prosperity can destroy." Facing chall [...]

This was a cute little book. The advice was great. However I was disapointed that it was the same as a story in "Faith Proceeds the Miracle". I was just so excited to read something new and it wasn't.

The advice in this book was very helpfully as a newlywed 35 years ago.

My husband gave this to me before we were married (before his mission actually!). We read it together and loved it.

I think every person should get a copy of this book at their wedding, and then read it every year after. advice!

Great little book that every couple should read together.