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Love and War: Finding the Marriage You've Dreamed Of |  | Authors: John Eldredge, Stasi Eldredge
Publisher: Doubleday Religion
Category: Book
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Rating:  129 reviews
Sales Rank: 3345
Media: Hardcover
Edition: 1
Pages: 240
Number Of Items: 1
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Dimensions (in): 9.4 x 6.4 x 1
ISBN: 0385529805
Dewey Decimal Number: 248.844
EAN: 9780385529808
ASIN: 0385529805
Publication Date: December 15, 2009
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What the Eldredge bestsellers Wild at Heart did for men, and Captivating did for women, LOVE & WAR will do for married couples everywhere. John and Stasi Eldredge have contributed the quintessential works on Christian spirituality through the experience of men and the experience of women and now they turn their focus to the incredible dynamic between those two forces.
With refreshing openness that will grab readers from the first page, the Eldredges candidly discuss their own marriage and the insights they’ve gained from the challenges they faced. Each talks independently to the reader about what they’ve learned, giving their guidance personal immediacy and a balance between the male and female perspectives that has been absent from all previous books on this topic. They begin LOVE & WAR with an obvious but necessary acknowledgement: Marriage is fabulously hard. They advise that the sooner we get the shame and confusion off our backs, the sooner we'll find our way through.
LOVE & WAR shows couples how to fight for their love and happiness, calling men and women to step into the great adventure God has waiting for them together. Walking alongside John and Stasi Eldredge, every couple can discover how their individual journeys are growing into a story of meaning much greater than anything they could do or be on their own.
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 The Best Book On Marriage, By Far! July 25, 2010
Gary Feister
This is, by far, the best book I've ever read on Christian marriage. John and Stasi Eldredge both have an incredible gift for writing with such vulnerability and transparency that it's like listening to life-long trusted friends sharing their hearts with you at your dinner table. The book is refreshing and practical, but more importantly, the wisdom on its pages doesn't flow from the latest statistics, recent surveys, or psychological journals. Instead, it flows from the personal journals and stories from the raw experience of learning how to love on the front lines. It's wisdom flows from the heart of God Himself, the Creator of marriage, spoken to both of them over their 25 years together.
I usually don't like to use a highlighter in books. But with this one, I could not help myself. Even now, as I peruse the pages again, I see portions of bright yellow on nearly every page and I can not help but read it again. And as I do, I'm refreshed again...and again.
My wife and I have been married for nearly twelve years. We have a good marriage. But as I read this book, I realized that we can have a great marriage. And that's the other great thing about this book: it nurtures and inspires hope. I have come away from this book with a renewed belief that a good marriage isn't God's best; a great marriage is. But with that renewed belief, I have also been given insights from the heart of God - not principles to apply - that breathe life and courage (an important virtue in marriage) into my own heart.
And I will read this book again...soon.
It's easy to settle for being "comfortably numb" in any relationship, but it can not be permitted in Christian marriage. John and Stasi, as always, faithfully remind us that we are part of a bigger story and that our marriage, the success of our marriage, is instrumental in winning the war within the story. A vibrant, healthy Christian marriage advances the Kingdom of Heaven in the earth as much as (if not more than) casting out demons and moving in spiritual gifts. As God spoke to me one time, "What good is being able to cast out a demon if you act like one at home?" We are part of a great and epic story. And without a healthy marriage, we will break ranks and become spiritual POWs or casualties of the war.
I highly recommend this book to any Christian couples, thriving or surviving. You don't need someone to tell you what you need to do, what principles to apply, or where you screwed up. You need someone to come alongside you and to encourage you with wisdom from God, hope from His heart, and the promise of healing and resurrection. You need this book, because John and Stasi do just that. It's what they do best, I think.
Love and War July 21, 2010
annegirl
I honestly haven't read many books on marriage. Not because I don't feel the need to work on my marriage, but because it seems that so much of what is written about it seems so trite. And written by people who "seem" to have blissfully, wonderful marriages. But, if Love and War is the only book I ever read on the subject of marriage, I will have read the right book!
John and Staci have created a book that reads more like having a conversation with them in their home. I feel like we're old friends sharing life together. They are completely honest and open about the struggles and pain they have found themselves in over the years. And they don't even write saying that they've mastered marriage and now everything is bliss! I LOVED their honesty, transparency and the hope that they bring. I found this book helping me to see in a whole new light why marriage is worth fighting for.
This is a must-read for all who are married, want to be married, were married or even think about getting married.
Love & War--Another Great Eldredge Book July 11, 2010
C. Payne
John and Staci Eldredge ("Wild at Heart" and "Captivating") have done it again. Their perspective on the joys and challenges of marriage are straight, to the point, and offer a challenge to every married couple.
"Love & War", sounds like the title of an epic novel where the handsome young prince defeats his enemies on his quest to rescue his true love. This story of love and war is not a fictitious novel, but does include many battles along the way. Throughout the book the authors give very clear recommendations on how to fight the enemy that is waging a war against every married couple. The enemy is not the mother-in-law, the father-in-law, or the weird uncle that you only see on holidays. This enemy, the devil, has been attacking marriage since the Garden of Eden. The only effective weapon against this enemy is the solid rock of the Lord Jesus Christ (another key theme of the book). Although spiritual warfare is a key element of the book, the authors cover a vast array of topics that occur in marriage.
On a personal note, "Love & War" had a powerful effect on me (similar to how "Wild at Heart" did. If you haven't read that book, you should). I would recommend this book to all married couples whether you've been married for months or decades. Engaged couples will also find great value in this book, as you will get a glimpse of the joys and challenges that are to come in your marriage.
Best Yet June 29, 2010
Mark
If you are a fan of John and Stasi's previous works, You will probably love this one.
This book combines the themes of John's "Wild at Heart" and Stasi's "Captivating" into an insightful examination of what happens when a man unites with a woman in marriage.
The writing style is easy to read, but still presents topics that will require some contemplation. I appreciated their honest sharing of their own story and the encouragement offered to all couples.
Simply Amazing June 28, 2010
Steve and Laurie
"WOW! Best marriage book to date. We've already adopted it as one of our resources in marriage counseling. We have already recommended it to numerous couples - some going through difficulty and others just wanting more for marriage. John and Stasi broke new ground with Love and War! We would reccomend this book to anyone wanting a great marriage. We would also recommend this to anyone thinking of getting married!! If only someone had given this to us as a wedding gift, it may have saved us a lot of agony! This is a cannot put down, filled with truth and transparency read.
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