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The Proper Care and Feeding of Husbands
The Proper Care and Feeding of Husbands
The Proper Care and Feeding of Husbands
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The Proper Care and Feeding of Husbands

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The #1 national bestseller from Dr. Laura Schlessinger—America’s top radio talk show host—with advice on how women can make their marriage thrive after the wedding bliss subsides

In her most provocative book yet, Dr. Laura urgently reminds women that to take proper care of their husbands is to ensure themselves the happiness and satisfaction they deserve in marriage. Women want to be in love, get married and live happily ever after, yet countless women call Dr. Laura, unhappy in their marriages and seemingly at a loss to understand the incredible power they have over their men to create the kind of home life they yearn for. Dr. Laura shows real-life examples and real-life solutions on how to wield that power to attain all the sexual pleasure, intimacy, love, joy, and peace desired in life. Dr. Laura’s simple principles have changed the lives of millions!

LanguageEnglish
PublisherHarperAudio
Release dateFeb 24, 2004
ISBN9780060754174
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Dr. Laura Schlessinger

One of the most popular hosts in radio history—with millions of listeners weekly—Dr. Laura Schlessinger has been offering no-nonsense advice infused with a strong sense of personal responsibility for more than 40 years. Her internationally syndicated radio program is now on SiriusXM Triumph Channel 111, and is streamed on the Internet and podcast. She's a best-selling author of eighteen books, which range from the provocative (New York Times chart topper The Proper Care and Feeding of Husbands) to the poignant (children's book Why Do You Love Me?).  She's on Instagram and Facebook (with over 1.7 million followers), and her Call of the Day podcast has exceeded one hundred million downloads. She has raised millions for veterans and their families with her boutique, DrLauraDesigns.com, which benefits the Children of Fallen Patriots Foundation. Dr. Laura holds a Ph.D. in physiology from Columbia University's College of Physicians and Surgeons, and received her post-doctoral certification in Marriage, Family, and Child Counseling from the University of Southern California. She was in private practice for 12 years. She has been inducted into the National Radio Hall of Fame, received an award from the Office of the Secretary of Defense for her Exceptional Public Service, and was the first woman ever to win the National Association of Broadcasters' prestigious Marconi Award for Network/Syndicated Personality.

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  • Rating: 5 out of 5 stars
    5/5
    This book is a great inspiration for women of this generation.
    All information is easily applicable to life.
    it is a great listen.

    Stella Zimbiti
    U.k

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  • Rating: 5 out of 5 stars
    5/5
    Great wisdom from Laura, I literally had to pause and get a note pad,this is very eye opening and I cant wait to see the fruit in my life from it !! x

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  • Rating: 4 out of 5 stars
    4/5
    Interesting book. Once I ignored the frequent anti-feminist rhetoric & proselytizing, I feel she had some very important points & made me re-think & question some long held beliefs I didn't even really realize I had. Any book that makes you do that is what literature is all about! I was particularly surprise by the realization that with all the talk of couples wanting & believing they have an "equal" relationship - many women take for granted their "right" for girls time, shopping spress, venting or ridiculing their spouses, while castigating their partners for daring to want or do the same things!! That alone made it a worth while read.

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  • Rating: 5 out of 5 stars
    5/5
    Very short and useful book. I loved it! Gave me a good reality check
  • Rating: 5 out of 5 stars
    5/5
    Really great advice for wives and mothers; I enjoyed this book. It was an easy listen and gave me a lot to think about
  • Rating: 5 out of 5 stars
    5/5
    This book is a master piece a must reader if you want to know more about the hearts of men and how to care for them
  • Rating: 5 out of 5 stars
    5/5
    Wake up call for all us abused and neglected wives (as many of us consider ourselves). The old sayings "it is better to give than receive" and "the more you give, the more you get in blessing" are oh so true. Well done Dr Laura!
  • Rating: 5 out of 5 stars
    5/5
    I love the simplicity and clarity of the teachings. So helpful ❤️✍?
  • Rating: 5 out of 5 stars
    5/5
    Surprised by Hope is an outstanding book. Wright cogently describes what is the commonly promoted conventional understanding of heaven, hell, salvation, life after death, resurrection and many other topics of critical interest to many Christians. He reframes many of these topics looking from the perspective of Jesus and the early Christians, helping us jettison long-standing distortions of these truths due to our western world view of truth. It is a refreshing, scholarly read, which I would recommend to all thinking Christians. If the reader is not interested in exploring ideas beyond their current frame of reference, this book will be a stressful read. Wright is one of the outstanding Anglican biblical scholars of our generation.
  • Rating: 5 out of 5 stars
    5/5
    My future marriage bible.
  • Rating: 5 out of 5 stars
    5/5
    This book was great! I thought I would be a bit put off, but as a wife, I think it's great to get back to the middle and really be a PARTNER to your husband and not his mother/boss!
  • Rating: 5 out of 5 stars
    5/5
    I wish I would have read this book earlier!!! It’s amazing what love and nurturing do!!
  • Rating: 4 out of 5 stars
    4/5
    Dr Laura I find to be really abrasive, but she has put her finger on the correct diagnosis and prescribes effective treatment. Apply the prescription and be blessed
  • Rating: 4 out of 5 stars
    4/5
    N T Wright is probably the theologian I would happily defend to the death, were I to subscribe whole heartedly to Christian orthodoxy. But I'm not in the mood for a scholarly tome so this gets marked down for dragging its heels. It would be helpful to have a neat and tidy summary up front for those of us who just want the author to get to the point, which in this case is: what do the new testament writers REALLY say happens after death? It's a fascinating read which really deserves more stars. Bring on the new earth.
  • Rating: 3 out of 5 stars
    3/5
    I learned what NOT to do in my marriage, but I read this after the damage had already been done. My only hope is to always appreciate my husband using the skills taught in this book.
  • Rating: 5 out of 5 stars
    5/5
    The ultimate goal of the Christian life is not heaven. Even more, the ultimate end of the Christian life is not heaven. We are destined for resurrection – a “life after, life after death” which begins even now as we work for the building of God’s kingdom and ultimate renewal of creation. After some lengthy introductory material, Wright’s work is essentially two parts: what scripture says about resurrection (and a number of related themes) and what this means for the mission of the church. As typical, Wright’s exegesis is spot-on (informed, historical, and balanced). Wright’s comments on the mission of the church are challenging and appropriate, but – at times – unrelated (or indirectly related) to a particular text. A
  • Rating: 5 out of 5 stars
    5/5
    This was great. Listened to it in one day. I think all women would benefit from listening to this. Many times in this audio I felt understood and was able to see a different perspective in actionable ways of bettering my life and that of my family.
  • Rating: 4 out of 5 stars
    4/5
    I really enjoyed this book. I loved his analogy of Wittgenstein's poker with Karl Popper. I'm glad I read this book, as Wright emphasizes our idea of heaven simply is Platonism, disembodied spirit going to heaven. The Christian life, as Wright describes, "Life after Life after death." It is the God's kingdom on earth and we will be *bodily* raised just as Christ was raised. Our present life matters, each act matters. God's kingdom is already here, it started with Christ, as he defeated death and sin. He also says, after we die, we will be Christ in paradise but that's not the end. He really emphasizes that it is not the end. If you are looking on broadening your perspective, definitely do read Wright.
  • Rating: 5 out of 5 stars
    5/5
    True to the title, I was surprised by the book and encouraged by the message. In an age where churches operate like corporations and measure their success through metrics like attendance and "conversions" it was nice to read a book that attempts to address the real issue of the church: transforming lives for he better. The book discusses how the message of the Gospel is that God is redeeming all of creation and that Heaven is a physical place that is much closer than we might think. In fact, some of us may be looking for it in the wrong place.The author uses logic and scriptural references to produce solid arguments for all of his points, successfully making his case each time. This is not a writer (or theologian) who gives standard responses and pat answers to tough questions - he's logically and prayerfully gone through these issues. I will be reading more of his work.
  • Rating: 5 out of 5 stars
    5/5
    Simple and beautiful advice that can improve anyone's relationship... You should download and listen to it. Much better than reading it but to listen to it in the author's voice
  • Rating: 4 out of 5 stars
    4/5
    Though I'm not a fan of the author's radio show, I have to admit that I'm glad I read this book. It made me realize how much my husband does for me and so I appreciate him so much more than I used to. I could see things better from his point of view. The author points out common problems women may have in their marriages, and I thought it was a pretty decent book.
  • Rating: 5 out of 5 stars
    5/5
    Words of wisdom, definitely helped in my relationship with my as of now fiancé and love of my life!
  • Rating: 2 out of 5 stars
    2/5
    I read the book because I don't want to screw up marriage #2 for me and #3 for hubby. Usually, I can't stand listening to Dr. Laura - patronizing, condescending etc, but I gave her book a try. It did keep my attention and I didn't go ballistic with some of her suggestions. I never did find my situation laid-off hubby/working wife. I can't motivate my hubby. I tried some of her ideas - being affectionate - I got what do you want; Intimate - not tonight. This might work in fairytale land but not so much in real life. I thought Dr. Laura stereotypes people and situations. She either never knew what it was like to be struggling financially or she forgot. Plus, I wonder if she lives what she preaches? There was a lot in the book about remember what your man was interested before you were married (music, medicine), but what about the wife? What's good for the goose is good for the gander. She did have some good points. I do believe men are often lampooned. Women and men need to respect each other. Man bashing isn't good for anyone Give him some space. I read the book with an open mind, but I think this should be catergorized as fiction.
  • Rating: 5 out of 5 stars
    5/5
    Another excellent book by N.T. Wright that I know I will need to come back to again to fully grasp everything he was trying to lay out in this book. It is truly a book that will help shape the way I read certain passages in the Bible, as well as the way I set my focus on present and future times.This is truly a book that should be read and at least considered by many folks in western Christianity. N.T. Wright is not someone who seems to be controversial, but rather truly seeks to understand what the Scriptures say(and from a conservative perspective I might add). We were entrusted to usher in the Kingdom of God and that should look hopeful("Good News"), but many times our actions do not reflect this hope. Wright sends us off from this book with much to consider and a return to that responsibility of continuing what was started in Jesus' time on Earth and what He called us to at this point.This should stir people up into thinking solely of Heaven and back to the present times.The only criticism I have of this work is that the "alternative" to Heaven that is offered does not seem to differ other than simple semantics. This is passable in that it is not the main focus of the book, but I would appreciate more time being given by him to expound on this idea and give it a little more bulk.
  • Rating: 5 out of 5 stars
    5/5
    Awesome book!!! Highly recommend for wives and soome to be wives
  • Rating: 5 out of 5 stars
    5/5
    This is a WONDERFUL book which will change you for the better! After you've changed, HE will undoubtedly begin to change too! We have always had a great marriage but I still saw changes after I read this book! Wonderful!
  • Rating: 4 out of 5 stars
    4/5
    It’s no secret. I read pretty much everything that Bishop Wright writes. I was particularly excited by the subtitle of this book. This is an area I feel we all could use some clarity in.Here’s the short version of the book. Story #1: Believe that Jesus died for your personal sins and accept him as your personal Saviour so you can go to heaven when you die. True, but highly incomplete. Story #2: In the resurrection, heaven has broken into earth. As we follow Jesus, we do things that will last until that day when God will recreate the heavens and the earth.I started this book hoping to hear some interesting stuff about heaven and hell. I came away from it more excited than ever for what we are able to do today. I especially appreciate how this way of understanding eschatology puts the gospels back in the centre of the faith. In Story #1, the gospels are pretty much prologue to the belief system that Paul mastered later on in the first century.There’s far more to this book than I’ve said here. If you want to demuddle the Christian doctrine of life (after life) after death, and come away challenged to make a difference in the world, read this book.
  • Rating: 2 out of 5 stars
    2/5
    I would never have read this book if it hadn't been chosen for my book group. Even now, I can't believe I read this garbage! It should make for an interesting discussion!The reason I gave it 1.5 stars is that she did actually make two good points (along with all the baloney).First - your husband is not a mind-reader. Tell him what's going on. Don't expect him to guess and then be mad when he guesses wrong.Second - if you are having trouble, talk to your husband first, then a therapist or clergyman. Don't talk to your girlfriends. Male bashing is NOT the way to solve your problems. It may relieve a little stress and help you vent, but it will backfire and cause even more hostility. Your husband deserves your loyalty.Other than that, I really couldn't believe that this kind of stuff was being advocated in this day and age! For example, don't expect your husband to help with the housework. After all, you don't go to work with him and help him with his job, do you? (It's not like women have anything to do besides stay at home and clean the house, right?) And don't get too fat - you have no right to overeat. And don't ever tell your husband no. He has a right to expect sex whenever he wants it.As I talked the book over with my husband (of 19 years, almost. We must be doing something right!) we agreed that the most annoying part of the book is that she sticks men and women in these stereotypical gender roles and just leaves it at that. Men are big, dumb, simple creatures who basically want a hot meal, a hot wife, and a pat on the back. Women are supposed to be content to keep the house clean and please their man.And yet, I see that other women have rated this book much higher than I have. What can I say? This is NOT the kind of relationship I want. It's not the kind I want for my children. I want them to see a healthy partnership, where each partner is loved and valued as an INDIVIDUAL, not as a type, and where both partners are allowed, even encouraged, to express their feelings and desires and have them validated. Where there is a firm commitment to working together to solve problems when they come up, where neither partner is responsible for all the work in any category, but where flexibility is stressed. I DO NOT recommend this book in any circumstances. I think it perpetuates an unhealthy definition of marriage and if followed will cause a lot more problems than it resolves.
  • Rating: 5 out of 5 stars
    5/5
    This book truly improved my relationship with my husband!!! Thanks a lot for all the effort in putting together this “bible” !
  • Rating: 5 out of 5 stars
    5/5
    So truthful ! Amazing book ! Thank you for this Dr. Laura ! To the readers - If you’re willing to put your preconceived ideas aside and be willing to Change, this will be a great read !