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Which book is best? #855018 03/14/00 03:08 PM
Joined: Mar 2000 Posts: 996 usa T tootrusting OP Member
OP tootrusting Member T Joined: Mar 2000 Posts: 996 usa	I have read most of Harley's books and others on infidelity. But I often see posts that suggest reading James Dobson. There are a few on Amazon. WHich one did you find most helpful???

Re: Which book is best? #855019 03/14/00 05:21 PM
Joined: Jan 2000 Posts: 333 USA K Keosha Member
Keosha Member K Joined: Jan 2000 Posts: 333 USA	I think all the books have something to contribute. I can't pick one and say it is best. <P>Each person will find something different in each book. You have to search until you find the right information for yourself.<P>Keo

Re: Which book is best? #855020 03/15/00 01:27 AM
Joined: Feb 2000 Posts: 199 Texas M MoreThan Alcoholic's Wife Member
MoreThan Alcoholic's Wife Member M Joined: Feb 2000 Posts: 199 Texas	I've read "Surviving An Affair" by the Harleys, "Praying for your Unbelieving Husband" by Michael & Diane Fanstone, "Love Must be Tough" by James Dobson, "Holding onto Heaven While Your Husband Goes Through Hell" by Connie Neal, and "The Power of a Praying Wife" by Stormie O'Martian. By far, the best book I've read is "The Power of a Praying Wife". It has <B>dramatically</B> changed my life. I highly, highly, recommend it.

Re: Which book is best? #855021 03/15/00 10:19 AM
Joined: Jul 1999 Posts: 245 Montana Y yes_dup194 Member
yes_dup194 Member Y Joined: Jul 1999 Posts: 245 Montana	The two easiest reads with the most common sense approach are "Surviving an Affair" and "Winning your Husband/Wife Back Before its Too Late" by Gary Smalley. These two books are very easy to read and practical in what actions you need to take. The common theme in both books are to improve yourself. No matter the final outcome, you will be a better person for having gone through this whole mess.

Re: Which book is best? #855022 03/15/00 10:20 AM
Joined: Feb 2000 Posts: 660 Rochester, NY USA L lonelymom Member
lonelymom Member L Joined: Feb 2000 Posts: 660 Rochester, NY USA	I would recommend True Lies By Dr. Pittman. Its not necessarily about saving a marriage, just gets into the facts on affairs. I felt a big sense of peace when I read it and still go back to it from time to time.<P>Dana<BR>

Re: Which book is best? #855023 03/15/00 11:55 AM
Joined: Feb 2000 Posts: 829 Peoria, AZ usa A az allison Member
az allison Member A Joined: Feb 2000 Posts: 829 Peoria, AZ usa	tootrusting,<P>I recently read Dobson's "Love Must Be Tough" and really got a lot out of it. I don't agree with a lot of Dobson's views of life..he is a bit conservative for me, but he had some great suggestions in this book. Read it with a hi-lighter. I hi-lighted till the fumes got to me...lol<BR>

Re: Which book is best? #855024 03/16/00 01:09 AM
Joined: Oct 1999 Posts: 161 B betrayedbeyondbelief Member
betrayedbeyondbelief Member B Joined: Oct 1999 Posts: 161	I have been reading the book called "Adultery, the forgivable sin" by Bonnie Eaker Weil, Ph.D. This is a good book if your spouse grew up in a household that had infidelity in it. I have many others and feel that as many as you can get your hands on is good. Maybe check out library because it can get expensive. <P>Another interesting book I came across is "How to Fall Out of Love" by Dr. Debora Phillips. I have not really read this book but was wondering if it would be a good book to give the wayward spouse when they are ready to save marriage. I wonder if anyone out there is familiar with this book. I guess I fear that maybe he'll use it to fall out of love with me or tell me to read it so I can fall out of love with him <P>Pam

Re: Which book is best? #855025 03/16/00 01:56 AM
Joined: Jun 1999 Posts: 1,101 S Sir Hurts Alot Member
Sir Hurts Alot Member S Joined: Jun 1999 Posts: 1,101	I suggest reading every book you can get your hands on about infidelity. NSR compiled a list one time you could try doing a search under his name. <P>Some that helped me are:<BR>-Torn Asunder<BR>-How one of you can bring the two of you together<BR>-The Monogamy Myth<BR>-When a mate wants out<BR>-How to save your marriage alone<P>The list goes on and on...<P>Hope this helps, <P>SHA<P>------------------<BR>There is only one happiness in life, to love and be loved.

Re: Which book is best? #855026 03/15/00 02:00 PM
Joined: Feb 2000 Posts: 413 Georgia K Keridwen7 Member
Keridwen7 Member K Joined: Feb 2000 Posts: 413 Georgia	I highly recommend "Divorce Busting" by Michelle Weiner-Davis. Very practical and easy to follow, especially if you are still committed (both of you) to working on your relationship. By the time I found the book it was too late.<P><P>------------------<BR>Blessed be.<BR>****************<BR>Keridwen<P>Keridwen_7@yahoo.com

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