The Twelve Gifts in Marriage
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Book Overview
An inspirational, illustrated gift book offering a message of love and commitment for couples in all stages of matrimony. Anyone who's ever said donows that a successful marriage is not founded on love alone. It takes commitment, hard work, and patience to make the marriage work. Charlene Costanzo's latest book, The Twelve Gifts in Marriage, reminds us all what marriage is about and offers inspirational advice that couples of all ages will cherish. Like Charlene's first two books, Marriage opens with a parable: An elderly couple warns a young bride and groom that their life together won't always be blissful or easy, but that their love will grow deeper with time if they remember to practice twelve innate giftsong them strength, faith, and compassion. The book then illustrates the twelve gifts with powerful and poignant hand-tinted photographs that offer an immediate, sensory connection to readers. Like Charlene's first two successful books, The Twelve Gifts in Marriage brings a hopeful, inspirational message to its readers, from newlyweds to couples celebrating their Golden Anniversary.
Format:Hardcover
Language:English
ISBN:0060742526
ISBN13:9780060742522
Release Date:December 2004
Publisher:William Morrow & Company
Length:48 Pages
Weight:0.90 lbs.
Dimensions:0.5" x 8.9" x 8.2"
Customer Reviews
5 ratings
Positive focus
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 19 years ago
I think this book is a simple, but poignant reminder for couples no matter where they are at in their journey of married life, to focus on the positive aspects of both their mate and their marriage. I enjoyed the book so much that I have given it as a wedding gift and as an anniversary gift.
Wow! Shared This Book With Your Friends!
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 20 years ago
The Twelve Gifts in Marriage is an insightful gift to everyone and a delight to read. It unveils the mystery of having a happy, healthy and successful relationship. Read this book with someone you Love!
The Twelve Gifts in Marriage by Charlene Costanzo
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 20 years ago
Life is ordinary, it has its ebb and flow. Loving makes it extraordinary. This book holds the simple secrets of sustaining life-long loving. The story reminds couples to use twelve inherent gifts to keep their love alive through the course of their marriage. As a therapist, I keep this book in the waiting room to share with waiting clients. I use it as an assignment for couples to read helping them find their way back to each other. I gift it to newlyweds so they can remember the daily practice of magical acts that will nurture real love. Diana W. Baysinger, LMFT Marriage and Family Therapist Private Practice- Tempe, Az.
MARRIAGE ... A TRULY HOLY UNION
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 20 years ago
A WOW',the story,the pictures, and especially the ending with the couples comments. My eyes were not only reading but tearing as I reviewed the 41 yrs. my "Bride", and I have spent together.The bonds of marriage are so important,in ups and downs,through the years and this book does it all.Should be mandatory reading for ALL couples of any age especially those about to embark into the life of marriage.MAY THIS BOOK STAY IN CIRCULATION FOR YEARS TO COME.........Ed Valvano
Affirming and Hopeful
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 20 years ago
I was fortunate to get a preview of this new book, and was touched by the pictures of the couples chosen by the author to accompany each gift. One picture brought a laugh, another a long sigh, and yet another a few tears. Each picture evoked a personal story, written in the years my husband and I have been together. Some stories made me thankful for the gifts my husband and I have faithfully used in our marriage, and others made me thankful that we both have gifts yet to be realized.
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