Title: 7 Pillars to Strengthen Your Marriage
Authors: Vito Angelo Patrick & Linda Wright-Patrick
Publisher: XlibrisUS
ISBN: 979-8-3694-4324-8
Pages: 120
Genre: Non-Fiction/Relationships
Reviewer: Christa Hill
Pacific Book Review
The Patricks’ walk the readers through 7 pillars for a healthy and thriving marriage. The guiding principles are valuable tools for any relationship, but their goal is to help those enhance and improve their marriages. They use the Bible as a general framework for defining possible hurdles and visions for both couples new and old. Each pillar includes activities that allow couples going through this book to workshop their ideal marriage.
To best review the values the authors wish to exhibit, they tell the stories of various couples in order to explain the key elements of those particular pillars. In chapter two the universality of needs in a couple is explored through a variety of lists and concepts. They also look at the fact that no two unions are the same. They look at the definitions of key relationship concepts such as intimacy, friendship, and communication. Having a rich, deep and fulfilling relationship, the Patricks remind the readers that friendship, trust, and non-sexual intimacy are the facts that make a strong foundation for a long-lasting partnership.
Stare into each other’s eyes – what a lovely easy to do tip for building intimacy. Often people forget the small steps that lead to great rewards. The authors are very clear about steps and how those things can make a huge impact on the connection between any couple. From outlining how to build a marriage vision board to reminding couples that communication is the root of all relationships, this book opens a realm of beautiful possibilities.
From the acknowledgments straight to the last sentences of this book, 7 Pillars to Strengthen your Marriage is a page turner. Many Christian books on love and marriage hammer out repetitive, dead advice not encouraging true action and a sense of importance in building a healthy relationship. This book was engaging on multiple levels giving an insight into what a relationship gone right can look like. Even for people not yet married or engaged, this book holds key advice for how to think and plan for your dream marriage and even your dream life. A pragmatic, amusing, and quick read. Through practical wisdom and heartfelt insight, this book guides readers in building a resilient foundation that can weather any storm. Whether newly married or decades in, these seven pillars will transform the way you love, communicate, and grow together.
