Julie's Recommended Book List
Marriage and Family
Why Marriages Succeed Or Fail…And How You Can Make Yours Last by John Gottman (New York: Simon and Shuster Paperbacks, 1994).
This book is written by a well-known psychologist who has done extensive research on marriage. It includes practical information on how to recognize attitudes and behavior patterns that can destroy a marriage, but more importantly provides practical information, quizzes and techniques that will help you to highlight the strengths of your marriage and make the most of your relationship.
Step-by Step-Parenting A Guide to Successful Living with a Blended Family by James D. Eckler (Cincinnati, Ohio: Betterway Books, 1993).
Gives tips and guidance to help navigate the oftentimes challenging waters of stepparenthood and blending families, and begin to nurture and sustain and grow your new family.
Give Them Wings- Preparing for the Time Your Teens Leave Home by Carol Kuykendall (Wheaton, Illinois: Tyndale House Publishers, 1994)
A great book for parents that are in the process of sending their children off to college and into their first college year.
For Each Other- Sharing Sexual Intimacy by Lonnie Barnach ( New York, New York: Anchor Books, 2001
An instructional book offering suggestions for increasing communication, and establishing a more satisfying and fulfilling intimate relationship with your partner.
General
Emotional Intelligence- Why it Can Matter More than IQ by Daniel Goleman ( New York, New York :Bantam Dell, 1995
A best-seller based on grounding breaking work in brain and behavioral research, it shows how there are many factors at work that are as important to our well-being besides IQ. Strengthening our EQ including factors such as self-awareness, self-discipline and empathy can lead to healthier lives, relationships and work.
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