For Better or for Best
by Gary Smalley, Steve Scott
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In this newly revised edition of the classic bestseller For Better or for Best, Gary Smalley speaks to women and explains what motivates men and how wives can use their natural qualities and abilities to build a better marriage. Using case histories and biblical illustrations, as well as stories from his own marriage, Smalley offers empathy, humor, and wisdom to women who wish to more fully understand their husbands and love them better. With over 750,000 copies in print and now updated and show more expanded to integrate the latest research and cultural changes for today's readers, For Better or for Best offers women an insider's perspective into the world of men, including practical help and application so they can deepen their relationships with their husbands and build a lasting marriage. show lessTags
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This book outlines steps wives can take for better marriages, shows emotional and motivational differences between sexes, and offers practical how-to advice. Gary Smalley explains what motivates men and how women can use their natural attractive qualities to build a better marriage. He helps women understand not only the way men think, but also how to move a man's heart. Using case histories and biblical illustrations, he addresses with empathy, humor, and wisdom every practical and emotional problem a woman can face in her marriage.
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Gary Smalley, president of Today's Family in Branson, Missouri, holds a bachelor's degree in psychology and has a master's degree from Bethel Seminary. John Trent, president of Encouraging Words Ministry, holds a master's degree in New Testament Greek from Dallas Theological Seminary and a Ph.D. in marriage and family counseling from Texas State show more University. show less
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- Canonical title*
- For better or for best
- Original publication date
- 1982
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- Genres
- Nonfiction, Religion & Spirituality, General Nonfiction
- DDC/MDS
- 646.78 — Applied science & technology Home economics & family management Sewing, Grooming, Life Skills Management of personal and family life Family life
- LCC
- HQ734 .S683 — Social sciences The family. Marriage, Women and Sexuality The Family. Marriage. Women The family. Marriage. Home
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- English, German, Korean, Romanian
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- Paper, Audiobook, Ebook
- ISBNs
- 13
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- ASINs
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