{"product_id":"the-marriage-garden-9780470547618","title":"The Marriage Garden","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePractical steps for making marriage last a lifetime\u003c\/b\u003e  \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eTwo noted relationship experts Wally Goddard and James Marshall offer down-to-earth advice for any couple who wants to strengthen their marriage and make it last a lifetime. In this important book the authors outline their six-step program-commit, grow, nurture, understand, solve, and serve-that has proven to be effective. Using a bountiful garden as a metaphor for a healthy marriage, the book encourages couples to invest time in growing their relationship, shine the light of encouragement on each other, deal with bugs and thorns, and share time and resources to make the whole world blossom.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eShows how to turn differences into blessings and transform difficult times into rewarding experiences\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eAuthors are part of the National Extension Marriage and Education Network\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eAn honest and accurate look at relationships that offers couples a solid foundation for nurturing and growing their love.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAcknowledgments.  \u003cp\u003eA Note from the Authors.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIntroduction: Welcome to the Marriage Garden!\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1 Commitment: The Choice to Pledge Your Best Efforts.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2 Grow: It Takes Vibrant People to Create Vibrant Relationships.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3 Nurture: Do the Work of Loving.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4 Understand: Cultivate Compassion for Your Partner.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5 Solve: Turn Differences into Blessings.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6 Serve: Give Back to Your Community.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7 Gardening, Harvesting, and Planning for the Future.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReferences.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRecommended Resources.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAbout the Authors.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIndex.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"John Wiley \u0026 Sons Inc","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49402361807191,"sku":"9780470547618","price":12.59,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/1739\/5799\/files\/9780470547618.jpg?v=1730480172","url":"https:\/\/bookcurl.com\/products\/the-marriage-garden-9780470547618","provider":"Book Curl","version":"1.0","type":"link"}