A Refreshing BookJanuary 6, 2009 I read this book with other women and watched the video that the author put together. The entire book was eye opening, encouraging, convicting, humbling and funny. I would want any woman who has a desire to see their marriage through their husbands eyes to read this book.
A Book to Change Your RelationshipJanuary 1, 2009 This is not a book about someone's opinions and personal observations about the opposite sex, though she does use her own experiences to illustrate points. Her insights are based on legitimate survey techniques, and through percentages, gives you an idea of what MOST men think, feel and need. And how they perceive love and acceptance from their woman. This book came about as a consequence of research for writing a fictional story, and what a learning experience it was! This book and her other book written for men to learn about women is life-changing, and will make you understand, finally, why men act the way they do, and put to rest some anxiety that comes from lack of that understanding. A must-have!
Very Eye OpeningDecember 24, 2008 I was introduced to this book at a Weekend to Remember conference. It sounded very interesting so I figured that I would purchase this one for me and the For Men Only book for my husband. I'm still in the process of reading it but I have to say that from what I read already, I am starting to see how the things that I say can be misinterpreted by my husband. So this book has caused me to really think about what I say and how I react to that communication between my husband and myself can be better. I would recommend this book to every couple that really wants to make their communication better and in the end connect more as a couple and have the type of marriage that God intended us to achieve.
Not just for husbands, but fathers, brothers, etc.November 22, 2008 This is a must-have book for any woman who wants to better understand the men in her life (and what woman doesn't??). Although its focus is on marriage, the ideas apply to not just husbands, but fathers, brothers, etc. (And I'm quite sure what I learned from this book came into play when I wrote Last Chance Rescue, which has a male lead character.) I didn't feel it was advocating a "subservient" role to the wife. And I'm pretty touchy about that kind of thing! - Tracey Cramer-Kelly, author, Last Chance Rescue
If you haven't read this, you're missing out in a big way!November 11, 2008 1 out of 1 found this review helpful
The 4:8 Principle: The Secret to a Joy-Filled Life
After coaching hundreds of couples, I can tell you that For Women Only stands out as a book that can be a real "game-changer" in marriage. For decades it has been virutally impossible to find relationship literature that truly equipped women to be stronger wives. This book accomplishes that. The vast majority of relationship-oriented self-help books seemed to share the goal of molding men into women as a prerequisite for experiencing a successful marriage. This approach sold a lot of books, primarily to women, but didn't work so well for marriages overall.
In For Women Only, author Shaunti Feldhahn shares the truth about how most men process their world. I can verify this personally and by confirmation of my male clients who aggressively bought this book for their wives when it was released, understanding that the author had articulated precisely what they hoped their wife would know, but didn't quite grasp how to deliver the information to her.
What a perfect solution!
A woman completes the research and then writes a book for women to help them understand and consequently respond in wiser, more thoughtful ways to their husbands (and sons).
I also recommend the companion book, For Men Only: A Straightforward Guide to the Inner Lives of Womenand Love & Respect: The Love She Most Desires; The Respect He Desperately Needs
If you want to maximize the potential of your marriage, these three books are a must!
