Let's Talk Marriage: A Guide for Couples Preparing to Marry

Designed to be read by engaged couples, this sensible marriage preparation handbook tackles all of the potentially sticky issues with both style and substance. Lueking, a retired Lutheran pastor who counseled more than 1,000 couples before their wedding days, adopts a warm, conversational tone as he deals with issues such as money (which, interestingly, he addresses first), sex, in-laws, fidelity, children, forgiveness and faith. The book's read-aloud format ensures that couples will begin putting Lueking's communication techniques into practice even while reading the book together. This will help to provide solid foundations for a good marriage, which, according to Lueking, ""consists of lifelong growth in unity in mind, body, and soul."" (July)