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Surrendering to Marriage: Husbands, Wives, and Other Imperfections

by Iris Krasnow
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Surrendering to Marriage: Husbands, Wives, and Other Imperfections
Surrendering to Marriage: Husbands, Wives, and Other Imperfections

Candid exploration of marriage's complex endurance.

"Surrendering to Marriage" isn't your typical rose-tinted look at love. Iris Krasnow dives into the nitty-gritty of what it really takes to keep a marriage going, with all its ups and downs. If you're curious about the real dynamics that keep couples together through thick and thin, or if you're looking for a deeply honest reflection on marital life that eschews easy answers, this book could speak to you.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.
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by Iris Krasnow
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ISBN: 9780786862184
Authors: Iris Krasnow
Publisher: Miramax
Date of Publication: 2001-05-16
Format: Hardcover
Related Collections: Personal Development
Related Topics: Marriage, Personal Development
Goodreads rating: 3.68
(rated by 149 readers)

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The author of Surrendering to Motherhood offers a penetrating study of the complexities of modern marriage, examining the basic components of a successful marriage and the difficult work it requires to ensure a long-lasting relationship.
 

Candid exploration of marriage's complex endurance.

"Surrendering to Marriage" isn't your typical rose-tinted look at love. Iris Krasnow dives into the nitty-gritty of what it really takes to keep a marriage going, with all its ups and downs. If you're curious about the real dynamics that keep couples together through thick and thin, or if you're looking for a deeply honest reflection on marital life that eschews easy answers, this book could speak to you.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.

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