"When I first married, says author Peggy Dudley, I had no idea of how to work through differences. Only after attending many marriage seminars, reading books and conducting my own seminars did I learn the skills I was missing. Recently we celebrated the 50th anniversary of what we now call our resplendent marriagethe result of skills we learned from others. Now its time to pass the secrets on to you.
In story after story, 28 couples, including authors Peggy and Roger Dudley, share their personal journey from irksome aliens to intimate allies. Their sometimes troubled marriages not only survived but flourished after they learned how to solve problems in a positive way. Now their wisdom can be yours.
Life may not be a bowl of cherries. But with a little work a committed couple can turn their marriage into Cherries Jubilee.
Reviewed by Pastor Tim Crosby, Boonsboro, Maryland