Schaper, Donna
Summary: "As membership in traditional religious institutions plummets, the meaning of marriage is rapidly changing. Numbers of those identifying as spiritual but not religious are on the rise, and Rev. Dr. Donna Schaper provides a road map to help readers understand this transition of marriage after culture and religion are no longer of one voice about its meaning."--Back cover.
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Publisher / Publication Date: 2023
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: Relation SchaperJacobson, Lisa
Summary: "Romance novels, Hallmark movies, the immense demand for romantic stories reveals a deep, unsatisfied longing found in many marriages, but does it have to be that way? Is it possible that the best marriages have to offer can grow, rather than fade after saying "I do"? Popular Christian voices Lisa Jacobson and Phylicia Masonheimer say, "Absolutely yes!" So what is the secret to a happy,...
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Publisher / Publication Date: W Publishing Group 2021
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1 available in New Non-fiction, Call number: 306.81 JACRaskin, Allison
Summary: "Marriage rates may be on the decline, but that doesn't mean marriage is disappearing from society. In fact, as modern relationship norms and structures continue to evolve, the public discourse about marriage has never been louder--or more conflicted. Divorce rates, the appeal of cohabitation, seemingly infinite options for future partners, the patriarchal roots of marriage and gender roles,...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Hanover Square Press 2024
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Summary: "Richard Perry Loving and Mildred Jeter Loving wanted to live out their married life near family in Virginia. However, the state refused to let them--because Richard was white and Mildred was black. After being arrested and charged with a crime, the Lovings were forced to leave their home--until they turned to the legal system. In one of the country's most prominent legal battles, Loving v....
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Publisher / Publication Date: Calkins Creek, an imprint of Boyds Mills & Kane 2020
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1 available in Young Adult Non-fiction, Call number: YA 306.845 BRISmith, Sally Bedell
Summary: "When the Duke of Windsor abdicated the throne in 1936, his shy, uncertain, unprepared younger brother became King. Sally Bedell Smith was granted by Queen Elizabeth II special access to the letters and diaries of George VI and Elizabeth, to tell the story of how their love, devotion, and strong marriage led George VI to overcome insecurities and difficulty speaking and to become an exceptional...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Random House 2023
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 920 SMIHarris, Duchess
Summary: Takes a look at the history of LGBT rights leading up to the legalization of same-sex marriage, the debates surrounding it, and influential figures of the day.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Core Library, an imprint of Abdo Publishing 2019
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1 available in Juvenile, Call number: J346.730168 HARGottman, John Mordechai
Summary: With more than a million copies sold worldwide, The Seven Principles for Making Marriage Work has revolutionized the way we understand, repair, and strengthen marriages. John Gottman's unprecedented study of couples over a period of years has allowed him to observe the habits that can make?and break?a marriage. Here is the culmination of that work: the seven principles that guide couples on a...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Harmony Books 2015
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Summary: "Author of the bestseller Will I Ever Be Good Enough? Healing the Daughters of Narcissistic Mothers Dr. Karyl McBride draws on her expertise in treating children and partners damaged by narcissists in this practical new guide to divorce and its aftermath. With more than three decades of experience as a licensed marriage and family therapist, Dr. McBride guides you through the emotional fallout...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Atria Books 2015
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Summary: Are you miserable in your marriage? Chapman profiles various types of dysfunctional marriages. By recognizing the myths that hold you captive, you will be better able to understand your spouse's behavior, take responsibility for your own, and make choices that can have a positive impact on you and your spouse.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Northfield Publishing 2018
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 306.8 CHAKlemp, Nathaniel J.
Summary: "An accessible, transformative guide for couples seeking greater love, connection, and intimacy in our modern world"--
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Publisher / Publication Date: Penguin Life 2021
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 306.81 KLEBrandreth, Gyles Daubeney
Summary: This is the story of Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh - the longest-serving consort to the longest-reigning sovereign in British history. It is an extraordinary story, told with unique insight and authority by an author who knew the prince for more than forty years. Philip - elusive, complex, controversial, challenging, often humorous, sometimes irascible - is the man Elizabeth II once...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Coronet 2021
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 921 PHILIP, PRINCE BRAHendrix, Harville
Summary: The New York Times bestselling guide to transforming an intimate relationship into a lasting source of love and companionship, now fully revised with a new forward and a brand new chapter. Getting the Love You Want has helped millions of people experience more satisfying relationships and is recommended every day by professional therapists and happy couples around the world. Dr. Harville...
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Publisher / Publication Date: St. Martins Griffin 2019
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Summary: A marriage guide for women that interlaces authoritative voices with personal stories from the author's 35 year marriage and her motivational speaking and mentoring career.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Ramona Zabriskie 2014
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Summary: "Separation does not necessarily mean divorce is imminent. Matter of fact, it's possible that separation may even lead to a restored, enriched, growing marriage. The outcome of this time of transition is determined solely by the individuals involved. If you're willing to make the most of that process, begin the journey with confidence as Gary walks you step-by-step towards healing and hope"--
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Publisher / Publication Date: 2014
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Publisher / Publication Date: Zondervan Pub. House 1992
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 646.78 CONDeal, Ron L.
Summary: "If you are considering remarriage and want to do everything you can to ensure a happy and fulfilling union, Preparing to Blend from blended-family expert Ron L. Deal offers premarital counsel about how to prepare to blend family relationships, parenting, finances, rituals, and daily routines so that you can build a strong life together"--
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Publisher / Publication Date: Bethany House, a division of Baker Publishing Group 2021
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 306.874 DEAJunor, Penny
Summary: The esteemed royal biographer traces the unlikely and extraordinary story of the once-reviled wife of Britain's Prince Charles, detailing her roles in some of the darkest days of the modern monarchy and her role in helping restore its reputation.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Harper, an imprint of HarperCollinsPublishers 2018
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1 available in Adult, Call number: B CAMILLA JUNPurnell, Sonia
Summary: Late in life, Winston Churchill claimed that victory in the Second World War would have been "impossible' without the woman who stood by his side for fifty-seven turbulent years. Why, then, do we know so little about her? A long overdue tribute to this remarkably resilient woman, Clementine plunges us into the Churchills' vibrant and tumultuous private world. It reveals just how much Winston...
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Publisher / Publication Date: 2016
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1 available in Book Club Kit, Call number: Book Club Kit 110 NON FIC PURChapman, Gary D.
Summary: "Marriage is hard enough for the everyday civilian. But imagine marriage when you're separated by thousands of miles. when one of you daily faces the dangers of combat. while the other shoulders all the burden of homefront duties. Add to that unpredictable schedules, frequent moves, and the challenge of reintegration, and it's no wonder military marriages are under stress. Husbands and wives...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Moody Pub 2013
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 646.7 CHABerkin, Carol.
Summary: In the life stories of three "accidental heroes"--women whose marriages provided them with position and perspective they would not otherwise have had--one of the nation's premier historians offers a unique understanding of the tumultuous social and political landscape of their time.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Alfred A. Knopf 2009
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 973.7082 BERJetté, Irénée
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Publisher / Publication Date: [publisher not identified] 1968
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1 available in Genealogy, Call number: R GEN 929.3714 JetteZug, Marcia A.
Summary: "An illuminating and thought-provoking examination of the uniquely American institution of marriage, from the Colonial era through the #MeToo age. Americans hold marriage in such high esteem that we push people toward it, reward them for taking part in it, and fetishize its benefits to the point that we routinely ignore or excuse bad behavior and societal ills in the name of protecting and...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Steerforth Press 2024
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 306.81 ZUGDukureh, Jaha
Summary: "This extraordinary memoir details the monumental journey of one young Gambian woman from survivor of FGM and forced child marriage, to global activist and political leader who became UN Women's first Goodwill Ambassador for Africa, one of Time Magazine's 100 Most Influential People, and among the youngest people nominated for the Nobel Peace Prize"--
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Publisher / Publication Date: Dafina, Kensington Publishing Corp. 2025
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1 available in New Non-fiction, Call number: 921 DUKUREH, JAHA DUKChapman, Gary D.
Summary: Dr. Chapman explains how people communicate love in different ways, and shares the wonderful things that happen when men and women learn to speak each other's language.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Northfield Pub. 2010