{"product_id":"the-marriage-garden-isbn-9780470547618","title":"The Marriage Garden","description":"\u003cb\u003ePractical steps for making marriage last a lifetime\u003c\/b\u003e  \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eTwo noted relationship experts Wally Goddard and James Marshall offer down-to-earth advice for any couple who wants to strengthen their marriage and make it last a lifetime. In this important book the authors outline their six-step program-commit, grow, nurture, understand, solve, and serve-that has proven to be effective. Using a bountiful garden as a metaphor for a healthy marriage, the book encourages couples to invest time in growing their relationship, shine the light of encouragement on each other, deal with \"bugs\" and \"thorns,\" and share time and resources to make the whole world blossom.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eShows how to turn differences into blessings and transform difficult times into rewarding experiences\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eAuthors are part of the National Extension Marriage and Education Network\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eAn honest and accurate look at relationships that offers couples a solid foundation for nurturing and growing their love.\u003c\/p\u003e  Acknowledgments.  \u003cp\u003eA Note from the Authors.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIntroduction: Welcome to the Marriage Garden!\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1 Commitment: The Choice to Pledge Your Best Efforts.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2 Grow: It Takes Vibrant People to Create Vibrant Relationships.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3 Nurture: Do the Work of Loving.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4 Understand: Cultivate Compassion for Your Partner.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5 Solve: Turn Differences into Blessings.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6 Serve: Give Back to Your Community.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7 Gardening, Harvesting, and Planning for the Future.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReferences.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRecommended Resources.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAbout the Authors.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIndex.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cb\u003eH. Wallace (Wally) Goddard, PhD\u003c\/b\u003e, is professor of family life with the University of Arkansas. Dr. Goddard is an award-winning teacher, speaker, and author.  \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eJames P. Marshall, PhD\u003c\/b\u003e, is assistant professor of family life with the University of Arkansas. Dr. Marshall is a licensed marriage and family therapist. Both Goddard and Marshall are part of the National Extension Relationship and Marriage Education Network.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cb\u003ePraise for \u003ci\u003eThe Marriage Garden\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e  \u003cp\u003e\"What a wise and uplifting book! Spiced by the authors’ personal stories, \u003ci\u003eThe Marriage Garden\u003c\/i\u003e takes the best contemporary research on marriage and makes it practical for couples. Even people who don’t like relationship books will like this one!\"\u003cbr\u003e —\u003cb\u003eWilliam J.Doherty, PhD\u003c\/b\u003e, professor, University of Minnesota, and author, \u003ci\u003eTake Back Your Marriage\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\"We all want a fruitful and flourishing marriage. This book breaks it down, step-by-step, fills us with hope, and puts the glory of the harvest within our reach. It’s a winner!\"\u003cbr\u003e —\u003cb\u003eDiane Sollee\u003c\/b\u003e, director, The Coalition for Marriage, Family and Couples Education, smartmarriages.com\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\"If the tips from this book are applied, your relationship with your spouse will grow and flourish into a dynamic marriage!\"\u003cbr\u003e —\u003cb\u003eJim Bob and Michelle Duggar\u003c\/b\u003e, happily married for 25 years and stars of the TLC show 18 Kids \u0026amp; Counting\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\"No matter how strong you think your relationship is, there’s always room to grow. And \u003ci\u003eThe Marriage Garden\u003c\/i\u003e can take even the healthiest of relationships to a new level.\"\u003cbr\u003e —\u003cb\u003eJason Wright\u003c\/b\u003e, \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e best-selling author, \u003ci\u003eThe Wednesday Letters\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eChristmas Jars\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\"Filled with tremendous anecdotes, sound advice, and the wisdom of two seasoned experts, \u003ci\u003eThe Marriage Garden\u003c\/i\u003e blooms spectacularly in every way. Whether you’re just married, need to save your marriage, or want to richly enhance it, this book is for you!\"\u003cbr\u003e —\u003cb\u003eStephen R. Covey\u003c\/b\u003e, author of the best-selling \u003ci\u003eThe 7 Habits of Highly Effective People\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\"\u003ci\u003eThe Marriage Garden\u003c\/i\u003e is a home run! It succeeds in giving specific direction and needed counsel to all who are married.\"\u003cbr\u003e —\u003cb\u003eDale Murphy\u003c\/b\u003e, two-time National League Most Valuable Player\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Jossey-Bass","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47990284484837,"sku":"NP9780470547618","price":17.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/9780470547618.jpg?v=1761787198","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/es\/products\/the-marriage-garden-isbn-9780470547618","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}