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 I had a bad feeling about this one September 21, 2009
Reader Montana (Montana)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
I had a bad feeling about this book when I started reading it. The one star I rated it is for Mrs. Peace's testimony that seems honest and transparent and for the valid biblical principles she did present.
I do agree with her that a wife should seek God with all her heart among other biblical principles (how to bring a biblical reproof, how to communicate biblically, etc), but she inserted her opinion and used snippets of scripture to back them up too often in this book.
Please see the rest of the 2 and 1 star reviews. A lot of them said it all. I did not feel that the exegesis of scripture was thorough, taking into account cultural and linguistic implications of the passages she used - mostly Psalm 31, Titus 2, and others. Also, as mentioned before, she often chose just parts of scripture to support her ideas. I pray that anyone else who reads this book looks up the scripture themselves and checks what this author is writing.
 Challenging!!! September 13, 2009
Redrose (North East USA)
0 out of 1 found this review helpful
I read this book when I was engaged with a very small Bible study of just myself, one other engaged girl, and a married woman with children. It was recommended to us that we read it so we knew what we were getting in to. Even then I found it challenging just thinking about living my life this way, now that I have been married for 6 years I am reading it again.
The book is very challenging because it does not allow for excuses plain and simple. It is also hard because it is focused 100% on the duties of the wife - often times I thought "I can do my part as long as my husband does his part" - but that is not the right attitude. We are called as Christians to be Christ-like, not just with those who respect us, love us, are kind to us, but to the unlovely, the unsaved, the unkind. There are things that a Christian husband is called to be and do, but if he does it or not is not what determines what I do. That is hard, we are taught that things should be "fair" - but that is the world's thought, not scripture. As Christ was being humiliated, spat upon, fixed for death He still poured out His love, not because it was "fair" but because of Who He is - Praise God! We are to do what is right because we know it is right - not because our husbands deserve it.
This book will challenge you, if you are ready, dive in!
The Excellent Wife review August 10, 2009
T. Fischer (Aurora, IL USA)
This is a great book to give to the newlyweds or to any wife that can use some tips in her marriage. It's very easy to understand and written in a "what to do, what not to do" format. This book can truly save any rocky marriage if the wife is willing to follow it's advice.
If you have ever prayed for change in yourself, as a wife... July 21, 2009
Melissa Prince (Hawaii)
0 out of 1 found this review helpful
There are many books out on relationships, but this one is a good solid bible based read. Wives, if you are Christians, you know that we have to give of ourselves and give up ourselves to honor God. If you get upset or hurt by the words this author speaks...maybe it is time for life review. Talk to God while you read this and you will see, how HE wants you to be... an Excellent wife.
Straight-shootin' June 10, 2009
T. GILLILAND (Colorado Springs)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
I'm thankful to have a book that doesn't back down from anything the Bible has to say about God's plan for marriage. I appreciate, also, that the author has many losts tht you can share with your husband to make sure you are seeing yourself the way he does. I consider it a must-read.
Tracy
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