Captivating (by John & Stasi Eldredge) is subtitled "Unveiling the Mystery of a Woman's Soul." This book is a wonderful journey into recovering your feminine heart. A helpful read in this often feminine-unfriendly culture.
Intimate Issues (by Linda Dillow and Lorraine Pintus) is an excellent book on women's sexuality from a biblical standpoint. I highly recommend it.
If you need a good laugh in the middle of a rough day, check out these books by Karen Scalf Linamen. She tackles some tough issues with humor and grace. A must read for those days when life throws you a few curves.
Pillow Talk addresses married sexuality.
Just Hand Over the Chocolate and No One Will Get Hurt will help you face life with a smile (and a bit of chocolate) on your lips.
Need to Understand Your Man?
    
Personality Plus for Couples (by Florence Littauer) explains the various personality types, helps you to identify your type and your spouse's type, and gives suggestions for dealing with marital "personality clashes."
For Women Only (by Shaunti Feldhahn) is an exceptional book that reveals the inner lives of men. A real eye-opener that will make it easier to understand your husband and bless him.
What Makes a Man Feel Loved (by Bob Barnes) is a wonderful explanation (from, you guessed it, a man's point of view) of how men tick and what they need from their wives to feel loved.
Making Sense of the Men in Your Life (by Dr. Kevin Leman) shares a lot of great insight into the inner workings of your man. The title says it all. :)
The Power of a Praying Wife (by Stormie Omartian) is a wonderful tool for those who want to learn to pray effectively over key areas of their husband's life.
Good Books to Read With Your Husband
   
The Five Love Languages (by Gary Chapman) shares good insight into communicating and receiving love. Study guide included in book.
Staying Close (by Dennis Rainey) is a wonderful book dealing with building healthy and intimate marriages. This book is designed for personal or group study.
Building Your Mate's Self-Esteem (by Dennis & Barbara Rainey) offers practical and sound advice for strengthening and building up your spouse. There are end-of-chapter projects that give you a chance to make the book's content real to your marriage in a practical way.
Sheet Music (by Dr. Kevin Leman) is subtitled "Uncovering the Secrets of Sexual Intimacy in Marriage." This book is a frank discussion of the many things that can build a wonderful sex life.
Good Books about Parenting
    
Making Children Mind Without Losing Yours (by Dr. Kevin Leman) The title says it all. :) This book offers sound advice about "reality discipline." A practical book with numerous real life examples and a good bit of humor.
Bringing Up Kids Without Tearing Them Down (by Dr. Kevin Leman) is about helping your children develop a positive, balanced self-image.
The Key to Your Child's Heart (by Gary Smalley) shares proven parenting methods, plus thoughts on reaching difficult, unresponsive children.
Boundaries with Kids (by Dr. Henry Cloud & Dr. John Townsend) offers keys for establishing healthy boundaries - the bedrock of good relationships, maturity, safety, and growth for children and adults.
The Power of a Praying Parent (by Stormie Omartian) is a wonderful learning tool. It offers thoughts about different areas of your child's life with sample prayers.
Good Books about Hospitality and Home Life
A Christian Woman's Guide to Hospitality (by Quin Sherrer & Laura Watson) offers encouragement and ideas for making your house a home.
A Life That Says Welcome (by Karen Ehman) offers simple ways to open your heart and home to others. She offers practical tips from a generous heart.
Clutter's Last Stand (by Don Aslett) has great practical advice for paring down the items in your home, so that you can organize the things that matter to you and that you really use.
Dollars & Sense (by Cynthia Sumner) is a handy guide to handling finances. Lots of information plus practical how-to's. Includes a chapter on teaching your kids to handle money.
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