Intimate Allies (AACC Library)

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Summary: Powerfully, practically explicates Biblical view of marriage
Review: Allendar & Longman have far surpassed books written by conservative Christian books on marriage. They bring a tremendous combination of Biblical and theological material into the practical questions that face spouses. The book is totally free from the well worn platitudes. It is a must read!

Rating:
Summary: Powerfully, practically explicates Biblical view of marriage
Review: Allendar & Longman have far surpassed books written by conservative Christian books on marriage. They bring a tremendous combination of Biblical and theological material into the practical questions that face spouses. The book is totally free from the well worn platitudes. It is a must read!

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Summary: A foundational challenge to anyone's ideas of marriage
Review: Biblicaly based, this book packs quite a punch. I like the approach the authors in that they go right at the tough stuff, peeling the hard layers back and examining the philosophy of marriage from God's point of view. I also like the fact that they not only deal with the common problems but even get at the working of the soul and the friendship or "alliance" that should exist in a marriage.

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Summary: A foundational challenge to anyone's ideas of marriage
Review: Biblicaly based, this book packs quite a punch. I like the approach the authors in that they go right at the tough stuff, peeling the hard layers back and examining the philosophy of marriage from God's point of view. I also like the fact that they not only deal with the common problems but even get at the working of the soul and the friendship or "alliance" that should exist in a marriage.

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Summary: A lot of good marital insight for any couple
Review: Great book to read as a couple. We use it in for a couples group at our church bacause it is very easy to identify with the men and women in the stories and beacause it teaches sound Biblical principles of marriage.

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Summary: Great book to read as a couple
Review: Great book to read as a couple. We use it in for a couples group at our church bacause it is very easy to identify with the men and women in the stories and beacause it teaches sound Biblical principles of marriage.

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Summary: A lot of good marital insight for any couple
Review: I found as I read, laughed and cried with this book that I identified with many of the characters and scenarios. I appreciate Dr. Allender and Dr. Longman's styles as they are honest and up front about the culture, soul and text. They are not hiding behind Christian propaganda in this book but are nothing short of real. 3/4 into the book you have the idea of the script, but overall it is a very good text I have recommended to several couples.

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Summary: This book sucks
Review: I think that says it all. Don't waste your time or money.

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Summary: This book sucks
Review: I think that says it all. Don't waste your time or money.

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Summary: If You Want A Good Marriage Book, Look Elsewhere
Review: I thought it was worthwhile, I do see what others mean when they mention that there are only a few key truths, buried under lots of words...but those truths are good ones. I confess, I skipped right to the last chapters, and no, it doesn't give "answers" on how to solve problems, but it helped me to see my heart more clearly, and how I have contributed to our problems. I have read a few books by Allender & Longman, and it is a somewhat awkward arrangement (having 2 authors with pretty different styles). But if you can overlook the faults, this is an insightful book.