Before the Ring

by William L. Coleman

How many times have you heard someone say, “I wish someone would have made me think about that before we got married”? Now you can help.

With wisdom, compassion, and a healthy dose of humor, William Coleman helps the person who is considering marriage to ask some of those important questions before the “big day.” Before the Ring may be one of the most helpful gifts you can give a man or woman who is considering marriage.

This revised and expanded edition brings you new chapters and 21 humorous and thought-provoking cartoons.

Genres: Marriage, Relationships, Christian, Nonfiction, Religion

176 pages, Kindle Edition

First published July 1, 1991

Reviews

[Olivia · Rating 3 out of 5]

I think this book could be helpful for newly dating couples who read it together to get ideas on things they need to discuss. But it’s not one I’d really recommend, mostly because I think there are other books out there that are better and more helpful. The writing was very simple, too simple for my tastes. Everything was discussed on a very basic level; there wasn’t much depth to this book. That said, I did come away with two or three specific conversation topics that I’d like to have with my boyfriend, so I did gain something from reading it.

[Eden Michelle · Rating 3 out of 5]

Has good insight inside but delivered in a cringe-worthy way at times with strange comics embedded. Maybe it is just outdated or not my personal style, but points were easily understood overall.

[Joc-e-lyn · Rating 5 out of 5]

Excellent and biblical approach regarding relationship and questions to ask before marriage.

[Bree · Rating 4 out of 5]

My mother-in-law gave this book to my husband and I before we got married. We didn't read it all the way through but it did bring up some great questions and discussions that are important to have BEFORE getting married.

[Lane Johnson · Rating 3 out of 5]

Good book that helped me generate some general, high-level questions for myself and my significant other. I appreciated that it didn't get into too much detail and was a quick read. I didn't like that seemingly every example given in the book painted the male partner in a negative light.

[Tara · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is a good book to read BEFORE you get married if you a seriously spending your life with someone. It makes you think about what you WILL face in your new marriage.

[Eric · Rating 4 out of 5]

OK, I can't claim to have "read" the entire thing. But we did read parts of it, and it's less not good than others of its genre.

[Craig · Rating 3 out of 5]

To Tim Zalk on 5/24/2012

[Heidi · Rating 1 out of 5]

Too many religious references.

[Shon Hyneman · Rating 4 out of 5]

If you desire to Marry, this book is for you

[Dora Okeyo · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book is interesting and that's just not all it is, it's written using simple language, and the tone invites a conversation between couples. It's like the pre-marital counseling served over time without a rush but with a call for patience and openness.
I loved the questions on ambitions and dreams and interests because I struggle with those. Thanks Netgalley for the eARC, I am certain that anyone who is looking to establish a relationship that yields to marriage would really enjoy reading this book.