Bringing Out the Best in Your Husband: Encourage Your Spouse and Experience the Relationship You've Always Wanted

by H. Norman Wright

Bookstore shelves are full of titles that tell women how to get what they want out of their man. But affectionate, long-lasting relationships thrive when the tables are turned and each spouse focuses on giving, not getting. Bringing Out the Best in Your Husband delivers biblical and practical, proven ways to encourage the man in every reader’s life. This new book from bestselling author H. Norman Wright is packed with stories from wives struggling to understand their husbands’ needs and desires; every woman will see herself and her marriage reflected in these deeply personal accounts. Readers will also hear the other side of the story: Men share the ups and downs of their marriage experiences, and reveal the secret longings of their hearts. Every principle is presented with a true to life story so that wives can see the effects of encouragement, prayer, romance and inspiration on marriages just like theirs. Based on his experience counseling thousands of couples over more than 40 years, Dr. Wright shows how great an impact spouses have on one another and how to turn that impact into a loving, joy filled marriage that stands the test of time.

Genres: Marriage, Relationships, Self Help

219 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 2010

About the author

H. Norman Wright is a well-respected Christian counselor who has helped thousands of people improve their relationships and deal with grief, tragedy, and other concerns. He helps couples bring vibrancy to their relationships through counseling, seminars, and more than 90 books, including Before You Say “I Do” and After You Say “I Do.” Norm also reveals insights for spiritual growth, great relationships, and success in devotionals that include Strong to the Core, Quiet Times for Every Parent, and Truly Devoted: What Dogs Teach Us About Life, Love, and Loyalty. www.hnormanwright.com

Reviews

[Mark Donovan · Rating 2 out of 5]

The definitive guide on how every woman should serve their husband.

Just joking, this is an antiquated sexist book full of religious nonsense.

[Laura · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book is not very thick, but it's packed with helpful advice that must be ingested slowly. I kept it next to my bible and read it as part of my morning devotions. So many times my husband was in the next room over and I would literally pause, read him a passage, then ask, "Does that describe you?" The answer was unanimously "Yes."

We had some good talks and I found several new ways to better communicate with and show love to my husband. Also, I understand him way better now. I realize there are so many other men out there who act just like him in certain situations. That understanding will go a long way in strengthening our trust, and it just feels better!

[Jennifer Johnston · Rating 2 out of 5]

Some good takeaways

There were really good Biblical insights references and advice. But this book could have been half as long without including every comment received on surveys. Maybe with so much included, there was something applicable to more situations.

[B · Rating 3 out of 5]

Overall, this book was okay. If you've read Wright's Communication: Key to Your Marriage, then there's a lot of overlap. In addition, two whole chapters are given to comments: one from women and one from men. It's not one I'll read or reference again.

[Brooke Fradd · Rating 3 out of 5]

While I enjoyed some of the parts written by the author, the filler "speak out" portions caused me to roll my eyes more than once. Very refreshing to see a Christian book encouraging women NOT to pick up after their husbands (and so emasculate her husband by treating him like a child). Then the women encourages speak portion told me to be dressed and have my hair and make up done when my husband got home seemed to undermine everything I'd learned.

[Samar · Rating 3 out of 5]

The first five chapter were helpful and to the point. However, the last 4 ones (about 40% of the book) were just testimonials, that may be a bit encouraging but did not add value to me in a way that made me skip some parts.