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He's Not a Mind Reader and Other Brilliant Insights for a Fabulous First Year of Marriage
Men don’t come with a handbook—and if they did, they wouldn’t want you to read it anyway!
Biblically based, immediately applicable, and succinct, this how-to guide for newlyweds could save a young woman loads of trouble and set the tone for many years of happy marriage.
The concepts presented in the girl's guide are what every mother should teach her daughter, what every mother-in-law would like her daughter-in-law to know, and what every husband wishes his wife understood. • Written in an entertaining-yet-to-the-point style, this girl's guide combines humor with compelling common sense ideas supported by God’s Word
• The guide takes on ten tough topics—from security to finances, from communication to leadership—that young couples will deal with, especially in the first years of marriage
• Each chapter features relevant insights about marriage linked with key passages of Scripture
• Each chapter concludes with "The Smart Girl's Guide to Being Fabulous"—practical takeaways for immediate use
• Each chapter is illustrated by a witty line art cartoon drawn by Jess MacCallum
Biblically based, immediately applicable, and succinct, this how-to guide for newlyweds could save a young woman loads of trouble and set the tone for many years of happy marriage.
The concepts presented in the girl's guide are what every mother should teach her daughter, what every mother-in-law would like her daughter-in-law to know, and what every husband wishes his wife understood. • Written in an entertaining-yet-to-the-point style, this girl's guide combines humor with compelling common sense ideas supported by God’s Word
• The guide takes on ten tough topics—from security to finances, from communication to leadership—that young couples will deal with, especially in the first years of marriage
• Each chapter features relevant insights about marriage linked with key passages of Scripture
• Each chapter concludes with "The Smart Girl's Guide to Being Fabulous"—practical takeaways for immediate use
• Each chapter is illustrated by a witty line art cartoon drawn by Jess MacCallum
123 pages, Paperback
First published October 1, 2010
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About the author
Brenda Garrison
9 books2 followersBrenda Garrison is an author and speaker who loves to challenge and encourage women to a deeper relationship with God, to know His never-ending love for them, and to honor Him by living the lives He planned for them.
Brenda’s messages speak the truth of God’s word to women, and give practical life application. She does not give a one-size-fits-all formula, but ideas to help women apply God’s Word in their lives. Brenda has spoken to audiences in Eastern Asia and throughout the United States. She has been a guest on Family Life Today and has also been a guest on Moody Radio's Midday Connection with Anita Lustrea.
Brenda is the author of four books including Love No Matter What: When Your Kids Make Decisions You Don’t Agree With (Thomas Nelson Publishers), Queen Mom: A Royal Plan for Restoring Order in Your Home, and Princess Unaware: Finding the Fabulous in Every Day (includes a Bible study).
Brenda is currently pursuing a Bachelor of Science Degree in Ministry Leadership with a Concentration in Women’s Ministry at Moody Bible Institute. She and her husband, Gene, enjoy spending time with their three young adult daughters and son-in-law and live near Metamora, IL.
Brenda’s messages speak the truth of God’s word to women, and give practical life application. She does not give a one-size-fits-all formula, but ideas to help women apply God’s Word in their lives. Brenda has spoken to audiences in Eastern Asia and throughout the United States. She has been a guest on Family Life Today and has also been a guest on Moody Radio's Midday Connection with Anita Lustrea.
Brenda is the author of four books including Love No Matter What: When Your Kids Make Decisions You Don’t Agree With (Thomas Nelson Publishers), Queen Mom: A Royal Plan for Restoring Order in Your Home, and Princess Unaware: Finding the Fabulous in Every Day (includes a Bible study).
Brenda is currently pursuing a Bachelor of Science Degree in Ministry Leadership with a Concentration in Women’s Ministry at Moody Bible Institute. She and her husband, Gene, enjoy spending time with their three young adult daughters and son-in-law and live near Metamora, IL.
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November 19, 2023
Well written, light read and serves its purpose. Was able to finish reading it in less than 2 hours!
June 8, 2016
This book is excellent no matter how many years you've been married!! Such a quick read, yet truly full of "Brilliant Insights"! Written to women.
If you are looking for a great bridal shower or wedding gift, I can't recommend this one enough (You can pair it with the companion book, "Put the Seat Down and Other Brilliant Insights for an Awesome First Year of Marriage" by Jess MacCallum, which is the book written for the groom/husband to read).
My church uses this book by Garrison and the companion book by MacCallum for premarital counseling. I have had the chance to teach some of these sessions with my husband (who is one of the pastors on staff), and the books open up solid, authentic discussions between the engaged couples. I also just enjoy grabbing my copy of "He's Not a Mind Reader" and getting good refresh of how I need to interact with my husband...and we've been married almost 19 years! Excellent, excellent book.
If you are looking for a great bridal shower or wedding gift, I can't recommend this one enough (You can pair it with the companion book, "Put the Seat Down and Other Brilliant Insights for an Awesome First Year of Marriage" by Jess MacCallum, which is the book written for the groom/husband to read).
My church uses this book by Garrison and the companion book by MacCallum for premarital counseling. I have had the chance to teach some of these sessions with my husband (who is one of the pastors on staff), and the books open up solid, authentic discussions between the engaged couples. I also just enjoy grabbing my copy of "He's Not a Mind Reader" and getting good refresh of how I need to interact with my husband...and we've been married almost 19 years! Excellent, excellent book.
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