Becoming One

This is an exceptionally well written book about three important aspects of marriage: emotions, spirit and body (sexuality). Joe demonstrates how important it is for a husband and wife to practice and grow in their emotional, spiritual and sexual connections. He also provides clear and easy-to-practice exercises in communicating and connecting with each other. A very important feature of the book is on overcoming hindrances in our relationship with our spouse. Guilt, fear, shame, low self-esteem or any other negative attitude does not need to hinder or disrupt our "oneness" with our husband or wife. Joe has a very good section on forgiveness. This book is excellent for individual or class study and is also great for wedding gifts. Give a young couple a gift they will continue to benefit from for many years. One more thing - Joe provides ample scriptural witness to the points and discussion in makes in his book. "Becoming One" is one of the best books on marriage I have read. If you liked "Love & Respect" and "His Needs Her Needs" (see my reviews) you will like this book as well.

This book is like no other book and changed my life. It provides a framework of how to communicate with your spouse that creates true intimacy. I've been happily married for 16 years, but just now feel more in love with my wife than ever before, just by reading this book and applying the principles. Imagine being able to trust your wife enough to tell her everything and anything no matter what and she would not punish you for it, but probably love you more for it. This is very powerful stuff that every couple should know about. I recommend this book to any married couple no matter what your situation, but be prepared to never be the same again!

This book has done just what it promised--brought me closer to my husband spiritually, emotionally, and sexually. It is very easy to read and understand. The "real life" stories help to apply what Beam is teaching.Becoming One is not another "do these things and your marriage will be perfect" sort of books. It gives you real strategies that will not only help you live with another person, but share your lives and be happy with them!I can't recommend it enough. After reading it, we were even inspired to find a local class with the same principles. In my opinion, it's great for all couples--from those just having trouble talking to those at the verge of ending their marriage to those with near-perfect relationships!

I have read "His Needs Her Needs" by Dr. Williard Harley, "The Seven Principles for Making Marriage Work," and this book. This book, "Becoming One," is a much better study than the other two. The principles are so effective and scientific. Instead of getting on the band wagon of just saying "communication will fix it," Joe gives real steps and daily maps that work. This should be used at Colleges and Universities for marriage and family classes. Every married couple in crisis or wanting to build on a good relationship needs to read "Becoming One." It is just that simple.

This book should be required reading for every couple (married or engaged to be married).Mr. Beam does a masterful job of explaining how God must be at the core of a loving, intimate relationship.This book is not the typical, "We don't communicate anymore."Mr. Beam shares very specific tools that one can employ to grow closer to God, and in turn, grow closer to his/her spouse.I've told everyone I know about this book. I cannot recommend it strongly enough.