Why Do Fools Fall in Love: Experiencing the Magic, Mystery, and Meaning of Successful Relationships (Wiley Series in Psychology)
Thirty-two marriage and family experts set aside their professional personae to explain the wild and wonderful, irrational and passionate mystery of love. Written with simplicity and warmth, this book ultimately illuminates a deep and compassionate vision of what constitutes truly happy long-term relationships. Also included are pearls of wit and wisdom from celebrity couples, including Cokie and Steve Roberts, Warren Beatty and Annette Bening, George and Barbara Bush, Christopher Reeve and Dana Morosine, Tom Hanks and Rita Wilson, Ronald and Nancy Reagan, and others. Why Do Fools Fall in Love? will be cherished by all couples (and aspiring couples) who want to understand and energize that transformative power of love.
Format:Hardcover
Language:English
ISBN:0787953849
ISBN13:9780787953843
Release Date:December 2000
Publisher:Jossey-Bass
Length:240 Pages
Weight:1.15 lbs.
Dimensions:0.8" x 7.3" x 7.3"
Customer Reviews
4 ratings
A Must to Read
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 23 years ago
Definitely a book worth reading! It reads easily, like a book of short stories, in that the essays are brief and easily readable in short sittings -you can pick it up, read an essay or two, and pick it up again later. Each essay puts forth a concept about an aspect of love, relationships, marriage -- and there is always a morsel - or more - that one can relate to. I found it fascinating to look at my marriage through the lenses and philosophies of these wise authors and experts; to validate and illuminate those things that ring true for me/us, and even spotlight potential pitfalls to avoid. Some of the essays speak more to me than others, but that's what makes this book work so well...there is something here for everyone to relate to and learn from.
Wonderful!
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 23 years ago
A detailed exploration of love and marriage. Not just a book about different methods of succeeding in a relationship... it also details the scientific aspect of love: what happens to the body and how these chemical influence our emotions. As well as thought provoking essays on why some relationships go "stale" and why others do not. Highly recommeded.
A Gentle, Inspiring Book About Love
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 23 years ago
This lovely book is composed mostly of short essays by professional therapists who have published books on relationships or who run relationship seminars, and Art Linkletter (!). The theme is that love changes, and true love is as much a maturing of self as knowing the right things to do or say. The many authors each have their own unique wisdom and perception of what love is, and it makes for pleasant, encouraging, and enlightening reading!
No Fooling
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 24 years ago
Finally, a book on "Love" that's actually worth reading... and buying. It's spiritual, insightful and eloquently written. You'd be a fool not to fall in love with it!
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