I Like Being Married: Treasured Traditions, Rituals and Stories

By Therese J. Borchard, Michael Leach, Therese Johnson Borchard

Book Overview

From the reflections of famous people and the stories of everyday folk to classic love letters and contemporary "ten best" lists, this delightfully eclectic treasury shines a spotlight on the many joys of marriage. I Like Being Married is the ultimate celebration of the ties that keep loving couples together in good times and bad. With a guest list that includes Paul Newman and Joannne Woodward, Nancy and Ronald Reagan, Queen Victoria, George Burns, and Secretary of State Colin Powell (to name just a few); poetic tributes from Homer, Shakespeare, and Elizabeth Barrett Browning; and wedding readings from the Bible and other religious traditions, it captures the magic and deep-seated sense of commitment at the heart of married life. I Like Being Married shows that the institution of marriage is integral to our common humanity. There are heartwarming stories of courtship-including Mikhail Gorbachev's charming "Chasing Raisa" and Rosalyn Carter's story of meeting Jimmy for the first time. Jerry Stiller, Celine Dion, and others who have broken the "rules" describe how they overcame family expectations, age differences, and other obstacles to wed the people they love. In moving and amusing portraits, husbands and wives reveal the qualities and the quirks that make their mates endearing, and vignettes by Ruby Dee, Roy Rogers, and Walter Payton capture the special joys that children bring to a marriage. Long-married couples look back on a lifetime of love-and look forward to the future with hope. Lists of the ten best books, songs, movies, and sitcoms about marriage, along with evocative illustrations, round off this unusual, multifaceted look at marital bliss. Filled with stories, memories, and musings, I Like Being Married is not only an ideal gift for showers, weddings, and anniversaries but is the perfect way to explore the true meaning of marriage.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 038550232X
• ISBN13: 9780385502320
• Release Date: April 2004
• Publisher: Prh Christian Publishing
• Length: 240 Pages
• Weight: 0.70 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 5.5" x 8.6"

Customer Reviews

Poignant reflections on marriage

Being a newlywed, this book caught my eye, although having lived with my husband for 9 years prior to marriage, I wasn't sure if the message would apply to me. I was pleased to discover that this warm-hearted collection of sentiments on marriage is appropriate for newlyweds and long-time married couples alike. At its heart, this book is about people who love each other commmiting to sharing their lives together, no matter what. The authors compiled stories and quotes about marriage from a wide variety of sources, including famous married couples (eg, George Burns and Gracie Allen), literary figures such as Shakespeare, and average married couples. The information is beautifully organized into chapters to illustrate various components of marriage, such as history, romance, weddings, obstacles, families, culture, and the like. There are wonderful stories about not just love, but also tradition, perseverence, and miracles. A wonderful book for anyone who truly believes that love conquers all.

This book helped me really like being married.

Everyday in a marriage brings its own challenges and trials. This book helped me look beyond the petty, ordinary irritating things to the wonderful partner God has provided me. It includes stories about marriage from celebrities and former presidents as well as everyday people. I especially liked the personal stories from the editors. I plan to buy this book for a friend of mine who is engaged and I would recommend it as a gift to any married couple. Marriage isn't just a legal institution or a social status quo - it a a vibrant pairing of two people, spiritually as well as physically, who will encourage each other and support each other through all things and all times.

I Like Being Married

Beautiful book. A must for anyone who has been married, even if for only a short time. Long time married readers will relate to stories/feelings of the contributers and short term married readers will feel inspired. This book takes you to a place reserved only for the love of your life. I found it hard to go through a chapter without reaching over and kissing or touching my husband. This would also make a great anniversary gift.