Reading Recommendations from MRC

There is plenty of great information out there about marriage and couple relationships. Books listed below have been reviewed by MRC staff, and come highly recommended to help you strengthen your marriage.


The 5 Secrets of Marriage from the Heart
An inspiring story that shows what family and friends can do to support a marriage in crisis
Jack Rosenblum and Corinne Dugas Tate Publishing


10 Great Dates to Energize Your Marriage
The best tips from the Marriage Alive seminars
David & Claudia Arp Zondervan


10 Lessons to Transform Your Marriage
America's love lab experts share their strategies for strengthening your relationship
John M. Gottman, Ph.D., and Joan DeClaire


12 Hours to a Great Marriage
A step-by-step guide for making love last
Markman, Stanley, Blumberg, Jenkins and Whitely Jossey-Bass


A Blessing for the Heart
God's beautiful plan for marital intimacy
James E. Sheridan


Can My Marriage Be Saved?
True Stories of Saved Marriages
Mae Chambers and Erika Chambers


A Lasting Promise
A Christian guide to fighting for your marriage
Stanley, Trathen, McCain, and Bryan Jossey-Bass


Devotions For Couples
For busy couples who want more intimacy in their relationships
Patrick Morley Zondervan


Divorce Proofing Your Marriage
10 lies that lead to divorce, 10 truths that prevent it, Strategies for a healthy marriage
Inda S. Mintle, PhD


The Divorce Remedy
The proven 7-step program for saving your marriage
Michelle Weiner-Davis Simon & Schuster


The Top Ten Myths of Divorce
The Top Ten Myths of Divorce Discussion of the most common misinformation about divorce
David Popenoe, Barbara Dafoe Whitehead


The Essential Humility of Marriage
Honoring the third identity in marriage
Terry D. Hargrave Zeig, Tucker & Theisen


Fighting for Your Marriage
The best-selling marriage enhancement and divorce prevention book Markman, Stanley, and Blumberg Jossey-Bass


The Five Love Languages
How to express heartfelt commitment to your mate
Gary Chapman Northfield Publishing